Lettuce Says,
One typical Friday night right after I got off from work, I met up with my hubby John (aka Sunrise) and swayed him to have a light dinner someplace nice. I quickly browsed my ever-reliable foodie app Zomato PH to check restaurants nearby with an uncomplicated menu. That's where I chanced upon Chateau 1771 at Greenbelt 5. I knew we always pass by this side of Greenbelt and secretly plan to dine here to celebrate a special occasion but somehow we had never really gotten around to calling for reservations. We were the first diners who came in, with still light from remaining sun rays of the afternoon. Since we were this early, seating didn't became an issue. But next time we'll definitely call for reservations.
Seeing Chateau 1771 from the outside, the place screams of elegant fine dining with that snob-like class what with those plush chairs, muted lighting, delicate cutleries and wine glasses . Maybe that's why at the back of my mind I always think of this place as an expensive restaurant only for special occasions. Upon entering, we pleasantly noted the tasteful antique decor, high ceilings, fresh flower centerpieces, and French picture windows.
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| French Picture Windows |
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| Fine Entrance |
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Indoor Seating
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| Al Fresco Dining |
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| Fresh Flowers |
Their menu was simple and limited to just a few European inspired dishes made from fresh and organic ingredients.
Complimentary Thin Bread Sticks and Eggplant Spread
Not a fan of their complimentary biscuits and spread, I love restaurants that serve freshly baked breads or dinner rolls.
Grilled Asparagus and Tomato Salad (PhP 450)
Grilled asparagus and tomato with lettuce greens, arugula and feta cheese drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
It's best if you split some dishes to two, like this salad, a two half servings were actually bigger than a solo serving. I love the simplicity and smoky lightness of this salad. I wonder why I can't re-create this at home, must be their special vinaigrette and the classy ambiance the restaurant gave off.
My Date, Sunrise
Vanilla Brick Oven Spring Chicken (PhP 690)
Organic whole spring chicken, butterflied and deboned, spread with vanilla dots, butter and garlic and grilled under a brick with mashed potato. I was slightly worried that I wouldn't like this dish because of the vanilla. But lo and behold the vanilla dots gave it a fragrant and subtle flavor.
Premium Ragu Fettucine (PhP 490)
Ground Angus beef and organic pork gently cooked with plum tomatoes and white wine.
Pasta was a bit overcooked and dry even after tossing the meat sauce. Hope they can improve this dish.
Mango Banana Fruitshake (PhP 180)
Pure fruity goodness, although a little on the sour side. This could be better if they have option to add milk or honey.
Triple Chocolate Mousse (PhP 320)
The climax and cool down of our meal was the smooth and velvety triple dark and white Valhrona chocolate mousse with live acoustics on the background.
The servers were very attentive, they might have ESP as far as changing plates and courses were concerned.
After relishing our dessert, Sunrise and I realized that a magical thing happened at Chateau 1771, we were so enthralled by our private conversations during dinner that our three-course meal stretched to three hours without even noticing. A quality time well spent with my better half. Thank you Chateau 1771 and Zomato PH, we found a truly "fine" restaurant. Looking forward to the flambeed steak, Potence, next time.
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Chateau 1771
Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St
Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 729-9760
Open Mondays to Sundays 11:00 AM- 11:00 PM
Reservations recommended.
