Café Lidia

Nestled in the Philippines' shoe capital, lies a humble and quaint restaurant named Cafe Lidia. It serves family style food at affordable prices. The resto is well hidden in the Calumpang, Marikina area but once spotted, gives you an inviting nudge.

Mixed Seafood Marinara Php 160

The Mixed Seafood Marinara is composed of clams, shrimps, squid and fish. The serving of the shrimp itself was small as compared to the clams which was a disappointment, because we love shrimps. It was cooked al dente, and had the distinct taste of white wine combined in the pasta's tomato sauce. The hint of spice was just right which made this dish a real treat!

Buffalo Wings Php160

The buffalo wings' taste was a perfect balance between sweet and spicy. It was not nakakaumay, to the point that we couldn't help ourselves from having another piece! As compared to other buffalo wings that is overpowered with too much flavor, the flavors were well balanced. The skin of the buffalo wings was extremely crispy which made eating it a real treat. In the menu, though, it stated that it would come with the vegetables crudite, but, to our dismay, actually had none. 

House Special Pizza Php 230

The house special pizza is reminiscent of Shakey's Manager's Choice. The thin crust was crunchy which made the pizza so good! It even had nice plating and was accompanied by a wooden pizza pan.

They also serve desserts, which we weren't able to try because we were so full by the end of our meal! We suggest that you come as a group or barkada to be able to try the different dishes from their menu. Leave some space for dessert too because they all look so delectable!

The atmosphere of the place was very casual. It's a restaurant that one can dine with family and friends. The interior design of the place was beautifully decorated and is well-lit. We give the resto plus points for offering free wi-fi! Even the waiters and waitresses were accommodating! Cafe Lidia is relatively easy to find, and even offers sufficient amount of parking spaces.