Gallery By Chele

Gallery by Chele is Chef Chele Gonzales’ newest restaurant concept in partnership with Chef Carlo Villaflor. It aims to celebrate the flavors and culinary customs of the Philippines by applying modern cooking techniques to local ingredients and presenting them in a more contemporary way.

Born in Torrelavega in Northern Spain, Chef Chele Gonzalez received his culinary degree from Arxanda, Bilbao. He worked at some of the world’s best restaurants like El Bulli, El Celler de Can Roca, and Mugaritz before moving to the Philippines to open Gallery Vask in 2013.

They offer haute cuisine minus the pretentious environment. Like RAW, I believe Gallery by Chele offers bistronomy cuisine – a culinary movement characterized by locally sourced, seasonal ingredients that are prepared using gastronomy techniques presented in a less intimidating, bistro-like fashion. In other words, it’s unpretentious fine dining.

Gallery by Chele offers both tasting menus and an a la carte menu. They have 3-5, and 8-course tasting menus priced reasonably. They also offer 3- and 5-course vegetarian tasting menus. The 8-course tasting menu gives you the option of adding 2 more starters – called “Innovations.

Listed as one of Asia's Best Restaurants back in 2016 and 2017, Gallery By Chele offers a tasting menu featuring modern techniques to local food and ingredients.

GALLERY VASK has been renamed GALLERY by CHELE Gallery By Chele is a contemporary restaurant using local ingredients. It is located in Bonifacio Global City (Metro Manila), Philippines. The Gallery VASK's reputation for fine food and impeccable service is what inspired it. It now offers casual options such as a wide selection of tasting menus, and a la carte choices to ensure diners have a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. From opening until late, guests are invited to indulge in small bites or plates prepared by the lounge and bar to go with their cocktail.

The European chef Chele Gonzalez, a Filipino chef and enthusiast of great food and fun is inspired by the Philippines. Carlo Calma is the partner and architect of Gallery by Chele. The interiors feature warm wood textures, and Kenneth Cobonpue designed furniture to create a cozy and organic setting. Gallery by Chele accepts reservations Tuesday through Sunday.

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