1. LA CASTELLANA, Intramuros, Manila
La Castellana is located at Cabildo, Street, Intramuros Manila. It is a relatively new events place. La Castillana is a Spanish term which means Castilian woman. But for the owner of La Castellana it means a lot more. It is the idyllic town in Negros Occidental, the hometown of her father. In Spain, it’s the name of a major thoroughfare always bustling with activity. Situated within the beautiful and historical walls of Intramuros, La Castellana is all of those things: a tribute to heritage, history and celebrations.
The venue was originally an ancestral house, its time-honored architecture has been preserved even as it has been developed into the perfect setting for all your special occasions to be made more special.
From the grand foyer to the impressive ballroom, La Castellana infuses Spanish-inspired interiors and design elements every bride, debutante and reveler dreams about. The grand foyer, with its amber crystal chandelier and granite flooring, provides an elegant atmosphere the moment you enter. The plush bridal suite provides a relaxing oasis before the celebrations, while the courtyard and the Salon de Joaquin ballroom give weddings romance and every celebration an intimate atmosphere.
La Castellana not only prides itself for having a lavish and complete setting, but also provides personalized service to ensure hassle-free events. This assurance extends even to the most minute details: from providing a second foyer for registration and repository for your gifts to having pristine and air-conditioned comfort rooms. Also, unlike many other venues in Intramuros, La Castellana has a fully-equipped kitchen for the caterer and an allocated area for the service crew to make certain that the food and the service are of paramount quality.
Offering the same high quality of service and professionalism are the nine seasoned partner caterers of La Castellana. Classified to accommodate varying budgets, the partner caterers give you options without foregoing personalized service.
Source: La Castellana website
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Be sure to book La Castellana at least a year ahead of your wedding especially during the peak months of December and January. It is one of the newest spots and most coveted reception venues in Intramuros. Ask for their accredited caterers should you wish to book them.
Address and Contact Nos:
Cabildo corner Beaterio Streets, Intramuros, Manila 1002
Tel. Nos.: (632) 986-2691 (632) 5271848
Mobile: (0922) 8623003; (0922) 8431203
Email address: lacastellanaevents@gmail.com
2. Patio Victoria, Intramuros, Manila
Patio Victoria has an Old World charm that can be found only within what was known during the Spanish Occupation of the Philippines as the “Walled City”. Cobblestones walkways, an antique wooden gate, lush foilage and an old fashioned fountain are only some of the features that make the place perfect venue for wedding. Patio Victoria has two gardens-named after her daughters Sofia and Diana – and an air-conditioned banquet hall. All three venues can accommodate as many as 1000 guests. Both gardens have gazebos to protect guests against the sun and light showers. In case of heavy rains, the reception can move to the air-conditioned banquet hall.
It is owned by former showbiz personality Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez. Patio Victoria offers a wide selection of International and Spanish Cuisine. The place’s callos, paella and lengua are old recipes obtained by Cristina from the Gonzalez family archives.
Source: Patio Victoria Website
VENUE RENTAL RATES AND PACKAGES:
- Venue Rental Rate is Php 50,000 for 200 pax plus additional Php 70/ head in excess of 200 (applicable for Feb-November weekdays only)
- You have to pay additional Php 8,000 catering fee if not accredited
- For Weddings on Fridays and Weekends of February to November and for the whole months of December and January, Patio Victoria is the exclusive caterer. Should you book during these dates, Patio Victoria wedding package which includes food and rental fee ranges from Php 100,000++ (for 100 pax) and Php 200,000 ++ (200-250 pax).
Address and Contact Number :
Telephone number: +63 2 526 1953
In Intramuros, Patio Victoria is always booked because of their good food and proximity to San Agustin Church. You only need to take a few minutes walk to reach the venue. It has two (2) gardens with a beautiful gazebo–the Diana and Sophia garden both named after the children of Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez, the owner of the restaurant. They set their wedding tables elegantly. They can give freebies such as overflowing coffee and bubble and fog machines. However, don’t expect you would taste their food without booking them. They don’t conduct free food tasting events compared to Hizon’s or Josiah’s or Juan Carlo. You could only rely on word of mouth that their food taste great. But so far they have not received any negative comments in wedding forums with regards to their food, except that they don’t have as much waiters during wedding events to cater to the needs of guests. Photo galleries about Patio Victoria always look elegant and enticing, especially their gazebos.
