It had been one of those long days. By Friday evening, September 4, Paolo and I were both tired, and we agreed we needed a night for just the two of us. So we had a Fri-date at Ambit Cafe & Bar.
With five kids at home, nights out for just the two of us don’t happen often. When they do, we don’t need anything fancy. We just want good food, a quiet table and time to actually talk.
The place
Ambit is a café and a bar in one. The first thing you notice is the trees inside, with little warm lights wound through the branches and green leaves hanging over the bar. The tables are dark wood, the lights are low, and the “ambit” sign glows above the counter. It felt cozy and relaxed, the kind of place where you stop checking the time.
What we ordered
We shared a little of everything: truffle, spinach soup, salmon sashimi, cake, and cocktails for the two of us.
The salmon sashimi came out in thick orange slices with pink pickled ginger on the side. The spinach soup came in a small black pot, just right for a tired evening. One of our cocktails was a pretty red-and-white layered drink that looked almost too nice to stir. We also had pasta with garlic bread, and we finished with cake, because date night isn’t complete without dessert.
Something for the kids
Before we headed home, we ordered a sushi bake to take out for the kids. Date night is for the two of us, but it always feels good to walk in the door with something for them too.
Where to find it
Ambit Cafe & Bar, 21 Col. Bonny Serrano Ave., Quezon City
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How we’d rate it
Overall: ★★★★☆ 4 out of 5
- Food: 4/5
- Drinks: 4/5
- Vibe: 4.5/5
- Value for money: 3.5/5
We loved the cozy setting and the food we shared, and it was just right for a quiet date after a long week.
A good meal, a couple of cocktails and time just for us. Sometimes that’s all a long week needs. 🥂