Hill House Dining — Restaurant in Luzon

Went there before sunset so the view wasn’t at its best since you can see the crowdedness and chaos of the urban landscape. But the view was good, still. Perhaps the view at night with the city lights would be better. The food and service, however, were wanting.

First, the menu was confusing. It had a legend which should have supposedly indicated which items on the menu are for sharing. Yet we found out as we gave the waiter our orders that not all items that were for sharing had the legend. It’s impossible to know at a glance which items can be shared by friends and family.

Second, the serving sizes were too small for the hefty price, even for the menu items that were supposedly for sharing. Please don’t come for me for complaining about the serving sizes being too small for the price. I’ve been to many other places with a similar price point but gave us more value for our money. Below is our review of the food we ordered:

Beef Kare-Kare

Before we ordered, we asked the waiter whether the kare-kare was made of pure meat, and we were told that it was. When it was served, it also had towel and tongue in it. For the price of ₱780 + VAT, the serving size was also too small. Pork Sisig

The sisig was dry. It looked and tasted nothing like the typical sisig at all. It seems like they only grilled some pork meat, minced some onions and chilis then just mixed them in a bowl. The portion was especially small considering that it was supposedly for sharing. Serving size and taste was not worth the price of ₱485 + VAT. Thrice Cooked Adobo

The price was ₱350 + VAT for a solo meal that only had TWO (2) small cuts of meat, both with a thick layer of fat. Taste was so-so. I don’t know how they do their costing. Beef Caldereta

The taste was good but, again, the serving size was too small for its price. Fried Chicken

Too pricey (₱655 + VAT) for only four (4) pieces and some sides. We had two (2) pieces left over. Chocolate Mousse

Yummy but too expensive for the size of the slice.

Overall, if you only want a nice view, this is your place to go. But if you also want good food and a good bang for your buck, there are many other places in Antipolo that will...

We went to this place for a Sunday lunch back in the last week of June 2025. It started raining on our way there. Upon reaching the location, the weather is already gloomy and the rain is starting to pour. Upon reaching the reception area which outside right before you step into the covered area of restaurant, we were asked to sit in a waiting bench as the available table was being prepared.

We were called to be seated after about 5 minutes by the polite staff. However, since it was raining and the wind is very gusty, the view where we were seated was blocked with a big tarp and we understand that it's for us to be protected from the rain and the wind hence, we were not able to take pictures of the area.

We ordered Calamari as an appetizer. While it was Beef Callos and Shrimp, and Squid Gambas for our main, then Cucumber Lemonade and Lychee Fizz for our drinks. Food was good. Beef callos tasted like an authentic Spanish callos that’s tomato-ey and has that sauce density similar to caldereta. Shrimp and Squid Gambas is also a good choice because the squid is cooked just right and not chewy at all, while the shrimps were beyond average size and were very plump. It tasted salty and savory.

The only downside we noticed was that, considering the price, the serving sizes are relatively small. It’s important to follow the menu indicators for dishes marked “good for sharing” or “for solo pax only.” If you have a big appetite, a solo serving might feel more like a side dish which was our experience. So, we highly recommend going for dishes meant for sharing para hindi ka mabitin.

Overall, we had a good experience. The food was enjoyable, but we weren’t able to fully appreciate the ambiance due to the rainy weather. To make the most of both the food and the location, it's best to visit during the summer or on a clear, dry day. Just a heads-up—they include a service charge of...

FOOD -

Chicken fingers: cold, not crunchy anymore. Dipping sauce is good though, wish it was more generous than a teaspoon serving.

Shrimp pasta: Dry as hell but the pasta was al dente. Should have been okay because the flavor is there but it was cold.

Bagnet kare-kare: I don’t know what’s up with them and their sauces because everything that we ordered lacked sauces. Could have enjoyed this dish but the sauce was merely 3 tablespoons. Again flavor is there, but for the price and portion it’s not worth it. Also cold!

Beef lengua: Lengua was soft, it was actually yummy - but cold

Small serving portions & lack of taste could have been compensated by the food being hot and freshly cooked, considering they make you wait atleast 30 minutes.

SERVICE -

They don’t have a system when sitting customers & taking orders. They have a hostess but they just let customers find tables and sit themselves. We requested table for 4, we were advised the table will be setup and we were asked to wait, meanwhile atleast 4 other groups just went in and sat themselves. Finally we just did the same thing, and that was the only time our table was set.

ATMOSPHERE -

The place is nice, my family thinks that what you really pay for is the view. They have a big parking space so no worries even if the place gets crowded.

I wouldn’t really recommend going if you are particular with food and if you live far but you can still try for experience.

I am not sure if they are still on soft opening so hopefully they read the reviews and take note of what needs to...