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Go on a great food adventure at this buffet in Manila City

Marcelino Café adds more dishes to its menu as it expands its dining space

Published Jan 5, 2024 07:37 am

When it comes to adventure, trust that Manila City has loads to offer. One can explore the historic structures in Intramuros, discover iconic masterpieces at the National Museum, read literary works at the National Library, or go on a gastronomic journey through must-visit restaurants and cafés. But if it's the best of local and international cuisines people are after, they can satiate their cravings at this buffet restaurant.

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Inside Marcelino Café

Located inside the Manila Prince Hotel is the all-day dining restaurant Marcelino Café, which is considered as a hidden gem for foodies. It has been one of the go-to food spots for the hotel’s guests and tourists of the city wanting to savor superb meals but in a more casual setup. This time, it widens its offerings and invites more guests as it expands its curated dishes and dining area.

“We are excited to welcome even more guests as we introduce our expanded menu and dining space at Marcelino Cafe,” said Ester Joy Yap, Manila Prince Hotel’s food and beverage assistant director. “We believe that eating is a journey, and we are committed to taking our guests on an extraordinary culinary adventure. We invite you to savor the flavors and embrace the joy of unlimited indulgence.”

Diners can travel around the world through their tastebuds with its stations featuring the best of Italian, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Mongolian fares, among others. It also has a show-kitchen display where guests can see the culinary experts behind each dish.

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Carbonara, custard and truffle mushroom buns, and lechon

Before the holiday season, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle got a chance to try on Marcelino Café’s latest offerings. Among our favorites were the pasta meals from the Italian station. Guests can customize their pasta dishes with the help of the kitchen staff. What we had was the fusilli carbonara and bolognese, which were both heaven on a plate. Truly comforting was its take on beef caldereta and Balinese fish curry. While the truffle mushroom and the custard buns were tiny treats with big flavors.

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Marcelino Café's extended dining area

These new offerings are complemented by an expansion of its dining area. Boasting an increased seating capacity, Marcelino Café now accommodates 200 seats, a notable upgrade from its previous 80-seat arrangement. To celebrate the launch of the expanded eat-all-you-can menu, it is offering a limited-time special rate of P899 nett per person.

Marcelino Café is open from Mondays to Sundays for lunch (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) and dinner (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.). For more information or to make a reservation, please call +632 5328 2222, email [email protected], or visit www.manilaprince.com.

To know more about its latest offerings and promo, visit @manilaprincehotel on Instagram.

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