4. Mario’s
191 Tomas Morato Ave. cor. Scout Gandia, Quezon City
(02) 372 0360 / (02) 415 3887 | Facebook | P 870
When to go: Sunday, dinner time
What to look out for: Mario’s has been in the business for 35 years, serving mouth-watering Filipino and Spanish cuisine that has kept patrons happy (and full) for decades. Keep an eye out for fresh oysters and Mario’s classic Caesar salad.
3. Four Seasons: Manhattan Cubao
Ground Floor, Manhattan Parkview, General Roxas Ave, Cubao, Quezon City | (02) 932 7777, (02) 939 7777
Bldg. E, By the Bay, MOA Complex, Pasay City | (02) 831 7777, (02) 835 7777
Facebook | P888
When to go: Monday to Sunday, dinner time
What to look out for: Take advantage of the healthy cooking alternative that is the hotpot and request for lots of Japanese meat slices—believe us, those cost a fortune when ordered á la carte.
2. Food Exchange Manila: Novotel Araneta
General Aguinaldo Ave., Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
(02) 246 9069 (loc. 746) | Facebook | P888
When to go: Monday to Sunday, breakfast time
What to look out for: Take advantage of the European dishes served here, and be sure to keep an eye out for European sausages and cheese samplers on the menu!
1. Barbara’s
Plaza San Luis, General Luna St, Intramuros, 658 Zone 70, Manila
(02) 527 4083 | Facebook | P699
When to go: Monday to Sunday, dinner time
What to look out for: The interior of Barbara’s is already sure to give you an eyeful if you’re hungry for aesthetic: Spanish architecture evokes a certain sense of nostalgia—the perfect setting for their classic Spanish-Filipino concoctions. Don’t forget to cap your meal with some ginataang halu-halo.
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