Tagaytay City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Luzon due to its cold weather and scenic views. One of the must-visited spot is the Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant. Most Filipinos and tourists alike flock the area to escape the warmer temperatures of Metro Manila. The weather ranges from 15-25 degrees celsiuson normal days, and sometimes 30 on summers. The city also homes to the famous Taal Lake and Taal Volcano-which had its most recent eruption in September 2021. During the 1896 Philippine revolution, the ridges and forests of Tagaytay became a haven for revolutionaries from neighboring provinces. Since then, passage to and from towns via Tagaytay introduced the native to the term “mananagaytay” which means “to travel along ridges” . Although there were a morbid hearsay behind its name.
A father and son were said to be on a wild boar hunt when the animal they were attempting to pursue turned on them and attacked them. His cries “Taga, itay!” was repeated multiple times and echoed through the ridge’s alleyways. His exclaims were heard by the residents and became the topic of conversation in the countryside for a while. A little gruesome indeed. According to local legend, the name derived from the words “taga,” and “itay,” which mean “to cut” and “father”.A father and son were said to be on a wild boar hunt when the animal they were attempting to pursue turned on them and attacked them. His cries “Taga, itay!” was repeated multiple times and echoed through the ridge’s alleyways. His exclaims were heard by the residents and became the topic of conversation in the countryside for a while. A little gruesome indeed.
The Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant
Looking for good food, overlooking view, and live music performed by musicians at night? If yes, then you have found the right place. The Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant offers all of it. It is strategically located on Tagaytay’s ridge spot where you can have a clear sight of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. Leslie’s Ridge and restaurant is famous of their delicious recipe of tawili and bulalo. The hot bulalo soup was thick and flavorful, and the tender meat of the barbecue chicken was just right. It had a sweet and juicy red sauce. Moreover, they started out in 1999 as a pasalubong shop. Since then, people loved their poducts leading them to grow into a huge food place. The Filipino-Spanish interior of the resto mirrors the woodcarving history of the owner’s family. Wood and Stone are the main motif creating a warm and cozy ambiance.
All-in Setting
What’s good about Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant is aside from the good food, the place offers you everything you’re looking for. You can bring your loved ones, including your furry babies here. They have an Alfresco dining option that lets you feel cold breeze of air while enjoying your meal infront of a picturesque view. The Taal Lake and Volcano carpet the scape of the view amid backdrop of vast blue cloudy skies. Additionally, evening live musicians append the romantic ambiance at night. There are also lush greeneries around the vicinity. Most people attest on how energetic the staff is at this location. Visitors here agree on one thing: the service is excellent. You will be charged reasonable prices for your meal. What else can you ask for? Create an exciting memories with family and friends on your next trip at Tagaytay City, here in Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant.
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The Food
Indeed, Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant offer excellent food with reasonable prices. Here are the list of the foods they serve in Sets (Good for 5 persons). But they also have more than this.
Paborito Set (Php 3,871)
- Special Bulalo
- Lechon Kawali
- Laing Con Lechon
- Buttered Garlic Sugpo
- Leslie’s Special Fried Rice
- Leche Flan
- Classic Iced Tea Pitcher
Leslie’s Best Sellers (Php 3,531)
- Special Bulalo
- Pork Barbecue
- Daing na Bangus
- Leslie’s Pancit sa bilao
- Steamed Pandan Rice
- Turon Con Langka
- Classic Iced Tea Pitcher
Leslie’s Espesyal (3,501)
- Special Bulalo
- Beef Kare-kare
- Inihaw na Liempo
- Seafood Chosuey
- Bagoong Rice
- Buko Pandan
- Classic Iced Tea Pitcher
Helpful Details
For bookings and further concerns, you may reach them through:
Website: https://lesliesrestaurants.com/
Address: Aguinaldo Highway, Silang Crossing West, Tagaytay City
Tel No: (046) 413 0488 / (046) 483 1065 / (046) 483 4271
Email: admin@lesliesrestaurant.com / tagaytay@leslierestaurants.co
How to get there
Via Bus
- First, begin your journey from South West Integrated Provincial Terminal (PITX), also known as the Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX). Then, take a bus to Tagaytay, Mendez (nearby town), or Nasugbu. This bus will travel along the Emilio Aguinaldo Highway. Finally, ask the locals what is the best way to go to Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant from there.
- First, from DLTB Terminal in the LRT Buendia area of Pasay City (nearby LRT Gil Puyat Station). Take the bus to either Nasugbu or Calatagan. This will take the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and the Carmona Exit, passing through Tagaytay. Finally, ask the locals what is the best way to go to Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant from there.
Via Van
- First, begin your journey from EDSA-Shaw Starmall. Vans bound for Lemery can be found at the terminal in front of the mall, along EDSA. Get one bound to Tagaytay City and once you get there, ask the locals what is the best way to go to Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant.
- First, begin your journey from Festival Mall Alabang. In addition, there used to be vans bound for Lemery dispatched from the parking area of Starmall Alabang. But they already moved to the area behind the mall. Get one bound to Tagaytay City and once you get there, ask the locals what is the best way to go to Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant.
- First, begin your journey from Metropoint Mall. You can take the van going to Calatagan. If vans no available, you can cross to the other side of EDSA and catch a bus to Calatagan instead. Whatever you take, tell the driver to drop you off in Tagaytay City and once you get there, ask the locals what is the best way to go to Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant.
We would like to make a reservation at Leslie’s Ridge and Restaurant tomorrow lunch for 7 pax. We will arrive 11:30 a.m.
please request a reservation through their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LesliesRidgeandRestaurant/