Thai cuisine: the best places to taste it in Quezon City

Oliva Bistro Cafe

86/100 (471 ratings)

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"Great food, reliable quality, the place we bring guest to the city. Love their pasta, salmon, and amazingly, the best New England clam chowder we've..."

Steve Hobson

"Grilled pork chop is my favorite. One of the best baby back ribs in town. I also love the chef's wife salad, buffalo wings, roti prata, and baked..."

Lita Manahan

"Their new quesadilla burger is a must-try! Has a very cozy ambience & the staff are really accommodating. Will definitely go back!..."

Sylvia Ang Tannagan

"Food is so good! My top 5 favorites are baby back ribs, grilled pork chop, buffalo wings, beef salpicao, beef shish kebab. I can eat it every single..."

Migs Lunod

"Serves one of the best pasta and salmon and fish & chips that I ever had, highly recommended, go visit..."

Anton Soriano

"Best find in Visayas Ave., delicious food, excellent service, will definitely..."

Gina Soriano

"Food is to die for especially the babyback ribs and..."

Rachel Leano Requiron

"My all time favorite, mouth watering buffalo-wings and chicken teriyaki. You must it try..."

Kha Diaz

"Great food! Great service! A must try restaurant! Experience for..."

Alfie Dominic Maypa

"Food is great!!! Must try buffalo wings and chicken terriyaki. So love it � and the Chefs wife Salad ROCKS!! The staff were accommodating as well!!..."

Sharon Lirio Manalaysay

"Finally got the chance to drop by while we were in QC, will definitely be coming back, the Food was awesome and so was the..."

Henry Eugenio

"I love the place & the foods Perfect!!!..."

Jay Hufancia

"We loved everything that we ordered on this first visit - truffle pasta, buffalo wings and nachos. Service was very good. Nice people working in the..."

Joyelapuz

"Excellent service and good ambiance. Delicious back ribs, value for money. Must try the brownie ala..."

Mark Alfred Polvora

"We had our very first date as a couple in this cozy restaurant. The vibe was very homey and the staff was very friendly. We had their truffle pasta,..."

Ian Lee Dilag Estrella

"Try Oliva’s. Don’t miss out.Food: Roti prata with curry sauce 10/10Baked tiger prawns with oliva pasta 9/10Beef shish kebab..."

Tabitha Wy

"Very attentive and friendly..."

Agnes Pangan

"Delicious food, amazing staff!We literally saw the staff flip the store signage to “closed” as we were 5 steps away the door. Really..."

J David

"Food is delish! Prices very reasonable. Serving size more than ample. Don’t let the simple ambience fool you. Would love to try everything in..."

Nanette Ople

"The place is nice and cozy. The Oliva pips are so friendly and approachable. Food is great and will definitely back to taste their other food offers...."

Angelicalaurilla14

"July31 2019Craving for their baked. Prawn pasta, nachos and pork chop so decided to have our lunch here, we ordered all of it and salpicao. Plus..."

Victor Yap

"Food has good flavors. A bit pricy for me when it comes to the serving but the food taste great. Even the drinks are good. My family enjoyed the..."

Jonathan Remolacio

"Ordered the roti with curry sauce, carbonara, pasta pomodoro, and their mini blueberry cheesecake. We used zomato gold during our stay and they gave..."

Renee

"For today I ordered buffalo wings, oliva burger and mozzarella sticks. Everything is so good. I’m so happy with zomato gold! Great food with..."

Laurie Lunod

"Ordered alacarte dishes: pan seared salmon with truffle pasta, pesto crusted baked salmon with pasta oliva, tiger prawn with pasta oliva and ceasar..."

Patricia Salvosa

"If I see a truffle pasta on a restaurant I automatically order it. Hence, I've tried various kinds of truffle pasta so, I know a good truffle pasta..."

Gly

"This is the real deal. Discovered a cafe which I think will be my fave for this year. Been craving for some Indian food and glad I finally got to..."

