Turning a historic casa into a modern food mecca, Boca tempts you to its tables with its international cuisine and upscaled comfort food.

REINVENTING AN OLD HOUSE into a public space like a restaurant is not easy. But that’s exactly what Enzo Nable and his fiancée Rosh set out to do. It was a pandemic project in the truest sense, with most of the bedrooms repurposed into elegant private dining rooms. Post pandemic, these rooms serve as excellent areas for private dining whether there’s only two or 20 guests. Now, a fine venue is nice and all, but what about the flavor? Boca’s menu gives you glimpses and tastes from the world over, translating every bite to a culinary experience.

We began with Dakganjeong Fondue and Khachapuri, the former a fried chicken dish with a spicy-sweet Korean sauce and a pot of melted cheese for dipping, the latter a Georgian-style flatbread with bacon bits, onions, arugula, and cheese – just loads of mouthwatering cheesy goodness for days. Strong Mediterranean flavors then took charge of the itinerary courtesy of the  two excellent contenders that came next: Beef Kebab Koobideh and Lamb Shoulder Steak, each char-grilled to perfection. We then rounded out our meal with a serving of delectable apple pie. The five-course meal highlighted Boca’s brand: bold, sharp flavors  that make international dishes the kind of comfort food you can’t stop raving about and craving for.

In the end, you can’t quite pin down what Boca reminds you of: a Japanese robotoyaki, a Spanish asador, an American barbecue, or Italian pizzeria? You just know that they’ve somehow combined different cuisines that worked. Make Boca your guilty pleasure now. We’d never blame you. 

Open: Tuesday-Sunday | 6:00pm-12:00am

Mobile No. (+63) 919.815.5977

Address: 2 Albaño Subdivision,

Mandaue City, Cebu

/bocacebu @bocacebu

CATEGORY: International

PRICE: ₱ ₱ ₱

DÉCOR:

ACCESSIBILITY: Albano Subd., Mandaue, off a corner from A.S. Fortuna St.; has a bevy of private rooms that can hold varied numbers of diners, pick a room that suits you in both space and style!

BEVERAGE: Offers a selection of wine and liquor