Lampara Manila reviews

fantastic and cozy place with superb food and top notch drinks. love the decor. i had to get dragged out of there against my will (

It was my first time to lampara. The Ambience Food was fantastic. I will definitely be back.

The food was delicious, but a little too expensive for what it contained. However, the service staff were friendly and helpful.

This is a great spot to enjoy modern Filipino cuisine. We were able to taste it on our final day in the Philippines

It was odd to have a restaurant in a wall, but it was good. The starters were okay but the main dish was amazing. The meat was tender and the rice was delicious. But we won t discuss the dessert.

We don t remember where we first heard of this restaurant, but we were certain we would take our dad there when he visits us from the US. He was a big foodie and even though he had been to Antonio s and Blackbird, he said that Lampara was the most memorable place he had ever visited. Our server was a taller and more funny man who adored my father a... see more

It was a large hole in the wall. To get to the restaurant, you would have to go down a narrow corridor and then climb the steps. The food was decent but small portions. They are very knowledgeable about all the dishes.

We tried calling the restaurant to book a large party reservation but they didn't answer. I also tried texting their number, but they did not answer. I have learned over the years to avoid businesses that don't provide excellent customer service.

Although the food was delicious, it was very oily.

Recommendations: Good quality food and service

Hidden Gem Food: The food was exceptional. They reinterpreted filipino cooking in a way that is completely different from the norm. Drinks were amazing.

It was a great venue and service. I would highly recommend it.

One of the most popular restaurants in Makati, great philipine and fusion-style dessert.

Excellent place to enjoy fusion Filipino cuisine. Great service. Great food. Had the Flank Steak, Gochujang balls, and Dinuckdukan Rice Cups. The food was delicious and very tasty. I would also recommend the dessert Yema or Tsokolate.

First off, this place is hard to find. But once you find it, just go in, take out your wallet, and try as many dishes are possible coz this place is hella legit! We found this place on Google using the search terms, best restaurant...poblacion makati . The Google Tag Manager for this site did them good! ) We took a gamble and it paid off. The ... see more

Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and interesting (for a tourist at least). The service was charming and efficient. It was very pleasant sitting on the quiet balcony as we were able to avoid the loud group inside. But the loud group would have been...worth tolerating if there was no alternative just to be able to experience this food. It... see more

Filipino cuisine reaches a new level at Lampara a hidden gem in Poblacion. The menu is a true example of less is more with a small menu that highlights Filipino flavors in a new light. We tried the Rixe cups, basically Shanghai and Tauge Lumpias...broken down and exquisite in taste especially with the introduction if crab fat for that extra umami... see more

Lampara is located on the 2nd floor of a structure with a small gate hidden along Enriquez St. on the Don Pedro side of Brgy. Poblacion. The ambiance is bright and welcoming with mixed matched tables and chairs and glass windows with a view of the...neighborhood. All I can is that it was awesome. Kudos to the Chef.

Had dinner on a weekday and the place was humming but not crazy. Nice staff very friendly. They have a good cocktail list and obliged me on my highball request. Delicious take on pinoy food. The ambiance is relaxed retro and there is also an...open terrace in addition to the main Airconditioned dining room. It is located on the second floor. There ... see more

My dinner at Lampara was one of the culinary highlights of my trip to the Philippines. The food preparation was truly imaginative and innovative, and most importantly, delicious! I look forward to returning there the next time I m in Manila!

I rarely go to Makati now because traffic is just so bad but we decided on a food crawl, having 3 consecutive dinners and LAMPARA was our first stop. It reminded me of old Malate or a gentrified downtown LA. Quaint establishments amidst residential areas....The food is Pinoy fusion primarily. The selection is not wide but what they offered was r... see more

We enjoyed the food very much with a new twist on Filipino dishes. Do not expect authentically prepared dishes but the young chefs put a very interesting twist to their creations. We enjoyed the appetizers a lot using Thai inspired crispy cups with rice, longganisa,...ubod, bean sprouts, peanuts and tofu for the fillings. The dunuckdukan with crisp... see more