The Round Table started its humble beginnings as Q Bistro, which opened at the Malayan Plaza, Ortigas in June of 2006. Early this year, it took another step to reach greater heights as it relaunched Q Bistro as The Round Table, along with catering company, Q Provisions. The Round Table (located in front of Zen Nutrients) was born to showcase an all-you-can-eat tasting session along with the goal of offering something fresh to the busy streets of Kapitolyo.
There are a lot of factors that make The Round Table in Kapitolyo, Pasig a special restaurant. The food, handled by Q Provisions Catering’s Executive Chef Mia K. Capay, goes beyond the norm and what’s predictable. How so? The items on the “round buffet table” consist of various themes with several superstar dishes that change EVERY DAY. π
On Mondays, get ready to relish outstanding flavors of South American cuisine. Come Tuesday, a grand tasting tour of Italy with a pasta bar filled with exciting options of spaghetti, fettuccine or penne complete with red and white sauce awaits. On Wednesdays, it’s heavenly Mongolian dishes. Thursdays will have you filled up with the Filipino Twist theme, while Fridays are all about Roast Carving featuring Roast Beef, Roast Pork loin and Herbed Roasted Chicken.
What happens on weekends? Saturdays and Sundays offer smartened-up menu version from Chef Mia with the luxurious flavors of French, Asian, and Spanish menu. WOW, right? This “all-you-can-eat tasting session” concept makes The Round Table an ideal and unique spot to enjoy different food specialties (available in the catering services) that will please pretty much anyone.
Guess what’s most surprising! Regular rate per person is only PhP 295. But if you “Like” their Facebook page, the buffet rate further goes down to PhP 199/pax. Yes, it’s a steal!
matchy outfits with Chef Mia and the event host :)
Review of The Round Table – An All-You-Can-Eat Tasting Session (Kapitolyo, Pasig City)
Ambiance: β β β ββ
The Round Table can be a great venue for private parties, corporate lunches, and other exclusive events. Its interior design looked simple but functional, fully personifying the name of the establishment. The overall ambiance wasn’t stuffy but just casual so guests wonβt feel pressured or pretentious to hang out and wind down anytime of the day.
With a capacity of seating 25 to 30 people, the tables in the dining room are comfortable and quiet enough that you can actually carry on a conversation.Β There’s also a small bar setup for a quick drink and some comfort food. Neat!
Service: β β β β β
The Round Table offers a personalized service that completes a much deserved dining experience. I guess they have the good advantage of having limited space so service could really be personable, concentrated, and on point. Food on the buffet table were served fresh out of the kitchen and staffs made sure that we were all well pampered with the feel of great hospitality.
Food: β β β β β
We came on a Sunday morning for breakfast. Food options on The Round Table may be limited and nothing too fancy, but good lord, they were all delicious. For appetizers, the potato croquettes, Q Salad, and bread antipasti were excellent on the lighter side. Also kicking off the meal just right were typical Filipino breakfast items with a twist: the homemade chicken tocino and pork hamonado. Both were mildly sweet and not with an overdose of sugar. You’re going to need to eat them with steamed white rice to balance the taste.
The highlight of our meal must be the roast beef as it was so tender, hearty, and flavorful that you’d want to unhinge your jaw and get the entire piece down your throat. The meat was roasted for seven hours and I bet this is one of the dishes that’s worth a trip for. Chef Mia’s version of adobo is another must-try, as it was cooked with green mango puree and bagoong (shrimp paste) instead of the usual soy sauce and vinegar.
For dessert, we had a slice of carrot cakeβnot to be missed! It was moist, perfectly dense, and unbelievably fudgy with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting slathered over the top. Other food items were good as well but not particularly as memorable.
Potato Croquettes
Antipasti
Q Salad
Chicken Tocino
Pork Hamonado
Arroz Caldo
Tender Roast Beef
Spiced Aglio Olio Pasta
Rustic Fish Fillet with Olives and Capers
Adobo sa Mangga
Pork Ragout
Carrot Cake
Price for Value: β β β β β
Ladies and gentlemen, you don’t have to be stuck with Locavore, Silantro Fil-Mex, RUB, Mad Mark’s Creamery & Good Eats when choosing restaurants in Kapitolyo, Pasig. The Round Table (Tasting Session) is the “new kid in the block” that has officially arrived. Presenting an exciting array and different themes of food every day with an affordable buffet rate of less than PhP 300 per person, this restaurant really has a good price for value.
