Mario's Kitchen @ Robinsons Place, Ermita

What used to be the hangout of mall goers is now a haven for businessmen and tourists. Known to its attention to detail and friendly service, Mario’s Kitchen is a place where people usually come as guests, with a promise to return for another dining experience.

Experience Mario’s Kitchen at Robinsons Place at its best – Mexican Continental style of architecture and a superb Latin influence makes for a perfect setting that is accessible to the Pedro Gil Wing hotels. The entire place was designed by Tessa-Prieto-Valdez, the sea princess herself, style chameleon, life crusader, and icon.

Some eye-catching features of the restaurant add distinct appeal to dining guests.

To complement with homey feel of the fine dining restaurant are a wide array of international Spanish Filipino and Continental Cuisine that cater to the discerning taste of every guest. Most meals are served in generous portions, which are not only pleasing but equally tasting as well.

From their Paellita and Mar Y Tierra’s sautéed beef and shrimps on a bed of garlic fried rice challenges the plate with its many flavours. Try the Dynamic Duets’ lengua with paella, spare ribs with chopsuey, paella with tortang talong, calamares with beef steak, to name a few.

When asked about their best sellers, Mario’s Kitchen offers the grilled pork chops rubbed with spices, one inch thick and served with a mustard sauce and mushed potatoes, bistecca pizzaiola, thin slices of sirloin marinated with spices and served with a flavourful tomato based sauce and a creamed base pasta, truly a perfect combination.

Oh yes and to top it all, they offer the fillet of fish oriental. Plus pan fried fish served with an oyster sauce and garnished with tofu and leeks.

Need we say more?

Discover the cheap thrills of their beer promo – Buy a bucket of 5 Pale Pilsen beers for only Php 100 or a bucket pf 4 SM Light for as low as Php 100.

Get it. Dine-in. And chill out for a bit. The ambiance and piped-in music contributes to the whole experience.

Mario’s Kitchen is located at the 2nd floor “Taste Buds”, Robinsons Place, Ermita and should be your next home in Manila.

Another branch of Mario’s is in Metrowalk, which is at the corner of Meralco Ave. and Ortigas Ave. Steady young professionals and executive crowd support this cozy and intimate outlet.

Visit their new branch in Unit 1115 Entertainment Mall North Wing SM Mall of Asia, Central Business Park, Pasay City. For inquiries, you may call at 556-0556 or email at marios_kitchen@yahoo.com.

The other branches of Mario’s Kitchen are located at La Tiendesitas, Pasig City. The interior carries the theme of modern Filipiniana. The veranda, mantled by native blinds in the second floor just in front of SM Supercenter is a must to see.