EMILIA, House of Filipino Food

Best filipino food I ever had. Their servings were right at its proportions. I love their virgin almond mojito and red velvet cake. So sad that we can’t get to take out 1 slice :(( but it’s okay! Can’t wait to go back here again 🩵

Nice fine dining restaurants aren't easy to find in the old Quarter of Manila so finding this place which turned out to be a gem of a restaurant is really awesome!

The restaurant itself used to be an old house that's been renovated to be a restaurant. There's an air conditioned dining area with a lovely interior though I feel the air conditioning wasn't cool enough. There's also an al Fresco dining area closer to the parking area at the rear.

The food is delicious! They really make lovely delicious Filipino food. Their specialties are the kare-kare and the pampano which is a flat fish. You'…

Authentic Filipino Cuisine and Beautiful Ambiance – Emilia’s House of Filipino Food

Emilia’s House of Filipino Food offers not just exceptional Filipino dishes but also an inviting and beautifully designed space. The Inihaw na Baboy (grilled pork) was charred to perfection, and the Bagnet Kare-Kare was rich and flavorful with crispy pork and a peanut stew that I couldn't get enough of. The Leche Flan was a standout dessert, not only delicious but artistically plated. But beyond the food, I truly loved the ambiance and design of the restaurant—its intricate stained glass windows and cozy deco…

love:
- vibes (def reco for dinner celebs/dates)
- if ure craving filo food thats not manam/abe, u should check this one out
- dishes to try: filipino style spaghetti, the BEST kare kare imo, liempo, patatas bravas

hate:
- not much tbh, but the sinigang was mid
- minus 0.5 bc it was quite expensive with small-medium sized servings