cafe adriatico

during my childhood days, i can't count how many times we dine at this place, especially the cafeadriatico1900 (closed). feeling nostalgic about the place, ordered the famous adobo. and the taste, texture is still the same. i miss the
menu at 1900 specially the cuscus, but still satisfied with the experience here again.

malate is known for its bustling night life. and with the craziness ending till wee hours in the morning, i'd imagine its breakfast scene to be close to a ghost town. but i was wrong when i dropped by the iconic café adriatico. . hello, café adriatico. . caféadriaticois undoubtedly one of the gems of manila. established in 1979, this small cafe was the start of the successful ljc group of restaurants.

always a favorite. this is my go-to comfort food place. for desserts, their crepe banane and claude 's dream are must tries! the cakes are no fail choices. personal favorites - all their breakfast sets, chicken ala kiev, callos, arroz caldo and lengua 😍 their onion soup is pretty good. i particularly like the old malate vibe in theiradriaticobranch.

excited for these truly inspired dishes that showcase the innovative minds of the chefs behind the ljc group!

✔️chicken karaage 350
morsels of japanese-style fried chicken with honey mustard and teriyaki sauce, served with rice and cabbage salad

the chicken were a bit dry, so dunking them in the honey mustard or teriyaki sauce really helped. i like thaat there is a hint of ginger in the teriyaki sauce, making it more appetizing. i recommend slathering honey mustard on the cabbage strips for added oomph!

✔️espresso panna cotta 195
chilled coffee dessert with with espresso syrup, whipped cream and coffee jelly

this was such a happy dessert mainly due to the delectable espresso flavor. one cup was not enough. each bite was bursting with sweet coffee flavor, making it a surefire favorite for the foodies.

experience these new offerings from cafeadriaticostarting sep 5 2018 in celebration of ljc month!

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let me preface this review by expressing my gratitude to the ljc group, and zomato for an exclusive invite to feast on some of the dishes (17 dishes in total! 😀) from all of ljc's nine food concepts, some of which are yet to be fully offered on their respective restaurant menus starting this september. ♥️ as for cafeadriaticowe got to try their chicken karaage, and their espresso panna cotta. the karaage was predictably good. it's a dish that's hard to serve badly i guess, they have done it justice. among the dishes we ate, this was the only one served with rice, and i really appreciated that. 😆 the sauce that came with it together with the sesame dressing, rounded up everything nicely. next, a dessert which to be honest at first, i didn't expect much from, was the espresso panna cotta, yet it turned out to be one of the highlights for me. i'm not a coffee drinker at all, but i can eat this dessert any day! it was creamy, and rich. there's a generous heap of mousse on top, but finishing the petite glass, it made me feel everything was mousse, for even digging through the supposed jellied part of the dessert, it was still rich, and creamy, almost moussey in texture! love!

located at malate, manila. cafeadriaticowill give you the old heart of manila ☺️

they serve breakfast at a reasonable price and the serving & service is really good.

a must try esp for tourists!

cafeadriaticois known as one of the favorite meet up places in manila. they serve filipino, spanish and continental food. the ambience in all of their branches is traditional, warm and cozy. when we arrived for the food crawl, we were asked if we would like some tea or coffee. i chose jasmine tea and they gave me a teapot with a tea bag in it. so generous! for the food, i'll just mention those that are exceptional for me. first is the ensalada esmeralda, which i liked because of the unique dressing: raspberry yogurt dressing. it also has almond flakes and chia seeds on it, making it more healthy! next is the super creamy prawns thermidor which i really really loved. it is composed of stuffed prawns with cream and mushrooms. last but not the least is the canonigo with mango balls which looks so heavenly! it is caramel meringue with custard sauce and mango balls. since i am a fan of sweets, i loved this one the most. it slowly melts in your mouth while your tastebuds enjoy the sweetness! just make sure that you will share this with someone or that you will drink lots of water since it is super sweet once you've had a lot.

to sum it up, this is a place that is worth going back to. the food, ambience and service are all great! really a good place to relax and unwind.

if you’re looking for healthy menu options, cafeadriaticois the one for you. their menu offers a variety of food from salad to seafood. we found this beaut sitting at the corner of remedios circle with a rather hispanic feel home.

we ordered the prawns thermidor and chicken a la kiev and it was worth every penny!

cafeadriaticohas become an institution. from early 1980’s, it has been known to be the most popular date place in manila. my parents had their dates there before they even got married. years later it’s still a popular place for diners. cafeadriaticopulls into its embrace lagacies and generations of people who have always been coming. it usually starts when the parents had dated there, got married, brought their family there. those kids would bring their date there, get married, then bring their own families in turn.

cafeadriaticois one of the restaurants under the ljc group and obviously, the name was derived from the street name where it is located.

ambiance - 5.0/5.0
i personally fall in love with restaurants that has great interiors and at the same time, very artistic and has a historical value. i love how welcoming the interiors are -- not just for the ig feed but to just really relax and enjoy the entire restaurant.

service - 5.0/5.0
i really love the service because it is not only fast but also excellent. every staff is so accommodating. there was a time that i ate and i was really shocked because the head chef approached me and asked me about the food. it is rare to hear a head chef asking for feedback and comments on how they serve the food. indeed, they just really wanna provide the best to their customers, especially the patrons.

food - 5.0/5.0
my favorites are : ensalada esmeralda, akuw'a (yemeni oxtail), chicken a la kiev and canonigo with mango balls

i would love to highlight the canonigo with mango balls in this review - the canonigo is like a meringue with a twist of caramel but it is not sweet at all which i really loved even more.

caféadriaticois a legend when it comes to great food and superb dining experience. they stood the test of time being around since 1979 and they continue to bring delight to their customers. they started the business as an antique shop that transpired to a café. they also pioneered the café society in manila which later on expanded to bistros and bars founded by larry j. cruz.

cafèadriaticois my most favorite restaurant! it has been my go-to late dinners hang out place. been going here for a few years now and i have always been satisfied with everything i've ordered. been taking families and friends here, too and never pa akong napahiya :) their breakfast plate specials are must-haves! love love love this place! and will continue to go back.

been to cafeadriaticofew times ,never had a bad meal.good fresh food and will be going back the next time i'm in malate manila............

the perfect idyllic spot to get a quick meal post midnight. we used to go here to get a quick bit before going home during my night shift days. whether its just for dessert and coffee (i adore their mango cakes), to having a savory meals (lamb adobo, stir fried crickets etc) cafeadriaticois the place to go. top it off with their turn of the century theme (19th century that is), it spells the perfect evening/morning.

cafeadriaticomalate is the grand dame of all the ljc restaurants.

the interiors are classic and romantic with its old world bistro vibe that truly sets cafeadriaticoapart from others.

the menu is filled with filipino comfort food from tapsilog to salpicao to lengua.

for the ljc festival of flavors, you should try ensaladang esmeralda, fresh fruits on a bed of greens, dried cranberries and sliced almonds, served with a raspberry-yogurt dressing and topped with chia seeds. this salad is so light and refreshing with it's mixed seasonal fruits balanced with a healthy dressing and anti-oxidant rich chia seeds, tangy cranberries and almonds for the nutty crunch.

get this salad for a limited time in all the cafeadriaticobranches.