Manileño

"Came to this place for lunch and was not disappointed! When walking in, you are met with the cafe portion of the restaurant where you can get coffee drinks and pastries. There is plenty of seating and has a really nice layout. Customer service was some of the best I’ve gotten in STL! We got a table as soon as we got there and the staff was attentive to our needs and checked on us multiple times. They made recommendations for drinks and I tried to mango juice while my boyfriend got the citrus juice. They tasted freshly made! The food was delicious, we got the Bistek Tagalog (rating: 5/5) and Pork Adobo (rating: 5/5) as our main dishes with the Lumpiang Shanghai (5/5) as the appetizer. The cost of everything was within a reasonable range as you are paying for the quality of the food which is definitely great quality. We made sure to stop by the cafe section and Ron made the best lattes I’ve ever had, the Ube Latte and the Buko Pandan Latte. Grabbed some pastries on the way out and they are a must try! We will definitely be coming back soon!"

"HOLY MOLY. Not only does this place serve the most solid Filipino food, but THE CAKES. THE CAKES. Their bakery serves pastries unlike any other place in town. And the vibes are just impeccable."

"This place is amazing! A new Filipino restaurant is doing very well on the south side. I've tried the Bistek Tagalog paired with a Filipino favorite beer Red Horse. It was all so great. Something new for Saint Louis. Thank you Manileño staff, Jay and Rocky wonderful service."

"The restaurant is in a beautiful old building that they have rehabbed, furnished, and decorated beautifully to create an elegant dining atmosphere. The wait staff is very friendly, professional, and attentive. The menu items are authentic Filipino food, and I can say from experience that this is the best lechon kawali I've had in a restaurant, including in The Philippines. Perfectly cooked, tasty, with crispy skin. The Filipino BBQ was super tender and the marinade was tasty. I really enjoyed the achara, and the steamed rice was cooked perfectly. There are also coffee, hot and cold Filipino drinks, and pastries at a separate counter downstairs right inside the front door that would be great for a quick stop in. This is definitely a good place to visit!"

"What a gem of a place ❤️. Clean modern atmosphere that isn’t too fussy, DELICIOUS food, and wonderful staff made for an AMAZING evening with my husband. One of the owners, Rocky, greeted us during the meal and just added to the experience. If you are looking for authentic tasting LUMPIA look no further. The portion size is more than adequate for a minimal price(In my opinion) I can’t wait to see this restaurant take off and hope to help see these awesome places stay in the neighborhood!!"