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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

8065 Bagnet

84/100 (483 ratings)

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"one of the best food places near la salle..."

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"I tried their bagnet sisig and it was really good. Though it was more on the spicy side but it was tasty. I would come back to try other variants...."

Alexandra Ng

"The food here is great! The budget meals will be sure to fill you up--my favorite has always been the Original. Remember to ask for the soup and try..."

Pepita Paris

"[2019-01-03] This is one of the stops in the ‘Taft Eats’ vlog of a foodie friend. I met up with him after going to my bank branch to pickup my..."

Carlo M. Tecson

"8065 Bagnet is a no frills restaurant that caters to your craving of crispy, crunchy and yet tender slices of pork.I will have this to say..."

Michael Santiago

"Will always be one of my favorites in taft. Their sisig bagnet has that extra kick of spiciness but still bearable. Also, their sinigang bagnet is a..."

Kea Custodio

"I really love this place even if it may be a bit full at times. I always order their original bagnet which I could say is really one the best bagnet..."

Bianca Monzon

"The food and ambiance was great. The location was very strategic because it is near La Salle. It is also very affodable for students. Overall, 8065..."

Janelle Co

"Good polace if you're craving for a classic Bagnet. The place also offers a modern twist to the Bagnet recipe, i.e. the bagnet with gata. Serving is..."

Kevin Kristofer Magtalas

"If you need to get your bagnet fix in the Taft area, 8065 Bagnet is just the place for you. Its bohemian atmosphere (read: ghetto) just tells you..."

Boodle Bear

"Love their sinigang! Which a single serving of rice will not be enough hehe. But other dishes are good also. I swear. Definitely price-worthy..."

Mary Grace Monteverde

"Ive always wanted to visit this place but they’re always packed whenever I try to dine, so I finally called their hotline for a delivery...."

Mari

"Deadly and Delicious! I always look forward to trying their different bagnet flavors, but somehow I always end up getting the original. As long as..."

Patrick Unson

"The design and the structure of the place is just right, not too luxurious as well as not too unattractive to eat to. It has this comfy feel to it...."

Monika Tumlos

"If you want to satisfy your cravings on any bagnet meal on a budget meal, go here! They have most of the bagnet menus that are tasty. The price is..."

HungryMe

"The ambiance is so calm and old fashioned. The food was great but quite expensive the service is good since we are only the customer in the area. but..."

Ysh Rys

"8605 Bagnet. A hole-in-the-wall restaurant that specialises in everything bagnet. They are the first restaurant to offer bagnet dishes, ..."

Reich Torio

"Have been to this bagnet stop countless times during our college years!!!! Aside from the original bagnet, one should also try the worth revisiting..."

Raven Lingatong

"Good and affordable. Decent serving size. Soup seems dubious, though. Kinda scared to try it. Anyway if you get take out, they won't give you any so..."

Jaja Navera

"I've been to the original 8065 bagnet in San Antonio numerous times. Just wanted to try this one. It has a more vibrant, young and clean feel to it..."

Aiz Man

"When you ask someone around Taft on where's a good place to eat around here, more times than not, Bagnet 8065 would be mentioned because why wouldn't..."

Bears Looking For Food

"I went here during my second year of college with some friends. If you're looking for simple Filipino food, this would be it. It's really just like a..."

Joshah Caleb Chua

"Bagnet has always been pretty famous for those studying in colleges/universities around Taft. Affordable and chill, people go here for inuman or..."

Patricia Valdivieso

"I have been here a few times to order Curry Bagnet to-go as this place is almost always full. Their bagnet is great, not too oily yet still as crispy..."

Luigi

"One of the places I love to eat at. I always order sinigang since it's my favorite, and it's also not that expensive which always makes me come back..."

Justine Kho

"At first glance, the restaurant looks old fashioned and well maintained, as you enter, the ambience feels calm and joyful as you see those hungry..."

Top Secret

"Serving takes time, but it's worth it! I recommend their kare-kare and spicy gata bagnet. Don't worry if they look jam packed from the outside at..."

Krystoffer Yap

"Thank you Bagnet akala ko matatagalan pa ung delivery niyo hehehe super bilis wla png 30mins. Init pa ng foods. Order ulet ako next tym..."

Christal Sonza

"I always pass by this resto at Leon Guinto st. and how come I didn't notice this. For the first time dining here, I ordered their original bagnet and..."

Karl Alexander Caraan

"Would have given it a 5 if I didn't reek of the smell of meat or if the restroom was a bit cleaner. Though the place and service was great overall...."

Issa Villapando

"When I first tried here, I was with my whole block and it's all our first time. Luckily there are not that many people in the restaurant. For first..."

Kaisy Fernandez

"It was my first time to eat bagnet and it didn't fail me. The place was crowded but I liked the interior. The price was okay since the serving is..."

Iona Francesca Dacapio

"Pricey but very satisfying! I couldn't get tired of eating their food! If not for health issues I would want to eat here regularly since I enjoy..."

Aira Mae Putiz

"I got curious of this place so I gave it a try. I opted for the Original meal that costs 120++ Php. The amount of bagnet was enough to make you full..."

Athena Cortes

"I miss this place in Taft. Their bagnets are to die for. I always order the kare-kare bagnet because I like kare-kare so the moment I tasted it, I..."

Clah Lazaro

"The food's affordable and delicious. But as for the commodity of the place, it needs to be expanded because it tends to be very crowded and is always..."

Mitsuzuki Natsume

"Affordable and delicious meals - that's what 8065 Bagnet offers. Their bagnet fusions are a must try but I'm a loyalist to their original bagnet..."

It's Emified

"This needs a bigger space to accomodate big groups. Place is crowded during lunch time. 3 stars for their bagnet! Would come again to try all their..."

Caithlin Samartino

"One of my favorite places to have lunch when I was in college. Place is homey however not all staffs are accommodating. When I feel like dipping my..."

Kaychelle Gaffud

"Craving for a Bagnet? 8065 bagnet is the answer! Variety of bagnet are the food they can offer. One of my favorite is the Kare-kare bagnet because of..."

Kean Pante

"Personally, best place to eat Bagnet. Always an empty plate when I'm here. (Pretty affordable too!) Thank God I keep getting lost in Taft and..."

Shar Aguilar

"This will always be one of my favorite restaurants at Taft! My favorite is the Original Bagnet served with rice and green mango with bagoong. What I..."

Kyle Adrienne Dizon

"I love the food, very tasty. The place is really just a hassle if you want to dine in. It's either full or you have to eat outside. Although, I still..."

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