Dining in Feliza Taverna Y Cafe was such a wonderful experience because there was so much history in the restaurant and in the food they serve. It was like visiting your grandmother's house in the province during a special occasion where all the special heirloom...dishes were prepared. Based on the dishes we ordered, I knew that there was so much time and effort that was put into each one of them. No wonder each dish was rich and each bite was a burst of flavor. My personal favorite was their bestseller La Favorite del Fraile (P375), a Spanish beef dish that was marinated in red wine and spices. It must have taken days of steeping in the marinade for the flavors to penetrate and hours of slow cooking for the meat to be so tender. The Chicken Relleno circa 1940s with Salsa Monja (P300) was also a lovely dish. This roasted chicken dish stuffed with chorizo, ham, quezo de bola, and dried fruits took two days to prepare but will only take you a few minutes to finish because it was soooo good. The Sinaing na Tulingan which was cooked the traditional way in kamias was also a must-try. All the dishes came with diced potatoes. The chicken relleno also came with beans while the other two dishes also had salad with a yummy dressing. During our visit, it was such a pleasure meeting and talking to chef Giney Villar. What made my visit even more special was that she personally gave us a tour of their beautiful bed and breakfast along Calle Felipe Agoncillo in Taal, Batangas. Aside from the dining area in the ground floor, they also have an open air balcony where customers can dine, and two air-conditioned rooms for those who wish to stay for a night or two. All over the place were antique pieces, memorabilia, and pictures of Feliza Diokno, private secretary to former president Emilio Aguinaldo, and former owner of the home. In one of our conversations, she said that in the past, building a house like Feliza's took a long time to complete because roads still weren't good, transporting wood was difficult and ageing the wood took years to complete. Relating it to the dishes I ate, I realized that having something good really takes a long time sometimes but it will last a long time. I am so happy with this new find and will definitely come back to try their other dishes.More

Has an old Spanish feel and what's really nice is that they offer a tour of the house while you wait for the food. The house had a strong Spanish history with relations to the mason society of the early 1900s and to President Aguinaldo....Food, however, is mediocre (average) at best.More

it's like dining in your grandmother's house. I had pasta, it wasn't good, it wasn't bad either. But I liked the ambiance, reminded me of my grandmother's house, since the entire restaurant displayed a lot of 19th century stuff. Make sure to ask permission to...check out their rooms just above the restaurant. A perfect B&B in the historic town of Taal.More

The decor was really nice and brought you back to the past. The waiter graciously took our order and gave us a tour of the two- storey cafe and restaurant. The food itself was only average with slightly small servings. Dessert was a different matter...- the suman trio and the chocolate cake were amazing and worth coming back! We had problem parking as they didn't help us park on the lot they normally allow people to park. My husband had to go around several blocks and park some 600 meters away and walk back to the restaurant. They said just to park on the curb but we would have been causing traffic along the Main Street. Overall, our experience was 6.5/10More

We decided to visit Taal Heritage town for lunch and tried this restaurant. It is located just at as you enter the town. Parking is directly on the street in front of the restaurant and requires timing to get in and out as it is...a main street. It is an old house (about 100 yrs if i remember correctly) and is now used as a B&B. The restaurant is small, quaint and gives you a feel of life in the days of old. One of the receptionist gave us a guided tour of the house while we waited for our meals. The food is very good. Pricey for the location. I believe it is the fine dining restaurant in the area. Prices range from over P150 to P400. Servings are only good for one person, not for sharing. We tried the hot choco and some pastries as well. The chocolates are good but I was not impressed with the sans rival. Yes I wouldn't mind having a meal there again. Best though to reserve if you plan to go during peak hours. It is a very small restaurant.More

Your trip to Taal won't be complete without eating at Feliza Taverna y Cafe. The place is very cozy with so much history. I love that the super friendly staff would give you a tour around the home while waiting for your food to be...served. Its nice to brush up on your history sometimes... My personal favourite is the La Favourite del Fraile... it's just mighty tasty! some of the food on their menu is ok, but i really really really fell in love with their chocolate cake...SUPER!!! and don't forget to try their Rico's tsokolate - eh....More

