Food Review: Come Home to THE NEST-Vivere Hotel and Experience Comfort Like Home.

Located at the top most level of the highest hotel in the south - Vivere, The Nest is the latest hang-out place for dining and relaxation here in the south of Manila.

From salads to meat offerings to smoothies, they have something for the young and young at heart.  Opening their doors to us, courtesy of Zomato, we were able to experience 1^st class service to the letter!  The staff was not only courteous but also attentive to your needs and queries.  A tour was given to us to show the whole area of The Nest.  With two rooms capable of housing small events yet giving you either a scenic view of the lake or a light show of the City of Las Pinas, The Nest is one place to go for.  They even have a spot for that romantic, cozy moment that you would like to have for that special moment, you just have to ask and reserve to assure you of a perfect night with your partner.

Crispy Catfish Salad

 If you are looking for a salad that is not that common then you should try the Crispy Catfish Salad.  It has the usual greens and green mango and to make it different is the chopped pieces of catfish made crispy and local peppers aka siling labuyo.  It has heat and crunch and sourness that you don’t need any dressing.  Now if you are into the regular salad green then you can go for their Greek Goddess Garden Salad.  But don’t be fooled by this for it comes with a twist – it has candied walnuts and strawberry vinaigrette.  The candied walnut adds both texture and taste dimension.  Add to that that tartness coming from the vinaigrette and what you have is a salad that you would love to consume on your own.

Greek Garden Salad

Grill Platter

True to their calling of giving comfort Filipino food, you have to try their Grill Platter.  It has squid, fish, pork belly and chicken – everything that you can think of that is good after being grilled.  The fish is good!  The natural sweetness of a fresh fish was evident that you don’t have to use the dipping sauce that comes with it.  The pork belly and chicken is also commendable on how it was grilled for it was still juicy.  Hands-off to the squid!  It was soft and chewable not gummy.

Pork Binagoonan

The Pork Binagoonan and Bistecca with Mixed Green Salad are two meat dishes that you must try!  The Pork Binagoonan is your classic pork with shrimp paste raised to another level.  It is not fishy or salty for that matter.  The Bistecca is another matter.  The accompanying side dishes are truly worth your time.  The potato salad is your classic with chunks and the right flavoring.  The cauliflower puree/salad is so good!  With bits of potatoes in it, it is so creamy, good and healthy.  The meat is best eaten when served so that you still get the natural juice and the rub that was used.

Bistecca with Mixed Green Salad

For dessert, choose from the following:  Frozen Brazo, or Salted Caramel Brownie with Bacon Ice Cream or their Mango Brulee.  All of them has their own strong points and is good!  What I love the most is the Mango Brulee!  It is creamy and the sweetness of the mango balls truly goes well with the custard and the torched sugar on top.  The proper way to eat this treat is to have the ball with the custard and the torched sugar all in one bite.  The crunch, the softness of the custard and the tart-sweetness of the mango creates magic!

Salted Caramel Brownie with Bacon Ice Cream

Frozen Brazo

Mango Brulee

The drinks that they have are something to look forward to also.  The fruit smoothies are truly refreshing.  I have tried their dalandan and it was good!  Their light alcoholic drink is something to look forward too.  They have a sangria that is with cinnamon (red) and a light colored one.  Both has light fruity flavor that is both refreshing and delivers a light buzz.  Their coffee is also something to try for it has a light chocolate undertone that helps cleanse your palate after a full meal.

The Nest is truly a delightful place.  With music playing that goes well with the thought out ambiance of the place.  It is amply lit that shadows simply play at the edge making things relax and peaceful.  The people are also delightful to interact with that dining here or simply having coffee is an experience to remember.  Visit The Nest at Vivere Hotel here in Filinvest, Alabang and have a true dining experience that you will remember for years to come.