For thirteen years now, I always make sure that I do not have any plans on the first week of December to celebrate my sister's (aka BFF) birthday with orphans. Right after the party at White Cross Orphanage in San Juan, we headed to Patio Vera in Marikina. It was everyone's first time there.
Patio Vera is located in a narrow road and there is only street parking. Good thing that we arrived at 5 o'clock in the afternoon so we got all the available parking slots on the side of the street. I can imagine what a parking nightmare it will be if we arrived later!
Anyway, moving on to the restaurant, once we entered, it felt like we were immediately transformed to another place! It is an old house turned restaurant (well the other half), which adds to its character. You get to learn a little about the family's history and appreciate the house's rustic interiors. There was nothing not to like about its vintage decors and inviting al fresco dining set up. We all agreed to have our dinner in the lounge area which was a unanimous favorite.
The menu consists of Filipino dishes. Price wise, it's a little above average.
Above : I love the entry way's vignette!
Below: The bar area to the right as you enters the gates of Patio Vera
I love the rustic interiors and unique decors (hanging chair, who would have thought of that!). Truly, there is no place in Patio Vera that does not fail to interest anyone.
The common bathroom's quirky interiors.
I am not a huge fan of al fresco dining, but this one was an exemption.
Appetizers consisted of the complimentary bread with balsamic vinegar, Salipcao (which we all loved) and Calamares.
It was a night of gastronomical journey in Marikina and I can't wait to bring my family here soon!
Happy birthday again to my sis!
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