Manila Eats

"I’ve been wanting to go to this place, and fortunately I’ve tried the best truffle pasta tonight. The baby back ribs that mu friend ordered was..."

Nancy Calma

"This cafe is still underated at 4 stars. The chef deserves a michelin star. I got my cooking inspiration from this cafe and whoever is driving the..."

Chef Daddy

"This place has the best truffle pasta and baby back ribs! I always visit the place when im around the area because it has great ambiance as well...."

Camille

"What a wonderful find in Visayas Ave.! Food's delicious and staff are very friendly, the Chicken Souvlaki and Roti are must-tries, also the Truffle..."

Ginsor

"Everything in the Menu is consistently good! Their service is superb, and staff are very attentive. Plus restaurant ambience is very..."

Cayroxas1215

"Love the Carbonara, taste so good, exact combination of ingredients. The service is good, with attentive crews, neat and clean facility. Ideal..."

Benjo Tumamao

"To be honest, the folks and I decided to hang out here while waiting for our table at the restaurant next door. The place was pretty spacious and had..."

Jellybeans In The City

"The service is great. They were really attentive with thhe customer's needs. Their pasta dishes are also delicious, unlike other unli pasta promos,..."

Reichielle De Guia

"Food is excellent. Try their salads. Chef wife salad is excellent. Oliva Burger is one of the best. Pasta dishes is highly recommended. Try the Roti..."

Vicente Antonio Vallejo Pijano III

"I had an awesome dining experience with my colleague at this very quaint place.My review for Oliva:1. Food (taste, variety & presentation)..."

Issa Pisa

"I have two mouthwatering words for you .... BUTTER CHICKEN!!!!!Chef Kannan delivers his dishes with much simplicity yet it's all that you..."

Boodle Bear

"Dined here a couple of times already and it never disappoints. Food is always on point. A bit overpriced on some dishes, though. But will definitely..."

Cristine Dominguez

"The best burger in this side of town. Their pasta is also good. Try their Roti and the side curry sauce it's the bomb... try the pork chops and the..."

Tito V. Pijano III

"Didn't get to try their Pasta All You Can promo, but we did order the Pasta Oliva and their Carbonara with Chicken and Bacon. It was good, my cousin..."

Mikee Delos Santos

"This restaurant is located along Visayas Avenue, the location is just actually near but I haven't been here not until a friend introduced me this..."

The Hungry Club

"Unli pasta for only 269php?! All I can say is sobrang sulit! We went there on a weekday afternoon and we're the only customers the whole time so solo..."

Sarah Velasquez

"I wonder why you guys disappeared at marcos hiway? Understanding the location problem probably. Why 5? Best pesto pasta ever tasted so far. If only i..."

Jon Raga

"There's always a culinary choice when dining out. Do you eat at your tried and tested faves or try out something new? Closer to home, Oliva is a..."

Marie Gwen

"My college friends and I recently had our regular meetups at Oliva Bistro Cafe.For appetizers, we ordered the Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls..."

Michymichymoo

"Consistently positive raves reviews from friends got me interested in this small restaurant along Visayas Ave. And the first time I ate there, Oliva..."

Jenni Faye

"Wow! Pasta all you can 245😋😋 grab your car keys pasta lovers and dig in to this wonderful bistro they serve true to goodness pasta with simple..."

Mark SBn

"SUPERB TASTE!!!Good high quality food yet AFFORDABLE! ?SO WHY GO FAR FROM QC when you can HAVE IT ALL HERE!!!?♥♥♥Kudos Chef..."

FoodDiva- Philippines

"My friend invited me to try this resto which serve Asian and Italian food. Food taste is good. I tried their Butter Chicken Masala cooked with Indian..."

Lilibeth Lagasca-Marcos

"Chef kanan , the owner has great recipes and great cooking in his resto. I particularly like the pastas and salads . I gathered that chef kanan..."

Jap Jap

"This day marks my first foodie adventure with great people to share it with ❤️ it's surreal 😍 one word to best describe my dining experience..."

