La Cathedral Cafe

Amazing ambiance. Fantastic food. Outstanding staff.

The rooftop area, I'm sure, is an awesome place to unwind at night after work, or just hang-out on any clear night, especially with the view of the dome of the Manila Cathedral. I only got to try their Chicken Alfredo, but if that is all I need to go by, then I'm sure everything on their menu would be delightful.

What I was so overwhelmed with was the extraordinary and remarkable warmness, attention, friendliness, politeness, and accommodation of the service staff. The one who welcomed and asked me how many I had in my company was very friendly and nice. The staff who took my order and who, eventually, seemed like my very own personal attendant was incredibly attentive, professionally polite, so very accommodating, and simply matched the charm one may expect from such a sensational place.

All the staff were smiling - even the ones who were merely passing by or those who just caught me looking their way. Even the ones behind the bar and the kitchen smiled at me when they caught my eye. The friendliness of the staff is extremely way off the chart in the warmest way I could think of. I actually dined by myself, but the constancy of the presence and consistency of the staff's friendliness made me feel like I was actually dining with all of them. I was speaking a lot with my "personal" staff and he did not make me feel unwanted or bothersome. He actually entertained me by interacting with me and answering all my questions that I found myself laughing out loudly all the time.

The owners, or the management, or whoever did the hiring did a phenomenal job in finding these people. More than the physical aspect of any place where service is an integral part of, and more than the food that any restaurant, bar, or cafe can offer its customers, the quality of the service is perhaps the most significant. And I am happy to report that the quality of La Cathedral Cafe's staff soar to stratospheric heights of excellence.

The performance of the workforce is the most accurate reflection of the quality of the management who trains and leads them. By this barometer, the staff reflected how brilliant the management of La Cathedral Cafe truly is.

I was not having the best day today so I went to Intramurous to be in a cafe where I can think and enjoy a view. I saw La Cathedral and was curious to see the place. However, I wasn't able to reserve a table beforehand (which I usually do but today I went out in a rush). Fortunately, the staff of La Cathedral were kind and accommodating. They still let us in (walk-ins). I think Sir JJ is worth mentioning as he was really kind and accommodating with me, he gave me a table and got my orders. He also checked up on me and asked me how my experience was. The orders went out quickly which was really nice (the food is really good! Too bad my appetite wasn't in the best mood that day). Adon is also very kind and attentive to my table. My table was on the side and not a lot of waiters can see me, but he's very attentive and kind to check up on me as well for any additional orders or anything that I need help with, including taking pictures. Overall, my experience with La Cathedral has been amazing and I will definitely come back with my friends (as well as recommend this place to all my friends).

I highly recommend that you reserve a table before coming in to get a better table with a view 😊

Cozy place and if you want to eat outside and enjoy the view of the church and other parts of Intramuros, this is for you. Foods are good as well. Kinda sad as when we got here, some are not available.

A good place to go and one of things to visit when you got here in Intra

We had a reservation here on a Saturday at 3pm. Booking a table was the best decision ever as walk in guests were only allowed seating where the view is not great. So in love with the picturesque backdrop of the Manila Cathedral. We experienced the transitioning from afternoon to night and it was just so lovely for the eyes. I recommend coming here at 3pm or 4pm then staying till 6pm or 7pm. I don't think there's a time limit for how long you can stay. The place was packed starting 5pm. The food though was a bit average, along with the drinks. Would still come back here though.

Stopped here for a cup of coffee after a couple hours walking around. The cafe is 4 floors up so you get a beautiful view of the area. Staff are friendly and the coffee was great.

The view is great. I was right behind the cathedral. Highly recommend you stop here.

We had here really nice food experience. Everything was so delicious. Staff were helpful and funny. The place is also very nice. We enjoyed it during the dinner 👍

I saw this Cafe in tiktok and I was so curious that I had to visit it. I was surprise that the place was full packed and the line going upstairs was very long. We waited for about 30 mins just to try the experience. The Cafe itself is located 4th floor I think and it's in a roof deck which means its an open area. You can feel the fresh air and I love the lights they set up, it feels very romantic. The vibe is very chill and relaxing. We ordered Nachos, Spanish Sardines Pasta (the best!!! Mild spicy), buttered and barbeque chicken wings for our main dish. For our drinks, we ordered Signature Hot Chocolate and Chocolate Chips Frappe. The food is worth the price, typical restaurant. To summarize, me and my friends had a great experience here. We end up going home late because of chikahan to the max. Kudos, La Cathedral Cafe! We had fun.

Aethetic and has its calm vibes. Food and drinks are good and affordable. Can do dates regularly!

