Reviews of Romulo Café & Restaurant. (Restaurant) in London (London).

Romulo Café & Restaurant

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Filipino restaurant

343 Kensington High St, London W8 6NW, United Kingdom

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Information of Romulo Café & Restaurant, Restaurant in London (London)

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Reviews of Romulo Café & Restaurant

Y. S.

I think this is a fairly new Filipino spot which has a really good vibe to it. The service was alright, not great but not bad either. We ordered the spring rolls, which we did not think would come out like that. It’s in a peanut sauce but I always thought spring rolls had a crispy batter, this one was not that but it was still nice. We also got the prawn starter which was really good, We loved the oil dressing it had. For the main we got the steak, which was over cooked (we ordered medium) but it was still decent, the portion was however small. It also said it would come with sweet potato which I thought was mash but it was a little tree trunk sweet potato which was not ideal. The lack of sauce was also present. We also got the seafood medley. On the menu it says it comes with noodles which is true but it’s very creamy and it’s more like spaghetti. They also don’t provide the lobster cracker which will help to eat the lobster so it went to waste. The food is quite expensive especially for what you’re getting, I think two starters and two mains cost roughly £70.

M. M.

Tried several starters and mains. The chicken sizzle starter was excellent full of flavour. Had high hopes for the mains ordered 2 pork variations and chicken. The ingredients seemed to be fresh and good quality but lacking in sauce and seasoning. The pork was also quite dry. This place has a lot of potential. Was a bit confused as it was set up more like sharing style but when plates came out were plated more towards individual dining.

K.

Came here this evening ,where do I start. Ok starters the veg pancakes were so obviously frozen and then left to thaw out they hurt my teeth they were so cold I raised this with a member of staff who subsequently removed one of them from the bill , not good enough as I ordered 2 and they were equally freezing and tasteless. Pacifico beer requested a COLD beer got a warm beer having asked again next beer came also barely cold anyway we move on. Mains a wide selection of fairly average food that all pretty much tasted the same this is definitely more Cafe than restaurant. Total cost )£160 for 3 adults and 2 children who hardly ate inc £20 service which was fairly painful and not particularly polite ,, please look at my many other reviews I am not a complainer in fact quite the opposite , but sadly this Cafe was distinctly average and we will not return .

A. S.

Great tasty food with a new twist. Excellent service and cosy and calming atmosphere. I will be back. Please make sure to try sisig and the braised beef 😍😋 and also the local Filipino beer Red Horse 🍻

r. a.

My 2nd time dining here. Please make a booking reservation. Along the road and just near a bus stop. Very accessible. You wont miss the avocado yellow color, very eye catching. Interiors - lush, staff - awesome, food - great. They solve my Filipino food cravings as Im away from home. So as we were choosing which food to get, they gave us complimentary pandesal (Filipino bread roll) warm and fluffy with butter on the side. Gambas al ajillo - was our appetizer but I couldnt resist pairing it with rice 🤣 huge shrimps, plump and juicy, flavor was awesome, came with a side of pickled vegetables and pandesal crostinis as vessel for your shrimps Crispy pork hock (crispy pata) - crispy crackling skin oh so lovely and succulent meat. It came on a bed of mung bean and moringa "soup". Contrast of texture was evident there. Beef and oxtail kare kare - *FOOD ALLERGEN WARNING* a classic Filipino favorite. Oxtail and beef that has been braising for hours was fork tender. It was swimming in a peanut sauce with a drizzle of shrimp paste/oil. It has an orange hue because of the annato oil/seed they used in cooking kare kare. It was loaded with vegetables like aubergine, beans and bokchoy to make it a balanced meal. Char grilled stuffed squid - the squid was really tender. It was grilled perfectly. It was stuffed with tomato cheese onion and garlic goodness. Sitting on top of a bed of black squid ink rice that ties the whole dish together. Braised rib of beef ( crispy tadyang) - rib of beef that was slow cooked. Contrast of textures from a crispy exterior to a tender cut of beef. The flavor was amazing. A soy glaze that had a balance of sweet and spicy -- what a way to encourage my appetite. 🤣 There is a side of pickled vegetables with perfect crunch and just the right amount of tang to cleanse your palate.

L. R.

Celebrated my birthday and tried this restaurant for the first time! Everyone was saying the food was so nice. They were indeed! Especially the truffle pork adobo. Would definitely come back especially when I miss Filipino food. It was affordable too! 😊 BTW: Thank you for the birthday surprise! 💋💖💖💖

M. L.

I was impressed with every dish that came out. The food had authentic flavours with a modern touch.

