New Spanish Restaurant in BGC: Terraza Martinez Now Open

Try out this new Spanish restaurant, led by a Valencian chef formerly at the helm of one of Siargao’s most beloved establishments

As anyone who’s been will tell you, Siargao boasts a wealth of incredible food spanning a rich variety of cuisines. While the dining scene on the island is steadily bouncing back since the typhoon, a handful of their most acclaimed establishments have yet to reopen their doors. One such institution is Alma Siargao, whose toothsome paella and delectable tapas have aroused high praise from tourists and locals alike, said to rival some of the country’s best.

Terraza Martinez New Spanish Restaurant Chef Luis

Luckily, Alma’s chef Luis Martinez hasn’t thrown in the towel just yet—rather, he’s geared up to run an all-new Spanish-Mediterranean concept in Metro Manila. Enter, Terraza Martinez.

Terraza Martinez New Spanish Restaurant Vieiras a la Plancha Seared Scallops

Above Vieiras a la plancha (seared scallops)

Terraza Martinez New Spanish Restaurant Bombas de Salmon Curado y Trufa _ Cured Salmon and truffle bombs

Above Bombas de salmon curado y trufa (cured salmon and truffle bombs)

Trading seaside horizons for towering skyscrapers, the chef’s new restaurant is now open at Shangri-La the Fort, Manila, with Spanish specialities both rustic and refined. From the age of seven, Martinez has sharpened his cooking know-how in his family’s kitchen, mastering the Valencian dishes of his hometown. At Terraza Martinez, these heartwarming dishes take centre stage through an elevated dining experience—a marriage of traditional techniques and invigorating flavours.

Terraza Martinez New Spanish Restaurant Presa Ibérica de Cerdo Iberico Loin

Above Presa Ibérica de cerdo (Iberico loin)

True enough, his culinary experience in Valencia and Siargao shines through the exciting new menu, filled with an array of delicious seafood. From the tapas, the bombas de salmon cruda y trufa (cured salmon and truffle bombs) and vieras a la plancha (seared scallops) are set to be two of the restaurant’s crave-worthy signatures from the sea.

Terraza Martinez New Spanish Restaurant Chocolate Coulant Chocolate Souffle

Above Chocolate coulant Chocolate Souffle

Terraza Martinez New Spanish Restaurant Sangria Roja

Above Sangria roja

For an indulgent show-stopper, the paella de vaca with bone marrow and presa Ibericá de cerdo (Iberico loin) with truffle mashed potato are notable highlights before you crescendo into desserts like the chocolate coulant with salted caramel ice cream.

Terraza Martinez officially opened its doors on Thursday, September 29, 2022, and is located at G/F The Arcade at Shangri-La the Fort, Manila.

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New Spanish Restaurant Terraza Martinez Now Open in BGC