Welcome to Asador Alfonso.
Alfonso, Cavite was historically named after King Alfonso XII of Spain, son of Isabella II. It seems quite serendipitous that today, it is home to this Spanish Gastronomic restaurant where we transport you into a world all our own.
The asador sits within a 9.4-hectare farm and leisure development aptly named “The Lava Rock.” Obviously inspired by our neighbour, famed and iconic Taal volcano, the main structure in this sprawling land mirrors a similar topography, a concept seamlessly executed by Carlo Calma. The whole development is also a visionary project of the Calma family in this quiet part of the Philippines.
Asador Alfonso is a fine-dining restaurant rooted in Spanish roasting traditions. Located on the second floor, it offers a formal, multi-course experience built around precision, restraint, and intention. The menu is produce-driven, with sourcing and seasonality shaping how dishes are cooked and served, an approach that also defines Asador Alfonso. Each dish is carefully timed, and ingredients are handled simply and with care. The meal moves at a steady pace, so temperature, texture, and order make sense. Menus are planned, not improvised. Each course has a reason to be there, across two formats: Heritage, a six-course menu, and Journey, a ten-course menu. The room is quiet by design, and its layout and materials are part of the experience, supporting focus from the kitchen through to the table Led by chef patron and co-owner Chele Gonzalez, executive sous chef Rodrigo Osorio, and restaurant manager Irene Fernandez, Asador Alfonso is built on consistency and clarity. It is a space for guests who value focus, calm, and a deliberate culinary narrative.
It’s really not a Spanish roasting house without this classic celebratory dish— the cochinillo. The milk-fed pigs from Segovia are cooked slowly in Asador Alfonso’s Maestro oven to retain the sweet, delicate flavors of that tender flesh, the skin kissed evenly by the heat from the wood-fired oven until its golden and crisp. Simply delicious!
