Great food recipe. Authentic as it can get. Service was great and servers were friendly. We were…read moregiven accurate info on the food while ordering.

Food was good but pricey. Servings were not that big. I feel like we really just paid for the…read moreview... but if you're not seated by the edge where you can actually see the lake and volcano while you're eating then what's the point. Service is good... the wait staff are nice. I feel like they could do better as far as cleanliness. There was a lot of flies that we couldn't really enjoy our meal coz we were too busy trying to make sure they don't land on our food. Bathroom was a little stinky. I feel that it's not worth driving here thru traffic from Manila and you're not even sure if you can get in... it's hard to find parking at noon so either come early or late but don't come at noon. I was gonna give it 3 stars but the wait staff were nice... they deserve another star.

What a view! It was super windy the day I visited, but this was such a beautiful view while…read moreenjoying lunch. Ordered the KINILAW NA TANIGUE (fish Ceviche) & fried fish. Food was really good. Loved the fish ceviche. It was my first time trying this dish. Staff were ok. Great place to take pics.

Leslie's Restaurant in Tagaytay hasn't changed over the years: the menu, the sumptuous cacauphony…read moreof tastes and aroma that fills the air, and to-die landscape remains to be the elements, that drive thousands to this mecca of sorts. I've come back from afar and wanted to dine again, on their bulalo and voila, the crowds descended like hungry wolves which made my trip, more interesting and exciting. The mist from an unstoppable showers was complicit in creating an avant garde of magical beauty as we sat down and ordered our culinary delights. The huge one sized bulalo was to die for, bone marrow was salivating, meat was super tender and the soup reminds me of honey in some sense. Their dinakdakan was sliced and presented in its usual sense, aromatic with the spices and pork fat that to me, defines what truly was an epicurean Filipino classic dish. Their "grilled squid" was sliced perfectly and tasted like no other, chewy but tasty, squiddy but came with a combination of spices that reminds me of the sea. The tilapia was mainstream, grilled perfectly but and with fresly cut tomatoes and onions which enriched the usual restaurant menu. I can go on and on but the beauty of Tagaytay was in its View To A Kill, mist laden but as the sun came to slowly diminish the fog, a paradise of sorts appeared from the front of the restaurant like a gods was of Athena on a bright morning day. So, if you're in the Philippines, head to Leslie's Restaurant in Tagaytay and mix in with the crowd who come from all over towns and countries to enhance their culinary experiences in a nation of maikling and happy people. Oh one more observation, the servers were great, smiling as always, kind and knowledgeable about the dishes they serve... TGIS was an important part of the experience, too. So, as I go back home to California, I feel am truly richer than yesterday and more content with my visit of the Philippines with this stimulating culinary experience!

So delicious! I felt like i was in an oasis where the scenic balcony and delicious seafood just…read moreoverwhelmed my senses! Upon entering it doesn't really look like much but when you step in you first see a shop filled with authentic traditional philippine decor. From dining plates to beautiful handcrafted vases and local artwork I was amazed. Service- We were seated promptly and all the staff were so friendly and courteous. They went through the menu and answered all questions and even gave us a tour of the balcony sitting area. Food- Delicious.. We had multiple dishes since we were a big group. We had the Seafood platter. Grilled black calamari sounds and looks weird but it was one of the best tasting dishes I ever had! Okoy seafood fried cakes fried garlic rice and grilled oysters. It was definitely a treat. The portion sizes were big and everything cooked to perfection. The view was amazing from the balcony where you could also be seated. the lush hills of greenery is a great backdrop for photos or just to admire the view. Everything was perfect. Definitely a place to see!

Traditional Filipino food in an amazing location. Ambiance- The view is amazing - grab a porch…read moretable! Parking-- on a really busy day, not sure how these guys make the parking work.. Service- pretty slow considering there were tons of servers. Food-- this is a family style restaurant- hence every order is for 2-4 people. Appetizer- we had boneless crispy pata-- crispy, fatty and definitely a must have here. Main meal- we ordered Bulalo(Beef and tendons kn broth), something Binakol, and the grilled native fish. The flavor profile for Bulalo and Binakol was really subtle- and not at all impressive. The grilled fish was actually pretty good. Garlic or plain white rice is ordered separately, and I recommend garlic if you are eating dry food. We didn't stick around for desert.. but they do offer a pretty good selection.

