vieux chalet swiss restaurant

what we loved about vieux chalet was not just the food, but also thegoodservice and general feel of the restaurant. it's also the kind of place that has a story, which you can not only read about, but also look through cause of the number of photo albums available. the owners of the place definitely knew what they wanted people to feel when they put up their restaurant.

whats interesting about their menu is that it changes depending on the season. it also differs depending on the head chef, who is also one of the owners. and get this. it's all organic. of course it's pretty pricy as it is fine dining, but we'd love to come visit this restaurant again.

we ordered the creamy pesto and beef tenderloin.

the creamy pesto was really great. the pasta was hand pulled and the vegetables on the dish created a reallygoodbalance. the serving was big and enough to fill our bellies.

the beef tenderloin was also yummy, and surprisingly, one of the best things on that plate aside from the beef was the swiss butter. it was perfect on the dish. the fried potatoes under the beef was also something we enjoyed. it was slightly sweet and crispy.

this place is really a must try. check out our blog on instagram @thegreynomadblog and look us up on wordpress (link on our bio), if you wanna read more about our dining experience in vieux chalet.

so it was a labor day, my friend and i decided to go to antipolo. we decided to try this unassuming swiss restaurant, which was a little hard to find. since it was a very spontaneous trip, we didn't have any reservations.goodthing the waiters were very accomodating. i'd give 5 stars for the service alone!

we ordered the shrimp ravioli (just because sa spinach and cheese ravioli wasn't available), the fish fillet ala susana and a pizza with some ham (per request by the friend). i especially loved the shrimp ravioli, the tomato sauce was delish. the friend loved the fish, which i found more on the salty side. but i can get pass that.

the place is lovely and very romantic.goodfood, great service!

vieux chalet is a swiss restaurant in antipolo that is known for their delicious food, amazing ambiance, andgoodview. it's a restaurant i've been wanting to try but have not really planned on visiting soon because of their pricey menu, so i was really ecstatic when my boyfriend chose to bring me here for valentine's, and, spoiler alert, it was definitely worth the try. read more if you want to know why.

the food isgoodand they really have a big serving. i recommend that it be for sharing. the service was good, the servers were nice and friendly. although one time we requested for chili flakes/paste, but they forgot so we had to ask for it again,goodthing they were able to recover. the one thing that really stuck with me is their pacing. the kept sending out our orders to the table even though our table is already full with different meals and courses. because of the fast pacing they had we had to eat our appetizers with our main course. i suggest that to recover from this they need to check the tables and see if the customers are almost done with their meals or course. if they (customers) are almost done with their current meal that is when the servers inform the kitchen to start preparing the next course.

we reserved a week ahead to ensure we’d get agoodtable since we were going there to celebrate a birthday. we arrived at 9am (opening) and there was only 1 couple aside from us.

witnessed and overheard the confusion of staff with the table set-up. apparently, the manager gave our reserved table (with thegoodwindow view) to the other couple he supposedly knew. super sad since one of the reasons we went there for was the view :(. however, food and ambience was still good.

food isgoodbut considering the price i expected more. my drink was too sweet, i asked the waitress to change it but they gave me the same drink.. sad. the pizza, it was so so nothing special but the price. the place is good, cozy chairs and tables... this explains the price.

value for money: 3/5
food: 3.5/5
ambiance: 3/5
service: 3.5/5

we ordered the set menu for 2 at p3200 which includes:
- pumpkin soup: probably what we enjoyed the most of this meal
- sausage feast: its was ok but i expected better quality sausages
- (meat option) pork chop
- (fish option) sole fish in white wine sauce
- (2 desserts) ricotta cheese cake and swiss chocolate cake

the food overall tastedgoodbut nothing exceptional. full portion serving size so i was very full at the end of this meal.

i would really like to give a higher rating, since we celebrated our anniversary here. but jt really just boils down to the price. we didn't feel that the food and ambiance was worth its price.

sorry we didnt get the chance to take photos as we wanted to savour the moment.

everything was perfect! ambience was very inviting and warming. the view of manila was just astonishing. great food,goodheaping portions, and veryyyy delicious complimentary drink.

we got the prefix menu for 3 (italian menu). loved everything! only thing i can comment on was there were too much bread on every dish. i guess its better to serve fewer next time, and maybe just wait for the guest to ask for more to lessen wastage :)

service was beyond expectation! very respectful and professional staff (especially the guy in red, didnt get the chance to know his name! its easy to tell tho, he is super bubbly and friendly).

overall, we had an awesome time indeed! will surely be back for more.

first time here with the fiancé. we had to use waze app to get here as they are located in the inner streets from the highway. you have to have a map but once you get there, it’s worth it. the view is amazing, overlooking the manila skyline sans the smog. hehe we made prior reservations just so we can secure a table by the window.

i wanted to celebrate my birthday and i chose vieux chalet and we were not disappointed.

when we arrived around 4:30pm, there was only another couple dining at that time. i wanted to come early so we can view the sunset while we eat our food.

the plaze is cozy and very intimate especially because we got the place to ourselves after the other couple left. the service was verygoodand the food? delish.

they attended to all our needs giving free bread and dip which was by the way, their own homemade dip.

we ordered the fettucine padilla pasta, pizza del casa and their pink salmon. i initially ordered their beef tenderloin but it wasn’t available so i opted for their salmon.

we were not at all disappointed because the serving was hefty and the veggies on their pizza was fresh! the salmon was cooked about just right and the sauce which was again home made was superb.

