Where to Dine if You Want a Vintage Setting

Davao City today boasts of numerous modern and chic restaurants and cafes featuring unique interior designs. Many of the newer ones are what they call "Instagram-worthy" places. Some also offer specific international cuisines ranging from the Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Vietnamese to the Australian, Swiss and French.

However if you're the type of person who loves a vintage setting with a romantic and cozy ambiance (and I mean dining places housed in well-preserved heritage buildings), there are several worth visiting. Be prepared with your budget, though, as these places are fine dining restaurants with prices of meals and drinks a bit higher than the ones you are accustomed to.

Claude's Le Cafe de Ville 

This French restaurant is located along Rizal Street (downtown area just a short walk from San Pedro Cathedral) in the former Oboza House. Built in 1929, this heritage house has been well preserved with most parts retained including the veranda which displays several memorabilia of the Obozas (original owners of the house). French chef Claude Le Neindre is the owner of the restaurant.

White House Fusion Cuisine and Wine Lounge 

Photo courtesy of  The White House Fusion Cuisine Facebook Page

This fine dining restaurant is named as such because it is literally painted white. Situated on a hill along J.P. Laurel Avenue inside the Camella NorthPoint complex, the place headed by Chef Cathy Binag offers modern fusion food. The house built by Robert Ker dates back to the 1920's.

Photo courtesy of The White House Fusion Cuisine Facebook page.

Bondi Bourke 

Bondi and Bourke is an Australian restaurant located along Pelayo St. (downtown area near Apo View Hotel). Housed in a former American ancestral home inside the Legaspi Suites complex, the restaurant is headed by Chef Patrick McCarthy.

Photo courtesy of Bondi & Bourke Davao Facebook Page.

So there, just take your pick from the three. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner with your partner or you want to treat your family or friends to celebrate a special occasion, they can make your dining experience truly unforgettable.

Make sure to reserve a table before heading there because these places can get full particularly on weekends.