Little Quiapo — Restaurant in Quezon City

We went here recently because my husband recommended it when he used to live in QC and it is his birthday. The food is great, but had the worst experience here.

When we came in, nobody assisted us to our seats and just asked us to come upstairs. Water and drinks were served first, then we waited for 30 minutes for our food which is normal. After 45 minutes of waiting, our food is still not served. There are 3 servers in our area (top floor) but nobody even bothered following up on our order, or had the proactiveness to check our order since we've been there for so long now (mind you, they were setting up tables and glasses at this point - I don't see why that takes priority over a dining customer). After following up, we got our first set of orders. Our Pochero, Ampalaya, Chopsuey, Sinigang arrived but not the Kare-kare and RICE - Imagine a Filipino dining in a Filipino restaurant without rice. My husband decided to go down and follow up on the rice and kare-kare only to be told that it was already sent above. Truth be told, he saw the 2 platter of rice and asked if he can just get it. Staff said they still need to check if that is for us. after 5 minutes, the rice my husband saw is served to us. We didn't even complain then. Rice is served cold. It is "MALATA" and overcooked Kare-Kare was the last item served - when we told the staff that we no longer want it, she just said "OKAY NA PO. ISESERVE NA" without even a hint of being apologetic. We still took it, as we do not want to make a scene.

ALL THE FOOD SERVED TO US ARE COLD. COLD. COLD. COLD

We had such a high expectation and we all felt disappointed. The staff were unapologetic. Definitely the worst experience I've had. The food had so much potential, but the service is the worst. The PRICE of the items are also not cheap - so I don't understand why we were treated as if it is for free.

Here's what we ordered: Pochero - 8/10 Ginisang Amapalaya - 8/10 Chopsuey - 10/10 Sinigang na Tanige - 7/10 (which is not fresh) Kare-Kare - 8/10 Rice - 0/10 (cold, malata and sunog)

OVERALL RATING: Eat somewhere else if you want value for money and to be...

Brekky was almost perfect! Reasonably priced, still warm and ample serving. The place was not crowded and parking was enough. We will go back for lunch… let’s see how it’s gonna fair.

Went back for brunch (10:30) and it was almost full! While the food esp the halo halo was wonderful, I can only say that the service leaves much to be desired. Only 3 were waiting on what, 10-11 tables? They were maskless (I prefer them to be wearings masks), one was quite arrogant, the other two were light on their feet but too many people seeking their attention… the management should add a couple more servers. Anyways, the parking attendant was courteous (more than the servers) and parking was full! Much to buy in their pasalubong store. Kudos still to Little Quiapo! Will be back!

Back for a third review. I called to make a reservation for tomorrow lunch and the woman who answered was rude and disrespectful. Asked if I can make a reservation, she just said “hindi na available ang room”. So I said I said, “No, just a table” then she snapped back and said “Walk in na lang kayo.” I said “Ano?” “Walk in na lang kayo.” Then I told her to update the site cz it clearly says Accepts reservation. She then said “Sa conference room lang yun.” Etc. This girl was not gracious, lacking of respect and discourteous. Nakaka ilang points na tong LQ na...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars Visited on: June 15, 2025 (Father's Day Celebration) Dine-in Price Range: ₱₱₱

🍽️ What we ordered: Crispy Pata Fried Chicken Palabok Chopseuy Rice Platter Halo-Halo Fiesta

🌟 What I liked: Taste: Kaya siguro Little Quiapo has lasted over 75 years. We were satisfied with the food. Definetely sarapiness overload! Serving Size: Generous portions! Mas lamang pa sa mga mall restos. Service: The staff were attentive, but the overall vibe felt a bit less warm—maybe because they were all wearing face masks, which made it harder to feel a welcoming connection. Still, kudos to our waiter (an older gentleman whose name I didn’t catch) for being genuinely accommodating—he proactively refilled our water and offered to bill out and pack our leftovers without being asked.

🤔 What could be improved: Ambiance: May charm ang old Filipino house vibe, pero medyo masikip for large groups at mataas ang hagdan papuntang second floor. Air Conditioning: Mainit sa loob, especially dahil mataas ang ceiling at hindi abot ng aircon ang seating area. 😓

💡 Final thoughts: Perfect for family meals or classic Filipino cravings. If you're after great food and big servings, this place delivers. Just be ready for a bit of heat and a bit of a wait—but the food makes...