I am always on the lookout for good deals to get the best value for my money. That is why I am an ardent follower of group buying websites. Last night, I had the chance to eat at Celi's, Hotel Celeste's restaurant, together with Baby and Lemon. I am aware of the boutique hotel but did not know they have a restaurant. I was pleased when I discovered that they have Angus steak buffet during weekends!
We picked up Lemon from the office and proceeded to the hotel. The location is familiar to me so we had no problems getting there. It is along Pasay Road, near the gate of San Lorenzo Village, where Mars Disco used to be. Our reservation was for 6:00 PM, and it was already 6:30. He said the hotel called him and was already following up on us.
Inside, we were greeted by ornate furniture and elegant ambiance set by the chandelier lighting.
There were also tables outside the main restaurant leading to the buffet table.
After finishing our soup, we eagerly approached the buffet table. The buffet spread was small by the usual standards but I think it is just right for the price we paid.
Salad station with three choices of dressing.
Pasta station with choices of linguine, spaghetti, or penne for the noodles. For the sauce, they have wild mushroom, pomodoro or pesto.
Here's the side dish station. The fare includes parsley rice, Cajun Creole rice, oven baked fish fillet, sauteed mixed sea foods, zucchini and mushroom, garlic herbed mashed potato, asparagus and cherry tomatoes to name some.
The highlight of the buffet, the angus steak station.
They slice the steak there in small pieces. You'll be asked how many pieces you want and how you want it done.
Here's a look of some of what we brought back to our table.
We were also given complimentary vegetable pizzas to promote their Italian nights buffet happening from Mondays to Thursdays.
Their pesto is the strong kind. I like the milder variety. Baby likes the pesto that way but he was too busy with the steak to finish my pasta. Lemon had two servings of mashed potatoes and fancied the asparagus and cherry tomatoes side dish. I liked the zucchini and mushrooms. Needless to say, We all loved the steak. We had second servings and almost had no room for dessert. Almost. Of course, we can't go without it.
The chocolate meringue is my favorite. It was so good. I wanted to get a second serving but had no space for it. The mixed fruits refreshed and cleansed our palate.
A waiter requested us to fill out a survey form. Here's how Lemon rated the restaurant.
The overall dining experience was great. It was really value for money. The restaurant is nice, the staff attentive. The manager was very helpful and courteous. He was constantly checking up on us during our dinner. He also offered coffee or tea and suggested which dessert to try. He even helped me get my cream puff when I had a hard time because I was caught in its crystallized sugar web.
Outside, I took some more pictures while waiting for the valet to get the car. They have a comfortable waiting/smoking area too.
Steak fans go ahead and try Celi's this weekend!
Information:
CELI's RESTAURANT
Hotel Celeste
#02 San Lorenzo Drive
cor. Arnaiz Avenue
San Lorenzo Village
Makati City
Telephone no: + 63 2 887 8080
Fax no: + 63 2 887 8088
E-mail: info@hotelcéleste.ph
Hotel website: http://www.hotelceleste.ph/index.html
We picked up Lemon from the office and proceeded to the hotel. The location is familiar to me so we had no problems getting there. It is along Pasay Road, near the gate of San Lorenzo Village, where Mars Disco used to be. Our reservation was for 6:00 PM, and it was already 6:30. He said the hotel called him and was already following up on us.
Due to its location, parking is limited. Good thing they offer valet service for Php30.
Inside, we were greeted by ornate furniture and elegant ambiance set by the chandelier lighting.
There were also tables outside the main restaurant leading to the buffet table.
Once we're seated, the waiter helped us with our napkins and offered to serve us the soup of the day, pumpkin cappuccino. Lemon and Baby liked it very much. I myself prefer just the plain pumpkin soup.
After finishing our soup, we eagerly approached the buffet table. The buffet spread was small by the usual standards but I think it is just right for the price we paid.
Salad station with three choices of dressing.
Pasta station with choices of linguine, spaghetti, or penne for the noodles. For the sauce, they have wild mushroom, pomodoro or pesto.
Here's the side dish station. The fare includes parsley rice, Cajun Creole rice, oven baked fish fillet, sauteed mixed sea foods, zucchini and mushroom, garlic herbed mashed potato, asparagus and cherry tomatoes to name some.
The highlight of the buffet, the angus steak station.
They slice the steak there in small pieces. You'll be asked how many pieces you want and how you want it done.
Here's a look of some of what we brought back to our table.
We were also given complimentary vegetable pizzas to promote their Italian nights buffet happening from Mondays to Thursdays.
Their pesto is the strong kind. I like the milder variety. Baby likes the pesto that way but he was too busy with the steak to finish my pasta. Lemon had two servings of mashed potatoes and fancied the asparagus and cherry tomatoes side dish. I liked the zucchini and mushrooms. Needless to say, We all loved the steak. We had second servings and almost had no room for dessert. Almost. Of course, we can't go without it.
The chocolate meringue is my favorite. It was so good. I wanted to get a second serving but had no space for it. The mixed fruits refreshed and cleansed our palate.
A waiter requested us to fill out a survey form. Here's how Lemon rated the restaurant.
The overall dining experience was great. It was really value for money. The restaurant is nice, the staff attentive. The manager was very helpful and courteous. He was constantly checking up on us during our dinner. He also offered coffee or tea and suggested which dessert to try. He even helped me get my cream puff when I had a hard time because I was caught in its crystallized sugar web.
Outside, I took some more pictures while waiting for the valet to get the car. They have a comfortable waiting/smoking area too.
Steak fans go ahead and try Celi's this weekend!
Information:
CELI's RESTAURANT
Hotel Celeste
#02 San Lorenzo Drive
cor. Arnaiz Avenue
San Lorenzo Village
Makati City
Telephone no: + 63 2 887 8080
Fax no: + 63 2 887 8088
E-mail: info@hotelcéleste.ph
Hotel website: http://www.hotelceleste.ph/index.html
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