There’s a new Spanish restaurant to visit in Ortigas! With beloved celebrity Chef Chele Gonzales at the helm, you can easily expect an unforgettable gastronomic experience at Cantabria by Chele Gonzales.
Cantabria is the newest food outlet at The Westin Manila, also one of the new premium hotels in the Ortigas. This new restaurant is located on the roof deck of The Westin Manila, offering guests a view of the city. The sophisticated space is decked out in stunning terracotta-colored walls, elegant furniture, and stunning framed photos of the picturesque coastal province of Cantabria.
Cantabria, Spain (yes, it’s a real place) is actually the hometown of Chef Chele Gonzales and it’s known for its abundance of seafood and the world’s best anchovies.
Cantabria’s menu specializes in many Spanish-style seafood dishes, setting it apart from many Spanish restaurants in Metro Manila. You can also expect the classic Spanish dishes at Cantabria, but you can’t just pay a visit to this new Spanish restaurant without enjoying the special seafood creations of Chef Chele Gonzales.
Chef Chele Gonzales pays homage to his coastal hometown with one-of-a-kind seafood dishes, creative Tapas, comfort meats, and traditional Spanish favorites.
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Here are some must-try dishes from the food menu of Cantabria by Chele Gonzales
There’s no better way to start a feast than with a tantalizing appetizer of many flavors—such as the Tartaleta de Viera, a delicious scallop tartlet with celeriac puree, white chocolate, and caviar.
Once you’ve had your fill of this appetizer, then you can indulge in Cantabria’s Ostra de la Casa—super fresh oysters with a tangy yet refreshing sherry mignonette, green apple, and chives.
For tapas, make sure to try the crowd-favorite Chili Crab Croquetas con Mayonesa De Lima. This dish features massive deep-fried chili crab croquettes oozing with rich flavor, also made creamy with lime mayonnaise. There’s a reason this is a bestseller!
Another must-try dish is the rich and creamy Ravioli de Carne Guisada con Espuma de Parmesano. This beef ravioli dish is bursting with flavor with each bite, and the richness of the parmesan espuma will have you wanting more and more.
Photo courtesy of The Westin Manila
Of course, Chef Chele Gonzales has to shine the spotlight on the best of what his hometown has to offer. So, one of the main highlights of Cantabria’s menu is the Rodaballo a la Parilla, or the grilled whole wild turbot.
This was also the main highlight of the whole Spanish seafood feast for me. The fish is so perfectly grilled and seasoned that it easily melts in your mouth. And if you love fish fat (a.k.a. bangus belly) as much as I do, you’ll enjoy this grilled wild turbot. It’s practically oozing with collagen, making it quite an indulgent dish.
Of course, it’s also worth noting that wild turbot is such a rare fish to find in restaurants, so grab your chance to enjoy it at Cantabria.
Photo courtesy of The Westin Manila
Another must-try main dish on the menu is the Presa Iberico con Patata y Mojos. A satisfying grilled pork Iberico steak that will surely impress any meat lover.
After a surely impressive feast, don’t forget to try their signature sangrias and cocktails!
Another testament of Chef Chele Gonzales’ culinary talents
With exquisite seafood dishes on the menu, Cantabria by Chele Gonzales offers a fresh take on the Spanish restaurants you might already be used to. Possibly, we can give credit to the fact that Cantabria is a restaurant close to home for Chef Chele—an ode to the famed chef’s childhood summers and culinary beginnings. It’s also his only Spanish restaurant in Metro Manila!
Knowing that Cantabria is another creation of Chef Chele Gonzales, it’s easy to have certain expectations. But with Cantabria being a tribute to his hometown, with premium ingredients being flown in from Spain, and with Chef Chele’s innovative culinary creations on the menu, this new restaurant of The Westin Manila will surely exceed expectations.
Cantabria by Chele Gonzales
Roof Deck, The Westin Manila,
San Miguel Avenue corner Lourdes Drive, Ortigas Center,
Barangay Wack-Wack Greenhills East, Mandaluyong City
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