Roberto's

Thank you Roberto's. We were very satisfied with the foods. The STEAK is <3. Thumbs up !:) kudos also to the the assigned staff on our table she was very approachable and was very attentive to our orders. The price was all worth it.. I highly recommend this to all my friends &we'll surely come back here soonest..:)

Chance upon this unique restaurant amongst the normal restaurant in SM Marikina. I have learned about this restaurant through Zomato. I was trying to find a restaurant we haven’t tried yet in SM Marikina that has a variety of food (meat, fish and veggies) since my husband is a meat eater while me and my son fish and veggies only. We ordered Alfredo, Spicy Chicken & Mushroom Pasta, Citrus Pesto Salad and Pan Seared Salmon with Mashed Potato. We all love the food and the ambiance. Plus it has big servings not unless you are a super big eater (go to Vikings or Samgyeopmasarap). They were saying it’s good for one person only but it’s not wherein it’s good for 2-3 persons instead therefore the price it at par with the taste and serving size since it’s not a fastfood restaurant. It’s a fine dining restaurant that is cozy with a cool interior which houses the owner’s collection from his travel. We will surely try their other food next time most especially the dessert and appetizers. Hope you can add more descriptions in your menu or pictures. I had to ask your staff thrice what is inclusive in the food I was wanting to order.

The place resembles a delightful mariage between American and Filipino designs. It features elegant lighting coupled by dramatic displays showing rich tradition of shoe-making in Marikina. Sitting in any table, you will feel comfortable and easy as they have filled the dining area with high quality chairs and sofas. Its a vivacious space with varied tables where you can freely choose an appopriate dining table that will fit either a couple or your small family gathering.

Our team have chosen to dine on a sofa with soft and highly-satisfying fabric. The table, upon close inspection, seem to take us to different places as it display photos with variety tourist destination underneath the glass covering the wooden platform.

More than a display, this shelf embodies the perpetual tradition of Marikina. Dubbed as the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines", Marikina has been known for securing almost 70 percent of shoe production nationwide. Here in Roberto's, these prominent factors building our pride as a Filipino is highly valued and reinforced.

THE MENU

Housing a wide selection of delicacies, the restaurant also offer passionately baked pastries and brew a number of premium beverages. Looking at their menu is extremely enticing making me nearly imposible to choose. With no longer a minute, a friendly staff attended us to get our orders. Still, we find it hard to finalize our meal so we have requested for starter first.

Soon enough, Seafood Bucket slid on our table. It composed of deep fried tempura, squid, fish fillet and onion rings. This can rival those we see in Japanese restaurant but what makes it particularly different is the way they set the flavor. The crunchy texture of tempura is alluring enough but the taste is superb that it can create wonders to your tastebuds without any sauce.

As being recommended, we were also able to try their Spicy Chicken Mushroom. The dish, upon closer look, has a diversed number of ingredients. As a testament, you can even pick the fresh whole garbanzos lying on top of velvety, yet not overpoweringly strong sauce.

There is a drama on how this pasta tangled between Filipino and Spanish flavors. Garbanzos has been known for its usage for some prominent dishes we inherited from Spaniards. With it presence to this cuisine, surely anyone can indulge in a Spanish-inspired flavor of goodness. Credit: Spicy Chicken Mushroom Pasta

A few minutes later and The signature feast—a group meal which can satisfy six persons—landed on our table. Prior to tasting, the scrumptious aroma wafting to the air is alluring your senses, giving excitement to your nostrils and tastebuds. I cant even manage my composure as I become more excited upon seeing the crispy skin covering the succulent meat from "Crispy Pata".

Crispy pata is a prominent Filipino delicacy consisting of deep fried pig trotters or knuckles serve with a soy-vinegar dip. This reminds me of bagnet as it also exhibit a similar taste. The only difference Roberto's Crispy Pata can truly boast is the tender and moist meat that is firmly attached within its brittle pork skin. The flavor to say the least is exceptional. I like the way it crack as I delve my teeth deep and fast into the crunchy, yet tender and succulent slab of meat.

This steak perhaps claimed the biggest appreciation from all of us. Roberto's Porter house seem to stand well on any kind of dinner. The steak was perfectly seasoned, juicy and seared brown. My first bite from it was a big surprise as I immaculately decided to take another bite. Its a mouthful of superb flavor, lip-smacking and exceptional slab of succulent meat embraced by herbs and spices. This probably one of the biggest factors that influence our wild tastebuds to come back.

If you think we have finished such an astounding feast, well dessert is present. For the sweets, we have chosen to try their Mango Torte cake and Wallnut Velvet. Its a great treat to cease your overwhelmed buds while you sip a refreshing cup of their Cranberry Iced Tea.

Visiting Roberto's is a best decision if you are a person who fancy savouring delicious, yet authentic and passionately handcrafted Filipino and American Cuisines. Its also a good place to commemorate our varied culture and tradition. For just an hour or may be few minutes, if you happened to be just somewhere along the Metro, this gastronomic paradise is within your reach.

This restaurant is a local Pinoy chain. I love the interior design and the very comfortable seats. The rustic clean interior is very comfortable as well. Food is good and servings are good for sharing. The serving vice is top notch. Just one comment on the menu is very eclectic not sure what cuisine theme they really have

Went here after watching The Avengers: Infinity War. We tried the Double Mushroom Burger which surprisingly had a smoky flavor from the caramelized onions and mushrooms. Although the patties could have used 10% more fat, the burgers were good nonetheless. I will definitely be coming back.