By: Althea L. Austria, ITS Traveler's Notebook
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When it comes to dining in Tagaytay, the breathtaking view of Taal Volcano adds an extra touch of magic to the culinary experience. In this article, we explore five restaurants that not only offer delicious cuisine but also provide a stunning backdrop of the iconic Taal Volcano. From Mediterranean delights to French delicacies, each restaurant brings a unique flavor to the table, promising a memorable dining experience amidst nature's beauty
Marcia Adam
Marcia Adams is a garden restaurant located on the boundary of Tagaytay and Alfonso, specializes in home-cooked Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant opened in 2010. Its first dining area was inspired with Italian farmhouses in Tuscany and received the nickname Marcia Adams Tuscany. Since then, additional dining areas have been added following the Mediterranean theme with the Sunset Lounge (Spanish influence), Greek Terrace and its extension, and the Provençale Pavilion.
Marcia Adams offers a very unique Mediterranean theme that will bring us all with the experience of a Spanish influence too with their cuisine that specializes home-cooked. The restaurant is a reflection of Marcia Adams' passion for gardens, food and architecture and Neil Adams' experience in the Mediterranean and its cuisine. Everything from the colorful seats and cushions, flower arrangement architectural details and ornaments to the variety of dishes were carefully selected to create a unique experience at Marcia Adams.
2. La Creperie - Twin Lakes Tagaytay
La Creperie has its goal to serve to the consumer their sweet delicacies while enjoying the view of the Taal Volcano in Tagaytay City. Its main objective is to provide some neighborhood place for a hearty breakfast, casual lunch, or dinner, afternoon tea, or a nightcap, of wine and dessert. La Creperie is located at the Twin Lakes Tagaytay, Alfonso, Philippines.
La Creperie is inspired to a French cuisine who's ultimate motive is to dedicate its learning in French cuisine into serving a different types of delicacies that will nourished to consumer a wonder experience by bringing the French cuisine into their tables.
This is not just a creperie, but the manifestation of years living and loving all things French, of travelling the world (and being inspired by it!), fond memories of our youth, and of childhood friendships meant to last forever.
3. The Teahouse at Qi Wellness
Teahouse is open and offering a to a guests who wants to experience a Chinese quality cuisine and inspired by centuries-old architecture, cuisine, and healing practices of China, and combined with modern design, culinary techniques, and medical advances, Qiwellness Living reflects the sublime synergy of the old and the new, and presents a distinctive ambient, dining, and spa experience. Experiences are very personal. At Qiwellness Living, you create your own sensorial journey that begins the moment you arrive - - welcomed by the sound of a chau gong, your arrival is announced.
The Teahouse at Qi Wellness has a different types of services offering for their guests, first one is the teahouse, in here they are offering their cuisine while in the bathhouse, they are offering wellness type of services where guests can relax in their stay.
4. Balay Dako
Balay Dako is one of the proudest restaurant in the Philippines who serves our own delicacies, this restaurant is a place a family and friends can gather to enjoy some good company and with good food. The restaurant not just serving a food but they are serving a food that will inspire us to be more resilient to our country and to appreciate it more by tasting our own delicacies.
The food that Balay Dako is serving is a type of food that will define the history of our country by the struggle and acceptance, and upheaval and adaptation of our fellowmen.
5. Tsokolateria Artisanal Café
Tsokolateria is one of the places in Tagaytay that are often jam-packed. The limited parking right in front of The Boutique Bed & Breakfast in Tagaytay always seems to be occupied by patrons wanting to enjoy the restaurant’s relaxing ambiance, view of Taal, and delicious food—everything on the Tsokolateria menu is either made with cacao as the main ingredient or has bits of cacao. Tsokolateria is best known with their different type of pastries and chocolates that is made out of cacao, it is also known with its place that is located near by the Taal volcano and with it you can experience the delicacy with a beautiful view and ambiance.
Foodies and tourists have been trooping to Tsokolateria Tagaytay and Baguio for their creative take using local Tablea chocolate as inspiration for their exciting dishes. Tsokolateria is best known for its native Tablea House Blend hot chocolate which is hand made the old fashioned way. These are served in a traditional batirol which is whisked to bring out the natural flavors of the tsokolate.
As you plan your next culinary adventure in Tagaytay, consider visiting these five restaurants with a view. Whether you're craving Mediterranean flavors at Marcia Adams or indulging in French-inspired delicacies at La Creperie, each establishment promises a gastronomic journey paired with a picturesque setting. Let the beauty of Taal Volcano enhance your dining experience and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Tagaytay.
Make a reservation, gather your loved ones, and savor the flavors of Tagaytay while soaking in the beauty of Taal Volcano. Tagaytay awaits your presence, ready to delight your senses and create moments to cherish. Book your table today and immerse yourself in the culinary wonders of this picturesque city. (Reporting Althea L Austria, ITS Traveler's Notebook)
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