(This is an update of the Chateau Verde article originally published in September 25, 2006.)
Last Friday, December 18, my family went to see the U.P. Lantern Parade. I was a U.P. student for eight years (four years undergrad, four years in the College of Law) and I have seen as many lantern parades but it was the first time that I went to see the lantern parade with my family. Strange? Not really. Consider that the U.P. Lantern Parade is held on a weekday. In the past, the kids were at school and the hubby was at work. We were lucky this year — everyone was free. To avoid the inconvenience of traffic re-routing, I insisted that we had to be in U.P. by lunchtime. To start the lantern parade experience right, we had lunch at Chateau Verde.
A chateau is defined as a large French country house. “Verde”, of course, is the Spanish word for green. Chateau Verde is not all that large but it does have the country feel and look. Rustic, laid back and semi-open.
We started our meal with a bowl of Chef’s salad that came with lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, hard-boiled eggs, ham and cheese.
Although we were 99% per cent sure that he’s get the callos, Speedy ordered the Chicken Ann — chicken breast fillet stuffed with ham and cheese, breaded and fried until golden, and served with mornay sauce. Similar to the pollo con queso in my archive.
If there’s lengua in the menu, Sam is sure to order it. Lengua ala Rico is described in the menu as ox tongue in a demi-glace of ham, chicken liver, green peas and red wine. The ox tongue was perfectly tender although I found the demi-glace a bit strange with no distinct flavor that tickled the taste buds. P225.00.
I have no complaints with my pork ribs. Wonderfully moist, tender and the hickory-flavored marinade permeated the innermost parts of the meat. P220.00.
Alex hit jackpot with her pasta. The sauce is made with sauteed shrimps and crabmeat with fresh tomato sauce and white wine. The only problem was that the buttered toast was served when she was already halfway through her meal. P170.00.
(On page 2, the original entry posted in September 25, 2006.)
I used to go to Chateau Verde with friends but I never had a chance to bring my family there until last Saturday. We were scheduled to attend the Parent-Teacher Conference at the kids’ school in the morning and since these conferences usually last for a few hours, I thought we would finish just in time for an early lunch–lunch at Chateau Verde and then coffee and dessert at Chocolate Kiss.
We arrived at Chateau Verde at the most appropriate moment. It was around 11.00 o’clock and the lunch crowd had not started to come in. I was going to recommend the pasta dishes to my family but, to my surprise, there was a buffet which, according to the floor manager, was only offered on weekends for the benefit of regular customers. My younger daughter, the pasta fiend in the family, opted for pasta while her sister, dad and I went for the buffet. It was a great lunch.
The buffet is at PhP 310.00 per person. Our total bill was a little over PhP 1,100.00. Not bad at all. The only letdown was that rain started to pour just as we were about to leave for Chocolate Kiss for our coffee and dessert. Since we would have to take a short walk from the parking area to Chocolate Kiss, considering the heavy downpour, we decided to visit Chocolate Kiss another time.
Thanks for sharing, Sassy! Will definitely check this out.
What is the best way to get to UP Diliman from EDSA Makati?
You’re welcome, eric. Tip: the pasta is really, really good.
Chris, commuting? Take a jeepney from Quezon Avenue going to Philcoa. From there, take the jeepney going to UP campus. If you’re driving, turn right at East Avenue, enter the Elliptical Road then right to Commonwealth Avenue.
I hope I can visit this eating place. It’s very far from my are (Las Pinas).
Sulit yan despite the distance, trosp.
hi ms connie! where is this place specifically located in UP?
If you’re coming from Dilimall, turn left at the street right after the Infirmary.
Yes, their pasta is superb. Three times I have come back for repeats of that dish from their buffet table (for just P300++ lang during that time, 2006, which also included rib eye steak).
They also have a very fine brewed coffee for P40++ if my recollection is correct. (Anybody will ask me if it is bottomless? Duh…)
If I have some time again, resbakan ko ulit sila.
And I would be prepared for that. He he he he…
Hi Cris,
Here is their number so you could call them for directions- 927-3035
I keep numbers of my favorite restos handy in my cp and CHATEAU is one of them!
like you ms. connie, i was a UP student for 7.5 years (5 years undergrad and 2.5 years gradschool). magkatabi/magkalapit pa nga yun bldgs natin. haha…
i miss this place (along with mang jimmy’s, treehouse and chocolate kiss). i used to eat there when i was in gradschool. i love their pastas… i forgot the name of the one i usually eat. it’s like a rolled lasagna with tuna and capers… something caprese… tuna caprese?
Rolled lasagna? Not cannelloni? Actually, I haven’t tried their pasta dishes (patikim-tikim lang) — it’s my daughter who always order pasta at Chateau Verde.
I usually go to Chocolate Kiss whenever we get a chance to go to UP
I haven’t tried Chateau Verde but the cajun spaghetti loks so yummy.
Oh, it is. I’m allergic to shrimps and crab but I tried it anyway. Just a forkful though.
Thanks for this post. Hubby and I were wondering just last week if this place was still open. Glad it is; will bring the kids there soon!
Yep, still there and the food is still good. Have fun!
Finally got to visit Chateau Verde last Tuesday noon, pero kami lang ni hubby. Sayang, wala na pala silang buffet. But I still enjoyed the food.
Kami rin, we missed the buffet. I still remember the baked oysters… haaaayyy
I was able to try Chateau Verde a couple of years ago and just adored the ambiance especially during the early evenings when it would be starting to get dark and they would open those little lights.
They also use to offer a very affordable week-end buffet at a very reasonable price.
For those intersted to get more info here’s there number – 927-3035.
Yup, I do keep the numbers of my favorite restos in my cell phone and Chateau Verde in UP Diliman is really worth a visit every now and then.
our favorites are paella, corned beef and decadent chocolate cake. yummy!
Just an FYI for all Chateau Verde patrons out there.. they have closed down the restaurant since March 2010.
Oooohhh…