C. L.

Delicious Filipino food, traditional staple dishes with a modern twist. Very friendly service and great value. Dishes are tasty and well presented. Remember to leave some room for the desserts, which are fantastic!

C. A.

Modern Filipino cuisine. Food is great and there’s a lot of options to choose from. Staff are nice and service is good. I would highly recommend!

L. Y.

Great selection of food, the starter and the halo halo was great we loved it. The main was a bit blend to our taste but again this might be us. Overall it was a good experience trying out new food. Staff was super helpful with selection of dishes and very friendly made us feel welcoming.

O. Z.

Nice local restaurant, and overall quite tasty. however, it feels like the food is too westernised. I would like to try a bit more traditional selection of dishes.

C. C.

Indeed, the taste is a bit too refined therefore losing a little authentic flavor. But overall, good food. The bread is heaven.

A. Z.

I have dined in a couple of times at Romulo and this is my first time to leave a review. By far, the best Filipino restaurant in London that I’ve been to. I always keep coming back to Romulo. The ambience and interiors were great. The service was excellent. The food was the best part and it never fails to amaze me every time I come to this restaurant. They always maintain the good quality of their food. Overall, I highly recommend that you come and visit Romulo if you are looking for something new to try especially Filipino food. They gave us a little treat as well before we left, a pack of pandesal (Filipino bread). It was such a nice gesture. The price was worth it for the food and overall dining experience. We will definitely come back and I am sure that we will enjoy it again. 😊

L. L.

I very much enjoyed the ambience and interior design of the restaurant, and the service couldn't have been better. It was also my first experience of the Filipino cuisine and the food left a strong impression on me, their Ube Cheesecake is a must-try. Overall, I'll definitely be going there again and again for Filipino food, thank you guys at Romulo Café

G. O.

Craved for crispy pata and this is the perfect place to satisfy my cravings (unhealthy yes but it’s all worth it as the pork was cooked to perfect crispiness!) Reservation was easy and customer service was warm and friendly. I also ordered their filled pan de sal (ube and nutella) for takeaway. My flatmate said it’s delicious and fluffy (even after heating). Highly recommend this for group lunch / dinner and special occasions. It’s on the expensive side but definitely worth it!

l. r.

I really loved this place when I first visited a couple years back, had an amazing birthday dinner with family. So I decided I wanted to take someone who has not tried filipino food before here. We did reserve beforehand to guarantee a table. And upon arrival the staff where nothing but welcoming and super friendly. I loved the decor and the nice little homely touches of the Philippines. Their menu however, has changed slightly as from my previous visit. I still enjoyed all the food although I feel as though it was much better before. But I guess they have acustomed this now due to this pandemic situation. Non the less, it was an enjoyable experience again. I do hope in the future they will be able to return to their full old menu. And if you do visit. Don't forget to get their desert! We got the ube cheesecake and it was amazing! I'd say it was the best part of the meal tbh. I did regret being too full for their halo-halo as I previously got this and also loved it. But next time. Haha P.S Had to buy a bag of pandasal on the way out to take home 😅

D. P.

Only been once, and I must say I was very impressed with the service and the atmosphere. The food was 10 out of 10. Now I am back again to have a dinner with my Mrs. Highly recommend.

F. W.

I’ve always been a fan of Filipino food and it’s the first time I tried it here. It was not disappointing at all. The food is so tasty and well presented. Cocktails are super delicious as well! My friend and I both enjoyed it very much and we already want to return. Staff are very friendly and the vibe is great.

R. O.

Great Filipino ambiance and very accommodating staff especially Mr. Chris. 4 stars for the taste of the food, First we ordered Stuffed Squid looks delicious but I’m still looking for that charcoal flavor (Ihaw sa uling) that linger to the flesh of the Squid, 2nd we ordered Kare kare (which is the specialty of my Mom) and the texture is lacking when it comes to Meat being used we usually make OX TAIL as an ingredient and TRIPE (TUWALYA) as the main element of the Kare KARE but overall definitely gonna come back to try different Filipino Dish!

R. J. K.

A superb meal from start to finish. Staff attentive; spotlessly clean; food served quickly. The menu had a lot of variety and original dishes including decent vegetarian options. The portions were good. The King prawn starter was generous and was perfectly cooked; the sauce was amazing. My truffled chicken melted in my mouth. Obviously the chef has a passion for good food. I don't live in the area, but I will be returning to show friends.

