Samira

Buenavista Hills Subdivision, Tagaytay 4120
$$$ Spanish

A new dining experience with Spanish roots yet contemporary and boundless in inspiration, all realized in a relaxed and elegant setting.

Smart Casual Dress Code applies as it is part of your dining experience.

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Buenavista Hills Subdivision, Tagaytay 4120
  • Cross Street: Buenavista Hills Road, Brgy Magasawang-Ilat
  • Cuisine: Bar-B-Q | Continental | Delicatessen | Filipino | Mediterranean | Peruvian | Seafood | Spanish | Steak | Vegan | Vegetarian |
  • Cost: | Moderate
  • Category: Fine Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual Elegant
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | JCB | UnionPay | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: Corkage fees applies
  • Phone: 0998-955-3630
  • Features: Hotel Dining, Organic Ingredients, Outdoor Seating, Tasting Menu, Winning Wine List, Wheelchair Access, Happy Hours, Healthy Options, Chef’s Table, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,

Photos

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
All Day Dining 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
All Day Dining 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
All Day Dining 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
All Day Dining 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
All Day Dining 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.72 out of 5 stars based on 283 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 23, 2024
Janie B.
A well trained, accommodating team who aims to create a pleasant and memorable experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2023
Maria Carmencita S.
We had a wonderful gastronomic experience at Samira. Every dish we ordered were expertly crafted. The ingredients used were all fresh. All the staffs were courteous and very accommodating. Thank you very much.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 15, 2023
Cecilia L.
We always enjoy Samira!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 03, 2023
Ma Lourdes P.
Love to revisit again this place, next time with our friends and parents. Thank you for that wonderful experience. We had a great night.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 20, 2022
Katherine R.
A must try is the Anya Bulalo and the deconstructed buko pie.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 04, 2022
Stephanie S.
We had so much great experience. The place, foods, ambiance and services are excellent. Thank you so much!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2022
Rodney O.
First time dining here. It was a great experience. Got the 6 course set. Pretty good value. Each course was delicious. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2022
Coco R.
Food was great it's too bad we couldn't sample everything as we were just two people. Service was very good. Definitely Samira is a. Asset to Anya. We will be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 28, 2022
Marie Abigail M.
Really appreciate that they placed me in an introver-friendly area where I gladly enjoyed my meal in peace and to myself. The food was soooooo good! Needs bigger portioning para di bitin but otherwise all elements were SPECTACULAR! Staff was nice and they even sang Happy Birthday and gave me a mini birthday cake! <3 Excellent!!!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 12, 2022
Catherine Therese T.
The food is topnotch and the service is highly commendable. Thank you for a great food tasting experience

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
May 31, 2022
Mike B.
Amazing staff. Good food. Wonderful experience.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
May 04, 2022
Narciso V.
Food was very delicious but price is a bit expensive. Its was a very good experience though.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 01, 2022
kris s.
Excellent food and great service! We will definitely come back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2022
JJ G.
Well done to all! Thanks for making everything convenient for my family

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 22, 2021
Emy Lou S.
The food and ambiance was perfect for our anniversary celebration; Each item on the food we ordered was a gush of oohs and ahhs - highly recommended!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 30, 2021
Kathryn C.
Awesome service by Miss Erica and Miss Ellie! Food is amazing especially the service. Thank you very much Chef Nomer Granados. See you next year!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2021
Lolot M.
Food was the great! The chef was also very accommodating and prepared special meal that made the birthday dinner even better than expected.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2021
Charlene S.
the tasting menu of Php 2,900 is really delicious and good for 2 person. I love that the Chef personally went out and made the Ceviche table side. the dessert of pineapple express is really unique and locally inspired. Everything is good! Would definitely recommend and return back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 20, 2021
Princess C.
Quality of food is superb, worth it for its price. Staff were very courteous and helpful.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Jun 29, 2021
Lolot M.
Food is excellent, reasonably priced and the setting is fantastic.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 22, 2021
Jeannette B.
Excellent service and "superbly delicious" food.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Feb 21, 2021
Stephanie D.
Will be nack definitely!!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 1/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 04, 2023
Angelica V.
Had dinner for 2 nights here - 6-course then ala carte. Enjoyed the beef tartar brioche, foie gras and mago waffle, ocean trout tartare, secreto iberico rice, beef tenderloin and cheese ice cream. The arancini was bland for me and the grilled octopus though needed some acidity for taste. Also, there was a mosquito at our table so might need to install electric repellants. Overall, food was great and service was excellent!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 02, 2023
Carina V.
Good food and good service!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 19, 2022
Carol Q.
We had a wonderful experience from booking online to the dinner and leaving to go home. Excellent evening! Everything was great and wonderful! Will be back 100% sure!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 26, 2022
Vince M.
Great food! 6 course dinner was just right. Favorite was the risotto and ceviche. Least favorite was the salmon because there was nothing special about it.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
May 22, 2022
Vivian D.
Food was great, on the more expensive side, but its what you can expect with what they offer and provide. Would most probably be back for special occassions in Tagaytay. Thank you.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
May 04, 2022
Cyril A.
Loved the food and service. Thank you for accommodating us even if we were late!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 13, 2022
Jacqueline P.
Service is very attentive. You would never need to call the wait staff, they’re always there. Food was there with enough variety, you know it was a well thought out menu. Admittedly expensive. My suggestion is to offer complimentary items like palate cleansers or complimentary wine to up the value. Great job! We’ll be back!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 30, 2021
Manfred S.
Super great service and food! The warmness of the staff is next level! Looking forward to the next one :) - Manfred

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 08, 2021
Almira U.
I find dinner choices to be quite limited

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Feb 08, 2023
Jerry Sy L.
Looking forward to come back.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Sep 11, 2022
Paolo P.
The food was good in general especially the cheese ravioli and the foie Gras mousse with cream cheese. The lamb shank was delicious but we felt that it was only good for 1 person, not for sharing, as stated on the menu, making it too expensive for its size. The ambience was good, except for the kitchen lighting, which was too white. This can be softened because guests are supposed to watch the operations inside.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 19, 2021
Gabriel O.
Perhaps you can include a choice of soup for an appetizer & light sandwiches

Overall: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 28, 2023
Kerr R.
We ended up ordering the food that we had no choice but to order ít because all three in the menu we asked were not available.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 6/10
Sep 05, 2022
Mr. Carlos A.
I guess our expectations were pretty high as I have been wanting to eat Chef Chele's food for quite some time now. For the amuse bouche, my wife and I loved the foie gras and mango waffle, the two others were okay, and we did not appreciate the bulalo tacos at all, they were mealy and had a bad texture. The ceviche served table side was okay but we did not expect to be asked our flavor preferences for it. We were expecting the chef's taste or palate to be followed. The octopus was good! Though a bit under seasoned, bite after bite became more delicious. The salmon was a miss, a bit underdone and under seasoned for us. The duck with porcini and truffle risotto was excellent! While the beef tenderloin was very much appreciated as well! The dessert was so so. For the wine pairing, the servings were very stingy. We would like to experience other tastings for Chef Chele and his other food offerings. The slice of cake given to us for our anniversary was delicious by the way! We had it as a snack in our room. Thank you.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Jun 10, 2022
Olivia C.
The menu sent to us via direct message on Instagram was not updated so we were a bit surprised to see some of the items were more expensive.