South East Asian Trips

Bravo!
Address
561 J. Nakpil St, (corner of M. Adriatico Street) , Manila, Philippines
Phone - +63 2 303 3508
You just might say "Bravo!" after you have sampled the delicious pizzas at this modern, sophisticated ristorante. The selection includes alla Romana with just the right balance of tomato, mozzarella, anchovies and parmigiano. Other items on the menu: starters, salads, pasta, and house specialties such as osso buco.

Cafe Caribana
Address
628 J. Nakpil Street corner Maria Orosa Street, Malate, Manila, Philippines
Phone - +63 2 524 8421
Here you will find Caribbean fare served in an old two-story house that looks like something you might find in Kingston or Port-au-Prince. The food is supposedly Caribbean, though its authenticity has been questioned by some.

Coeur de France (Le)
Address
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue corner Ortigas Avenue, Level 2, Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines

Harbor View
Address
Gate A, South Boulevard, Rizal Park, Manila Bay, Manila, Philippines
Phone - +63 2 524 1532
At Harbor View, you get the sensation you are on a cruise on Manila Bay, but the restaurant actually sits on a jetty. From here you enjoy a marvelous view of the bay and Roxas Boulevard. The nilasing na hipon (deep-fried shrimps) is delectable and likewise the crispy pata (pork knuckles).

Ilustrado
Address
744 Calle Real del Palacio (Gen. Luna Street), Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
Phone - +63 2 301 0133
A reconstructed 19th century house in Intramuros, Ilustrado comprises a coffee shop, a dining area and a ballroom for functions. At the coffee shop, old carriage wheels hang from the ceiling, while theater/art show posters liven up the walls. White table cloths and polished wood furniture impart a certain formality to the dining area.

Krocodile Grillery
Address
E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue , Libis, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
Phone - +63 2 637 6839
The music here is loud and gets even louder after 10pm when, as the staff puts it, "it's party time!" It does not seem to bother the patrons, and if you, too, can tolerate it, then head straightaway for this popular bar/restaurant. There is something vaguely African about the decor, with waiters sporting some sort of safari attire. Grilled food to go with beer or spirits

Luna Pizzaria and Tapas Bar
Address
1820 Maria Orosa St, (Malate), Manila, Philippines
With its stylish decor, tasty tapas, piquant pizzas and devilish drinks, Luna daily draws in the nocturnal denizens of Nakpil Street and its environs. Anyone walking down Maria Orosa Street cannot help but notice this trendy nightspot--a tree festooned with lunar lanterns stands in front of it.

Sala
Address
610 J Nakpil Street, Manila, Philippines
Sala serves modern European cuisine, which doesn't mean either nouvelle or fusion. As the owner puts it, the food consists of "classic European dishes prepared for contemporary tastes."

Treehouse
Address
29 Matalino Street, Central District, Quezon City, Manila, Philippines
Phone - +63 2 921 7299
This beer garden and family restaurant has an honest-to-goodness treehouse which seats four to five people. Here you can feast on inihaw (grilled) specialties, washed down with lots of beer, and at the end be surprised at how little the whole thing costs. A great place for a party or dinner with the kids.

Tropical Forest
Address
South Boulevard , Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
Phone - +63 2 400 7438
A theme bar and restaurant designed around a tropical forest motif, serving Western food with a touch of Filipino taste. On the menu are soups, salads, pasta, pizza and barbecue specialities including steaks and ribs. The Lunch Special, served Monday to Friday, offers good value, and likewise the Sunday Buffet.