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Cafe Ysabel

84/100 (556 ratings)

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"Place: ✅great ambiance ✅w/parking Must try: ✅cakes and pastries ✅Gamberoni - sauce is flavorful and serving is good for sharing (2). Service:..."

Themunchingchocnut

"Went to the new location for the first time and it still has the charm of the old place. Had Gene's Argentine special (very flavorful and meat was..."

Andrew San Juan

"We went to Cafe Ysabel on an afternoon, but I can only imagine the place to be a perfect romantic date spot at night.The cafe wasn't that..."

クリス

"Classic San Juan eats. I like their Pasta Ysabel, complimentary bread with dip, Gambas and Strawberry Shortcake. (Must try). Theres parking but can..."

Stella A.

"Coming from a family with a passion for great food and a superb dining experience, it was no surprise that we found ourselves having a celebratory..."

Nathalie De Guzman

"We visited the new location of cafe ysabel in paterno st, it was a great and amazing experience to dine in. we will visit again for sure.. kudos to..."

Chin

"They said that a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Well, it’s for us women too. Tried this limited specials of Cafe Ysabel, Black..."

Jocelyn Mendeguarin Batoy

"I love coming back to Cafe Ysabel - they have spacious parking and more function rooms in their new location in M. Paterno! Their food never..."

Heidi Ramos

"My first time to try this resto for a get together and it was value for money. Ambience was homey and we had a reservation in one of their function..."

Kay D

"Food 5; Ambience 5; service 4; price 4. We had the most ternder tenderloin, lengua, aglio olio pasta, peter pan pie and we loved them. The menu..."

No2badFood

"A very nice atmospheric place, though they're not completely finished just yet. Their complimentary bread is great, toasty and soft and their dip is..."

Mark Philip Wu

"Cafe Ysabel is back!! New location is at m paterno street just few minutes away from the original location. Just Waze it para hindi kayo mawala..."

MonkeyManila

"Anvil Publishing Inc., eleven time Publisher of the Year awardee by The Manila Critics Circle, adds to its list two books on pastries and desserts:..."

Feed My Tummy PH

"Glad to know that CafeYsabel is back after a long hiatus.Was invited here yesterday at Chef Gene Gonzalez’ book launch by Anvil..."

PigOutSundays

"Before they move to their new home, the Eatventurers decided to say goodbye to the legendary location of Café Ysabel.The Eatventurers..."

The Eatventurers

"It's moving to a new location by month end...Food is still good as I remember. I really love their risottos here. I think the dishes are..."

Sannysansusan

"After our dinner in Finnians. Midz, Norman and I hop to another restaurant in Wilson Greenhills for dessert. Cafe Ysabel is a well..."

Johnbunag

"My review for Azure Beach Club - Crimson Resort and Spa:1. Food (taste, variety & presentation) = 4.5/52. Price (Is it worth your..."

Issa Pisa

"We have patronized this place for decades. The ambience is something you cant find anywhere else here. The staff are well versed with the food...."

Maki

"The ambience felt a little more worn down than I remember. Maybe because they're preparing for the transfer. The table felt too big.The..."

Jenny Lives For Cheat Meals

"Food was good but a bit too pricey (small servings for the price, not good for sharing). Will try to come back to try their pasta, desserts, and..."

Minique A

"This will always be ther best quiet hang out place in San Juan. I am an alumni of CACS but I never got tired of the food, or felt umay. This will..."

Rei Michelle Hernandez

"This Classic Bistro Restaurant is one of my favorite to visit whenever I'm In Manila. Food will always be great at It feels like home. Glad I''m..."

Amanda Perez

"So we tried this place although i'm quite hesitant because i was disappointed the first time i dined on this restaurant.We ordered the..."

Dette Arellano

"I made it a point to visit this place before it completely shuts down and moves to the wilson area. As you can see this place is an institution in..."