Amazing Eats By PrimSy

"(As of 08-28-15; I changed my mind with their ratings. I just realized that Oliva is nearly perfect with regards to my taste, preference, comfort,..."

Doc Ian

"Olivia is a persian x italian with a touch of western cuisine! Pasta is super nice. Especially the pesto. Teriyaki chicken is good but the serving is..."

Krisanne Sawali

"I have visited Oliva (both Visayas Ave. and Marcos Highway branches) for more than 10 times already and I would say that every visit was an awesome..."

Patrick John Ramos

"We've started to become a regular here, and so far, everything has been really good! My favorites include Pesto Pasta, Pasta Oliva and Chicken..."

Andy

"I really love the ambiance in this place. It does not get too crowded. Another plus is that they have everything!!! Kid friendly meals, Asian..."

Noami Shilah

"Came here for late dinner. We had the hainanese steamed chicken, roti prata with curry, and beef caldereta--ALL GOOD! Great menu selection..."

Karen Roño-Kierulf

"First time to hear about Oliva was from this branch, but I got the chance to dine at another location which is way nearer our place so please also..."

Cheryl Cobar

"If you live in QC, or you're just paying a visit, it is imperative that you try this place. There's nothing too fancy about the interior nor the..."

Justin Posadas

"I always come back here.Comfort food that is simple but still special.Try the pasta there with salmon and the hainanese chicken. You..."

Jayvee Chun

"It's rare to find a restaurant serving Indian, Italian, Singaporean, and Filipino food all in one place. Rarer still to find such a place along..."

The Food Dude

"Oliva Bistro Cafe is located on Visayas Avenue in Quezon City, and area I'm not overly familiar with as I rarely venture there. The Club was invited..."

Tales From The Tummy

Basil

78/100 (341 ratings)

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"Best thai food ever..."

Russellejohn Isip

"Super sarap ng seafoods , naging favorite namin ng mga friends ko , we will definitely be back soon..."

Maricar Legaspi

"Great ambiance and great service. I was able to use my Zomato Gold too which is a huge plus! Pad thai is do delicious. The beef ribs with XO sauce is..."

CateyPerryAlwaysHungry

"Cozy ambience and great food. Let’s start with the drinks, surprisingly refreshing thai iced tea tastes authentic You wont stop after the first..."

David John

"Best pad thai we've had, hands down. The beef rendang's sauce is tdf! Will definitely go back to try their satay..."

Faye Ortega

"This food experience was one of the most unique ones I've had so far. I like the ambiance here at Basil, simply because it's so hidden and it's not..."

Regina Marie Peralta

"Great ambience and food! The Pad Thai was so good that we finished it before we could take a picture of it..."

Pierre Siu

"(4.5/5)Food: Of course, Basil lives up as that one place in Manila to get the best Pad Thai! Huge servings and very close to the original recipe..."

Mr Pomodoro

"Love the food here 😀 and zomato gold applies to everything on the menu except the duck curry and roast chicken! Excellent deal 😍 This is the..."

M N

"The service was really quick and we waited around 10-15 minutes for our dishes to arrive! The price was just right, not overly expensive. Would..."

Sean Gaw

"Always a good choice. Hubby and I enjoyed our previous visits there. Food is always yummy, ambiance is ❤️ and service is extra mile. Thank you..."

Sharon

"The food, ambiance, and service were all on point! Such a nice place with friendly staff. We ordered beef with basil, Tom yum, bbq squid, and bagoong..."

D

"If you’re looking for a cozy casual dining restaurant that offers authentic Thai dishes - Basil is a great option. They serve the best satay and..."

Francis Cruz

"Good food, value for money and very reasonable portions. Serving of food was a bit too long. Considering we went for lunch quite late and there was..."

Dyan Ibana

"I’ve tried Basil thrice and my favorite would be the green chicken curry. Phad thai was good enough. Pineapple rice was also okay but the pork chop..."