A. X.

Hands down the best Filipino restaurant in London. Food quality is top notch and during lockdown their packaging for takeaway food is also well-thought out and it just shows the amount of care the owners put into the restaurant. Not to mention the yummy free pastries that the owners sometimes gift. Will come back for more deliciousness when indoor dining is allowed.

K. M.

Delicious food. Massive portions. And the service was great too.

A. C.

A bit pricey for food and drinks. Not 100% authetic filipino food, they cooked and prepared it with a twist or fusion.

K. L.

Extremely warm welcome, great service with a very attentive staff. Food was delicious, very filling and unpretentious. Moorish dishes, yummy flavours and a reasonably priced extensive menu. The owner of the restaurant introduced himself and made sure everything went well with all his guests throughout the night. He was very knowledgeable and seemed passionate about food in general. He had great suggestions and went above and beyond to ensure we had a very enjoyable time in his establishment. I highly recommend this restaurant, it is ideal if you are looking for an intimate setting with friends and family or even a romantic date night.

P. N.

My first experience of Filipino food and must say was pleasantly surprised.. To top it off the ambience of Romulo and the staff are amazing.. Short on vegetarian options..perhaps understandably but still not to be missed.

K. M.

Absolutely fantastic food and loved all the flavours and attention to detail. Never had Filipino food before so this was a lovely surprise. Great service and lovely restaurant. Will be back soon. Thank you Google reviews for getting me there in the first place.

H. T.

OH MY GOSH. Yummers!!!! Not had such good food in a long time. The menu is pretty big and it was hard to choose what to eat but everything we had was excellent. The crispy pork was amazing and the chargrilled squid was so delicious. Even the rice was delicious. Can't rate it high enough!!! Also had some great vegetarian and gluten free options!!!

S. T.

My first taste of authentic Filipino cuisine (food was good so assume it's authentic!). Lovely little family-run feel of a restaurant. Staff went out of their way to be accommodating and welcoming. We had to resist ordering everything on the menu even when staff said we had enough! Our bellies were definitely overfilled at the end. The succulent fried chicken were one of the best I've had and the beef short rib and oxtail were just devine. Wheelchair access ❌ There are a couple of high steps at the entrance and it is a small place with toilets downstairs, but staff made sure we had ample room to feel comfortable and didn't hesitate in helping me with the steps. I'd come back again regardless of accessibility.

e. d.

Food tastes good with good service. Nice restaurant to have 'fine dine' experience of Filipino foods Id say the portions for the desserts are not for one person. The sizzling pork is mediocre in my opinion (comes cold unless you ask for it to be sizzling) and it isn't your traditional sisig - something on the menu that I've tried but won't recommend The halo-halo isnt really a halo-halo. No ice but instead more on ice cream. Not much ingredients otherwise but still has ube ice cream and leche flan.

S. F.

Been back to this place several times; must try in London if you want good traditional Filipino food. The bakery also has a great selection of breads and treats. Would recommend 👍

T. S.

This is a Filipino restaurant in the heart of London. Ive wanted to go here ever since it opened and it didn't let me down. The food was great, staff and ambience was awsome. A great experience intend to go back..... soon.

T. C.

Came here for dinner on a Friday night and really enjoyed it. This was our first experience of Filippino food here in the UK and we weren't disappointed. Menu had plenty of choice and food was bursting with flavour. Staff were very attentive and the set menu options are great value for money. The setting is also beautifully laid out and felt like a lot of care and detail had been put into the design and decor. Really can't fault the place. We look forward to coming back.

P. C.

Chris and his team are incredible hosts. The service, the food, the wine and most importantly their freshly baked bread (to take home!) was impeccable. There was 4 of us and usually the table outside only sits 2 but they kindly accommodated us so we could have our dinner al fresco. This was our first meal out post lockdown and it couldn't have been more enjoyable. All necessary measures were taken into account by the attentive and friendly staff. As we tucked into dish after dish, each course of tasty and authentic Filipino food, we were reminded of how amazing this restaurant is and how important it is to support independent, local businesses! The piece de resistance was the ube cheesecake made from purple yam which is an absolute must-have for desert if you go! Overall, we can't recommend Romulo highly enough!