Hungry Adventurer

"Came here on a whim on our way to Shangrila. It was around 1:30 pm, but the place was still relatively full. The house was dim, old-fashioned, ..."

Revillafel

"Good restaurant for dates and celebrations. They also serve coffee which I would like to try next time. This gem in San Juan is worth the trip. We..."

Adrianne Saldua

"It's my special girl's day so decided to go here.What can I say, place is relaxing, romantic and very nature-y :) ordered Calamares for appetizer and..."

Josh Rodriguez

"Would definitely go back here for the frog legs. It's a great place with the homey ambiance, as if you were dining in your grandmother's house but..."

Issa Villapando

"We celebrated my Aunt's birthday here in Cafe Ysabel. Food was good, place is nice but their service is somewhat slow. Maybe, they should improve..."

Jessica Dizon

"The first time i've been here was for a private wine dinner. And it was also the first time i fell in love with wine dinner. Food and wine pairing..."

Qaramelle Blog

"Tenderloin Tournedoes Rossini Tenderloin Gene's Argentine SpecialThe Chef's Onion SoupBaked Oyster with cheeseTenderloin Steak..."

Vireza Wynn Yu

"Fried Mozzarella in Anchovy Dressing (PhP 198) for appetizer was fine but not upstanding. The anchovy on top brought a certain deep oceanic..."

Rochkirstin Sioco

"The service is really good. So as the food. The glazed spareribs is actually a big serving. Their caldereta has a soft meat with a certain twist to..."

Aira Mae Putiz

"This was THE date place back in the days of shoulder pads and tsunami hairdos. The ambience was that of an ancestral home with some offbeat spin to..."

Micky Domingo

"First time I went here was with my late tita, who loved Cafe Ysabel's Fried Mozzarella in Anchovy Dressing and Paella Sulipeña.Every dish..."

Tammy

"A combination of the old and the new. I came here for breakfast with my officemates and we had a good time. I honestly feel I need to go..."

Erika Perena

"There's an abundance of Instagram places in the Metro, but nothing quite compares to Cafe Ysabel--a Filipino-Italian restaurant in Addition Hills,..."

Mickey.

"I ate here with my boyfriend last Valentine's Day. For my overall review of my experience at Cafe Ysabel, they have very good food, presentation and..."

Erica Huang

"Ordered Cafe Ysabel's "Iced Mocha Madness" and got easily hooked by its refreshing taste.The restaurant ambience is nostalgic once you..."

Tefiny Tulod

"Celebrated my birthday here with my lovey.Place: a little too dark for me but still okService: ok.Food: 2 thumbs up! I..."

Jannette Guevarra

"I'm lucky to have been invited by Zomato Philippines to have lunch with my fellow foodies at Cafe Ysabel. The cafe has been in San juan for over 35..."

Mark Alba

"I was invited in a special foodie meet up in a very elegant and rustic restaurant. This is owned by a popular chef, Chef Gene Gonzalez. Over 3..."

Empress Lai Kudarat

"If you are planning an extra special dinner for your company, family, or friends then we most certainly guarantee an unparalleled Fine Dining..."

Iza Gram

"It was my first time to attend a lunch foodie meetup with Zomato and my experience was phenomenal. I used to receive invites but it always had a..."

Phantasm Darkstar

"It was my first time to attend a lunch foodie meetup with Zomato and my experience was phenomenal. I used to receive invites but it always had a..."

Phantasm Darkstar

"I was invited for a lunch foodie meetup at Cafe Ysabel in San Juan. It was the first time that they required us to "dress to impress". Yay! And I..."

Neri Ann

"Thank you for this foodie meet-up, Zomato! I was initially hesitant to go because in the invite, there's a note: "Dress to impress." Well, I did wear..."

What The F | TFC

"The ambiance was fine but I guess the lighting was too dark. But it was fine. The food was okay. Lasagna was a bit salty. But the service was..."

