Ilustrado, a term commonly used for the “enlightened” educated, well-traveled Filipino during the Spanish era. Today, Ilustrado caters to clients whose palates are conversant in savoring cosmopolitan and neoclassic flavors of Spanish, Filipino and International dishes. Nestled in the Walled city of Intramuros, Ilustrado offers casual and cafe dining in an exceptional setting.Kuatro Kantos Bar and CafeA statue of an irreverent St. Michael the Archangel, gin bottle in hand while slaying the dragon, presides over the bar counter. Antique, local art posters jostling for a space on the ochre walls. Carriage wheels suspended from the ceiling. Wrought iron furniture. Sunlight filtering through the red blinds bathe the room in a rosy glow. Open for breakfast, lunch, merienda and cocktails seven days a week. An all day dining menu is served with a Filipino breakfast & merienda, Spanish tapas and international pizza & pasta, a superb selection of cakes, hot savories, breads, coffee and temper coolers.Main Dining RoomPhilippine hardwood furniture, colonial ceiling fans wooden floors, antique chandeliers reflect the warm of a turn-of-the-century dining room. Here, Ilusrado’s famous callos and paella are meticulously served by courteous waiters. Open for lunch and dinner daily (except Sunday).The cuisine is gloriously Filipino-Spanish with its thoroughly research and inspired house specialties – Callos Madrilena, creamy and luscious bagnet, tender and flavorful Lengua con Setas and the popular Paella Ilustrado. The restaurant also boasts of a revolving International a la carte menu featuring Baked Eggplant in filo, Umbuyan Salad, Blue cheese and Lychee cocktail, traditional Caesar Salad, Lobster Bisque, Roast duck Ilustrado, meats and fresh seafood which changes quarterly. Function rooms are offered for small group private dining. The Garden Courtyard and Sinagtala ballrooms are known for celebrating memorable events and important corporate affairs.