Brera Delicatessen: The World's Finest Comes to Acacia Estates

An extensive selection of the finest cheeses, dairy, gourmet bread, smoked and cured hams and sausages, and premium beef and lamb, all in one place...

Brera Delicatessen brings the best of the world to Acacia Estates. Step inside and have a taste of the world's finest, at Brera Delicatessen in Acacia Estates...

Located at the Acacia Town Center in the sprawling and expansive Acacia Estates, Brera Delicatessen brings the best of the world to this side of the metro with its impressive selection of premium imported products. Have a cup of coffee, or a glass of wine with some cheese, and just take in the cool vibe at Brera Delicatessen...

Chef Philip Golding oversees the operations of Brera Delicatessen, now with two branches with two more in the pipeline. For Chef Philip Golding, it's all about creating the perfect experience at Brera Delicatessen, starting with the very best products from around the world, the wide variety of flavors, and excellent service. At Brera Delicatessen, you can simply let your palate discover a whole new world of flavors while walking along the chillers, sample different products, engage and inspire the senses, and just have a great leisurely afternoon with a cup of freshly brewed Lavazza coffee. It's that casual vibe that adds to the unique experience at Brera Delicatessen. With years of culinary experience under his belt, Chef Philip Golding adds yet another chapter in his culinary journey at Brera Delicatessen.

Inside the spacious interiors of Brera Delicatessen, one is greeted by the rich and fragrant aroma of coffee at the counter followed by the warm smiles of the staff. Whether you already have something in mind or looking for a particular cheese or sausage, or just coming in to see what's new, the friendly staff will guide you through their selections...

Fresh fruit juices from Turkey, bread from Germany, the best European cheeses like Brie, Gouda, Gruyere, and Emmental; smoked meats, cold cuts and cured sausages including premium prosciutto, Jamon Iberico de Bellota from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, Greek and Turkish olive oil, foie gras and pate, you can find it all here at Brera Delicatessen.   

You'll also find an equally impressive selection of wine from all over the world. At Brera Delicatessen, Chef Philip Golding implements a meaningful differentiation strategy to set it apart from other delicatessens with its wide selection, offering unique and hard-to-find deli options to their customers for the ultimate deli experience. 

At the chiller in front of Brera Delicatessen's open kitchen, you'll find a wide variety of the day's fresh salads (L) and an impressive selection of premium steaks, beef and lamb in an assortment of cuts and grades. And if you just can't wait to have your steak, Brera Delicatessen's very own charcoal-fired grill can do the job in minutes...

At Brera Delicatessen's Bar, you can select from a wide range of coffee and teas, cold and ice-bended Lavazza coffee, or their signature La Frutta Vita, a line of refreshing fruit smoothies topped with imported premium jam. I go for the Apple & Apricot Smoothie (P 145), with its soothing yet fresh flavors, and the premium jam adding that layer of sweetness. Other fresh fruit smoothies include Chocolate Cherry, Pomegranate, Vanilla Peach, Mint Lemonade, Strawberry, Four Seasons, Orange Berry, Chocolate Banana, and Mango. Cap your fruit smoothie with some whipped cream (P 35) for an indulgent finish.

You won't find a formal menu at Brera Delicatessen, not yet. But the kitchen can prepare anything you want from their wide selection of products, simply point and choose from the chiller and displays. The chillers and displays serve as the menu, it's an interactive format where you can customize your meal or snack adding to the unique dining experience at Brera Delicatessen. The courteous staff at Brera Delicatessen are more than glad to walk you through each of the different specialties, and explain each product in detail. At Brera Delicatessen, Chef Philip Golding aims to engage your senses as you sample the different products. Choose your wine, some cheeses, bread, fresh salads and some cured meats, sausages and ham, and you've got a classic meal at Brera Delicatessen.

Fresh salads, stuffed grape leaves, pickled olives and mushrooms, preserved tomatoes, just some of the many flavorful options at Brera Delicatessen.

Let the staff prepare an assortment of premium cheeses, cured meats, and bread, best paired with a glass of wine, and enjoy the warm and casual neighborhood feel of Brera Delicatessen at Acacia Estates.

But what sets Brera Delicatessen apart from the usual delis in the metro is their charcoal-fired grill. Inside Brera Delicatessen's kitchen, Chef Philip Golding fires up the charcoal grill laying premium Wagyu meatballs on the fiery hot charcoal. 

In minutes, the Wagyu meatballs are served fresh off the charcoal grill. This is what makes Brera Delicatessen special, you can simply make your selection at the counter and have it served, from chiller to grill, and to your table. And with their wide selection, there is always something new to try everyday.

Behind the full service counters, Chef Philip Golding constantly trains the staff and increasing their product knowledge to help you make an informative choice among the different types of products available at Brera Delicatessen. The ultimate goal is for the staff to know each and every product to make your experience even better.

That evening, early dinner guests arrived and the charcoal grill comes alive once again, with a variety of premium meats for the dinner service. Outside Brera Delicatessen, one can take a peek at the open kitchen through panoramic glass windows, an inviting sight, and you just have to come inside...

There's just nothing quite like a premium slab of beef on fiery hot charcoal, and it just gets a lot better with a hefty slab of Brera Delicatessen's Wagyu Tomahawk.

Whether you go for the Brera Burger with a side of bean salad...

...or the Wagyu Tomahawk with potatoes and a side of salad, you can always enjoy a customized meal with the world's finest gourmet products at Brera Delicatessen. The Brera Burger, a thick and hefty premium all-beef patty topped with fresh greens and vegetables is a perfect introduction to Brera Delicatessen's culinary offerings. The juicy charcoal-grilled beef patty delivers a flavorful punch, capped by the fresh and crisp greens and the soft bread. But if it's a classic steak dinner you're after, it's definitely the Wagyu Tomahawk...

After choosing your steak, it goes straight to the charcoal grill. And as you enjoy your glass of wine, the Wagyu Tomahawk is served. At Brera Delicatessen, the steaks are served in the classic way, with no steak sauce, just salt and pepper on the side. And with beef this good, you don't need any sauce at all.

Perfectly grilled to medium rare with a juicy pink center, each bite releases a burst of rich yet clean flavors punctuated by just a pinch of salt for even more flavor, capped by a subtle smoky hint from the charcoal grill. The charcoal grill adds that rustic, old world flavor to the beef, and there's just no better way to grill a premium slab of beef. A fresh salad, a cheese board or charcuterie platter, a burger, or a Wagyu Tomahawk, you can find it all here at Brera Delicatessen. Dine inside the casual yet elegant and spacious interiors, or enjoy your meal al fresco, it's your call. After your meal, pick up a bottle of wine and some cheese on your way out, and bring home the experience. Enjoy the world's finest at Brera Delicatessen, now open at Acacia Estates.

Brera Delicatessen is located at Unit 9, Acacia Town Center, Acacia Estates, Taguig or call 451-1169 for inquiries and more information.

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