Steph

"Seafood Paella and Callos are the best! The place is cozy and homy. Service is fair but crews are friendly. Cafe Ysabel is always my choice if I..."

Landuy Salvadico

"This restaurant never fails to amaze me in every visit. From 2009-2012, this restaurant is my haven for a delicious cuisine and wine-drinking. I dine..."

Thaddeus Carvajal

"I specially like places that instigate nostalgic feels. Cafe Ysabel is one of those perfect places that seems to speak of rich history and..."

Patchi

"I loved the place and the service! The pasta in a parmesan basket was yummy and special. Didn't really like the Truffle Pizza that they suggested...."

Jozelle Anne

"I ordered the truffle pasta and tiramisu. The portion for the pasta was too small for me considering the fact that it was rather pricey and the..."

Clarisse Rivera

"I was hungry so I got the US rancher steak fillet. I was expecting a lot from this dish and when I got it it looked great but when I bit into it it..."

Marco Miranda

"Who needs dessert when the Honey Glazed chicken can basically solve your sugar cravings. I say this in a good way. I loved the sweetness in this..."

Christian Poso

"Your Angry sauce was superb, seafood paella was great and the peter pan pie was awesome. Love the ambience, cozy and homey! Accomodating staffs....."

Bernadette Martinez

"I got the mozzarella in anchovy dressing for starters. I thought the anchovy would over power the dish as it usually does but it did not in this..."

Wilma Poso

"Love, love, love Café Ysabel. I have been here a couple of times already and for different reasons, whether to celebrate or to simply have a meal..."

Albert Yap

"Café Ysabel already feels like an institution in San Juan. The place has been here ever since I could remember and the interiors of it gives off..."

Justo Yap

"I think some people who have dine here mag agree sa sinasabe ko minsan poor ang service pero ang food is masarap i graduated in cacs 2012. The price..."

Hungry Jef

"Small but charming place. It's an old house converted to a resto. The place had intricate decors inside especially the murals. The food was..."

Cheng Boac

"Romantic place and ideal for small intimate gathering. Huge and flavorful servings. Staffs were very attentive to our request. That night was full..."

Gem Garcia

"Finally got a chance to visit this 'ancestral home" resto in San Juan.Overall comment: the place is a charming, old house but the food we..."

Ravisiva

"This is a great place for breakfast. I will always come back for the truffled egg souffle. This souffle is soft, creamy and unctious best paired with..."

FisforFoodBlog - Timmy Castañeda- Chua

"Cafe Ysabel is one of the restaurants that you have to try out, it is a quaint ancestral white house owned by the late Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan..."

Christopher Jacob Lee Mar

"Cafe Ysabel serves the classic Filipino - Continental food. Some of their popular food items are Paella, Lengua Sulipeña, and their wide choices of..."

Cliff-Jacky Cheng

"Great place to unwind and hang out with friends. Not too crowded and service is best. Ordered paella, oglio, salad, soup and steak as we were a group..."

Precious.PH

Casa Roces

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"This is our go-to whenever we have visitors in the office or we do have mini celebrations. They have good service and nice ambiance. Their paella..."

Jm.evangelista16

"First time to be here. The food in this restaurant is made me impressed. I love the bulalo steak and the paella valenciana. We will be there..."

Apple Tsai

"What we had:Chorizos en balsamicoLengua in mushroom soupGrilled pork ribsFettuccine with blue cheese and roasted..."

The Beanie Review

"Reminisce on the old era. House of Chino Roces. Frequently visited by Pres Noynoy Aquino. The food is great specially the paella vallenciana and..."

Emma Dy

"The place is very homey with dim lights and chill ambiance. They serve good food and worth the price! 4/5 stars for me since it is a good place to..."

Roanne Capistrano

"If you live somewhere near Sampaloc area and you are looking for a romantic place to date your loved ones, this is the place to be. Food was great..."

