Swissôtel Clark just added another compelling reason to visit their vitality-inspired property with the launch of their first-ever Verona Brunch Club (VBC)—a dining concept designed to redefine how you experience Sunday mid-day dining in Central Luzon.
Swissôtel Clark launches Verona Brunch Club in their Italian fun-dining Ristorante di Verona
Hosted on the hotel’s fifth floor at the sophisticated **Ristorante di Verona**, this exclusive club transformed ordinary weekends into a curated celebration of fine food, ambient beats, and premium cheers every single Sunday.
Diners could choose to sit outside to catch panoramic views of the rolling Zambales mountain ranges, matching the fresh mountain air with free-flowing champagne and a masterfully conceptualized premium menu available from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
An Elevated Culinary Addition to Clark
Attending the inaugural runs of the Verona Brunch Club alongside a select circle of food and travel writers, I was immediately struck by the balance of sophistication and flavor across the stations. Rather than overwhelming guests with raw volume, VBC prioritized precision and gastronomic luxury.
To wake up my palate, I standardly gravitated toward the freshly baked Danish pastries and artisan bread boards, before moving to delicate starters: a raw **beef carpaccio** crepe combined beautifully with fresh arugula, toasted pine nuts, and crispy parmesan wafers. Accompanying this were pristine bruschettas topped with rich bottarga, a refreshing shrimp salad, and a wonderfully earthy wild mushroom soup.
At the neighboring tables, my companions unraveled a parade of custom wood-fired pizzas, velouté green pea soups, and a refined selection of imported charcuterie and cheeses. The **raw oyster bar** was another major point of interest, dishing out premium, plump crustaceans handled in three distinct ways: classic Rockefeller, chilled on ice, and baked under a golden coat of cheese.
Crucially, the Verona Brunch Club eschewed the traditional, self-serve buffet model. Instead, guests browsed an extensive, structured menu where items were cooked to order and brought directly to the table, ensuring peak texture, warmth, and flavor straight from the kitchen.
Following the initial rounds, I dove straight into the robust main courses. The highlights were exceptional: a beautifully pan-seared salmon fillet, a melt-in-your-mouth **beef tenderloin** enhanced with a rich red wine reduction, a succulent wagyu double beef burger, crispy crackling porchetta, and tender cod fish.
By the time the staff inquired about my dessert preferences, my appetite was almost fully sated. However, one does not simply refuse premium sweets here. I paired my final glass of champagne with a stunning array of desserts: a delicate Candied Banana Mille-Feuille, a rich Swiss Chocolate Cheesecake, and a classic, velvety Mascarpone Tiramisu.
Free-Flowing Champagne and Curated Melodies
Looking across the room as the afternoon slowed down, I observed a relaxed mix of families, extended friend groups, and light business socials. The beauty of this concept lay entirely in its community vibe—it acted as a wonderful excuse to gather, converse, and celebrate over premium food without the constraints of early mornings or rigid timelines.
Ristorante di Verona matched its gourmet fare with an exceptional open-bar program. Diners could enjoy top-shelf champagne, standard morning mimosas, or choose from a broad portfolio of refined Italian wines and classic mixed cocktails.
The club offered tiered structures to suit individual preferences: **PHP 3,888+** for unlimited gourmet food and non-alcoholic pairings; **PHP 4,888+** to include standard alcoholic free-flow options; and **PHP 8,888+** for the top-tier all-inclusive experience featuring prestige champagnes. Young culinary enthusiasts aged six to twelve could participate for **PHP 1,944+**.
For those who loved early-day staples, the kitchen turned out fluffy artisan waffles, classic pancakes, and specialty eggs to order. The grand charcuterie curation remained second to none, rounded out by a smooth backing lounge track that set the baseline for a true, upscale lifestyle getaway.
As a fast-growing luxury sanctuary in Clark, the five-star Swissôtel Clark featured 372 beautifully designed guest rooms alongside ten separate dining concepts, bridging authentic hospitality with modern, vital spaces.
Swissôtel Clark is located at Lot 2A, Lot 2B, Lot 2E1 Manuel A. Roxas Highway corner Claro M. Recto, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. For inquiries and club reservations, contact (045) 306 2000.
