"The Manila Hotel's historic French dining room — chef Konrad Walter's rack of lamb and a grand setting, for a romantic special occasion."
About Champagne Room
The Champagne Room is the flagship French restaurant of The Manila Hotel, the grande dame of Manila hotels, which opened at One Rizal Park in Ermita in 1912. Long regarded as one of the most romantic dining rooms in the country, it is decorated with crystal chandeliers, tasselled ceiling fixtures and floral upholstered chairs, and is overseen by executive chef Konrad Walter. Each year it takes part in Goût de France, the worldwide celebration of French gastronomy, with a special set menu.
For more of the city's fine dining, compare the tasting menus at Helm, the modern cooking at Gallery by Chele and the refined menus at Taupe. For the category, see our French guide.
The Kitchen
The cooking is classic French, built around set menus that move through several courses. A recent Goût de France menu opened with a Puy lentil salad and smoked duck breast, followed by a three-onion soup with brie croutons, then a roast rack of lamb in a herb crust with rosemary-garlic jus, gratin potato and market vegetables, closing with a French cheese selection, an apple tart with frangipane and macarons. Set menus run around 4,600 pesos net per person. The kitchen leans on classical technique and a formal procession of plates rather than experimentation, matched to the grandeur of the room.
The Room
The room is the draw: a high, chandelier-lit space that has hosted state dinners and special occasions for generations, with attentive, formal service to match. The mood is romantic and old-world, suited to a milestone dinner rather than a casual meal, and live music often accompanies the evening. The hotel sits beside Rizal Park, overlooking Manila Bay and its sunsets, near the historic core of the city. Reservations are recommended, smart dress suits the setting, and it works as a two-part evening alongside the hotel's other bars and lounges.
Best for an Anniversary
The grand chandelier-lit room and formal French service make the Champagne Room a memorable anniversary or proposal dinner, and a distinguished setting in which to impress clients in Manila.
Not for
Not for a casual or budget meal — this is a formal, grand French dining room built for a romantic milestone or a special-occasion dinner, with set menus and old-world service.
Frequently Asked
What is the Champagne Room at The Manila Hotel?
The Champagne Room is the classic French fine-dining restaurant of The Manila Hotel, one of the country's grandest and most romantic dining rooms. Decorated with crystal chandeliers, it is led by executive chef Konrad Walter and is known for formal French set menus and special-occasion dining.
Who is the chef at the Champagne Room?
The executive chef is Konrad Walter, who oversees the hotel's culinary team. He leads the classic French menus at the Champagne Room, including the special set menus the restaurant serves each year as part of the worldwide Goût de France celebration of French cuisine.
How much does the Champagne Room cost?
The Champagne Room serves multi-course French set menus, which have run around 4,600 pesos net per person for the Goût de France menu, available for lunch and dinner. As a formal hotel fine-dining room, it sits at the top of the city's price range.
Where is the Champagne Room?
The Champagne Room is inside The Manila Hotel at One Rizal Park in the Ermita district, beside Rizal Park and overlooking Manila Bay. The hotel, which opened in 1912, sits near the historic core of the city, with views of the bay's famous sunsets.
What food does the Champagne Room serve?
The kitchen serves classic French cuisine through set menus, with dishes such as a Puy lentil salad with smoked duck, three-onion soup with brie croutons and a roast rack of lamb in herb crust, finishing with French cheeses and patisserie. The cooking is traditional rather than experimental.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Champagne Room
Reservations are recommended; the Champagne Room is inside The Manila Hotel beside Rizal Park, and serves French set menus.
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Practical Information
AddressThe Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Ermita, Manila
NeighbourhoodErmita (Rizal Park)
CuisineClassic French
PriceFrench set menus around ₱4,600 net per person
Dress CodeSmart; jacket suits the room
SeatingGrand chandelier-lit French dining room
ReservationRecommended