Ezekiel Rivera

"Best place for Easter Dinner + a very special occasion in our family.Each dish was prepared with love (labelled each pic). Authentic Spanish..."

CinderElla

"The ambiance of the place is excellent as it depicts old, traditional houses. The food taste are distinctly Filipino, with exceptionally..."

Krystelle Diane Teh

"Very nice place. Spanish and Filipino dishes are very good. Cheap price, nice people. They will take care of you. I like the Paella Negra. and Lengua..."

Leen B.

"Ancestral house turned into restaurant. Very nostalgic. Food is great and affordable. The staff are well mannered and friendly. My favorite is Oxtail..."

Ives Rosendo

"We were a group of 4. We had lunch at Casa Roces. We asked what's their best-seller. The waiter said it's their lengua. We ordered 3 lengua, 1..."

Pol Sangalang

"The ambience was good. Generally the food were ok. Some were better than the others. Must try is their mushroom frittura. We have here 2x already and..."

Jem Abasolo

"My sister and I spent our saturday sister date here! It was just a 5 min walk from St. Jude Parish. We ordered Ceasar Salad, Oyster Mushroom, and..."

Alison Mae San Juan

"I love the way that the staffs accommodate their customers. The smile that plastered in their faces everytime you call them. Padayon, Casa Roces!..."

Marjorie Pardilla

"Ambience is definitely nice. It is an ancestral home and it is a decent place for you to invite your foreigner friends especially when youre within..."

Lorenz Lao

"Went here after an event with my bestfriend and her fiancee. If you're gonna go on a weekend, bring your patience with you, because it took a long..."

Michelle Latorre

"Casa Roces has a very special place in my heart. It has been host to some of my memorable life moments. The ambiance/interior is exemplary. The food..."

Francine Galvan

"They just have the best paella. The place is fabulous too. It was once an ancestral home right smack in the Malacanang area. They also have the best..."

Claine Avelino

"paella negra is delicious. and the malacanang frozen souffle... and after dinner take salabat! :)Ambience is nice, it takes you back to the..."

Rossa

"Always a great time in Casa Roces, staff is accomodating. Onion soup was amazing, lengua is soft. Salmon is juicy. Got a great deal with Zomato Gold...."

Nene Tan

"Wedding Anniversary at Casa Roces. Booked/reservation via Zomato. Our first time here. Ambience: The place is an ancestral home turned restaurant...."

Lala Loo

"Food is great. Their Bulalo Steak, in particular, is unforgettable. The meat was extremely tender and the gravy / sauce complemented the beef so..."

Rorie Cosico

"The place was actually full on the day that we went to Casa Roces and we didn't make any reservations (I had no idea that it gets packed on a Sunday)..."

Joannie Norbe

"Rustic/Homey ambience, great food! I can never forget their Paella Negra!! It was just so good! It’s definitely a must-try for everyone who would..."

Butchik Santos

"a quaint date place, it is located in front of the Malacañan Palace. their takes on classic Spanish dishes are really good - in particular, their..."

Hungry.gypsy

"The first time I was here was a couple of years back. Even then, I was impressed by the food and service.Entering Casa Roces that rainy..."

Alfredspineda

"The place was really cozy and inviting. I always ordered grilled pork ribs and it was really yummy. However, my recent orders were not as good as..."

Jelayn

"The best paella negra! This place transported me back to my grandma's old house with it's nostalgic ambiance and gastronomic dishes reminiscent of..."

Gay Banez

"It was my Mom’s birthday and my brother who works nearby this resto brought her to this place. My mom loved it- the ambience, the coffee and the..."

Gnet

"It was a 3 in 1 bday treat given to us by a client who frequents Casa Roces, and it was a good choice. Like the rustic appeal of the restaurant which..."

Violet Reyes

"my favorite place to dine in after attending mass and or novena at St. Jude. impressive selection of food, i highy recommend the fettuccini with blue..."

