Alejo Restaurant + Bar, located within Citadines Roces Quezon City, is an all-day dining restaurant that offers a unique dining experience, combining international cuisine with Filipino flavors. The restaurant perfectly aligns with the hotel's mission of providing guests with an exceptional stay.
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| Photos for Citadines Roces Quezon City Facebook Page |
Dining at Alejo would take you on a culinary journey, celebrating the rich flavors and heritage of traditional Filipino cuisine in an elegant and inviting atmosphere. The tables were elegantly set with fine linen and delicate floral centerpieces, creating a scene of refined beauty and sophistication.The restaurant carefully sources ingredients to ensure freshness and quality and as per its head Chef, Kris Espinosa, they're after that fusion life, and so their menu dances between international sophistication and Filipino soul.
At Alejo's, there's something for everyone! From meat dishes to pasta, pizza, and sandwiches, they've got it all. If you're looking for a healthy option to begin with, try their Native Balayan Salad!
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| Native Balayan Salad |
They have two soups: Ginger Carrot Bisque, a creamy blend of sweet carrots and zesty ginger, and my top pick, Local Seafood Chowder. It's creamy with a rich seafood taste, balanced by sweet veggies and a hint of ocean flavor.
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| Ginger Carrot Bisque |
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| Local Seafood Chowder |
If you're craving noodles or pasta, Talangka Pasta is a top choice. It has a special taste with the rich flavor of crab and thin shreds of crab meat on top, giving it a unique texture and a hint of sweetness. For those who prefer traditional pancit, Pancit con Bagnet is the way to go. It combines Filipino stir-fried noodles with crispy bagnet, creating a delicious fusion. And if you're up for something different, try Kaldereta Ravioli. Tender ravioli filled with beef, carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers, all in a savory tomato sauce infused with Filipino kaldereta flavors and topped with plenty of cheese, is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. |
| Talangka Pasta |
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| Pancit con Bagnet |
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| Kaldereta Ravioli |
Filipino meals always include rice! At Alejo, you'll find dishes that go perfectly with it. The 16-hour slow-cooked beef in Peanut Sauce is a labor of love, resulting in a rich, flavorful dish that melts in your mouth or the Salpicao, tender beef cubes are sautéed in a tasty garlic and soy sauce mix and topped with toasted garlic bits.
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| 16-hour slow-cooked beef in Peanut Sauce |
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| Salpicao |
If you're hungry for chicken, Alejo has just the thing: Roulade Inasal. It's a tasty mix of Filipino and European flavors, with chicken rolled up with classic inasal spices, grilled just right, and served with rice and tomato. And if you're in the mood for Duck Leg Adobar, they've got that too! The duck leg is soaked in a delicious mix of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and black peppercorns, then cooked slowly until it's tender and bursting with authentic Filipino adobo flavor. Who's ready for a bite?
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| Roulade Inasal |
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| Duck Leg Adobar |
But wait, there's more! How about sinking your teeth into their 10oz USDA Grilled Rib Eye Chimichurri? It's cooked just right, giving you a deliciously charred outside and a juicy inside. Plus, it comes with a zesty chimichurri sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and tangy vinegar. Or, if you prefer simplicity, try their Grilled Pork Chop with Curesa Sauce, tender and juicy pork chops grilled to perfection and smothered in a rich, savory sauce. And don't miss their Thrice Cooked Pork Belly, melt-in-your-mouth pork belly with a crispy outer layer.
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| 10oz USDA Grilled Rib Eye Chimichurri |
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| Grilled Pork Chop Curesa Sauce |
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| Thrice Cooked Pork Belly |
Craving seafood? Alejo, has you covered with their variety of seafood dishes! Experience Pulpo ala Plancha, a Spanish favorite featuring tender octopus with a tasty, charred exterior, staying juicy and flavorful inside or savor their Grilled Salmon in Miso Tamarind Bouillon! The salmon soaks up the rich flavors of the broth, giving you a delicious blend of sweet, salty, and sour.
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| Pulpo Ala Plancha |
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| Grilled Salmon in Miso Tamarind Bouillon |
Dessert is a must, isn't it? You won't stop at just one Cannoli Salted Egg Custard; you'll crave more! The crispy shell filled with creamy custard is simply irresistible— my absolute favorite!
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| Cannoli Salted Egg Custard |
With its all-day dining, Alejo Restaurant + Bar would definitely be a good place to try, whether you're dining alone, with friends, or with family. With its blend of Filipino, Asian, and Western cuisines on the menu, it would surely be enjoyed by everyone. For reservations, advanced bookings, and property updates, you may visit Citadines’ official website and social media pages, Facebook and Instagram.