since it was my bday, the hostess told me not to order dessert as they have it on the house. it was sweet of them and they gave me swiss chocolate cupcake with ice cream on top. i loved every bit of it. thank you! i ordered cappucino instead.

we were so full after our meal we had to stay for another 30min before leaving just talking and enjoying the view. we’ll definitely come back again. :)

the place has agoodview however it is over priced in all the ways. pasta was delicious.

it’s a restaurant that someone has to purposely search for since it’s off the main road. going on a sunday made it much easier as traffic was light.
ordered osso buco and the 6-cheese pizza, coupled with 2 bottles of white wines. total bill came out to be p7,000 thereabouts. not cheap, definitely.
the osso buco was tasty, beef was tender, sauce was generous, but at p1,150 one has to appreciate the cooking method and ingredients to know that it’s worth the price.
the pizza was equallygood— cheesy! waitstaff explained all the cheeses. quality cheese ingredients, though the crust could be a tad thinner.
service was attentive (3 tables at 15:00 when we dined) and courteous.
would have given 5 stars if menu were priced 20% lower.
will definitely return during dinner time.

let's start off with one important fact, perhaps the most important. for all that the name sounds fancy, this restaurant is *not a fine dining restaurant.* in fact, it is a homey type of house
with relatively plain interiors and simple table settings, tables arranged somewhat haphazardly and not rather charmingly. you also won't find this in a neat commercial area. be ready to drive into a simple neighborhood with agoodnumber of local youngsters hanging around the street corners.

i went here at night and perhaps missed its lazy noon charm. what i did find very special and what i will confirm is that the view of the entire metro manila is quite spectacular.

as we have established that this is not a fine dining restaurant, the "fine" prices of the dishes, particularly the entrees (p800+ to 1600 per plate) are quite surprising. perhaps, it is the low supply of swiss restaurants in the metro that serves as their justification for close to hotel-restaurant-level rates. you must also be aware to take the head waiter's advisements about serving sizes with a lump of salt. the entrees, especially coming after a starter of cheese fondue, are large and heavy enough for sharing for 2 persons of medium appetite. the head waiter was trying to convince my boyfriend and myself that the sausage platter main was onlygoodfor 1 person. i felt skeptical so we cancelled my boyfriend's entree. agoodthing, too. the sausage platter was big!!! we both ate to uncomfortable fullness and still left 1 fat sausage on the plate.

is the food good? yes. the plates come with a generous amount of sauce and side vegetables, including lovely little pickled veggies to balance out the flavors. but part of the reason for my 3-star rating is that i was disappointed by the rostï. it wasn't the crispy, tasty goodness i was expecting. it was quite bland. it was not crispy. it didn't live up to any sort of expectation. and i know because i once had a homemade rostï at my dear friend's house, made by her swiss boyfriend. it blew my mind - a revelation of potato, salt and oil. vieux chalet's rostï is not going to blow any minds.

in summary:
*not a fine dining restaurant
*much too pricey (~p2500 to 3000 for 2 persons, no dessert and no drinks)
*great view
*worth a visit so you don't have to live [unnecessarily] with your fomo

since they’re renovating, service is a little slower than usual but food is great. their former 5-cheese pizza is now 6 cheeses, and behold, there is a secret cheese! but what i really appreciated was their homemade fettucine padilla. it has different mushrooms in it. despite the white sauce, it wasn’t satiating at all.goodfor sharing (3 pax)
the thing that was special about their pizza though was, the crust was uniquely biscuitty and most cheese pizzas include blue cheese. this one was not one of those. the pizza is at php 1080 really pricey but maybe because, one their secret cheese is homemade and two, cheeses are expensive. they have two sizes but of course, the bigger one is more practical. will surely come back here even if it felt really inaccessible at first. on our way there, we had several road obstacles at is was a zigzag road. would want to try their osso buco and lamb shoulder. they have set meals that include soup, salad, an entree and a dessert. a bit pricey but i think if we were really hungry, it would be worth it.
another thing great is the view. i just hope on their renovation, they could have a balcony that is nearer to the view.

vieux chalet swiss restaurant
taktak, antipolo city

located beyond the private resorts of antipolo just around hinulugang taktak, you will find this homey restaurant. from a far you will see an old house covered in lots of plants, you won't think that it is a restaurant.

upon entering the restaurant, you will find limited number of seats, so better reserve early to be accomodated or come earlier than usual hours haha.

you will find that old antique house atmosphere with the wooden floors and wide windows that offers the scenic view of the city.

tables and chairs are neatly done, flowerful decorations and old stuffs are everywhere. piano on the side with old photos of the owners and walls decorated with antique-like decorations, moreso collections of the owners.

approaching the restroom, you will find other skin care products that they offer aside from their food.

the place is really awesome even at noon time.

servers are attentive and accomodating, all our requests are given and also gave a complimentary birthday cake.

the foods served to us taste reallygoodand scrumptouos, but i think it is a little bit pricey for the serving size. i hope they could improve and consider that filipinos are big eaters haha...

one of the bests in antipolo. vieux chalet is one of my happy places.

food is a bit pricey pero it's super sulit! lahat masarap.

their roasted pumpkin soup is the one of the best i had so far. 👍👍👍👍👍

very hungry farmer is what we always order for breakfast (alreadygoodfor 2). 👍👍👍👍

pork fillet mignon in onion cream sauce 👍👍👍👍

service is a plus plus. all of them are very accomodating.

their place is reallygoodfor a date night. 🥂

verdict: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ highly recommended