We took a day trip to visit friends in Tagaytay and decided to eat bulalo, the region's famous…read morespecialty. We chose Diner's because of its view of the Taal Volcano and valley between. We were greeted by all of the wait staff as soon as we entered. We were seated fairly quickly at a table with a fantastic view amidst the bright and airy dining room. After ordering, our food cane out quickly. We had the pork sisig, bulalo and tawalis with some steamed white rice. The sisig, chopped pork belly with red onions and spicy peppers was served to us sizzling on a hot cast iron plate. It didn't look exactly as pictured on the menu because the egg was already mixed into the dish instead of on top sunny side up. The bulalo came out on a steel pot with a burner at the bottom. The tawalis, mini fried fish, looked appetizing on top of a bed of lettuce, cucumber and tomato. All of our dishes tasted delicious. The sisig was pretty spicy because of all the chopped peppers but besides that it had a great combination of flavors that went well with the hot steamed rice. I thought the dish could have been pre-cooked just a little longer before it got to us or the skillet could have been even hotter though....was a little worried the pork didn't cook long enough. (This review was written several hours later and I'm happy to report there were no stomach issues!). The tawalis was ok. These were mini fish dusted with flour and fried. The batter was not heavy however I thought it could have had a little more seasoning. I dipped the fish in a calamansi/soy sauce mixture that helped a lot. You eat the fish whole...bones and all! The order came with twelve pieces and was plenty for our party of five. The star of the show, the bulalo, did not disappoint. Our order meant for four to five people was perfect. There were large chunks of beef shank and generous pieces of green cabbage immersed in the most amazing broth. The beef is slow cooked several hours so it is tender and oh so flavorful. It was a great experience eating the dish with a bit of steamed rice. It would have been perfect if there were a few more vegetables like potatoes and green beans. Overall we enjoyed our meal and thought the prices were reasonable. I would definitely come back the next time we are in the area!

We went for the view....from the open seating you can see the whole valley and the volcano. Saying…read morethe view is stunning isn't good enough....it's more like incredibly stunning, yes, that's more like it! But....view alone would not make us want to come back....as there are several other places with that same view. What will bring us back is the delicious local cuisine! We ordered the Special Bulalo. It's a hearty beef soup served in a clay pot. It's made with fresh beef shanks and bone marrow. It says it serves 2-3 people....I'd say 3 for sure if you're ordering even one more side dish. We also ordered Adobong Manor as Gata, a chicken Adobo slow cooked in coconut milk and soy sauce. It had a hint of ginger and was a bit salty, I ate it served over garlic rice.....very nice dish! Last but not least we ordered Christy Tawilis....fried sardines. Next time I'm getting the fresh coconut for my drink....the next table over ordered that and I instantly regretted my beer choice!

We were looking for authentic food from the Philippines, so our hosts took us here and boy was it a…read moretreat! They did all the ordering for us and since we had a large group, I have pictures posted but don't have each dish identified. We all shared each of them and the dish that stood out to me was the roasted oysters with cheese. To top of the meal, we each had an order of Flan - which was delicious (see picture). You won't go wrong with a stop here!

Crisostomo is an authentic Filipino small restaurant in Laguna. We were on our way to Tagaytay for…read morea short vacation stay. I was craving Filipino food since I am here in PI. We got to the restaurant when it first opened for lunch. It did fill up the small restaurant once we sat down. Everything was good. Some were a little salty like their diniguan. The pictures on their menu seem deceiving as some of the dishes did not look like what we received. I liked their Laing, lengua, crab paste with rice, veggies with tuyo, etc. I did not like their calamansi drink or fresh buko drink. The buko seemed to be opened already so the outside turn brown. Their desserts like mango and cream pie was very good with fresh mangoes on top but was missing the ingredients in the middle like in the menu image. Their halo-halo was good and big with lots of ingredients. If I am in the area, and can afford the calories, I would still come back! Yumm! [65/100]