La Cathedral Cafe is located near Manila Cathedral and pretty accessible for commuters. There's also a limited parking available in front of the building. This cafe is perfect for couples as it gives romantic vibes due to its setup. They have an organized system in catering their customers so its a plus. You can have an advanced booking through their page. The food is just okay with a mid-range price.

The ambiance is nice and the food is good. We ordered frappe and iced coffee as well as beef nachos and fries. The nachos and fries have large portions. The drinks were delicious and the grande size is regular sized. You just need to wait downstairs for your table if it's a weekend. For elderly and pwd it might be a bit challenging as you need to climb stairs.

Food and view is great. Even got canopy in case of rain. We stayed till almost 9pm. It's harder to get grab or taxi going back makati. Thankfully there are tricycles around who advised us to take tricycle back to main road for taxi/grab

We enjoyed our time here a lot! 💖💖💖

Aside from the lovely view of the Cathedral (+ to the awesome sunset and night view!) the crew were accommodating and nice. Someone from the café (forgot to ask his name 😅) also volunteered to take our picture and the shots were fantastic. It was, by far, one of the most excellent customer service I've encountered to date. We will definitely go back here.

Thanks for the wonderful experience, La Cathedral. 💖

I was pleasantly surprised when we reached the place. The place is really beautiful specially at night! Parang perfect for a proposal, I was actually waiting for someone to propose while we were there. 😂

We had sea food in olive oil, beef nachos, grilled chicken caesar salad, matcha frappe, smores frappe and a slice of chocolate cake. The food was good over all.

The cafe was busy even for a weekday. So I recommend that you book a table before you visit. The parking is very limited too.

Good-for-its-price food, instagrammable view, polite and kind service crew, and the over-all ambiance is just lit. We walked-in on a weekday, so the queue isn't that long and we didn't waited too long to be accommodated.

If you're planning to visit here on a summer night also, I suggest you to wear light wardrobe as the temperature is quite warm.

Worth the hype 😊

** edited: On our second visit, their Shrimp Aligue pasta is a chef's kiss - rich in taste and definitely surpasses our orders from our first visit.

We ordered Korean BBQ and found out a few pieces were half-cooked, so the crew took action and we were suprised they replaced the whole dish and not just recooking the pieces we complained for. That's a great customer service!

We waited longer to get in though, so I advise that when you plan to visit here, make sure to arrive earlier (if walk-in) or better, make a reservation.

Al fresco dining and good ambience. The food was great but a little bit pricey. You may want to book a reservation in advance to avoid long lines. Safety health protocol is being followed. Definitely worth a try.

Im giving 5 stars because the place is really beautiful and the service is great. They have a big area for al fresco dining. Food was okay. I really enjoyed the seafood pasta in olive oil. Its seasoned well and its delicious. The adobo and sisig were just okay. Fries overload was a bit disappointing because its not overload. I still gave this a 5-star rating because of the awesome service and the ambiance makes up for the food 🙂

THE BEST SHRIMP ALIGUE PASTA I EVER TASTED.

Shrimp was perfectly cooked and the garlic bread is still crunchy.

It's hard to have a new favourite food and you are 800 kilometers away from it. But will definitely come again everytime I visit Manila.

Excellent ambiance, friendly staff (especially Nicole), wide menu, good price range. A must when in Intramuros.

Tip: Reserve in advance so you get the tables with the cathedral in the background. Parking is also limited. Can get crowded so best to sit at the fartherenfs. Might be harder for older people as the stairs are quite steep.

Very refreshing place to wine and dine. The ambiance was gorgeous with a nice view of the horizon and a backdrop of the Manila Cathedral. The main dishes and pasta were delicious but the cafe missed a bit on the appetizers. I ordered side dishes of loaded fries and nachos, but they didn't seem as impactful in presentation and taste. That would be my only point for them to hopefully improve on. Despite that, I'd still give them 5 stars and would recommend you try this place for a unique dining experience.

-Food Review-
I ordered their Bistek Tagalog and a Butterscotch Frappuccino (photos attached). Their Bistek's taste was delicious and they were not shy to give their own flair/flavor to this traditional filipino dish. It made a great impact on me and with the people I was sharing a meal with. Also pictured is their nachos and traditional spaghetti ( No photo of the fries because it was really that underwhelming). The spaghetti was more on the "asim" side and could have used a bit more parmesan cheese or basil to balance it out.

Good food. Nice view. The only downside would be those annoying flies. Imagine eating while making sure thise flies wont touch your food. Make sure to reserve your slot so that you wont have to fall in line for hours.