Cuisines

Luca’s Cucina Italiana

Luca’s Cucina Italiana

– Located in the quiet nook of Talipanan Beach is Luca’s Cucina Italiana, which welcomes its visitors with a 180 degree view of the majestic sea and shoreline. Built by Ms. Sheila and her husband Luca, who hails from Bologna Italy, they made a home for adventurers and wanderlusts in a quaint Italian restaurant combining the style of the Filipino nipa hut and presumably Tuscan architecture. Only five minutes away from White Beach through local transport, the open restaurant features a hotel, together with the view, and offers the best location for beach bathing one can enjoy. – – – It is a party plate with mussels, shrimp, and squid, […]
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  • Puerto Galera
  • Italian
    • Papa Fred’s Steakhouse

    Papa Fred’s Steakhouse

    – It is love that made Fred stay in the Philippines for over thirty years. Appreciative of the beauty of the country and the Filipina that would later become his wife, he bought an undeveloped land in Puerto Galera and ran the ‘Sinandigan Lodge’ for twenty years. The next years have been hard but it paved the way to the creation, with his friend Mike, of the Papa Fred’s Steakhouse, which would later becoming a must go-to place in Puerto Galera. Taking advantage of the beach with a great view of the sea, Fred built a semi-open air terrace restaurant where one can enjoy meals while experiencing the pleasant sea […]
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  • Puerto Galera
  • Steakhouse
    • St. Nicholas Restaurant and Catering Services

    St. Nicholas Restaurant and Catering Services

    Enjoy delectable Filipino flavors in this new found! Who would have thought that in the quiet and silent residential area in the heart of the bustling city of Manduluyong (few blocks from the city hall) lies a unique Filipino-Asian fusion restaurant? St. Nicholas Restaurant and Catering Services is getting much attention among food lovers and diners in Metro Manila who are looking for alternative quality and affordable menu. – The Main Dining Place – Dining Place Outside – The place itself provides a very comfortable, relaxed setting and atmosphere giving a delightful and enjoyable dining experience. It has wide-ranging and comprehensive designs and decorations surrounded by lots of plants and […]
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  • Mandaluyong
  • Filipino
    • El Cocinero by Chef Arnaldo

    El Cocinero by Chef Arnaldo

    – Situated in the heart of Nasugbu town proper and just in front of St. Xavier Parish church is a little Spanish restaurant owned by Chef Arnaldo Limeta. With 14 years of living in Ibiza, Spain, he brought home his own take of the best Paella Valenciana the town has ever tasted. El Cocinero has made quite a name for itself with its high quality food and understated yet refreshing ambiance. The ingredients are all fresh and perfectly mixed together, providing for a mouth-watering experience. They also have excellent tapas, pizcado and paellas, all at very reasonable prices. The restaurant can only seat 20 people, so make sure to reserve […]
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  • Batangas
  • Spanish
    • Kainan sa Dalampasigan

    Kainan sa Dalampasigan

    – Entering the establishment Kainan sa Dalampasigan is almost like stepping inside a secret garden straight out of the story books. With rosal, ilang-ilang and sampaguita abound, one could easily imagine being a character in a fairytale. Owned by Normita Limjoco-Lucas, affectionately known as Tita Baby, and the brainchild of her mother Teodora (Lola Doray) Limjoco, the place has thrived from its humble beginnings. Previously a court for the sport pelota (a ball game played in a walled court with basket-like rackets attached to the hand) and a watering hole for thirsty players, the place has evolved throughout the years and became what it is now today: a haven away […]
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  • Batangas
  • Filipino
    • Pico Restaurant and Bar

    Pico Restaurant and Bar

    Located at the lobby of the Pico Sands Hotel, Pico Restaurant and Bar is a 24-hour food place that specializes in local Filipino dishes, as well as Mediterranean cuisine. They have an extensive menu, from breakfast, lunch and dinner meals up to your favorite drinks. You can choose to dine inside or al fresco to enjoy the beautiful view of Pico de Loro. – Bulalosso (P 1,700, serves 4) is beef bone marrow cooked osso bucco style and is slow cooked for hours. It is either served with rice or pasta. – Their Margheritta pizza (P325) uses freshly stewed tomatoes and mozzarella.    
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  • Batangas
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Bar and Resto
    • The Smoking Joint: Southern Pride!

    The Smoking Joint: Southern Pride!

    The long strip of Aguirre Avenue in BF Homes is a haven for foodies down south. The new kid on the block has just arrived and has packed a whole lot of punch (and spice!) with it! The Smoking Joint is changing up the barbecue game with their tasty low and slow cooked specialties! – HIGH ON BARBECUE. From outside, you can already smell what’s cooking on the grill! – The Smoking Joint may just be on soft opening but it seems like they have got it all figured out. The restaurant’s small space is maximized with strategically set tables and stools. Outside, a couple of tables are also set and […]
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  • Parañaque
  • BF Homes
  • Steakhouse
    • Casa Verde

    Casa Verde

    Despite the Spanish-sounding name, Casa Verde is an all-out American food shop located on the second floor of UP Town Center. Stepping inside the place, it gives out the typical American casual dining vibe. Add to that the huge servings their menu offers, reminiscent of the American food lifestyle where bigger is better. Their bestseller boasting with a tagline “Once you taste me, you’ll never forget me,” Brian’s Ribs (P250) are pork ribs baked to perfection, using meat imported from the United States, served with sweet sauce, rice and a side dish of corn and carrots. – – For dessert, Lauren’s Lava (P188) would be the definite choice. Good for […]
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  • Quezon City
  • American
    • Backyard Kitchen + Brew in UP Town Center