Note: Menu is uploaded on their Facebook page a day before so you would have an idea of what’s to be served on the day you’d visit. You may also contact The Round Table for inquiries about food.
Birthday Promo Mechanics:
1. 1 birthday celebrant is entitled for a free All-You-Can-Eat-Session for every group of 3 paying customers.
2. The promo is only valid within the duration of the celebrantβs birthday month.
3. Celebrant must bring a valid ID or proof of birth date.
4. This promo cannot be used in conjunction with our current promotions and discounts including senior citizens discount.
5. Gift certificates cannot be used to avail the promo.
Operating hours:
Breakfast: 7:00am-10:00am
Lunch: 11:00am-2:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm-10:00pm
About Rochkirstin Santos-Sioco
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At P199 or even P255, this is a really good deal. They have a lot of interesting dishes to enjoy here at the Round Table.
Indeed. Make sure you drop by at The Round Table one of these days and be surprised with the great dishes they have. π
Yes, I should try it out. They have a really wide range of dishes at an affordable price.
If only we were nearer, we’ll frequently visit to see which day of the week serves the best food. π
WOW and what a great review! I love the photos of the food as they are mouthwatering! And looks to be my kind of place re an all you can eat tasting session! The potato croquettes jumped out at me!
Thanks, Joanne! The potato croquettes were not disappointing at all. It’s one of my most favorite things here. π *drool*
Wow- what a fun place to eat! I love the various foods you get to try, and how often the foods change! Eating there would definitely be a great experience! I was also struck by the croquettes!
The choices are not the type that will bring you to a food coma but you’ll love the concept of changing dishes. The Round Table is a foodie destination that’s worth visiting and checking back once a week even for an entire year (and you won’t get tired of facing the same dishes)!
Wow! This place looks incredible. I absolutely love the photos they have hanging on the wall – it creates such a fun-loving atmosphere! π The foods also looks delicious! Yum! Too bad I don’t live closer π
Yeah, the black and white pictures project such a cozy feeling in the dining area. I also don’t live close by and it was actually my first time to visit the Capitol Drive for some food hunting! π
This looks like some really good food! It looks well made and very presentable.
Yup! Just load up with a portion of every dish available and get more of the ones you really like, and you will get your money’s worth. π
They all look good to me, especially the anti pasti and the roast beef. I don’t know about it being simple, they look like my kind of food. I hope to try this soon.
We met a decent variety of food that day but your observation hit it right. The antipasti plus the roast beef were the best. My boyfriend grabbed a plateful of the roast beef. It was heaven!
my sister-in-law has told me about this but this is the first time I’ve seen photos an review.
You must come and check this place out yourself. π The buffet rate is very affordable!
well they certainly give you a large number of portions to select form. Everything looks so delicious!
This is one of the restaurants that prove that you don’t have to pay a hefty price to have superb food on a buffet setting. The dishes are exquisitely pre-plated, and for an inexpensive price point, The Round Table is pretty classy.
This sounds like the perfect place for my large family to have dinner. The menu is so vast that there is something to please everyone. I’d like to try the roast beef and the carrot cake!
Yeah, I assume that you’re less than 30 members in the family and if that’s the case, you can absolutely enjoy dining here and invest all your time tasting different food specialties. π
Yummmm! I love all the photos! They make me want some right now. I have never been to a “tasting” session or event like that before but I definitely want to! I love the variety within the foods, it all looks so good! π Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, Michelle! This is definitely a buffet I would come back to. It sure has something for everyone every single day! π
Seems good and presentable. Should give it a try.
Everything we tried was delicious. The quality wasn’t missing anywhere from the food and service. It’s well worth the trip to enjoy the buffet and you can inquire about their catering services, too.
All of these are looks delicious, but those of these I haven’t tried before, I love the potato croquettes that is really have an amazing taste, you will forget your name if you had tried to eat it.
