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MANILA, Philippines – It’s time to relax, take a breather, and spend time with the family. We’ve compiled a list below of great places to take the whole gang – from casual locations decorated with a sense of fun and whimsy, to more festive special occasion restaurants perfect for post-graduation lunches or dinner.
Without further ado, here are just a few suggestions:
Grace Park
Where: G/F, One Rockwell, Makati City
A great place to sit down, savor your food, and let your worries go as you enjoy creative entrees made using top-quality local ingredients.
Where: G/F Excelsior Building, Eastwood Avenue, QC
Looking to indulge? Come for steak in sofrito butter, mouthwatering lechon carbonara, sinful croquettas and more, all at polished and pretty Cafe Enye.
Where: Cyberscape Alpha, Garnet Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
What’s not to love about brunch? Take the family here and enjoy cozy and quirky interiors, Wi-Fi, and a huge stack of pancakes.
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery
Where: 125 L. P. Leviste St, Salcedo Village, Makati
The Salcedo Village branch of Wildflour is bright, airy, and might be just what you’re looking for if you’re up to a casual Sunday lunch with the family. Afterwards, take a stroll to the nearby Jaime Velasquez Park and bask in the glow of being around loved ones. Don’t forget to take home a pastry or two – choose from the delectable spread oh-so-close to the counter.
Haru Sushi Bar and Restaurant
Where: 21 West Capitol Drive, Pasig
When at Haru, order the sushi and sashimi to share. The chirashi don is not to be missed. Call in advance as the place fill up fast. You’ll enjoy looking at the various knick-knacks strewn all over the area – everything from faux cherry blossoms to anime figurines.
Where: Penthouse, W Fifth Avenue Building, 5th Avenue Corner 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City
Ready to splurge? Do it at Le Jardin, and ask for the seats near the windows for a beautiful view from the top. There’s a Mother’s Day promo, too – a set meal for P2,200, including an amuse bouche of foie gras macaron, and a beautiful cheese plate everyone can try. (READ: Romantic Le Jardin: 10 things to try)
Where: Ground floor, Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons, Meralco Ave., Pasig
Right on Capitol Commons in the new Estancia Mall, Florabel is a lovely spot to linger over creative, ice cold drinks, try new spins on old favorites (the award-winning adobo or the green tea risotto), and indulge in a sinful dessert (the frozen brazo!) (READ: Florabel at new Estancia Mall: 12 things to try)
Limbaga 77
Where: 77 Sct. Limbaga Street, Quezon City
Large and spacious interiors, and Filipino favorites served in hefty portions – there’s plenty to like about Limbaga 77. There’s also plenty of room for the whole family to talk and laugh. Stay all the way for dessert – particularly the Brazo de Tablea (P277).
Calderon
Where: Greenhills 403 F.Calderon St., Brgy. Little Baguio San Juan City
Low-key but serving wonderful tapas and large paellas to satisfy the whole family, Calderon is also a lovely place for quiet conversation and bonding moments with mom. Don’t forget to order the whole chicken in advance – you won’t be able to get it if you order on the spot.
Where: Powerplant Mall, Makati City
After lunch or dinner, you may be wanting some dessert, a sweet way to end your meal. Try the fun and interesting new desserts here, like the beautiful Purple In Love, or the aptly named Joy of Party.
Where will you be celebrating this year? Let us know in the comments below. – Wyatt Ong/Rappler.com
Unless otherwise indicated, all photos by Wyatt Ong/Rappler
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