How to Write a Great Review

What to Include in Your Review

1. Ambiance and Setting: Describe the decor, lighting, and overall vibe. Example: "Cozy atmosphere with warm lighting and rustic wooden furniture. Great for intimate dinners."
2. Service Quality: Comment on how attentive and knowledgeable the staff were. Example: "Staff were welcoming and attentive. Our server gave excellent recommendations and timing was perfect."
3. Food and Drink: Describe the dishes in detail—presentation, taste, and portion sizes. Example: "The sinigang was rich and flavorful with tender meat. The brew was perfectly balanced. Generous portions for the price."
4. Value for Money: Evaluate whether the meal was worth what you paid. Example: "Excellent value. We spent ₱1,200 for two and felt satisfied with both food quality and service."
5. Overall Impression: Summarize your experience and recommend (or not). Example: "One of the best meals I've had this month. Will definitely return for their Tuesday specials."

Rating Guidelines

Use a 1 to 10 scale to help readers quickly understand your overall experience:

• 1 - 2 (Inedible to Terrible): Major issues with food quality, safety, or service. Examples: Spoiled food, rude staff, unsanitary conditions.
• 3 - 4 (Very Poor to Poor): Significant problems that ruined the experience. Examples: Severely undercooked food, very slow service, unclean tables.
• 5 - 6 (Fair to Satisfactory): Average experience with some flaws but nothing major. Examples: Food was okay but not special, slow service, decent atmosphere.
• 7 - 8 (Good to Very Good): Positive experience with good food and service. Examples: Tasty dishes, friendly staff, enjoyable overall.
• 9 - 10 (Excellent to Perfect): Outstanding in multiple ways, memorable experience. Examples: Exceptional food, attentive service, beautiful ambiance, worth revisiting.

Review Posting Guidelines

• Be honest and base your review on personal experience, not hearsay
• Never accept compensation in exchange for positive reviews
• Keep it constructive—criticize specific issues, not the restaurant or staff personally
• Avoid offensive language, personal attacks, or hate speech
• Stay on topic—your review should focus on the food, service, and atmosphere
• Respect other reviewers, even when you disagree with their opinions
• Include specific details that help other readers (dates visited, dishes ordered, prices)

Tips for Helpful Reviews

• Be specific: Instead of "good food," say "their adobo is rich and tender with perfectly cooked eggs on rice"
• Mix positives and negatives: No restaurant is perfect—mention what worked and what didn't
• Consider context: A casual food stall has different expectations than a fine dining restaurant
• Take photos: Pictures of your food and restaurant space help other readers a lot
• Mention visit details: Time of day, day of week, companions—these affect the experience