Cafe Adriatico

Café Adriatico is the flagship of LJC Restaurant Group. It boasts a full menu of Filipino, Spanish, and Continental fare. This foodies’ hub already have several branches in Metro Manila but its original branch occupying the corner of Remedios Circle in Malate has been existing since 1979.

The extent of years that Café Adriatico has been in the food industry only shows how strong this brand is. Aside from providing delicious food and delightful drinks, Café Adriatico also has a sweet share of history by being a sweet spot for artists, writers, lovers, politicians, and ordinary people alike.

THE FOOD

Chicken ala Kiev, Spareribs Adobo, Salpicao Rice, Callos, Lengua Estufada, Classic Café Adriatico Burger, Pancit Palabok and authentic Spanish hot chocolate which is more popular on its name with a twist, “Chocolate Eh” are among the specialty of Café Adriatico.

Other food you might wanna try, we wrote below. Read and salivate! 

APPETIZER

GAMBAS al AJILLO (PHP 260)

GAMBAS AL AJILLO – Shrimp sauteed in garlic and olive oil with dried red peppers and bay leaf. Missy’s personal favorite!

HUMMUS with PITA BREAD (PHP 168)

HUMMUS with PITA BREAD – Hummus is an eastern Mediterranean blend of chickpeas, garlic, and spices which is a perfect match for the tasty pita bread. Missy and JimBry both approve of this dish as it will really set your mood for a very appetizing grub.

CREAM of TWO MUSHROOMS (PHP 110)

CREAM of TWO MUSHROOMS – The food sweethearts did not find anything special about this soup with finely chopped button and shiitake mushrooms. You might wanna give it a try and tell us a different taste bud discovery from your end. 

MAIN DISH

GARLIC PORK LEG ESPAÑOLE

GARLIC PORK LEG ESPAÑOLE – This one! This dish is just perfect, yummy, and tempting. This new signature dish of Café Adriatico definitely set a projectile appearance in celebration of their 35th years in the industry.

The Garlic Pork Leg Spañole is a Spanish-style pork leg with fried whole garlic cloves (caramelized according to JimBry) and potatoes in olive oil, served with an herb sauce that looks like pesto but actually is parsley with a tangy mild taste. The pork and its dip complement each other to create a perfect chemistry!

U.S. TENDERLOIN STEAK SOLANA (PHP 550)

U.S. TENDERLOIN STEAK SOLANA – Pan-fried and topped with seared onions and shiitake mushrooms. This dish is being served with very thin slices of buttered zucchini, mashed potatoes, as well as mild peppercorn sauce. JimBry enjoyed this dish a lot that he made me promise to order this again on our next visit.

BLUE MARLIN PROVENCALE (PHP 425)

BLUE MARLIN PROVENCALE – This dish is topped with tomato and caper sauce and served with Pilaf rice, a French style buttered rice. Missy is a sucker of sea foods but she said the preparation of this one does not impress her taste bud. She said one must have an acquired taste for tomato-based dishes in order to appreciate Blue Marlin Provencale. JimBry on the other hand enjoyed it, he said the blue marlin was cooked perfectly and the tomato-based sauce tasted heavenly.

BUTTERED VEGETABLES

BUTTERED VEGETABLES – Fancy something delicious, light, and healthy? Take this. Buttered vegetables is a mixture of carrots, broccoli, and asparagus which can serve perfectly well as side dish.

DESSERT

MANGO CREPES (PHP 150)

MANGO CREPES – Flambéed fresh mango with choco syrup. If the picture is not enough to speak for itself, allow us to give you an idea on what’s inside – a very good stuff, we say.

Other delectable variety of “light” food options that can be found on Café Adriatico’s menu salads, sandwiches, omelettes and fondues.

THE PRICE

Prices range from Php150 to Php300. Dishes which are good for sharing between 4-5 persons are around Php350 to Php500. Not bad right?

OUR PLATE OF THOUGHTS

Missy: I promise I am coming back to Café Adriatico; maybe for one full meal or just for a cup of Chocolate Eh. More dishes are waiting for me, to savor, to enjoy, to write about.

JimBry: What a cozy place to dine in. I will be back to have dinner and grab a few local beers to round up the evening.

THE PLACE/BRANCHES

Include Cafe Adriatico in your “must-place” to visit when you go to Malate area. In here, you will find good food served in a place with good ambiance. The interior of Cafe Adriatico is like an ancestral coffee house that would give you a very relaxing vibe.

Café Adriatico
Remedios Circle, Malate
For inquiries, contact (02)

Other Branches

Café Adriatico
Gateway, Cubao Quezon City
For inquiries, contact (02) 913-8736

Café Adriatico
SM, Mall of Asia
For inquiries, contact (02) 556-0608

Café Adriatico
Premiere
For inquiries, contact (02) 738-8220 or (02) 957-5336

Click here for Café Adriatico food gallery.

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