Restaurant List: Restaurants You Can Propose In

Here is a cutesy list we came up with, inspired by a dear friend who just got engaged! 

You’ve been going out with your girl for more than a few years now, and you feel it in your bones – it’s time. You know she’s ready to tie-the-knot too, but a simple proposal just won’t cut it. This is the girl of your dreams we’re talking about, she deserves more than a sudden urge on your end to ask for her hand while, say, watching TV at home. What better way to elicit the coveted word “yes” from her than in a fine dining restaurant in Manila, right? A grand gesture won’t hurt. Besides, it makes for good memories. Here’s a list of fine dining restaurants in Manila you can check to make your proposal memorable:

 

      1.      The Tivoli, Mandarin Oriental Manila

The Tivoli claims to be the “finest European dining in the heart of Manila,” and rightly so. The contemporary menu and elegant surroundings will definitely set the romantic mood for your proposal. We suggest ordering the Home-smoked Duck Foie Gras-artichoke Terrine or the US Angus Prime Beef Rossini.

 

2.      Kashmir

If you and your girlfriend are the adventurous type, especially when it comes to food, then bring her to Kashmir, a formal Indian, Malaysian, and Middle Eastern restaurant. Choose from the Tandoori Peshkash, Ayam, or Aquil Saluna dishes to start your feast. You might want to cleanse your palate with Lassi before starting the proposal. “Will you marry me” with bad breath can be an interesting memory, though.

 

3.      Ilustrado

Intramuros’ rich history and amorous vibe make it one of the best places to propose in. Bring her to the Walled City’s favorite fine dining Filipino restaurant, Ilustrado. Choose from the range of delicious Filipino and international meals, such as Callos Madrilena, Oxtail Ragout, or Baked Aklan Scallops on Half Shells.

 

4.      Lolo Dad’s Café

Here’s a prominent fine dining restaurant in Manila that you and girlfriend will love – Lolo Dad’s Café. The ambiance is warm and the seats are few, making it intimate. Tasting menus are around P2,650 but is worth it. Do Lobster Carpaccio and Sea Urchin Flan with Moluga Caviar or the Goose Liver and Duck Breast Roulade with 
Spiced Apple Tartlet and Balsamic Reduction sound good to you? Then make a reservation now!

 

5.      La Cocina de Tita Moning

Another superb place to bring your sweetheart is La Cocina de Tita Moning. The old mansion turned restaurant, which the Legardas own, is a feast for the eyes. The well decorated rooms and preserved mementos allow diners to share in the lives of the Legarda family. Reservation is a must, so call ahead of time.

 

6.      Champagne Room, Manila Hotel

The lavish Champagne Room isn’t like any other fine dining restaurant in Manila, which usually takes on a minimalistic, homey, or industrial design. The Champagne Room’s Victorian-esque interiors simply spell ROMANTIC – what you need for your equally lavish marriage proposal.

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