Because great spots are not just in Tagaytay!
Planning to take your loved ones on a special lunch or dinner down south? If you prefer an aesthetic place with great food choices but are tired of the same row of restaurants in Tagaytay, look no further and check out Cavite instead. Becoming more popular for the dining scene are up-and-coming food concepts in the Cavite area. These are an array of casual and fine dining options that’s sure to impress any date you bring!
Hop on the car and travel to nearby Cavite where there are plenty of restaurant gems, perfect for your fine dining and casual dining preferences!
1. Silang House
Perfect for the health-conscious, your food is guaranteed fresh at the Silang House. Feel at home at this Cavite restaurant that serves seasonal field to table dishes. It’s the perfect place to bring your date as the two of you could enjoy a romantic lunch under the shade, surrounded by greenery. Some of the meals they serve include the Tanigue and Tuna Mi Cuit, Horseradish Cream, Herb Couscous, Falafel Bowl, and Tuna Poke Bowl. All good for the heart!
Silang House
Address: Tagaytay Rd, Silang, Cavite
Social: Instagram
2. Chateau Hestia Garden Restaurant
Enjoy a charming date with a rustic and tranquil ambiance, surrounded by flowers and green foliage somewhere in Silang, Cavite. Savor wholesome and farm-to-table European dishes at The Chateau Hestia Garden Restaurant. Their comprehensive menu includes the cheesy Raclette, Italian Caprese salad, Creamy Salmon Pasta, the healthy La Primavera pizza, some entrées, rib eye steak and desserts. Cocktails, beers and other drinks are also available.
Chateau Hestia Garden Restaurant
Address: J. Hernandez St., Purok 5 Bgy. Bukal, Silang, Cavite 4118
Contact information: 0917 591 2378
3. Lime and Basil Thai Restaurant
Somewhere amid the rural surroundings of Brgy. Sikat in Alfonso, Cavite lies an authentic Thai restaurant. The Lime and Basil Thai Restaurant is perfect for families and friends who are fans of Thai food. Some of their bestsellers include Fresh Spring Rolls for appetizers, Yam Som O or pomelo, shrimps and chicken for the salad, and the classic Pad Thai and Tom Yum Goong for the noodles and soup respectively. For the mains, their Pla Som Rod (crispy Tilapia in tamarind sauce), Paneng Nua (beef in red curry), and Gai Hor Bai Toey (chicken pandan with sweet chili sauce) are crowd favorites.
Lime and Basil Thai Restaurant
Address: 9014 J. Rizal St. Brgy. Sikat, Alfonso, Cavite, Philippines
Contact information: 0915 627 6393
4. Sonya's Secret Garden
Stroll along the lovely and fragrant flower gardens of Sonya’s Secret Garden in Alfonso, Cavite. Tucked within the vicinity is a greenhouse restaurant, which serves fresh and artisan meals. Order healthy bowls of the Garden Salad Greens that include freshly harvested and organically grown ingredients like edible flowers, herbs, and seasonal fruits. Likewise, munch on freshly baked whole wheat breads when you get their Bread & Dips.
Sonya’s Secret Garden
Address: Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite, PH
Contact information: +63 917 703 3442
5. Asiong Caviteño Restaurant
A true Cavite gem, the Asiong Caviteño Restaurant is a family business that started from humble beginnings. What was once a carinderia in the 1960s grew to be a well-loved restaurant serving Caviteño heirloom dishes. Some of their specialties include the Dalahican Soup that has mixed seafood in tomato stock, Asiongs Original Pansit Pusit, Pansit Puso ng Saging, Pansit Kilawing Papaya, Laing Kabite, Adobong Pula in Atsuete Sauce, and the Asado de Ignacio.
Asiong Caviteño Restaurant
Address: Buenavista Street, Bucal 4118 Silang, Philippines
Contact information: 0926 713 9400
6. The Dining Room at Gourmet Farms
Make celebrations more fun at The Dining Room at Gourmet Farms located in Silang, Cavite. Not only could you have dinner dates here but you could also hold parties! Celebrate life as you feast on delectable Italian and Mediterranean cuisines. After which, take a breather and invite your pals to tour around their expansive farm.
The Dining Room at Gourmet Farms
Address: Kilometer 52 Emilio Aguinaldo Hwy, Silang, 4118 Cavite
Contact information: (0917) 585-4674
Social: Facebook
7. Calle Real Restaurant
The Calle Real Restaurant is a Filipino-Spanish family style resto, located in Tanza, Cavite. Their bestsellers include their Paella in Marinara, Jambalaya, and Negra viands. They also take pride in their Crispy Pork Binagoongan and Kare Kare. The restaurant, which is also an events place, offers wedding, baptismal, and birthday party packages.
Calle Real Restaurant
Contact information: 046 418 1574
Social: Facebook
8. Olivia’s Coffee Estate
Enjoy affordable Filipino comfort food at the homey Olivia’s Coffee Estate. Sip on a delicious hot cup of Joe while savoring no-fuss rice toppings like the Tapang Taal, Pork Sisig, Fish Filet, and a few Silog meals. Chicken wings with various sauces are also available. A must-try would be their Adobo Pasta, because why not? Finally, cap off your meal with desserts like the Puto Bungbong Twist and Leche Flan.
Olivia’s Coffee
Address: Amadeo, Cavite
Contact information: 0925 686 6363
Social: Facebook
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