Pam.villangca

"They serve affordable Authetic Thai food. Nice ambiance, place is little dark in the evening giving it a romantic vibe. Take note that parking is..."

Pao Ollesca

"We ordered Prawns with Garlic and Black Pepper, and Beef with Holy Basil. My boyfriend described the beef dish as “Interesting” and I thought it..."

Denise Tan

"Food is consistently good across all branches - we really enjoy their Pad Thai and Tom Yum. This branch also had the bonus of having great ambience...."

Josh Alonso

"Unique ambience, friendly staff and great food! A bit pricey but worth the occassion. My only criticism is that parking is a challenge. Definitely..."

Louel Alvin Siena

"1= lowest and 5 = highestFood: 5Price: 4Service: 5Ambiance: 5One of my favorite thai..."

Luis Florcruz

"The food was great. We are a group of 3 and we had a good time with our orders.. bagoong rice, pad Thai, squid and garlic and peppered pork..."

Yvette Marie Castillo

"The food is exceptional but the service is sub-par. If you're willing to wait about an hour and a half then it's okay. The food is really good...."

Ria Iestin Corral

"I loved their beef with holy basil (had it super spicy); and the crispy fish with green mango salad. It's far though from the center of QC. But their..."

Littlegirl_rain

"What we ordered:- Tom Yum (PHP 375): good and tangy. Can request for mild spice. Likewise, was pleasantly surprised by how much seafood was..."

Goldielyn Limsiy

"Lovely restaurant. Service a little slow but food is definitely yummers! Best pad thai and green chicken curry! Mango sticky rice did noy disappoiny..."

Kim Angeles

"The place is cozy and relaxing. Not too crowded. There are a lot of options to choose from. The Pad Thai is good but doesn’t tastes like the..."

Era The Explorer

"Looooove the food! This is my fourth time eating at this place. Ordered the usual — tom yum, emerald chicken, bagoong rice, and topping it off with..."

Christel Erin Lejano

"The staff are really nice, and the ambience is quaint. Love the food here! Food is really good, especially the Tom Yum soup and emerald chicken!..."

Justin Cedric Lam

"Basil is a casual dining restaurant offering authentic Thai dishes. It has many branches in Metro Manila and the location we visited is the one at..."

Joyce Lamela

"The venue looked promising from the outside. But in the inside doesn’t look Thai much. Food was ok. You will get the usual crispy catfish salad,..."

Guilty Pleasures Seeker

"I’ve always loved the ambience of this restaurant since we first tried it years ago. It’s perfect for dates as well as quiet gatherings with..."

Anna Cruz

"Enjoyed a very wonderful experience. Staff is great. Special thanks to Helen and Leslie who were so nice to us. No corkage fee since we brought a..."

Aris Santos

"🐽 Food: Tom Yum Soup, Catfish Salad, Pad Thai, and Sweet chicken with peanuts are my favourites!! You won’t for wrong with these..."

Cheska Del Rosario

"The food is really good, although expensive.The place is really nice - very cozy and relaxing. The service is also really good! The servers..."

Elaine

"Was craving for pad thai so we decided to try out Basil. The Pad Thai was a bit soggy but tasted really good. We also tried the Chicken and Cashew..."

Alvia

"We recently had dinner at Basil for my sister’s birthday. I’ve eaten here before with colleagues for lunch. The quality of their food is still..."

Trish Deluria

"Basil has always been our go-to thai restaurant. We love their pad thai and salted egg squid (although this is a little pricey). We did not like..."

Julianne

"Basil restaurant offers an authentic Thai cuisines. The restaurant has branches around Metro Manila and we dined at White Plains branch for a weekend..."

Johnbunag

"I really liked how the resto staff were very attentive and courteous. More importantly, the food that we ordered were all almost perfect. I still..."

MBeats

"Basil offers consistently enjoyable Thai food. A staple every time we have Thai is the pad thai. Basil’s pad thai (Thai style fried noodles on..."

