Deo Gracias — Restaurant in Quezon City

Had a fantastic dinner at Deo Gracias. Initially, we thought our night was ruined because we were craving for authentic Cochinillo, only to find out that this had to be ordered preferably 2 days in advance so they can choose the pig, brine it and prepare other seasonings. Lesson learned, while making the reservation if you already have a specialty dish in mind ask if it has to be ordered in advance for prepping up and not expect that they could readily whip up your chosen dish upon order specially if it involves a whole animal or fish. This aside though, our chosen entrees more than made up for the initial disappointment and then some.

Deo Gracias (Thanks be to God) is from the same owners of Victorino's. It is a collaboration between pastry goddess, Heny Sison and Spanish Chef, Alex del Hoyo Gomez. It is arguably the best Spanish restaurant in QC.

Food - 5*, we started off with their 2 best salads, Ensalada de Queso de Cabra y Nueces (₱980) and Ensalada Salmon de Cesar (₱780). The key ingredients of goat cheese in the first and salmon in the second opened new sensory experiences for our palates.

For hot tapas, Froilan, our very knowledgeable server, recommended their Gambas Al Ajillo y Gulas (₱940) prawns with baby eels, Puntillas Fritas (₱670) crispy baby squid with parsley and squid aioli and Chorizos Fritos (₱750) fried chorizo de Cantimpalo, butifarra, sweet chorizo and chorizo criollo. I enjoyed each of the Tapas Calientes but particularly loved the Chorizos because their varied flavors and textures was pure mouth carnival.

We got 2 paellas, the Paella Pato (₱1,100 duck) and the Paella Senyoret (₱1,330 seafood, cuttlefish, prawns and maya-maya). Though serving size for each was supposedly good for 2, it fed 6 of us. It had the proper socarrat and made use of bomba rice.

For our mains, we got their Salmon ala Donostiarra (₱910, salmon with Donostiarra sauce) fish was properly moist, flaky and succulent. The Callos a la Bilbaina (₱850) brought back childhood memories when my uncle who came from the Basque region would whip up his Callos with sticky and tender with a bit of chew pork and beef tripe. Their Lengua Estofada (₱820) is excellent and has a tomato based sauce instead of the familiar mushroom. It also came with cassava chips. The Secreto Iberico (₱1,450) was a pleasant surprise for me as they grilled Iberico pork tenderloin to look and taste like steak with a similar mouthfeel. Wrinkled Canarian potatoes accompanied this dish.

If you are in QC, don't forget to try Chef Heny's Tarta de Queso Manchego (₱640) which is right up there with the award winning Spanish Cheesecake of Bolero in BGC or the Basque Burnt of El Born in Mitsukoshi or by Chef Chele. Pure bliss in the mouth you should not miss. Same goes with their Tarta de Chocolate y Cafe.

Bravo!! An excellent Spanish restaurant not just in QC...

Deo Gracias is truly a hidden gem tucked away in the quiet neighborhood. From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by an inviting ambiance that feels both intimate and relaxed, setting the perfect mood for an unforgettable dining experience.

We started with the Baguette Iberica, a delightful bite-sized treat with perfectly crisp bread topped with the richness of Iberian ham. The flavor was savory and comforting, an excellent introduction to the meal. The Tartar de Vaca Roll was a revelation—fresh, delicate beef tartare with just the right amount of seasoning, wrapped in a roll that melted in your mouth. A truly inventive take on a classic dish. The Jamon Iberico was an absolute highlight for any charcuterie lover, the ham's deep, nutty flavor was balanced by its buttery texture, making it a decadent yet light bite. Finally, the Puntillas Fritas brought the flavors of the sea with crispy, tender baby squid that was fried to perfection, without being greasy, and served with a zesty dipping sauce that was simply divine.

For the mains, the Salmon a la Donostiarra was exceptional. The salmon was cooked just right—flaky and tender, with a smoky char that paired beautifully with the rich sauce that had a perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. It was fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. The Secreto Iberico was a feast for the senses—juicy, tender, and incredibly flavorful pork that was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Each bite was filled with rich, savory goodness, making it a dish you simply can’t miss.

Deo Gracias delivered not only in terms of flavor but also in crafting an overall experience that felt unique and personal. If you’re looking for an exquisite culinary experience in a cozy setting, this restaurant is...

Fine dining Spanish restaurant in the heart of the Scout Area. It's an old house whose interiors have been modernized to be functional. Though the ground floor is small, it's not that big a house to begin with. They have one private dining area here, then a few tables in the open area with a bar, and off to the side is their deli/store, whose doors open to an outdoor seating area.

Their store for some reason doesn't have any prices for what they sell, mostly spanish deli items with some baked bread, goods, etc. Their Cheesecake is sold here, didn't check the other items in their refrigerated display.

The food we ordered, 2 kinds of Arroz, the Negra and Del Senyoret, is their version of a paella. It's a very thin layer of rice with the appropriate toppings. If you're looking for that burnt rice bottom, this doesn't have it. One quirk, the wooden spoon they serve it with doesn't scoop up a lot of rice, we had to push the rice onto it to get a decent amount on it. All the food, Cochinillo, Crab Canelones, Patatas Bravas, Pulpo and the Salad with the fried cheese, forget the name, were all great, their Manchego cheescake is noteworthy. Their coffees, Americano and Cappuccino are not, they're weak and watery, hope this is addressed.

One last thing, it was a very hot day when we had lunch and their aircon was struggling, maybe dinner would be a better bet to go. But service was good, servers were attentive and got all our orders correctly and we were a big group too. So it's a huge plus to have a fine dining establishment in our neck of the woods, we don't have to go far to enjoy excellent spanish cuisine in this small gem of a...