Café Adriatico

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  VERY GOOD FOOD

  nix1212 1 1 -1 recommends this, January 3, 2011

  must try: adobo, callos, lengua

  >>> too bad the restaurant caught fire late last year :( i will surely miss this place. i hope they renovate soon

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  Delightfully Charming

  lalimarie 1 1 -1 recommends this, February 9, 2009

  I always pass by the Malate area of Metro Manila but I seldom stop by and stay. In one of those nights that I decided to linger my night ended in the charming landmark restaurant of Cafe Adriatico. Stepping inside the restaurant is stepping into another time and era. The decor and interiors is done in the same manner that one is reminded of pre-WWII mansions in Manila. It is very charming and a set-up for a possible romantic dinner.

  The menu doesn't disappoint and matches the interiors quite well. Serving Italian, Spanish and even American staples as well as Filipino staples of course. The midnight snack in Cafe Adriatico was more of a full meal. The cheeseburger I had was 10 times better with its juicy burger patty than what I had earlier that night at the nearby comedy club called Library and the french fries that came with it was good as well. The desert was heavenly Suman sa Lihiya, a traditional Filipino delicacy of steamed sticky rice and coconut milk wrapped in banana leaves together with its perfect partner of Tsokolate Eh!, the Filipino version of hot chocolate.

  Cafe Adriatico charms and delights the senses.

  Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

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  Old World Charm

  gericault 1 1 -1 recommends this, January 19, 2009

  An established fine dining institution in the heart of Manila, Café Adriatico has withstood the test of time, lasting through decades of fickle tastes. It has become what every work of art (food certainly no less an objet d’art than a painting or a poem) aspires to be: a classic.

  Upon entering Café Adriatico, one is transported to a genteel, bygone era when life moved at a less frantic, more leisurely pace. Sepia photographs and period paintings were hung on the wall, the antique motif carried on to the dark-burnished furniture. Mozart and Chopin lilted in the air, brightening up the somewhat gloomy mood set by the lashing rains.

  To start the meal, I had Classic Caesar Salad. Each of its elements—lettuce, tomato, croutons, bacon bits, cheese, dressing—melded wonderfully, a variety of textures tossed on one simple yet unfailing combination. Next was Spanish Callos, Café Adriatico’s pièce de résistance. The ox tripe was luscious, cooked to a glorious, melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Smothered in rich tomato sauce and laden with chorizo and garbanzos, Café Adriatico’s Spanish Callos left me swooning, bite after yummy bite.

  I expected that everything would be downhill from there, but on the contrary, another specialty, Steak Café Adriatico, sustained my palate’s delight. Grilled medium-rare and served with béarnaise sauce, the tenderloin steak was marvelous in its juiciness.

  To cap the meal, I had Chocolate Eh! served in a dainty demitasse. Café Adriatico’s Chocolate Eh! (the exclamation point is vital) was thick and comforting, a sweet conclusion to a very pleasant meal.

  Imbued with a sense of nostalgia, Café Adriatico is the perfect setting for a trip down memory lane. I sat idly by the window and watched the rain-soaked scene unfold outside.

  Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food

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