The 2 racks of lamb on a bed of couscous cooked in red wine sherry were also exquisite. I love couscous served in Mediterranean cafes while it was his first time to try it. Something about fine grain of pearls that was not enjoyable for him as the rice lacked volume. I ate half of the couscous and tasted the lamb that was tender and was full in meat flavor.

Florabel restaurant at The Podium has continued to grow its fine dining menu since its opening in 2005. It specializes in pinoy nouvelle cuisine, like grilled milkfish belly à la pobre, served with taro leaves braised in coconut cream, and Chilean sea bass with sweet crabmeat, served with spinach and mushroom. For steak-lovers, they can go for Wagyu rib-eye with a side of pan-fried foie gras.

Florabel’s reputation for serving good healthy food precedes its name. Ask a savvy restaurant diner if he knows of a place that serves healthy fare, and chances are that Florabel will be mentioned. Having been around for only a year, the restaurant has already managed to create a niche of its own, especially among health-conscious diners. …At Florabel, you can be assured that you will be treated to a great dining experience as the staff is willing to go beyond the usual service to ensure your eating pleasure.

The place is very elegant, the service is almost top-notch (it’s best at night), and the food is absolutely delightful….. if you’re a steak aficionado, your gonna love how well they cook their steak. It doesn’t have that steakhouse marinate, but the texture is just perfect. The lobster is great too–especially if your into that.