Dined here to celebrate my birthday and the experience was sublime. The starters we ordered are croquetas which are crispy, simple and on point with the taste along with its hot chili honey sauce which gives its hotness and subtle sweeteness similar how italian pizzas are a good pair with the hot chili honey. The beef tenderloin has a soy based sauce which compliments with the juicy and flavorful profile of the beef. The main dishes we had are the pork belly good and crispy along with its humba sauce and what the highlight of the evening for me is their grilled chicken, cooked to perfection juicy and has a acidic sauce that nicely pair with its nutty profile, this gave me a nostalgic jump to the past of the cooking of my father who was a long time sous chef when he was still alive. Dessert is tres leches which is so good and highly recommendable. Service is outstanding and staff is plausible to the service they provide to their customers.
5.0Angelo Bantiling· a month ago
It was an experience! This is my third time here at Lampara because I keep coming back for the Croquetas which are an absolute bomb! Hihi. Situated along the narrow roads of Enriquez Street in Poblacion, the place has slightly steep and narrow stairs going up to the second floor. Better to have a reservation prior since they have limited tables and seats, and they tend to get full most of the time. Service staff were top-notch — fast, polite, accommodating, and all smiles. Loved the mood lighting as well, plus they also have balcony seating for those who prefer dining outside. Loved the food and drinks overall. Croquetas — easy 5/5 ✨ Chicken — 3.5/5, the sauce was definitely value-adding. Soft Shell Crab — 3.5/5, really soft and enjoyable. They also offer mocktails for Muslims, which were decent and refreshing. Will definitely be back. :)
4.0CedVentures· 4 months ago
We were lucky enough to be able to get a table. And I must say I'm glad we ate here. The service is great, the staff are really nice. The food is delicious. Our unanimous favorite is the Dinuckdakan. It's a dish I would love to have again.
5.0Hannah Castro· a month ago
I am so thrilled we discovered Lampara while searching for places to dine in Poblacion. I hadn’t heard of it before, but after our visit, I was completely enchanted. I later learned it’s a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and it truly earns that accolade. The atmosphere is incredibly warm and inviting, with stunning artwork and a modern yet relaxed vibe. The servers were exceptionally knowledgeable and gave us perfect suggestions. We absolutely loved the beef dishes, and the croquettes we tried were simply exquisite. The steak was a standout as well. I wholeheartedly recommend Lampara, you have to visit soon. They also offer an impressive range of drinks, though we didn’t partake, and we still adored the atmosphere. Even without a reservation, the staff were so gracious, they gave us a lovely table, despite our walk-in. It was such a thoughtful touch, and I can’t wait to return. Lampara is truly a shining gem in Poblacion!
5.0Andy Daniel· 4 months ago