I've been wanting to try Maitre but never got the chance to until now.
Maitre Chocolatier is a boutique cafe by a local distributor of European chocolate brands such as Ferrero from Italy, Ritter from Germany, Lindt and Villars from Switzerland, Valor from Spain and so on. They offer an assortment of creative dishes that incorporate these premium chocolates.
Upon entering the cafe, EJ and I were instantly greeted by the sight of chocolate everywhere. To the left of the door, there is a black and white namesake wall that is perfect for taking photos. On the opposite side, there is an ice cream freezer, a cake chiller and a display of gift baskets for sale. After giving the cafe a once over, we were seated at the table in front of the bar. The place, although smaller than I expected, is softly lit, cozy and intimate.
Upon entering the cafe, EJ and I were instantly greeted by the sight of chocolate everywhere. To the left of the door, there is a black and white namesake wall that is perfect for taking photos. On the opposite side, there is an ice cream freezer, a cake chiller and a display of gift baskets for sale. After giving the cafe a once over, we were seated at the table in front of the bar. The place, although smaller than I expected, is softly lit, cozy and intimate.
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| photo wall at the entrance |
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| chocolates and candies for sale |
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| ice cream freezer |
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| gift baskets |
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| I chose a seat where I can view all the chocolates I want to purchase to take home :) |
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| couplie by the bar |
We ordered the Pumpkin Soup for starters. It was light and creamy. The chocolate is evident in the taste, adding just the right amount of sweetness to the pumpkin.
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| Pumpkin Soup (Php 110) - pureed pumpkin with Villar Blanc chocolate |
EJ ordered the Grilled Chicken in Chocolate with Pomegranate Sauce and of course, I had a taste. The chicken, coated in Lindt Excellence 70%, was tender and cooked just right. The taste of the dark chocolate in the chicken was distinct and the tangy pomegranate sauce complemented it well.
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| Grilled Chicken in Chocolate with Pomegranate Sauce (Php 235) |
I ordered the White Chocolate Carbonara. After having the soup and EJ's chicken first, this was a bit of a disappointment as it lacked the subtlety of the other two. It was too sweet and it had a bitter taste to it. The bacon was soggy too. I also find it weird that they serve pasta with a lettuce leaf (probably to add color to the dish) instead of a cracker/bread stick/slice of toast. IMO, a pasta dish isn't complete without some sort of crunch so I just had to request for bread sticks (yeah, carbs on carbs on carbs) and was given some.
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| White Chocolate Carbonara (Php 230) - with Lindt white chocolate |
For dessert, EJ and I shared Sweet Revenge (Lindt Molten Lava Cake). This dessert had all the right components. The luxurious chocolate cake, the decadent sauce, the cold vanilla ice cream and the crisp pastry put together in a single bite blew my mind. Midway through dessert, I wanted to stop sharing it and was tempted to order another. Among all that we've ordered, this is my absolute favorite.
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| Sweet Revenge (Php 195) |
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| complimentary Frey chocolates |
All in all, Maitre Cafe is a great place to satisfy chocolate cravings. Perfect for casual dates, small gatherings and intimate meals. A culinary experience all chocoholics must try.
Ambiance: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Taste: 4.5/5
Price: 5/5
Other pros: shopping for chocolate
Other cons: parking
Maitre Chocolatier Boutique Cafe
2A, No. 28, Jupiter cor. Astra St.,
Bel Air, Makati City
Tel: (02) 8978559 / 8962522 / (+63) 9228854107
email: mchocolatier.manila@gmail.com
opening hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fridays to Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Closed on Sundays
2A, No. 28, Jupiter cor. Astra St.,
Bel Air, Makati City
Tel: (02) 8978559 / 8962522 / (+63) 9228854107
email: mchocolatier.manila@gmail.com
opening hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fridays to Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Closed on Sundays
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