J. B.

I had dinner with a friend late on a Sunday night at Romulo. Living in Europe can be hard, especially when the comforts of home aren’t so close by. Having said that, my weekend trip to London was made after having dinner here. We started the meal with the softest home made pan de sal which was fresh and warm to the tough. We ordered the sisig appetizer (served cold and similar to a tartare) and the fried squid strips. Both were takes on classics, and we enjoyed the savory bites. Our main dishes were the kare kare and pancit palabok. The oxtail meal was very tender, nearly the falling of the bone type. The stew flavors were spot on with the creamy, umami from the peanut both. The side of bagoong was also served, which made me think “yep, they know what they’re doing.” The pancit palabok was packed with pork - from the meat to the chicharron cracklings on top - and covered just perfectly with the sauce. To end the meal, I missed my hyper colored Magnolia Ice cream so we settled for the ice cream trio. The trio featured ube (with bits of the root plant), mango and buko pandan. Needless to say my taste of home was satiated, and it’s nice to know a taste of home isn’t too far away. The prices are standard of a meal in London, and worth every penny.

K. B.

Food is superb! I love the innovative twist for some Filipino dishes they offer. The best one is the BEEF TADYANG! Which my boyfriend loves so much! Hence there are no photos of it because the beef tadyang was consumed after it landed the table. Haha! The price is reasonable and the service is good. 👍🏻 good place to eat Filipino food in London!

D. S.

Great food and service. Best Filipino restaurant in the UK. We will definitely be going back. My GF (Pinay) said that some of the dishes were the best she had ever tasted!

K. L.

The us who looks the the owner was very very welcoming. Atmosphere in the restaurant is amazing as well. The flavour of all the food was phenomenal, especially the dessert halo halo. Portion is massive and reasonable price. However, the waitress who served us yesterday, she looked like doesn’t enjoy her job very much. So the service was ok, could be improved very much. It’ll affect the whole experience to dine there. Also, the pork adobo was already cold when it arrived at the table. will definitely visit again and see if there’s any improvement.

G. R.

Lovely place! Staff weren’t particularly friendly which left the experience on a sour note. However, served warm pandesal that was great.

R. D. S.

Lovely filipino cuisine. I recommend to all to visit them.

A. R.

As a Filipino I've always been looking for a good restaurant in London serving up my home cuisine. Cafe Romulo was just that. Located near the beautiful Holland Park, it provides an awesome oasis after a walk in the gardens. The meal started with pan de sal, a salted bread which whetted the appetite. Sisig (crispy minced pork face) in a cold style was a good appetizer, followed by twice fried pork leg and salmon sinigang (tamarind sour broth). But the quintessentially Filipino dish was the chicken pork adobo, which is flavoured with vinegar, soy sauce and black pepper. All of this was complimented by two different kinds of rice, bagoong rice and adobo rice. Sarap!!!

K. W.

Brilliant food in an understated location of London! Very subtle approach of flavours and their pork & beef dishes are a must try! I have to say the chicken adobo could do abit better with seasoning though, hopefully they take it as a positive criticism! Awesome service and ambient as well!

K. B.

A fine dining twist on Filipino food. Very enjoyable. They did miss/forget one of our dishes but they were very nice about it. The decor is very nice, smart and plush. The food is not really traditional Filipino but takes elements from it. The adobo special with chicken and pork is really nice.

J. S.

This is clearly a nice restaurant, sadly it didn't meet our expectations on this visit. One main dish was very enjoyable. However, the only vegetarian main dish choice wasn't available - and then half the desert menu was unavailable, so that guest left having had a very average dining experience.

S. L.

First time trying chicken adobo, it was beyond amazing. The restaurant adds truffle scent to the dish and makes it extra fancy. Definitely coming back!

H.

Got a booking the same day (highly recommend you book in advance on the website, otherwise you may wait a while for a table). Family run feel to the restaurant, owners present and welcome you in. Menu has some Filipino “classics”, their home made bread is to die for (you can also buy some for takeaway) and the spicy beef main is excellent. Service was good, food arrived quickly, bathrooms small but very clean - a nice place for a date or with 3-4 friends in a small group. I will go back.