3. Ilustrado Restaurant
Ilustrado is spearheaded by owners Boni and Rose Pimentel, maintains a glorious tradition of culinary excellence. The menu is consistently under review by a select panel of Ilustrado aficionados or patrons of long standing, together with the award-winning chefs. Top of the list are Corazon Alvina, Dez Bautista, Sonny Tiñio, Robert Lane and Bobby Caballero. Service is religiously under audit. The Ilustrado family undergoes programs to enhance performance, productivity and harmonious team relationships. Today, Ilustrado continues to consolidate its claim for dinning excellence within the Walled City.
They pride themselves in serving heritage Filipino cuisine –an a la carte menu predominantly occupied by Filipino-Spanish favorites fused with Continental, Asian and Western dishes. Popular dishes are Roast duck Ilustrado (our version of the al orange), creamy and luscious bagnet (deep fried pork), tender and flavorful Lengua con Setas (ox tongue with brown sauce) and the much acclaimed Paella Ilustrado.
VENUE RENTAL COSTS:
Venue rental with food and amenities for 150 pax ranges from Php 170,000++ to Php 260,000++
depending on the preferred cuisine (buffet)
Address and Contact Number:
Gen. Luna Street, Intramuros, Manila
Tel No. (632) 527-3674
Source: Ilustrado Restaurant website
Food tastes great but service is not impecable according to some forums.
Personally, in order of preference, I like :
1. Patio Victoria
2. La Castellana
3. Ilustrado
sa ilustrado po, magkano lahat 250pax. at ano po yung mga kasama sa package. TNX!
Sorry Anthony, but I’m not really sure of the price update since I inquired last year yet. So please make a personal inquiry with them on the above mentioned number.
I am looking for venue for our JS Prom to be held on February, 2012 for over 600, please send information including rentals & payment terms.
how much po sa la castellanan?? ilustrado?? patio victoria.. and kindly send to my email (jaylordfalcotelo@yahoo.com) your wedding packages.. our wedding is on December 2012.
hi jaylord,
sorry but i’m not affiliated with them. i just made this blog as reference information based on the quotes and research i got before i got married last year. pls contact them directly to ask for price quotes.
thank you.
100 pax to 150 pax
Nice Posts about weddings thanks a lot!
@jaylord you can check it through DPC Yellow Canvass its an online canvassing tool and its very fast and convenient. no worries its free of serivce.
Do check out their video for more info.
Here’s the link:
yap it is right that with Ilustrado, foods are good but when it comes to their services, with their AEs, it’s a nightmare.. almost zero.. we’ve wasted our 10th down payment with them.. argh!
oh me oh my.. I have no experience first hand about this. i only write based on what I read on other couples’ experiences. I hope their management will level up and do something about this though so they could invite more couples to get their venue for their wedding.
Sa tingin niyo po ba, aabot na po sa 100K yung mga rates nila?
yes, depends actually on the number of guests. if you are on a budget, you should minimize your number of guests and just invite the intermediate family and very very close friends or colleagues.
May i request for a wedding package quotation for 120 pax on January 10, 2014 (friday) or february 1, 2014 (saturday)?
Thanks
Hi. I am really not a supplier. All these recommendations are based on my research when I was about to get married. You may wish to contact the suppliers directly through the numbers I have posted in my blog. Good luck in finding a supplier.
hi ano po ang nice and affordable sa lahat ng services (venue and food caterings)? Please help me po..thanks.
where is your church wedding going to be held?
hi..pwede po ba na dito na dn held sa garden yung wedding rite??
Hi. I suggest you contact them to make sure that it’s allowed.