When Dining Inside A Museum: Romulo Cafe

Last night, the Zuellig Family Foundation held its annual Christmas Party at the Romulo Cafe in Makati. It was my first time to step inside Romulo Cafe but it was not as intimidating as some high class restos are. It is definitely a highly recommended place to dine or hang out with family and friends, whether you are talking about the most trivial things in life or closing a business deal. Romulo Cafe is named after the famous Filipino diplomat, Carlos P. Romulo. History class would teach us that Romulo was the first President of the United Nations General Assembly. It is owned by the granddaughter of the diplomat and the idea was not only to share good food but also good lessons in history.


Upon entering the restaurant, one would not miss the many framed pictures highlighting the many moments in the life of Carlos Romulo. The second floor appears to be almost like a museum. The maze like pattern of the wall paper creates a contemporary atmosphere but the comfortable sofas and pillows gives the place a sense of home. Being a history buff myself, I could not help but tour the place around and hop from one huge picture to another, reading the captions relating to historical occasions in Romulo's life. Even the menus were designed like a history book featuring not only the delicacies of the restaurant but also facts and snapshots of Carlos Romulo and his family.







The food was also great. It was said that most of the dishes in the menu were recipes of the wife of Carlos Romulo whose huge beautiful picture would welcome guests as they step into the second floor of the restaurant.

It is definitely highly recommended. The Romulo Cafe is located along Jupiter Street, corner Comet, in Bel-Air, Makati.






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Hello. I like your blog. If it's not too much, may i know the author of this blog? I'm ching of zuellig family foundation. You may contact me through ching@zuelligfamilyfoundation.org.

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Joy said…
great for formal dining :)
Michi said…
cafe and a little bit of museum at the same time. it's good to know that the place is not intimidating.
kRyStLe said…
i love museums..
Noks Sosa said…
I thought the pictures are in black and white when I finally realized that it was the interior of the place. Such a nice place. :)
Xy-Za Mahalko said…
wow wow wow ... super nice
Unknown said…
it looks more of a fine dining restaurant than a cafe, would be nice to try it one day...
Very formal ng ambiance, love the photos...
you have a very nice blog. I like your theme! :)
Shirgie said…
I can't imagine a museum and a restaurant in one place. Nevertheless, it compliments based on your article and the pictures.

-Moviedobido
This is smart, A high art high class restaurant! I wish we would have one like this in Iloilo.
The resto looks tempting... I like the fact that you mentioned its not too hoity toity....
Julie. -- said…
This reminds me of museum cafe in Bacolod City.. I might blog about it soon..
Herbert Kikoy said…
OMG!! This place is really awesome. I am pretty sure that party held here is so memorable.

Herbert
Mei Chagas said…
The resto looks nice. And also the foods. I hope could try visiting there someday.

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Hazel said…
Menu designed like a history book - I would love that! Glad to learn about this cafe here in your post. I will definitely check this out when I'm in town.
Unknown said…
The place is homy and cozy, can't believe that it is resto
It is like coffee, 2-in-1. Museum na, restaurant pa. I like the design of the wall, a black and white maze.
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C5 said…
parang di ka makakakain ng madami sa sobrang ganda.



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Joy Felizardo said…
Love the matching, walls and cushions, elegant.   I hope the food is as good as the restaurant looks, though.

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