J. B.

Romulo Café is a restaurant with a relaxed yet formal design with family portraits that give a homely feeling from the moment you walk through the front door. My friend and I wanted to try the best food The Philipines has to offer, so Romulo seemed like the perfect place for us. Going with the chef's recommendations was the ideal way to enjoy the full range of Filipino gastronomy. The service was superb, the waiter kept the food and wine flowing at a steady pace, describing the ingredients and cooking style of every dish. The Tuna Kilawin, an amazing dish of fresh fish ceviche marinated in cane vinegar with vegetables was so refreshing to all the senses. The Chef Lorenzo’s Pork Sisig was an exquisite combination of chopped seared pork belly with pickled apples and caramelised shallots topped with a fried egg. The Ginataang Sigarillas with Tinapa of winged beans cooked in coconut milk and topped with smoked fish was a wonderful way to showcase these ingredients and we both loved this dish. Beef and Oxtail were next on the menu and Tito Greg’ Kare-Kare in which the meat is stewed in a peanut-based sauce served with steamed vegetables and their artisan flavoured bagoong was unlike anything either of us have tried before but we both wanted more and more. Then the chicken & pork belly that was twice cooked and marinated in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic with glazed shallots and sweet potato mash was an absolute delight, this Adobo Romulo Style - it is worth a trip to Romulo just for this. Each dish was eaten with some Traditional Garlic Fried Rice - refried rice with just that perfect hint of garlic - simple yet wonderful! I thought the meal couldn’t get any better, but the Choco-Loko of native chocolate fondant, lemon chantilly and ube puree was a sweet taste to behold. The dessert to end all desserts however was the Sans Rival, a modern Filipino dessert made with dulce de leche buttercream, cashews, chewy and sweet meringue with vanilla ice cream. Every dish was freshly produced and tasted amazing, a unique destination in London’s ever crowded food scene – this is Filipino gastronomy at its absolute finest!

A. S.

Really enjoyed my dinner at Romulo - specifically the service and unique food made this a 5 star for me. Feels like a real local Philippines place with welcoming decor. Highlight was the amazing full fried fish with sauces.

J. T.

Gorgeous food, unique dishes that awe and a generally nice experience. The ambiance could be a little cosier and the service just a tad more jovial but overall lovely.

L. C.

Last week I got to try Filipino food for the first time at Romulo Café on Kensington High Street even if it’s not your part of town it’s handy for an exciting meal if you happen to be visiting Olympia for an exhibition. It has a cosy and intimate ambience with feature lighting and good acoustics. That’s an important one for me as there are so many places I have been to with great food but have totally been let down by not being able to hear anything people are saying around me. They have a varied drinks menu including a selection of cocktails with added pyrotechnics. I had the smokey and stormy which actually came with a smoke trapped in the glass. While we waited for other members of the party to arrive we were served with some deliciously sweet warm milk bread rolls and butter. The very attentive host & staff helped us choose the dishes giving recommendations and a few adaptations too. There are platitos (smaller) and platos (larger) to choose from as its intended as sharing style food so you either choose a couple of the smaller ones or a large one and still get a taste of what others have chosen. And some of the platitos aren't that small! We couldn't finish it at so the staff kindly gave us boxes to take home for a tasty lunch. I normally avoid squid but I tried a little of the cripsy squid and actually liked it! Probably because it was super crispy. I also enjoyed the the Tina ceviche, sisig, and the rib of beef. And the two specialty rices were delicious, I could eat them on their own. And the desserts yet another course that can be shared. The halo halo shaved ice in condensed milk is so big its definitely for a few people. I look forward to going back and experimenting some more next time I am in the area. Also a side note I found there was nothing that was strongly or overly spiced which makes it a good choice if you have someone in the party who isn't keen on spicy food. Still many flavours though.

A. Z.

Exceptional service, tasty food and beautiful decor - this was our very first experience with the Filipino cuisine and it was great! We will definitely come again when in the area.

B. P.

So many fantastic flavours. Every dish was absolutely delicious. Stylish interior with three distinctly different spaces, all chic and comfortable. And perfect for a group of 4 as we were. I might have just found a new favourite spot!

K. C.

Delicious food, generous portions, friendly service. Great place to eat!

I. T.

Excellent cuisine. The menu is fantastic... there are far more options than in other restaurants. There were many locals waiting for pick-up, so this is definitely a place to visit!

M. U.

A must go and spend a lunch or evening, the food is Great!!! Amazing history and deco..the owners and service is more than five star, Philippines cuisine at it's best.

S. T.

Food amazing. So tasty. Had the chicken adobo, pork pata... the bagoong rice you can't stop eating. Oh and the desert.... mango float incredible. Great little niche restaurant with awesome ambience. Highly recommended

m. l.

I had been in Europe for a few months earlier this year and was starting to crave Filipino food. I heard that there was a Romulo Cafe in London where I was meeting up with my family that happened to be traveling in June so we decided to try it. Panalo! We enjoyed the crispy tadyang that was sweet and savoury, their kare-kare and crispy pata. Ask for vinegar and some garlic rice!