Mark Arlon Madulid

"Had my debut here and coordinated with their manager to come up with a very intimate event in the first floor. We rented out the whole ground floor..."

Calista

"Romantic ambience. Great for dates, tita meetings and family dinner as well.With the mix matched tabkes and chairs, if you want ig worthy..."

Michelle Nhat Ly

"This restaurant is just a 10 minute walk from San Beda. I went here last night with my best friends for our Valentines celebration. We weren’t..."

Micah Gabrielle

"Casa Roces has been around as early as the Pre-World War II era. It was owned by one of the prominent families that survived through the generations..."

Mark Alba

"Good solid filipino food with an old school vintage traditionally filipino interior design. Prices were just right compared to the serving portion...."

Jovijovijovi

"Elegant and classy for dates and family bonding. The place feels like you are in a Spanish Era. Food here is good for sharing. Paella Negra is a must..."

Geneille Rigor

"Went here to have a sumptuous dinner with my bestfriend. The place was amazing. Food was not that expensive since it has a big serving. The waiters..."

Em Castillo

"exquisite interiors old house of glorious bygone era. elegant & classy for dates, meetings & special occasions. Filipino food with spanish accent...."

Frank Ngan

"We went there for Family lunch reunion also to do a Family Portrait Photoshoot. The house was very nice especially the 2nd floor...They allow you to..."

Stay See Kate

"🍴 I'm having fried suman with mango purée and Spanish chocolate , ginataang halo-halo for Ar Ar.. white chocolate sanarival for dessert. the..."

Albert Cruz

"Great ok ang service food and location kaso limited parking space.Swak sa sa mga introvert like me quite and may privacyNear malacanan..."

Sean Ponce

"This is a classy restaurant good for lunches or dinners with family, friends, and colleagues. The interior is pretty stand-out with its selection of..."

Patrick Unson

"Me and my blockmates had to dine in a Spanish restaurant so we did some research and found Casa Roces which is near my school CEU. We tried their..."

Ericka Martin

"We ordered quite a lot in this restaurant:Paella Negra Lechon Paksiw Cochinillo Pinakbet with Vigan BagnetPescado en Salsa..."

Hungry Buddy

"Such a pleasure to find this hidden gem near Malacanang Palace (President's office and home). Spanish era vibe with wooden interiors and memorabilia..."

Den Buelva

"I got a good deal online for this ancestral-home turned restaurant right across Malacanang Palace late last year. Frequented by government officials..."

Chris Aquino

"We had lunch here after our Malacanang Tour. So you can just imagine how hungry we were. For starters, we ordered the Caesar Salad and Sopa Molo...."

Marie Gwen

"I was with a friend when we visited the place. Casa Roces is just a few steps from our office so we decided to experience what it has to..."

Alvin Bernardo

"The experience is delightful as always, this is not my first time here at casa roces, whenever my parents would come visit we make it a point to dine..."

Juris Prudence

"My CBA and 13th month Treat to friends! Ambiance:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟lakas maka Spanish Era at very classy, parang..."

Angel

"Since we have been visiting Binondo restaurants more frequently, we decided to take a break from eating Chinese food by exploring restaurants near..."

JoLyn L

"Most decent restaurant near my former workplace (Malacanang). We often bring our guests or actually have our meetings here. Their serve..."

Travel To Eat

"It's right across the most prestigious address in the Philippines (Malacanang Palace - Casa Roces, a restaurant and cafe located in San Miguel,..."

Liz Martin

"Came here to redeem my Deal Grocer coupon. Our coupon only covered the following:Blue cheese fettucini -- Quite alright but could benefit..."

Macaeatstoomuch

"This ancestral house turned restaurant near the most famous address in the country is a charming place to dine in at. It serves Filipino dishes at a..."

Liz Martin

"I really loved the vintage ambiance of Casa Roces. It made me feel that I lived in the ancient time!! The food was delicious but a bit expense. My..."

