MANILA, Philippines - If you promise to give her the world, do not wait a moment too late to present it at her feet. And what more romantic place to promise your eternal affection — a kind of love that would shoot down stars and outshine the light of the moon — than at Rima’s Restaurant at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa. With the 360-degree view overlooking the paradise that is Boracay Island, the lady cannot resist and her heart will undoubtedly be won over.
Rima, the Italian fine dining restaurant, nestled amongst the treetops overlooking the resort, provides a romantic, private hideaway that could inspire the greatest of poets and melt the most stubborn of forlorn hearts. In the evening, the soft moonlight bounces off the lapping waves of the sea and into the warmly lit interiors of the restaurant. The rich, deep colors of the wood, cream and gold, create a luxurious invitation that proves difficult to refuse. Rima is truly the place for quieter, more intimate romance — a place to enjoy quiet conversation and to relish each other’s presence, of course, with a bottle of fine aged wine.
To complement the heavenly setting is the amazing Italian cuisine. At first, the menu may seem overwhelming for the average guest as the endless list of dishes seems simply sumptuous, but thankfully, the ladies in waiting, dressed in beautiful flowing fuchsia gowns, are only too eager to assist you in choosing dishes fitting for the quiet, elegant affair. From sinful scallops baked in rich butter and mouthwatering shrimp risotto to melt-in-your-mouth lobster (still in its shell) and tender glazed ribs, Rima will offer a meal to remember. And to cap off any memorable meal, one must not forget to order one of the restaurant’s sinful desserts.
Rima undoubtedly has its unique charm, but if you wish to enjoy a private meal in the comforts of your own villa, you can bet that Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa can deliver.
Inform the concierge beforehand and you can have your own private villa barbecue. The butler and private chef can prepare any dish of your choice (you can even request for dishes not in the menu), but the most requested menu has to be the fresh grilled seafood barbecue. Using only the freshest seafood, the chef grills and prepares the dishes in your villa’s modern kitchen. While a sumptuous feast is being prepared, you and your loved ones can enjoy the villa’s private lap pool and the outdoor gazebo with breathtaking views of the ocean. The private villa barbecue redefines and raises the bar for alfresco dining.
A meal can nourish the body; but a beautiful experience will nourish the soul. Find beautiful experiences at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa.
(For inquiries and reservations, you may call 036-288-4988 and 288-5088 or visit http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/boracay/boracayresort.)
(Special thanks to Ms. Patricia Javier.)