🍽️Casa de Don Emilio

Casa de Don Emilio, located in Boac, Marinduque, is a family-style restaurant housed in the ancestral home of Don Emilio Lardizabal. The old Spanish colonial-era house, with its two floors and wide windows, offers a unique dining experience where tradition meets taste.

A Restored Spanish Colonial-Era Home

The restaurateur, Aurora Pitero of Kusina sa Plaza, has preserved and restored the house, creating an ambiance that transports visitors back to a gentler, slower bygone Spanish era. As one visitor put it, "The peaceful atmosphere made me slow down and appreciate the beauty of history. I also loved taking photos because every spot was picture-perfect."

Authentic Marinduque Cuisine

Visitors often comment on the delicious authentic Marinduque cuisine served alongside modern dishes. As one diner shared, "Had a great dinner at Casa De Don Emilio! Loved their Dinilawang Manok sa Gata and Kari Karing Marinduque—so good! A true taste of Marinduquenian Heritage."

A Coolest Find in Boac

Another visitor summed it up: "Coolest find in Boac - Casa de Don Emilio. Aside from the amazing Spanish feels, they also serve delicious scrumptious food! Definitely a must try and visit when In Marinduque."

Casa de Don Emilio is one of the must-do meals in Boac — a Spanish colonial-era ancestral home where tradition meets taste, and where the Dinilawang Manok sa Gata is reason enough to book a table.