After two hours of strolling in the mall one Saturday, we decided to take our late lunch slash merienda at Don Henrico's in Glorietta 1. It was past 2pm but all the other restaurants we've passed by were still full at that hour. I was advised that we were the third on the waiting list so I was kind of worried that it may take more than thirty minutes to get a vacant table. So while waiting, I took wacky photos of my Mom and daughter. Look how my cute little one posed like a K-pop wannabe! I also liked this 18th century-inspired ship wheel wall decor, for a while I've thought of Gulliver's Travels.
My eyes had a feast observing every details of the interior like this brick wall message board on my far left and how they used different shapes, colours and designs for tables and chairs. I feel and see "balance" more when some things are not uniform.
I was challenged to explore more as soon as I held the menu. It was awarded Gold Brand in 2012 so there must be something great for a foodie like me!
After taking our orders, I was told that pasta and pizza will be served in 20-25 minutes. Oh, great! But since we were comfortable in our seats and my daughter started singing her ABC's again and again, I didn't mind another waiting time. I must commend that our drinks (two glasses of iced tea and 3 glasses of water) were served right away.
{ Bottomless Iced Tea Php70 }
Another commendation for having our meals served in less than 15 minutes! Here's what we got and you might think that these were plenty for two persons. Ha ha! I really intend to make extra orders as a take out for hubby.
{ Tutto de Mare Pasta Php290, to share serving }
{ Fish and Chips Php280 }
{ 10 inch California White Pizza Php280 }
The whole food experience was delectable! The linguine pasta was indeed al dente, even Mom agreed on that. And the taste was superb! I can absolutely taste the herbs plus I did not need to count the shrimp and squid in it. I should know since most of the time I prefer ordering seafood pasta. It truly felt like their chef did a home-cooked pasta just for us. Our fish and chips were perfect too, they were grease-less. The fish inside was that soft, like it melted already even before chewing it. I wasn't sure if there's anything special on our pizza or I was just preoccupied with my Tutu de Mare. We made the right choice to dine here and there must be a next visit with family and friends.
Glorietta 1
2/F Glorietta 1, South Dr
Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 511-1542
It's been sooooo long since the last time I've eaten at Don Henrico's. Anyway, the place looks really nice and your orders look delectable, especially the Tutto de Mare Pasta! Now i'm craving~ :D
ReplyDeleteThe Tutto de Mare looks delicious; I'd love to have a bite of that California White Pizza, too!
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