vieux chalet swiss restaurant

first time to eat here last jan. 15. relaxingviewand cozy ambiance. food is delicious too! will definitely go back 👍🏼 well organized for pandemic. they even sell their very own alcohol in mint scent that smells soooooo gooooood!

we reserved a week ahead to ensure we’d get a good table 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 the good window view) to the other couple he supposedly knew. super sad since one of the reasons we went there for was theview:(. however, food and ambience was still good.

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. theviewof manila was just astonishing. great food, good heaping 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. theviewis 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 canviewthe 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 very good and 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 a goodviewhowever it is over priced in all the ways. pasta was delicious.

we love vieux chalet! a romantic, charming, cozy and quaint swiss-inspired hidden restaurant in the heart of antipolo. they only serve what they cook best, which means a short selection of dishes, yet that's part of the fil-swiss charm. for our hors d'oeuvre, we ordered the malakoff; a ball of fried camembert served with assorted toasted bread. for the entrée, we had chicken a la tony (p695), roasted organic chicken with lemongrass and served with vegetable sidings. our choice for pasta was penne salsiccia (p395), penne fettuccine tossed in a deep and rich fresh tomato sauce with homemade sausages, parmesan cheese and homemade ricotta cheese.

overall, although a bit on the pricey side, the chalet is a lovely place to spend a romantic evening or a quiet meal with friends. food was delicious and we gave five stars for the malakoff! our favorite! and a must try for cheese lovers! best to make reservations so you can get a window table that has a greatviewof the city, especially in the evening. we are definitely excited to go back for another date!

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 a good number 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 theviewof 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 only good for 1 person. i felt skeptical so we cancelled my boyfriend's entree. a good thing, 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

we could not eat fast enough to get away far far from this place.

we only came here because of a reservation mix up in another restaurant.

service - while the staff tries to be nice and helpful they don’t seem to know what they are doing. we had to ask several times for water. and when our swiss platter order came we asked for a butter spreader but we were given steak knife instead lol

food - overpriced and terrible you wished you stayed home and asked yo mama to cook for you instead. the 6 cheese pizza crust tasted like those store bought ones that had been siting in the freezer for too long. we also ordered a 1600 php sausage platter with 3 sausages that had some measly serving of veg sides. food were served in tiles btw. the kind that you use for your floor. at least the gnocchi tasted nice.

they don’t use the proper utensils and serving plates. i mean if they gonna charge so much foe their food at least get it right no? can’t say much for the decor too. at least they have a nice view. but even theviewcould not compensate for our terrible experience

had to wait more than 15 minutes foe the bill my family was already waiting in the car. they even told me they waived the service charge. still left my change and vowed never to return again.

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 scenicviewof 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 really good and 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...

hard to find, but a gem of a place to eat. theviewis great, with food to match. a place popular for couples with its intimate setting. prices are a bit high, but still enjoyable. as a big fan of raclette cheese, i had ordered this on both occasions ive been. their pizzas are all so mouth watering to look at, and pleasing to the eye. they are served thin crust, which im generally not a fan of. on both occasions we really enjoyed their on the house starter/appetizers to whet the appetite, and each time being different. interestingly, both were out of this world in taste and flavor.

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 beautifulviewof metro manila. best to come here around 4pm around september to see the bestviewof 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.viewis 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 breathtakingviewso 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 😊

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 theviewof 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. theviewof 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.