Parr’t Ebelle Seafood Restaurant — Restaurant in Cebu City

I think Part'ebelle is one of the answers if someone asks what makes Cebu a good place to find great food.

I have only heard of sutukil in videos and through other people's experience. I've had sinugba, kinilaw/kilawin, tula in different times and on separate occasions but never in one go or as a restaurant. To be able to experience it here in Part'ebelle has set a high bar as I continue to find other sutukil places.

Sugba - this is just my opinion but I think this is one of their weakest dishes in their excellent menu. There are times when their grilled pork was cooked to perfection and times where it was served raw. Grilled tuna or whatever fish they have can be great sometimes but times where it is overcooked or needs a bit more oomph.

Grilled food always has a place in my heart but it's not something I will order for myself in Part'ebelle

Tula - this by far is their strongest dish among the three. Walang lansa. Wala ung malagkit sa bibig pagkatapos kumain. The fish stock flavor brings out a lot of umami that the fish meat complements it completely. It also helps that they don't skimp on the meat and you can get unli broth!

Kinilaw/Kilawin - I love raw fish. I've always regarded kinilaw as a pinoy poke or a filipino version for sashimi. In my experience, kinilaw can only be fully experienced at home since it's where I can guarantee freshness unlike in restaurants where you have no idea on the freshness of the fish but for Part'ebelle, it was nothing short of delectable and it felt like it was just caught a few hours before it was served.

Price wise, I think it will cost you around 700-800 for 2 persons going for the full experience. Comparing it to what it can be in Manila, it's a 100% bang for the buck.

In terms of their service, I have no qualms going cowboy. Servers are attentive to what you need and your orders are always notex of.

Food - 4/4 Service - 4/4 Price -...

Never tried tinolang isda so we were skeptical if it would be fishy but we were wrong! Thankfully haha

The place wasn't crowded (maybe because it was holiday) we were confused on how this self service works, no staff anywhere just pasted papers saying "kanin","soup" etc. Good thing we saw one staff coming out.

The first thing you've got to do is line up and choose your grilled fish (340 pesos) just tell kuya what fish you want and he'll bring it to your table. There were precooked fished out but we asked if he could grill us new tuna panga and he happily agreed.

Next we lined up for rice (10 pesos), because magically staff appeared 🤦‍♀️😂 then beside the rice station you get your soup (120 pesos) then you can sit anywhere you want.

There's a condiments area to get kalamansi and sili for your grilled fish. Also a washing area for your hands which was pretty dirty for me too many unclean basahan piled up and it just looks unkempt.

Back to foods, it was delicious and fresh there was no fishiness. The tinolang isda is super tender and melts in your mouth! You would definitely have to order more rice for this! The grilled tuna panga was juicy and again tender af! There were comments about it being dry so we were worried but maybe they get the pre cooked fish. Anyways it was definitely a must try if you're just in the area.

Its a typical karenderia vibes and yes there's numerous flies around...

dropped by for lunch, and honestly, I was hoping for a much better experience. Coming from someone who works in the food and hospitality industry, I understand that no place is perfect — but there were a few things that really stood out.

First off, there was no clear system for ordering. No signs, no menu with prices, and no one explaining what to do. As a first-time customer, it felt confusing and a bit frustrating.

There was also no running water, which is a big concern — especially in a food establishment. It’s a basic need, not just for the customers but for hygiene and food prep.

The food? It was okay, but definitely overpriced for what we got. The grilled pork wasn’t terrible — just really basic, like something you could throw together at home. The Tinola lacked flavor, and the Kilawin, while it tasted fresh, wasn’t refrigerated. That’s a food safety issue waiting to happen.

The staff weren’t exactly warm or welcoming, but to be fair, they did try to help when approached. Still, the overall vibe felt a little unorganized and disconnected.

It’s not that the place is hopeless — there’s potential. But there’s a lot of room to improve, especially when it comes to setup, customer flow, and food handling. A little more care and structure would...