Their potato croquettes were awesome. I wish I could have had more than what my stomach can contain! π
Really need to go to Kapitolyo one of these days!! The Round Table looks wonderful but I’m sure there are so many great places there! π
Yup, it’s great to check back again and again to discover more food varieties!
Wow! Your review of the round table all you can eat tasting session is certainly making me hungry! If I travel to Kapitolyo Pasig City I will be sure to add this to my list of things to do! YUM!
Sure! The Round Table is a go-to restaurant when you’re in the mood for something fun and you want to be surprised with whatever the chef puts onto the table. π
OMG! the carrot caked looked so tempting…and the roasted beef is something to feast on…
Yup, I think with those two, you can already be full and satisfied then leave with a happy face. π
The words all you can eat, instantly had me excited. Although I havent heard of many of the menu items you mentioned the photos you have of them make my mouth water. This sounds like such a great experience, my hubby is such a foodie. This would be a great date night idea for us.
Inexpensive does not mean cheap quality of food here. The Round Table is a good place for you to dine in anytime. We’re already excited for a return visit and watch how chefs “play” with food. π
Wow, different food themes everyday? That’s interesting and obviously not going to be boring (we all know how boring it is to go to a buffet restaurant that serves the same food every.single.day)! And you also made their food all sounds super delicious as well! Love the look of the carrot cake, i want a bite!
Yes! It’s my first time to encounter such a buffet restaurant and I thought it’s a great deal. I like the idea of having different themes/cuisines popping up every day. It’s visiting the same restaurant but with a different set of delightful items from appetizers and mains, to desserts. π
199? wow.. such a great deal… the first time I read the title, i thought it was some kind of medieval inspired resto hehe..
they got some interesting dishes here especially the Adobo sa Mangga.. sounds new to me.. adobo used to be sweet but with Manga, I’m sure it will add a new kick and twist for this famous pinoy ulam hehe. Thanks for sharing ^_^
Yup, you have to show them a screenshot that you Liked their Facebook page to be able to avail that discounted rate. π It’s best to dine in here when you’re on the lookout for something new and interesting to try without worrying about the price.
The price is definitely attractive, and so is the ambience and the food. It is just too bad that it is too far from where I am. Hope they venture into QC in the future.
We drove from QC to Capitol Drive and it took us only 30 minutes with regular traffic. I think it’s worth the trip! π The ambiance is very welcoming and you can ask the staff to explain the menu when you come in for the first time.
The food looks really delicious especially the pork hamonado. I love the idea that they post their menu ahead of time so customers would know what to expect instead of getting disappointed that the dish they want is not available. I will definitely try them out once I get the chance to go to Kapitolyo again.
There are lots of promising restaurants in the area. After you make your way through the delicious round of buffet at The Round Table, hunker down for more desserts and treats in other neighboring cafes to maximize your visit. You may be full, but you wonβt be sorry. π
I love to sit out in a buffet where I can eat whatever I want. My daughter and I went to Chinese restaurant yesterday. Found out I can only eat one plate now. All the food you display looks very delicious.
Yes, me too. What I love most about buffet restaurants is that I have a more vivid understanding of the food and have a more familiar insight on what seems palatable unlike when ordering a la carte meals when I would feel quite sad when I see how the item written on the menu did not translate as expected to actual presentation and taste.
are you the owner? it seems you make advertise and know all about round table.:) is it really good?
Hi Earl. π No, I’m not the owner. We just interviewed the chef that day and learned more info about the restaurant. Yup, it’s okay and we’ll be returning soon with my family.
Hi! Were all those food in the pictures served during their breakfast buffet? π
Yes. π
what the heck! Ang mura!!!!! Interesting.. π π π Might be worth a visit. #budgetdateplace hahahaha
Haha oh yes, at di ka mapapahiya. π
P199 is awesome! Is this promo still ongoing or for limited time only? Anyway, P295 is affordable na rin for an eat all you can
I asked the same question when I was there. It’s not for a limited time. π You can enjoy the discount as long as you’re a fan of their Facebook page.
Meron po kaya kayong menu for 2 person? and how much po? Thanks
You can check their Facebook page for updates or call them to be sure.
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