Secreto Restaurant & Cocktails Siargao — Restaurant in General Luna

Discover the Charm of Ibiza in the Heart of Siargao: A Culinary Gem

On the idyllic island of Siargao, Philippines, a new culinary gem has emerged, combining the freshness and creativity of Mediterranean cuisine with exquisite local touches. This charming restaurant, evoking the spirit of Ibiza, promises to delight all its visitors with an unparalleled dining experience.

Marc Espino: The Master Behind the Flavors

The soul of this restaurant is undoubtedly Marc Espino, the executive chef. With over 10 years of experience in culinary culture and the food industry, Marc leads the kitchen with a fresh, intuitive, and creative vision. His ability to transform local products into sublime dishes is evident in every bite. Here, you can savor the best ceviche in all of the Philippines, high-quality rice dishes accompanied by an unparalleled shrimp carpaccio, and fresh octopus of the day served with guanciale that will simply leave you speechless.

Service that Flows Like a Symphony

The magic doesn't just happen in the kitchen. Mia Autran, Dani Gomez, and Jordi Torello, together with Marc, co-invested in this new establishment. They ensure that every service flows seamlessly. With warmth, friendliness, and professionalism, these four friends make sure every customer feels at home. Their attention to detail and ability to create a vibrant atmosphere with wonderful cocktails, music, and entertainment make each visit an unforgettable experience.

A New Concept Leaving Its Mark

This new restaurant has recently opened its doors and is already leaving an indelible mark on the small island of Siargao. The combination of exceptional cuisine, impeccable service, and a unique ambiance makes this place a sure hit for any lover of good food and memorable experiences.

If you are in Siargao, you cannot miss visiting this restaurant. Without a doubt, it is a discovery worth making and an experience you will want to repeat time...

This relatively new restaurant is a highlight for us in General Luna. If you want to fill your stomach with a lot of food, you're in the wrong place here; but if you want to taste excellent "haute cuisine", you've come to the right place. A little off the main road (a short walk) and relatively quiet. The ambience is very pleasant, the lighting unobtrusive and the background music appealing with a very good sound. The waiters are friendly and attractively dressed (matching uniforms), but need a little more training and experience to get the high level of the food. We had beef carpaccio for starters of excellent quality and a dream in terms of taste. The main course was croquetas de gambas al ajillo, which were an explosion of flavor on the palate, and beef steak tartare of the highest quality and just as perfectly seasoned as the side vegetables. It more than flattered my taste buds. Our menu was rounded off with a delicious red wine. The very tasty desserts (cheesecake and crema catalana) rounded it off. The entire menu is not that big yet, and the same goes for the dessert menu, but I love the motto: small but nice. A thoroughly successful evening with a very positive experience and good value for money (in Germany you pay 3-4 times as much for something similar). Thank you Danny, Marc and team for the unforgettable evening.

Dieses relative neue Restaurant ist für uns ein Highlight in General Luna. Wer sich mit Masse den Bauch vollschlagen möchte, ist hier fehl am Platz; wer aber hervorragende "Haute Cuisine" schmecken möchte, ist hier goldrichtig. Ein bisschen abseits der Hauptstraße (kurzer Fußweg) und relativ ruhig gelegen. Das Ambiente ist sehr angenehm, die Beleutung unaufdringlich und die Hintergrundmusik ansprechend mit sehr gutem Klang. Die Bedienungen sind freundlich und attraktiv gekleidet (passende Uniformen), bedürfen aber noch ein bisschen mehr Schulung und Erfahrung um das hohe Level der Speisen zu bekommen. Wir hatten als Vorspeise Beef Carpaccio von hervorragender Qualität und geschmacklich ein Traum. Hauptspeise Croquetas de Gambas al ajillo, welche eine Geschmacksexplosion am Gaumen waren und Beef Steak Tartare von bester Qualität und genauso perfekt gewürzt, wie das Beilagengemüse. Es hat meinen Geschmacksnerven mehr als geschmeichelt. Abgerundet wurde unser Menü durch einen leckeren Rotwein. Den Abschluss machten die sehr geschmackvollen Nachspeisen (Cheesecake und Crema Catalana). Die gesamte Karte ist noch nicht so groß, ebenso wie die Nachspeisenkarte, aber ich liebe das Motto: Klein, aber fein. Ein durchwegs gelungener Abend mit einer sehr positiven Erfahrung und einem guten Preis-Leistungs-Qualitäts-Verhältnis (in Deutschland zahlt man für Vergleichbares 3-4 x soviel). Danke Danny, Marc und Team für den...

I wanted to love this place, but the food was very forgettable. Not bad, just really not good.

Octopus was overcooked, the shrimp paella was overly wet and not very tasty, the beef carpaccio needed more acidity (we added lemon), the chicken special and fine, but none of the main menu items were very good.

Dessert was the crema Catalana, which was too hot and runny. I think they used the broiler on the oven versus a brulee torch. Tastes was OK, not amazing, no citrus, but the warmth ruined the texture for me.

Atmosphere was great. Cocktails were very good. Staff was friendly, but not at all attentive (normal for Philippines).

I wish the food was as good as the atmosphere. A few tweaks would make this a favorite. There are many better restaurants nearby, so I'm not planning on returning for dinner.

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