Arco Diez Cafe — Restaurant in Naga

So we went to the place last 21 June 2023 and here's a quick review of the place and food.

✅PROS: ●They accept last orders until 8pm. ●We came in late and yet we still got our orders in less than 10 mins. Which was amazing! We didn't have to wait for it, hence we get to start dinner right away. ●They have all the possible payment method. They accept card payments which I love and a super plus point for me. ●Serving of the food was ample for the price. ●I ordered matcha and was happy with it cause they used a good grade matcha. ●They're strawless. ●The place has a very good ambience to it. Di maiinit, even if it's alfresco walang bugs/mosquitos.

🚩CONS ●Not sure if this is accessible via normal commute. Medyo malayo siya from the Centro. ●Not advisable to go here ng gabi if you don't have a car /service. Medyo liblib yung daan though well lit. ●As to the food, it was savory naman. Mataas lang siguro ang panglasa ko. The chicken tonkatsu was good, pero matabang sa akin yung cordon blue nila. We also had carbonara which was good plus mas masarap siya pag may sauce (forgot the name) which you can ask from the staff. ●I'm good with matcha that they've use pero natabangan ako sa dirty matcha nila. We had a strawberry drink too and need mo talaga siyang i stir properly para lumabas yung tamis. The first sip was okay pero eventually sumarap...

I’ve had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant three times during my visit to Naga City, and overall, I’m quite impressed with both the food and drinks. The first two times I tried their matcha horchata and matcha latte, they were rich and flavorful, but on my last visit, I noticed that the drinks seemed watered down compared to before. This inconsistency was a bit disappointing, though it didn’t ruin the overall experience.

As for the food, the skinless longganisa was a bit on the sweet side, but I still found it enjoyable. The lechon kawali with a side of laing was fantastic—crispy and flavorful—while the beef tapa was tender and well-seasoned. However, the chicken masala had an overpowering taste of cumin and salt, making it a bit too salty for my liking, though I believe the dish has potential with more balanced seasoning.

One of the highlights of my experience was the excellent service. The staff was very attentive, and I even had the chance to interact with the owner himself. He kindly offered us some of their specialty coffee, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, this restaurant provides a great combination of nature, drinks, and good food, making it a solid spot in Naga City. While there’s room for improvement in terms of consistency and seasoning, I would still recommend it to anyone looking for a pleasant...

The place/ambiance looks nice. I liked the interior. There were a lot of people! A lot of parked cars outside the resto (good for the business of course).

Food we ordered: lechon kawali 10/10 i liked it. The meat was cooked just right. Their laing was also good, almost similar with how we cook it at home. beef tapa 7/10 - this was my mom’s food. She said the beef was hard to chew, i tried, tested and agreed with her. The cucumber with watermelon side was gooood though. fried chicken v2 8/10 - my nieces’s food. The chicken was in between dry and not too dry, I can’t decide. Lol. But tastes good overall. There was no dip for it though? iced dark mocha - mom said it was good so okay haha 9/10 ca phe sua da (cpsd) - 6/10 one of the worst cpsd that i have tried. The coffee was bland and watery (matabang at malabnaw) yes, i tried it agad pakabigay sakin. I’d say Lawson’s cpsd tastes so much better than this.

I don’t have photo for everything pala

Service - as mentioned, there were a looooot of people, but there were only two visible servers throughout stay. I suggest adding more staff for a better dining experience. Also, add photos to the menu for visual people. 😅

Kung may mali sa grammar, pag pasensiyahan niyo na, i did not recheck...