The Tasting Room at City of Dreams
With the seasoned chef Frederic Thevenet at the helm combined with its elaborate gilded and marble accented interiors, The Tasting Room is certain to impress. Frederic’s artful skills and culinary prowess interprets French cuisine with an Asian flair, which translates into a luxurious, decadent dining experience served amidst a gold-toned room. Raise your glass to a sophisticated bar stocked with all your favourite tipples and a list that boasts innovative signature cocktails. This modern European restaurant in the City of Dreams Manila will have you back in no time for more exquisite “tasting.”
Have a sumptuous lunch in one of the finest restaurants in the country, Antonio’s Restaurant, this upscale French-Euro-Filipino eatery offers delightfully presented dishes from foie-gras raclette to roast suckling pig. Seating areas include some lovely tables in elegant dining rooms overlooking lotus ponds and a lush tropical garden. Also has a superb garden cocktail bar, the Lanai Lounge.
MAN HO, Marriott Hotel
Marriott’s renowned and signature Chinese restaurant, Man Ho, is famous for its refined Cantonese cuisine and dim sum specialties using only the freshest, chef-sourced ingredients available. Expect a modern and sophisticated dining experience with a ribbon of tradition.
Canton Road, Shangri-La at the Fort Manila
Shangri-La at The Fort’s fine dining Chinese restaurant boasts renditions of traditional Cantonese food, while paying homage to the rich regional cuisine of Huaiyang. Elegantly and carefully plated, each dish is layered and infused with delicate flavours that are authentic to its heritage. The knowledge behind as well as the refined elements of each menu item is a nod to each of the resident regional chefs’ talents. Adding to the experience is the spacious dining area, which is decorated with warm tones and features plush seating, floor-to-ceiling windows, and mirrored walls—all of which evoke a modern, oriental feel.
China Blue by Jereme Leung
As you step into the high-ceilinged dining room of China Blue, you will notice the gorgeous, intricate details of the walls, cushions, and tablescapes in dark brown, gold, and blue tones. Innovative interpretations of classic Chinese cooking is meticulously crafted and artfully prepared by a team of skilled chefs under the guidance of the famed chef, Jereme Leung. Here, diners feast upon non-traditional dishes that are rooted in classic Chinese cuisines and infused with a refreshing, contemporary twist. Masterful cookery served within a stunning space and its impeccable service is what sets this fine dining gem apart.
China Blue by Jereme Leung, Conrad Hotel