Galileo Enoteca & Deli
Italian wines adorn Galileo Enoteca's many shelves
Tucked in the heart of Mandaluyong City, Galileo Enoteca & Deli has long been considered as one of Manila's best kept secrets.
This restaurant is famous for its rustic ambiance, delicate cheeses, fine wines, and special cured meats, making it an ideal spot for couples who wish to have an authentic Italian experience without going out of the country.
For Valentine's Day, Galileo Enoteca offers a special menu for couples reasonably priced at P1,200 (or P600 each). Lovers get to choose one appetizer, two main courses, and two glasses of wine. Cakes and desserts are also available.
It has even thrown in a Valentine's day menu for those who opt to celebrate with their families. At P350 per head (for a group of at least five people), guests get to enjoy a 5-course Italian meal.
Galileo Enoteca & Deli is located at Number 80 Calbayog Street corner Malinao Street, Mandaluyong City. For reservations, call 532-0482 or 534-4633.
Alba Restaurante Espanol
A display of Alba's specialty dishes hangs outside the restaurant in Tomas Morato, Quezon City
A perfect spot for lovers who are craving for authentic Spanish fare, Alba is home to traditional Spanish cooking since 1952. And it has never failed to please.
Customers can enjoy 18 kinds of paella as well as an extensive list of tapas (appetizers), breads, soups, salads, pasta, seafood dishes, meat dishes, and desserts, all reasonably priced from P200 to P900.
But if you’re the type who wants a bit of everything, you can opt for Alba’s all-you-can-eat buffet instead. For Valentine’s day, lunch costs P650++ per head while dinner costs P800++.
The buffet spread is large enough to cover Alba’s specialties such as Callos a la Madrilena (stewed ox tripe in rich tomato sauce), Cochinillo Asado (oven roasted suckling pig), and Canonigo (a delectably soft meringue cake).
But of course, dining at Alba won't be complete without professional musicians serenading you and your lover with Spanish tunes at the table. The restaurant even goes the extra mile as it gives handmade chocolates to couples to top off this special day.
Alba Restaurante Espanol is located at Tomas Morato corner Lozano Street, Quezon City. It also has branches in Bel-Air and Alabang. For reservations, call 925-1912 or 411-7052.