Miko

"I always visit Basil White Plains and it is only now that I decided to rate it. This restaurant has a very unique interior design which is good..."

EG Gordon

"A slice of Thai Heaven, thats what Basil is to me. Located in the inconspicous neighborhood of Whiteplains, Basil is a thai restaurant that was..."

Gastrofreak

"Basil is a thai restaurant... is it good? average i think. good points: bagoong fried rice is good as well as its tom yum soup spring rolls..."

Annette Cho

"Perfect ambiance. Nice friendly staff. The best Pad Thai. Chicken was also good. It was crispy and juicy. Bagoong rice was cooked well too...."

Paolo Edrosa

"Food trips are the best. It’s the sole reason why I eat less on weekdays—to have more space for weekend feasts. When J mentioned that he’ll be..."

Mary Love Siy

"The food was legit and for a reasonable price as well. I like the phad thai and the crispy chicken something. I forgot the name but I loved it. The..."

Romelito Manuel Clorina

"My first time to eat here. Slow service but good food. Ordered crispy fish with mango salad, which was good but a little too sour for me. For mains..."

Rheenanavarro

"Food trips are the best. It’s the sole reason why I eat less on weekdays—to have more space for weekend feasts. When J mentioned that he’ll be..."

Mary Love Siy

"This is our go to place for a quick date and when we're craving for something spicy. The place is cozy (a little too dark for my liking but still..."

MommaBear

"Basil is definitely on the top of my list, when it comes to restaurants' ambience. Despite its seemingly cramped location, the interior is amazing...."

Daniel

"Kumain ako dito aroung 12:30.. akala ko sarado. Walang sign na open, walang tao sa labas.. kumatok ako. Ayun buti may nagbukas, tinanong ko kung..."

Jeff Chan

"We got the pad Thai, squid salted egg, chicken green curry and honey pork bbq. Rating this place a 3.5 ONLY because of the pad Thai and I guess the..."

Ross S. Tan

"Dined here with family using some metrodeal vouchers I bought months ago. There were a lot of diners at 6pm (their opening for dinner..."

Trishy

"Once we entered, "spa" will be the first thing that comes into your mind. There are many reviews about the ambience of this place, good for a date..."

Michelle David

"Service was fast, the security guard was attentive. We ordered sea food tom yum soup, bagoong rice and the red beef curry. The beef is soft and we..."

Lemuel Aquino

"Ate there for dinner and the place had a comfortable ambiance but it was not well-lit. We ordered spicy seafood soup (good for 2), bagoong rice and..."

Gaby Tuazon

"The food was delicious albeit small in serving size. The ambiance was quiet, earthy, and spacious.Side note: the Jasmine rice isn't jasmine..."

Jessica Faye Tan

"Super love their Pad Thai! The most authentic I've tasted since Bangkok. A great addition to our date night was their Bagoong Rice and Pork in Honey..."

Yna Mendoza

"Always a fan of thai food and this restaurant gave justice! I loved the padthai and the shrimp things! The place was nice too and really..."

Madelyn Sevilla

"The best Tom Yum i've had is from Basil! This resto has quiet and serene interiors. If it's your first time to explore thai cuisine, it better be..."

Gillaine Pineda

"For this Weekday Adventure, the Food Explorers visit Basil Authentic Thai Cuisine in Katipunan.This restaurant was recommended by my..."

Ana Carla Pagulayan

"Basil has a great ambiance and good food. It is a good place to dine in because of its garden and decors. I just wish the inside could be a little..."

JoLyn L

"Whenever we pass by this restaurant, we observe that there are a lot of cars parked in front and even in White Plains Avenue going to EDSA. This..."

Rachelle Ann G. Bautista

"It is impossible not to fall in love with Basil. It's so earthy and zen, but I would prefer it to be a little brighter though, to enjoy both the..."

Kitoybargas

"My wife and I love Thai food but since Lauren does not, we hardly eat it. We've read and heard good things about Basil and after passing it a few..."

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