Part 1 :Sobrang sarap ng pagkaen; Naupakan namin kaya walang letrato, except yung bangus kakainen…read morenamen mamayang hapunan! Part 2: More to follow (translation Food was so delicious it was devoured before we could take pictures!) By the way, we took it to go! Best inihaw squid that I have ever had. The flavor was consistent throughout and easy to chew. My only suggestion is for the kare kare portion that we ordered to have MORE vegetables; ours had way too much sauce, not enough chinese long beans. My Tita said "Great Service" especially for reminding her and honoring her senior discount

We passed by here for lunch with our family on the way to San Juan Batangas. Very busy place during…read morelunch on Sunday afternoon. All the Filipino Food we ordered were made from scratch, fresh and delicious. Serving Staff are friendly. The place is clean and its decor were made locally. Lots of parking space, too.

After month over month of restrictions and worries, Yet it's the weekend, We deserve all the raves!…read moreYayGrilled squid and Bulalo for Luuuunnch-ie! Every bite has all the tangs. The grilled squid is perfect and the beef bulalo was so tender while the meat holds tight to the bone. But when you take a bite, it comes clean from the bone, which is a good thing but I didn't expect that, tbh. And I was happy. Thank you @dinersbulaloofficial for a well-deserved lunch. A 2 to all the chefs behind this perfection. This place is great! Al-fresco wise, the atmosphere is chill and cool and the staffs were friendly. Do yourself a favor and visit this restaurant in Tagaytay. Their service is unmatched. - - - #YourFoodtographer #FoodGrammerPh #ChewManila #ChibogTayoPh #FilipinoFood #FoodPorn #EatsASmallWorld #EatPilipinas #Food #Foodaholic #FoodForFoodies #FoodiesInternationalChat #FilipinoStyle #FilipinoBreakfastClub #FoodBlogger #FoodBlogFeed #FoodEnthusiast #FoodInfluencerPh #HomeCooking #HomeMade #KitchenHacks #PagkaingPinoy #PanlasangPinoy #PinoyBreakfast #PinoyFoodie #TaraSaSouth #WhatToEatPh #WhatsForBrunch

My uncle took us on a road trip to Tagaytay City and along the way we saw a bunch of restaurants…read morethat offer "bulalo". Bulalo is a traditional Filipino beef shank soup that is popular in this part of the country. I personally chose Diner's Bulalo because they claim to have the best soup in Tagaytay and their dining area offers guests a view of the Taal Volcano (famed as the smallest active volcano in the world). Plus dining at a restaurant overlooking an active volcano has been a pattern for me ever since I was introduced to an Indonesian buffet in Bali that overlooked Mt. Batur. I wanted to have the same experience in The Philippines. Anyway, service here was great! The restaurant got packed fast with locals and foreign tourists so we were lucky enough to get seats with the view! WE ORDERED -------------------- - Beef Bulalo - Their specialty is a must! The beef was tender and they also offer free broth refills. Perfect soup during our windy day adventure in Tagaytay! For dipping I prefer fish sauce with calamansi and a bit of chili for a kick! - Crispy Pata - Crunchy, but not a big fan because some parts were lightly burnt. - Fried Chicken - light batter, but still crunchy and good. - Grilled Stuffed Squid - Simple squid dish stuffed with onions, tomatoes, and herbs. It's marinated with light soy sauce and it's usually dipped in spicy soy sauce with calamansi. Overall, the bulalo did not disappoint! This is a perfect restaurant for out of towners!

Food and service were good! Typical filipino food, affordable prices. There was a live singer when…read morewe went. The restaurant is really big and aesthetically pleasing decorations.

It's been a while but my family loved this restaurant and we returned here multiple times. Most…read moremenu items we tried were solid, yet not particularly memorable. Here are three that stood out. My favorite: Crispy Tilapia - Whole small tilapias split in half and fried until crispy and golden brown. The texture was super enjoyable and it was accompanied by a delicious sauce. Worst item ordered: Kare-Kare - Walang lasa. Super bland. That was surprising to us considering the red hue. Also, why the heck was this kare-kare so red?! Most unique: Tuna sisig - I've enjoyed many different types of sisig but I've never encountered tuna sisig. It was tasty. Didn't have that crispy texture that I love so much but the flavor was nice. It has bones so be careful.