N. A.

Delicious food and great service. Highly recommend the gambas to share with, and beef short ribs and oxtail Kare kare for mains

K. H.

A little gem in the middle of Kensington, definitely worth a visit. We tried the food and wine pairing and was great! Cocktails a wow as well.

Y. S.

One of the best restaurant experience I have had in London. It was a truly special night! Could not recommend the food and service highly enough

Y. i.

The food is very tasty and authentic. The reasons I am giving three star are that they add a donation to the Filipino foundation in the bills without telling us in advance which makes us bit uncomfortable. It’s not much but still my money. We also waited our dessert for a long time (at least 15 minutes ) without anyone came up to us to explain and apologize. We still paid 8pounds service charge when the service was no where compatible.

C. A.

Finally a restaurant that serves traditional Filipino food with a twist! I especially loved the crispy pata. I will definitely will be back to try the halo halo next time!

A. M.

Outstanding service and food, so bloody delicious with a real home cooked feel about it, cannot recommend enough.

S. K.

Visited here on father's day. Food was delicious and des too 👌

J. A.

Romulo Café is a quaint, cozy and true-to-its-heritage restaurant in a casual London setting. The service is excellent, a testimony to the hard work and dedication of the general manager, who tends to make her rounds in the venue, duly checking on every table. The food is fantastic, presenting the guest with a unique experience, platter to platter. My personal favourite, the tinapa spring rolls with a spicy vinegar sauce - I've had it twice now - is an amazing combination of sweet and sour that never fails to impress. A first place contender is the young jackfruit dish, served in a coconut based sauce. Romulo Café is not a Michelin-star restaurant experience - and it isn't trying to be. What it is, on the other hand, is a fantastic Filipino restaurant with great service.

M. T.

A gem of a find!! Delicious Filipino food using fresh produce!! Hope to be back to enjoy more of the menu soon!!

A. M.

A party of 14 had the most wonderful evening on Saturday 7th April for my partner Chito's birthday. Rowena and her team were so very attentive to make the evening perfect. The service, food and drink was exceptional and it was an experience for many of us to taste the cuisine of the Philippines. The icing on the cake was the specially prepared Purple Yam Cake and Leche Flan which are Chito's favourites. I cannot thank you enough and we very much hope to be back soon. Andrew

G. D. P.

Lovely food ,my favourite is kare Kare and the best halo halo ever!!!My bf love the packet bagnet.

J. S.

We came here for a family meal on a Friday night and received a warm, personal welcome on the door. The décor is chic modern Filipino with a twist, very ambient and relaxing. We ordered the Generals sharing platter to start which was absolutely delicious - it was devoured within a minute, washed down with a Boracay Dream and Carlos Espresso Martini cocktail. We shared kare-kare, pork sinigang and rellado, all of which were stunning. I would be proud to bring anyone here as a solid introduction to Filipino cuisine. Service was impeccable and very friendly - we will most definitely be back. Masarap!

A. S.

We had two pork dishes for main, thinking it'd come with some vegetables on the side, but nope. The food was nice and portions were quite big, but without the Tastecard it's quite expensive. Very meat heavy, which I didn't really expect. It was about £30 for two people, so would have been like £60 otherwise, which is expensive for me. Staff were friendly though and desserts were very nice though, especially the ube cheesecake!

G. K.

Delicious Filipino style food and very friendly service. Best of all they do takeaway fresh pandesal! Definitely worth a visit. I highly recommend the Sans Rival for dessert, best shared.

S. D.

Beautifully fitted restaurant in a quiet corner of Kensington, was quite busy on a Friday night. As we learned this is a London branch of a popular restaurant chain in Manila, named after a Filipino general and diplomat, Carlos Romulo. The staff is very courteous and appreciative of positive feedback. Cocktails are surprisingly good. Portions are huge. Dishes pictured are a roasted aubergine and tomato appetiser, a whole fried tilapia and a picture of General Romulo entering his Lincoln limousine.

A. H.

I didn’t like my shrimp paste rice dish that I got (I dont like the taste of shrimp paste I guess) but the service was amazing and so is the bread offered there!

C. C.

Really enjoyed the food, service and decor. Can recommend the stuffed squid and crispy pata. Also came here with 4 other Flipinoes who approved the food so that says a lot.

S. S.

Fantastic food but much more than I could eat. Portions are large! Great atmosphere.

K. M.

Outstanding experience. The tasting menu and wine pairing were wonderful and the staff exceptionally attentive. We shall be back.

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