CAFE ELYSA

CAFE ELYSA. One of cebu's newest dining places which offers  Local and Travel Inspired Cuisine. It is situated in the heart of Parian, the old Chinese District of Cebu.  The Cafe is named after Elysa Sanson Aznar, the mother of  the proprietor, Stephen Aznar who is a sommelier and culinary specialist.

iluvcebu.com team with steve aznar and chef skippy borromeo

Stephen Aznar 

October 14, 2010. My friends and I were invited to dine and enjoy the facinating dishes they offer. Our dinner was definitely like a home-cooked meal. Thank you to Jude Bacalso for the invite. 

 I was amazed that they served Caviar which was very tasty.

A few of the dishes I love were Salt and Pepper Squid in a bed of Bokchoy, Spicy Beef and Eggplant Cake with Red Curry topped with Holy Basil and the Popcorn Shrimp.  The Pinoy lumpia was yummy however the Thai Spring Roll taste even better.  The Elysa Rice is definitely a must-have when dining at Cafe Elysa especially if you are on a diet. It could be a guilt free fried rice because it seems that it wasn't cooked with oil (hehehe!). 

Salt and Pepper Squid in a bed of Bokchoy

Popcorn Shrimp

Tangigue Ceviche

Tangigue Ceviche (Kinilaw as we call it) was very inviting and for the first time, i tasted a Kinilaw, the fish was fresh and i was definitely not dissappointed although it would have been best for me if it were a little bit spicy but for those who doesn't like Spicy Food, it is highly recommended.  The Chicken Liver Pate was good however it was served with too much Pate and the Pasta Bolognese with Basil and Grana Padano Cheese  was a bit salty for my taste.

Our Dessert, Apple and Banana Fritter was indeed great drowned with the sauce, as i was told.

The place is cozy and relaxing. I like the Interior of the Cafe because it feels like you are just having dinner at home.  It is also decorated with some paintings for sale. 

What's different about this Cafe is that they serve a Standard Local Menu and a Special Menu that changes based on the Menu of the Guest Chef.

The Local Menu will let you experience the culture of cebu through dining and what cebu menu is all about.  The Local Menu is based on the recipes of the long-time family cook of the Aznar’s.

october 22,2010 menu

On October 22, 2010. Cafe Elysa will serve a Special Menu - an American Cuisine with a Filipino Taste by their guest Chef Skippy Borromeo. 

So, pick up the phone and reserve a table now.
 

Cafe Elysa

30-A Zamora St. Parian, Cebu City

Phone # (032) 414-9265 / 426-6793

Mobile # +63921-4538377 / 0908-8724980

Email : bellespicestz@yahoo.com





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