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Barbara's
Here diners sit under a huge crystal chandelier in a room that looks like a 19th-century European salon; it's regal but a bit stuffy. The food is a traditional combination of Spanish and Filipino. The lunch buffet is popular.
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Cafe Adriatico
A Malate institution and the forerunner to the area's cultural renaissance, Cafe Adriatico expertly fuses Filipino and Spanish gastronomy. Musicians enthusiastically serenade the tables on weekends.
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Gaudi
The sinuous style of the eponymous Barcelona architect is much on display at this dramatic Spanish restaurant, which enjoys sweeping views of the Makati skyline. The menu is authentic and features paella, grilled meats and tapas.
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Ilustrado
Set in a reconstructed Spanish-era house, it has a popular coffee shop which is open through the day and a more formal dining area (open for lunch and dinner). The Spanish and Filipino food at both is elaborately prepared; specialities include pork chops in a spicy sauce.
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La Tienda
A real find, this authentic bodega is set back from the street in its own little compound. The bar is popular and many come just to savour a fine glass of red wine. The menu is vast and includes tapas, paella and a long list of steaks. There's a good, small deli.
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Patio Guernica
A long-established Spanish eatery that specialises in Iberian dishes such as paella. Although patrons are casual in attire, the place is nicely dressed in beige tablecloths and dark woods.
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Rastro
A star among the Rockwell Center restaurant row, this tapas place has a long list of plates to choose from. There's a rich interior that opens onto a nice patio. Over it all is a good mix of jazz.
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