Ericka Micua

"An old house turned fine dining resto along malacanang palace. A nice dating place with good ambience , great food and dessert at a very reasonable..."

Kenneth Wong

"Intrigue with recommendations from friends, we excitedly took the opportunity to try the place when we encountered a sale voucher for the..."

Michelle Chan Cortes | TFC

"When I ask my friends where you could find a restaurant that serves great Filipino food, many would confirm Casa Roces. Situated opposite of the..."

Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC

"Located in the Malacañang Palace Complex in Jose P Laurel St., the restaurant is in the old ancestral home of the Roces family. The Roces family..."

Tonyboy Ongsiako

"Casa Roces is an old ancentral house-turned restaurant nestled in the Middle of the Malacañang compound in Manila. I honestly dont think we would've..."

Muffy | OneHungryTeacher

"We had dinner here last Wednesday. The place is beautiful and unique with an old Spanish vibe. The food is great but it is not for all. It is for..."

Andrea

"Been here for a few times already, and last Thursday was the first time I managed to enjoy their "happy hour" to where I ordered unlimited Mojito for..."

Byuliealwayshungry

"Service is great but there are only few servers. I purchased Deal Grocer vouchers which is set meal good for 2 pax. It includes Iced Tea, Pasta,..."

Eunice Cai

"I haven't been to Casa Roces, so my review is limited to and based solely on the cake that I got as a birthday gift from my cousin. She (i.e., my..."

Francis Moria

"We were invited to a friend's birthday dinner here in Casa Roces. The ambiance was lovely, much like an old Spanish house.We were able to..."

Denise

"We went here last sunday. We bought the voucher from dealgrocer which is a set meal of iced tea, pasta, chicken and cake. The ambiance was great, a..."

Charles John Idanan

"I was waiting for the start of my Malacanang museum tour while having a whirlwind lunch at Casa Roces. It is just slightly off J.P. Laurel Avenue and..."

Marianne In Manila

"Just because I will visit my college Alma Mater-San Beda, I decided to have an early lunch in Casa Roces located in Mendiola compound. From outside,..."

Sarah Sanchez

"A great place to reminisce our strong Spanish heritage. It's the first place that came into my mind when we were visited by three doctors from..."

Doc Ian

"Aside from their scrumptious Filipino-Spanish dishes, and elegant yet cozy ambiance, Casa Roces' other selling-point is perhaps the fact that it is..."

Coco D.

"Delicious food and very attentive staff. Their steaks and pasta are superb. Also, please try their sangria. This is a good choice for a romantic..."

L

"Good food, great ambience, excellent service! 😊☺️👍🏻 A hidden gem around Malacañang area. Perfect place for romatic date or family..."

Laurice Ann A. Intia

"Ensalada melon cum jamon was a surprise. Make sure you try this. Prawn pasta was too creamy, 3 of us could not finish one order unlike the..."

Wenrey316

"The Paella Negra is divine! 😍 good food at a fair price, great ambiance and the people are so nice. 😊 I especially liked the homy feel yet..."

Nicko Soriano

"My husband brought me here for our anniversary last year. Let me start with the place. It's one of those house turned restaurant. They maintained the..."

Bianca Tabaquin

"The first time I went here was with mom and my aunt. Well, the ambiance is great. It looks very fancy but it is much more affordable compared to..."

KMP Manods.

"in 1968 when I was 9 years old my parents got invited in a fine dinning restaurant near Malacanang Palace, looks like and feels like a private..."

JSClaudio

"I went here twice, the first time wasn't good since I'm with my baggy shorts and the crew was judging me so they served me quite not well. The second..."

Neah Pisngot

"This Spanish restaurant is like one of the best I have been too. I loved the ambiance and how they serve food. A must try (if you're in a diet) is..."

Grazelle ✨

"Ancestral home turned into a fine restaurant, serving traditional family recipes. I was amazed by the different paintings displayed, it adds up to..."

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