Ilustrado Restaurant

Serving heads of state, dignitaries, and other luminaries such as the King and Queen of Spain (twice) along with local and foreign tourists, balikbayans, and corporate clients allows Ilustrado to passionately promote the country’s best features – warm hospitality, excellent food, and beautiful culture.

Through the years, the Ilustrado brand has won a reputation for excellent cuisine and impeccable service in an exceptional destination setting at the heart of historic Intramuros in the City of Manila. Today, Ilustrado is a comforting haven for regular patrons, a special place for the romantics, a nostalgic venue for weddings, and a top-quality Filipino caterer for important events.

Visitors enjoy the Hispanic architectural design and old-world interiors of the restaurant. It features a handsome Main Dining Room, a casual Kuatro Kantos Bar and Café, a Garden Courtyard for al fresco dining, and the grand Sinagtala Ballroom for big events.

The main draw for Ilustrado patrons has always been the food. It House Paella Ilustrado, Callos Madrilena, Lengua con setas, and Adobong Bagnet with Prawns and Crab Fat keep people coming back. Memorable desserts such as Mango Jubilee with flambé presentation, the award-winning Baked Cheesecake, and the most featured unique creation, Sampaguita Ice Cream, make every visit enjoyable.

ILustrado, the name, refers to the educated, well-traveled Filipinos from the “enlightened” elite class during the Spanish era. Today, Ilustrado, the restaurant, caters to a clientele of enlightened tastes in Manila. The restaurant is ideal for all kinds of events. There are many function rooms suitable for formal and informal events.