Paolito's Stk Ta Bai - Cebu City

The dishes were excellent. We ordered fried chicken, calamares, and shrimp sinigang. The wait time for the food to be served was minimal, which was not an issue at all. I truly enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant.

I absolutely love the food here! Everything we tried was incredibly tasty. We ordered a wide variety of dishes, though I apologize for not taking photos of them all. Even the pancit canton was delicious. The service was quick, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and eager to assist. The restroom was a bit messy when I used it, but I don't think that was the restaurant's fault. I also admire their eclectic decor, which features a mix of local Cebu religious artifacts and musical instruments that remind me of New Orleans jazz.

**Fried Calamari**: This dish was excellent—tender and even a bit juicy when you take a bite. It's definitely among the best I've had. **Fried Rice**: This was one of the best fried rice dishes I’ve encountered. My wife wasn’t a fan, but I found it to have fantastic flavor, and the portion was quite generous. **Fried Chicken**: This was tasty, but it didn’t stand out as much as the calamari or fried rice. **Tuna Soup**: This was good, but I’d likely try a few other soups before ordering it again. In terms of portion sizes, I’d estimate that one dish is enough for one person. We ordered four dishes for the two of us, and it provided enough food for a second meal, which was a pleasant surprise. They also package leftovers nicely. I would definitely come back here again.

The food tasted wonderful and the place had a good atmosphere. Serving mainly Filipino dishes, they also serve fresh seafood which they will cook in any way you prefer. Service was commendable but we had to follow up on our orders after waiting for 15 minutes. Especially on the last dish. We had finished eating by then but the last dish still wasn't served. We had to doggy bag it instead. Also their pork bicol express is just all fat!! Barely any meat in them at all.

The environment is much better than the steak. We only ordered steak so I can't give opinion on other stuff but the steak wasn't off a good quality. The cook wasn't bad but the cut was way bow standard. Others on other tables seem to be enjoying their food so this was only from my view