Maria Luisa's Garden Cafe — Restaurant in Makati

Makati Garden Club was a very quaint and intimate setting. The outdoor dining area was open and pleasant. However, dining indoors was just as impressive as I felt like I was in someone’s home. The food was pretty good overall. Charcuterie platter was good especially with the cheeses but one of the salami tasted a bit weird. A good starter to share.

Jamón croquettes were delicious and the sauce complemented the appetizer well with its flavor.

Tomato and Bufala Mozzarella was refreshing on the palate especially if you add a dollop of pesto to enhance the dish. Personally my favorite appetizer 😋

Main course was gnocchi with truffle mushroom sauce. Very creamy and rich and best of all, freshly hot. I’d highly recommend this pasta dish to anyone looking for something flavorful and filling.

Last but not least, dessert which consisted of chocolate lava cake with ice cream, tiramisu, and creme brûlée. The lava cake was alright but a bit too small especially for the price. Tiramisu was decent. Creme brûlée was a good finisher to the meal with its creamy goodness.

Overall, a cozy little atmosphere to enjoy a meal with a friend or your...

Delectable meals in an exclusive, homey setting.

Unlike other garden clubs in the area, Makati Garden Club is the pioneer and leader in plant care and gardening, and the first Garden Club to be established in the Philippines to focus on education and the environment. For fifty years, MGC has maintained a plant garden and nursery in the heart of Manila, organized plant and gardening classes for the community, and raised millions of pesos to sustain the livelihood of Filipino farmers in the neediest areas in the...

Place was really nice. The outdoor area was full of greenery, perfect for ig/titkok posts. However, the food was just so so. For how expensive it was and how it was a "members only" venue, I expected more from the food. Most of the food that we ordered lacked flavor. Had to add a touch of salt and pepper. The only thing that was good was the mahi mahi. I hope they liven up their dishes to match with the great ambience that the place...