We had such a nice lunch at Feliza. First of all, the decoration is amazing with many historical details. It makes you travel back in time, while feeling so cosy! The food was delicious and fresh, very nicely presented. The menu was interesting to read,...as all the traditional dishes were explained (good for us foreigners). They even had some vegetarian options, which is so rare in the Philippines ! To conclude: this was my best meal by far in two weeks in the Philippines :)More

We were told that this would be a nice place to have dinner and indeed it was charming. It used to be the home of Ms. Feliza Diokno , who was the personal secretary of Emilio Aguinaldo after WWII and is now a restaurant with...two rooms for rent upstairs. The food was so-so in taste although presentation was great. We ordered Callos and Adobong Dilaw, both were disappointing. However, for dessert we had suman (rice cake) cooked two ways with three types of dipping sauce and that one is something I can come back here for. After dinner the restaurant manager toured us around the house which was well-preserved and had a lot of memorabilia. Still worth a visit.More

im always fascinated with the old things...as i am staying in manila for my holiday i decided to go and explore taal town in batangas with my nephew in tow. it was suppose to be ilocos for some heritage break,but because i aint got enough...time,batangas is the best alternative. i stayed in feliza and to be honest i did enjoyed staying there. we arrive late in the afternoon.and the receptionist is very helpful to us to find our way to get there. we did ate at their restaurant that day when we arrived. i had the callos and my nephew had the tapang taal which both of us enjoyed. the serving is not generous but enough to fill you in. the guest house/room is perfect for a heritage break and if you do like old things. everything is just a memories from the past. even our bed is like the spanish era. the room is air conditioned so nothing to worry of the heat of the night. the next day we had our complimentary breakfast over in the terrace with a cool breeze and trees. unfortunately we did not have enough time to explore more of taal but i promised myself that i will go back and definitely will stay again at feliza.More

Feliza is both a B&B and a restaurant and we were happy to have tried this place. Stayed overnight here upon the recommendation of a friend. The overnight rate (which comes with the breakfast of your choice) was perfectly reasonable--just Php 2,000 per room per...night! Since there are only two rooms here, I suggest you call ahead and make a reservation so that you won't run out of a room! The place is very, very lovely--with all the quirks and vintage charm of a heritage house. We enjoyed going through its rooms and looking at the knickknacks scattered about in gracious, tasteful fashion. I actually felt I wasn't in a B&B--more like staying over at somebody's grandmother's quaint house. Plus, it is also ideally located within Taal Town (actually everything is within walking distance) and is 2 minutes' away from the main highway via car or tricycle. Staff service was truly excellent. I liked how they would always welcome us with cold face towels whenever we got back to the inn after a hot and tiring day outside. Such a nice hospitable touch right there. My boyfriend and I went for a hike to Taal Volcano via the San Nicolas route (the harder route down to the very lake of the volcano) and we were late in getting back to the hotel for checkout. The B&B graciously allowed us a late checkout, and so we were still able take a quick bath and change into clean clothes after a trek. Of course, this would depend on the availability of the room; I suggest that if you wish to request for a late check-out, clear it with the owners and staff first, as there may be scheduled check-ins by other guests. We got to meet and chat a bit with friendly co-owner and chef Giney who gave us a bit of history about Feliza Taverna y Cafe and Taal Town in general. She made us feel really welcome and even whipped up a special avocado and cream dessert as a 'goodbye' treat before we checked out. My mouth still waters thinking about the dessert. Bestsellers of this restaurant include Feliza's Tapang Taal with Spicy Mango and Papaya Salad, which is the best breakfast one could have while in Taal Town. We also truly enjoyed the halo-halo, Taal Sumaan ala Feliza (served two ways and comes with three dips), and my personal favorite--a huge goblet of Viva Cold Tsokolate, a really iced-cold thick chocolate drink that brings me back to memories of my childhood. Feliza Taverna y Cafe is truly a gem in this historic town, and we would definitely return to stay here. Highly recommended to anyone wishing to stay in Taal Town for a quick getaway and an immersion in Philippine history.More

The food is definitely yummy.. Tried the pan it taal and tasted fantastic. Definitely will go back and try the other dishes. Quality of food is fantastic.

This is the place to be. Tasty and classy. Job well done to Chef Giney. Definitely, will come back when in the area. We enjoyed the food. Tapang taal and pancit are to die for!!!