vieux chalet swiss restaurant

ambience:
cozy warm environment, it feels like going home to your lolo and lola. 5 out of 5.

crew/service:
helpful, polite crew willing to give you assistance at anytime. 5 out of 5.

food:
this is my second time around, my first one was not so great. i ordered the fish the last time, but not this time and pretty much enjoyed what i ordered (see photos). 4.5 out of 5.

facilities:
clean restrooms, but only one available. parking is almost non existing except for outside. 4.5 out of 5.

recommended: yes, if you want food that will tickel your senses in a warm cozy environment with a crew of nice people, then this is the place to be. but the price is a bit on the high side.

a lovely homemade italian swiss meal: raclette to start, pizza to share, and swiss chocolate parvati to finish with.

while here please do order:
(1) raclette - the raclette here is my favorite in manila
(2) cafe ala rico

i love this restaurant because it has a beautiful view of metro manila. best to come here around 4pm around september to see the best view of the sunset :)

we booked our anniversary dinner at vieux chalet and it was definitely worth it! at p1,500 per person (net), we got ourselves a full course meal complete with an appetizer (sausage platter), salad (tomatoes with kesong puti), and main course (beef tenderloin with vieux chalet's signature herbed butter). we ordered dessert (swiss chocolate ala mode) separately as it wasn't included in the set meal. all in all, although a bit on the pricey side, we had a wonderful and filling meal. the staff are also very courteous and accommodating whenever we have questions about the food. view is also great!

why 5 stars? because why not! this place definitely deserves it.

location is very secluded and private but can be searched through navigation apps.

it has a cozy ambiance and a breathtaking view so better to make a reservation, you’ll get the best seats.

menu is temporarily on set meals due to the renovation of their kitchen. but the quality of food is still appetizing and satisfying (try their calamanturis!)

staff are generously accommodating. they provide brief background of the place, ask should you need anything, and make you feel at ease. they also have a pet named beast who will welcome you the moment you step in to their gate.

ps : buy chits for the kids! instead of giving them coins or tips for helping you park or looking after your car, ask the staff about the chits. it will be better for them 😊

the best long weekend cheesy destination in antipolo. i love their five-cheese grilled pizza. it’s truly the best. i would not mind going back to this place to try their wide selection of food. jaz bl

been here a decade ago and this resto hasn't lost its countryside charm. the resto is perfect for a romantic date; the staff's very knowledgeable and courteous; and the food's still amazing after all these years. my husband and i were really impressed by the quality of the ingredients. the 5-cheese pizza was nothing short of perfection and the swiss chocolate cake a la mode was spectacular. i would really love to replicate their basil calamansi drink at home! the taste still lingers in my mind. if only this resto will open a branch in qc, i'm sure we'll be frequent visitors. the price is a bit high but you don't feel shortchanged after one single bite. the location might be a little off the beaten track but it somehow adds to the charm of this place. highly recommended when you're in the lovely hills of antipolo.

the pizza was great, but i find it too pricey. the osso bucco and lamb was good and so was the raclette. the italian farmer's soup was ok, it tastes like a light pumpkin soup, but the tomato soup, it was way too salty and sour.

food: 10/10
costly but really worth the price. i took my girlfriend to celebrate valentines day and she loved the food. interesting fact: their menu changes depends on a season or time.

ambience: 10/10
best place for an intimate date with your special someone. with the view of the city and the sunset view? -you would definitely have a pleasant experience

service: 10/10
excellent! just excellent! super accommodating!

deserved for a perfect 5 review!

this restaurant have been buzzing since the 80s. first time i've been here was in the early 90s.

in terms of food; this should be the gold standard of antipolo. truly a class of its own. you cannot compare this establishment to any restaurant in the area. their menu is not your typical rizaleño restaurant. a little bit pricey but serving is ample.

if you fancy european cuisine, this is the place to be.
from cheeses, salads, platters, pasta dishes, steaks, pizzas and desserts, just a complete ensemble of goodness.

the ambience is simple, rustic and romantic. best for dating couples. the view of the city adds to the charm of this place. if you haven't been here, on the way to the resto, you'd think if there's really a restaurant down the road. coz it's really secluded and the road is quite dark at night. but again, all of those add to the appeal of the place.

you should try their salads. all of their salads are good. btw, the mango shrimp cocktail is awesome. go ahead, try it!

for starters, my personal choice is their paté de foie. if you want a more sinful starter, you may go and indulge on their swiss platter that has smoked bacon, smoked ham, pink salmon, ricotta, paté, etc.

as for the soup, i always go for the soup of the day. can't go wrong with that.

pizzas are good as well. my favorite is the five cheese grilled pizza. a combination of raclette, gruyere, cheddar and to give it a twist of filipino flavor, kesong puti.

if you wanna try their fondue, i recommend the cheese fondue. again, it's cheese. can't get any better that.

in the pasta department, i highly recommend their shrimp ravioli and fetuccine alfredo.

for the main course, my #1 choice would be the osso buco and a close 2nd is their lamb shoulder with red wine sauce. if you want seafood, try their pink salmon. over time, i have tried all they offer as main course. it's all good. don't forget that sauerkraut. you gotta have those too.

for dessert, you might wanna try their swiss chocolate cake a la mode. if you have a sweet tooth, swiss chocolate fondue might be for you.

in general, food is good and service is pretty much up there. especially if you are to compare it with other restaurants in antipolo. i just wish they had a better wine selection that can be paired with their cheese platter and cheese based dishes.

i'm glad vieux chalet hasn't change over the years. that's the beauty of it. intimate, rustic and nostalgic.

if there was an actual city vs city restaurant battle, vieux chalet is the best bet of antipolo and the whole of rizal.

have happy memories of this place...love their hot chocolate. servers are very charming and cute 😉 we also ordered the raclette..not bad 😉 but its a good go to place for hot chocolate 😍

go here for the view and for the somewhat charming quirckiness, the food feels like you can get it cheaper for similar quality elsewhere. also it should be cold since very high up but unfortunately not in my experience. didn't help that there was no air conditioning, but at least it made the cold drinks feel really good

spot on!!! great scene of a city overlooking with a touch of sunset drama... superb! personalized service :) food was excellent and my favorites are the swiss raclette and osso bucco... all thumbs up! amazed if the location... 😄😄😄

the highlight of this place was the cozy, homely feeling it brought with the old but elegant house turned to a restaurant together with the view of the city and if the weather permits, a beautiful sunset.

the food was also excellent. i had a high expectation for the spinach ravioli since it got astonishing reviews and it was more than i expected. the beef tenderloin was also cooked well. the ingredients they use are really good and you could taste how well the quality of their food is.

although the travel time from the city took quite long, the entire place was worth the time. overall, i would give this a 5.0 if the price went down a bit. definitely going back here.

food is superb, ambiance is unique, pricing is reasonable.

nothing much to say but first class everything.

you could even use the place to propose to your fiancè 😊

cheers

i read quite a bit of great reviews about the restaurant and was excited to experience it myself. the restaurant was not how i expected it to be. it is very homey with old family trinkets displayed throughout the dining area. service is excellent too, with the experinced butler leading. the star of the show is the food. all freshly made and really scrumptious! price point is a bit high though and the long distance drive from manila can be a hassle.