Under the Balete

blueberrybash

Foodie

8.8

Food is good, classics with enough twist so as not to be boring. They serve coffee and drinks for cheap. Not a fan of the porkchop dish, not enough savory notes against sweet on sweet sauces. Also pasta is a tad overcooked, but that's just me nitpicking. Tried requesting for gravy/seasoning for the mashed potatoes, guy in charge of our table just shrugged. Ambience feels tight. Sound carries especially if there's a loud table.

appleadmire

Foodie

8.0

Had a walk-in lunch since you'd have to pay a deposit for reservation There is limited indoor seating at the second floor, with an outdoor alfresco available at the ground floor and a rooftop deck at the third A casual restaurant to drink and eat out with friends. They were playing music on their speakers, unsure if it's the bass but made me uncomfortable. The food was great, felt the freshness and the quality of the dishes they served. A bowl of spicy mixed nuts was offered while waiting for the food to come. Servers were attentive. Huge parking area shared with Manila Bulletin, just val…

dilldish

Foodie

8.0

I liked that they got a huge parking space, relative to its capacity. They have a cozy rooftop area nicely hidden behind a balete. Food is okay, service is exemplary.

cupcakecharm

Foodie

7.5

New resto/cafe along west ave. Just had a good coffee and pudding. Taste of pudding could be improved for better quality . Will be back since liqueur is not yet available and to see what more can they offer. Parking is ample and nice staff. Will edit after another visit.. Update: visited again and this resto earned another star. The food was really good. Highlight for us was the sizzling hungarian sausage with cream. food servings is good for 1 so if your coming in really hungry better order other foods to fill you up. Ribs was ok. Truffle pasta was also good. Not overhelming with the truffle…