Antonio's, Tagaytay, Philippines (Revisited)

 

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Tagaytay, this elegant restaurant is dedicated to
providing the best quality food, excellent service and perfect ambience. Many would agree with me that Antonio's is possibly one of the best restaurants in the Philippines. 

 

A flight of stairs leading down to the dining area.

 

Soak up the ambience while enjoying a delicious meal.

Pomelo juice
This, I would really recommend. 

Arugula Salad, Sun-Dried Tomato, Gorgonzola & Glazed Walnuts Drizzled with Balsamic Dressing

Roasted Red Capsicum Soup
It's got some lovely flavours in there.

Roasted Duck Breast infused w/ Truffle, Goji Berries, Seared Foiè Gras, Braised Red Cabbage

Minted Veal Cheeks & Goat Cheese Ravioli  with Creamed Tartufo

Seafood Sampler 

 Grilled Chilean Sea Bass Glazed with Balsamic on Potato Risotto, Prawn Thermidor, 
Pan Seared Scallops on Celleriac Mashed, Truffle Cream Sauce. 

Grilled Beef Fillet, Gratinated with Cepes - Morel Black Truffle, Mashed Potato

Antonio's Trio

Beef Fillet on Plancha with Black Pepper Sauce
Grilled Beef Fillet with Gratinated with Cepes- Morel Black Truffle and Gratin Potato
Honey Glazed Lambloin Gratinated with Goat's Cheese

 

Spicy Chocolate Ice Cream on Meringue Tartlette

Felchlin maracaibo chocolate terrine w/ double cream
& roasted pistachios

Tarragon Tea smells fantastic.

Chocolate Potato Chips with Mango Coulis, i'm not sure why 

but it sure tasted like commercially bought chips.  Quite disappointing though.

Panna Cotta Sampler

Dark Chocolate Souffle with Cardamom Creame Anglaise
This tasted divine!

Staff ironing the table cloth.

Antonio's
+63 (917) 899.2866 or +63 (918) 899.2866
Purok 138, Barangay Neogan, Tagaytay City, Batangas, Philippines
*Bookings Essential

Chateau 1771, Makati City, Philippines

It's been years since I've last visited Chateau 1771, previously located at El Pueblo in Pasig City.

This restaurant brings wonderful memories from my younger days.

If you are looking for good quality French, Swiss and Italian food in Manila, surely this is worth a try.
Chateau 1771 is a timeless classic.
I really enjoyed my food and I can't stop thinking how great the Pasta Chorizo was.
I can't wait to whip it up at home!

Crostini with Eggplant Dip

Chateau Gambas

Sauteed in olive oil, garlic, shrimps and chorizo

Scallops Au Gratin

Jumbo scallops sauteed with garlic and parsley, topped with cheese and golden brown tiny croutons

Seafood Soup
A hearty soup sauteed with tomatoes, white wine, onions, fish chunks, squid, clams, and scallops

Valle Verde Soup
A healtthy vegetables puree soup of fresh and available greens:
romaine lettuce, watercress, pak choy or spinach

French Onion Soup
Topped with croutons and Gruyere cheese, gratinated until golden brown

Arugula Croquette Salad

Fresh arugula and green ice lettuce tossed in blueberry vinaigrette, mini parma ham and cheese croquettes

Caesar Salad

Pomelo Juice

Gambasetti
Shrimps, garlic, chorizo and parmesan tossed in spaghetti.

Chicken Rollatini
Boneless Organic Chicken Leg Stuffed with Spinach, Leeks, Bacon, Parmesan Cheese; Grilled Asparagus, Port Wine sauce, Organic Brown and Red Rice

Pasta Chorizo
Spaghetti tossed in browned chorizo and garlic sauce.

Butterflied King Prawns
Stuffed prawns cooked with cream, mushrooms, squash, parmesan cheese; topped with emmental cheese

Parmigiano Ravioli with Grilled Broccoli, Cauliflower, Granapadano Ricotta,
Asparagus, Carrot Zucchini and Squash

Hunter's Portobello
Roasted portobello mushrooms tossed in mushroom cream sauce flavored with Port wine; fettuccine aglia olio

Creme Brulee

Panna Cotta

Coffee Pie
Chocolate-cashew crust with coffee filling topped with cream cheese and toffee sauce

*From Across the Kitchen Table dined as a guest at Chateau 1771.

Chateau 1771
Greenbelt 5, Legaspi Street

Legaspi Village, Makati City
Philippines
+63.2. 729 9760 / 729 9761

Antonio's- Tagaytay, Philippines

Traveling to the city of Tagaytay takes less than two hours from Manila by car. It is one of the most ideal places to unwind and relax, enjoy the cool weather, experience local cuisine or just absorb the wonderful sights of this beautiful city. 

The famous Taal Volcano

Bananas are sold very cheap in Tagaytay.

Situated in the rolling hills of Tagaytay, Antonio's is hailed as one of the best fine dining restaurants in the Philippines and is the only restaurant that has consistently been ranked Top 20 in the Miele Guide.

Chef-owner Tony Boy Escalante studied in Regency Park Institute of TAFE in Adelaide, Australia then returned to Philippines to open Antonio's in 2002. They grow most of their livestock and produce and  provide some to other finer restaurants in Manila as well. This elegant restaurant housed on a beautiful one-hectare property is a must-try for foodies, it only takes one bite to know it is good! Antonio's is more than just a restaurant, it's an experience in itself.

Antonio's Organic Mesclun Salad, Bleu d'Auvegne Crumbled, Glazed Walnuts, Dried Currants and Cranberries with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Drizzled with Basil Oil
with Pan Seared Foie Gras

Soup of the Day

Crispy Deboned Lamb Ribs on Garlic Egg Noodles with Hoisin Sauce

Seafood Sampler
Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with Gratin Potato, Fish Caper Veloute, Prawns Thermidor, Pan Seared Scallops on Celleriac Mashed, Truffle Cream Sauce

Antonio's Trio
Beef Fillet on Plancha with Black Pepper Sauce
Grilled Beef Fillet with Gratinated with Cepes- Morel Black Truffle and Gratin Potato
Honey Glazed Lambloin Gratinated with Goat's Cheese

Pomery Rubbed Roasted Rack of Lamb with Cardamon Beurre Blanc, Polenta Gnocchi Potato

Dark Chocolate Soufflé w/ Cardamom Crème Anglaise

Dark Chocolate Soufflé w/ Cardamom Crème Anglaise

Antonio's
+63 (917) 899.2866 or
+63 (918) 899.2866
Purok 138, Barangay Neogan, Tagaytay City, Batangas, Philippines