    Backyard Kitchen + Brew in UP Town Center

    Have a taste of the food that brings all the boys in the backyard. Located on the second floor of UP Town Center, Backyard Manila is out to invite everyone to their backyard for a food fix. With an inviting wooden interior reminiscent of a picnic done in the backyard, this dining restaurant is stylish and cozy at the same time. Any trip to the place is worth it once you try their meat dishes, which are highly recommended if you are in search of a filling meal. HOLY COW. Backyard Burger (Php 285) –Their Backyard Burger is made with 100% beef patty using cow shoulder meat: brisket and chuck. […]
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  • Quezon City
  • American
  • Burger
    • Zipang

    Zipang

    Zipang brings the Japanese flavor nearer as one can now enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine as prepared by a Japanese chef. The classic sushi and the tempura, popular B-class gourmet food in Japan, can now be availed without going out of the country. – JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL. Zipang guarantees the authentic Japanese food experience to anyone who would try their menu. – Recommended from their menu is their Sanzokuyaki (P300), a Nagano specialty of chicken marinated in soy, sake and garlic, deep-fried until golden. It is a house special of Zipang. If one is craving for fish, one must order their Shake Shioyaki (P250), which is buttered and grilled salmon […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Japanese
    • Geum SuJang

    Geum SuJang

    – A new Korean restaurant on the block, Geum Sujang opened last February 2015 on Tomas Morato. With the head office located in South Korea, it was long since founded, dating back to 1974. On a mission to provide a wide variety of Korean food, they are notable for their eel and beef. The secret to a more memorable experience is the sesame oil, garlic and special chili sauce that gives a sour and spicy taste. Their Grilled Eel is highly recommended, such as the Eel Sushi Roll (P350). Their Korean BBQ classic is also a bestseller. – SMOKIN’ HOT. Grilled Eel. (1 kg / P2, 100)  
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  • Quezon City
  • Korean
    • Victorino’s in Quezon City Brings a Taste of Ilocos to the Metro

    Victorino’s in Quezon City Brings a Taste of Ilocos to the Metro

    If you're looking to sample the region's rich cuisine without having to make the trip - you can always drop by Victorino's in Quezon City.
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  • Quezon City
  • Filipino
    • Luna J Filipino Gastropub

    Luna J Filipino Gastropub

    A lot of Philippine cuisine restaurants are opening all year round. One of them is Luna J Filipino Gastropub, serving up the popular fried diced pig delicacy “bagnet”. This, combined with another Filipino favorite food gives us Kare-Kareng Bagnet (P320). Combined with tomato and singkamas, bagnet produces a refreshing flavor. The best part? It’s either P320 or less. – CRAVINGS. Bagnet (P320), part of the Filipino cuisine –
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  • Quezon City
  • Tomas Morato
  • Filipino
    • Zaan Japanese Tea House in QC: A Japanese Home Cooking Bistro

    Zaan Japanese Tea House in QC: A Japanese Home Cooking Bistro

    You can find solace at Zaan Japanese Tea House as it reflects comfort and style in both the interior and food.
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  • Quezon City
  • Quezon City Restaurant 2019
  • Japanese
  • Quezon City Restaurant 2019
    • SUNDAYS

    SUNDAYS

    Come spend a Sunday with Sundays! SUNDAYS is perfect in a Sunday with friends and family, boasting of cute, sunny retro garden décor. Their menu offers all-American food in affordable prices with a price range of P95 to P535. – NOT FOR THE WEAK OF HEART. Classic Roasted Chicken (P399) – Their Classic Roasted Chicken (P399) browned to perfection would keep mouths watering. Add the soft and juicy meat perfect with a size of mashed potatoes, vegetables or gravy. For dessert, one should opt to have Skillet Smores (P185), you would have the chance to put chocolate and marshmallows on a cracker. – CAMPFIRE TREAT. Skillet Smores (P185) – LINGERS […]
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  • Quezon City
  • American
    • Antonio’s in Tagaytay: Hidden Gem for First-Rate Steak and Fine Dining Experience

    Antonio’s in Tagaytay: Hidden Gem for First-Rate Steak and Fine Dining Experience

    Hidden in Tagaytay’s beautiful backdrop of greeneries is a fine dining restaurant inside a grandiose Spanish colonial-style house known for its first-rate steak and splendid dining experience.
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  • Tagaytay
  • Tagaytay 2019
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2019
  • Filipino
  • Tagaytay 2019
  • Tagaytay Restaurant 2019
    • La Creperie: Modern France of Salcedo, Makati

    La Creperie: Modern France of Salcedo, Makati

    To satisfy your crepe craving, head on down to La Creperie! With perfect ambiance plus amazing plates of crepes, what more can you ask for?
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • French 2018
  • French
  • Cafe
  • French 2018
    • Il Ponticello

    Il Ponticello

    This comeback from the 90s has a few new tricks up their sleeves. The moment you enter the second floor of the Antel 2000 Building, you will instantly see (and smell!) Il Ponticello. – REBIRTH TO THE 21st CENTURY. A more minimalistic logo for the new Il Ponticello. (Photo from EricJaz Foodies) – Il Ponticello is an Italian restaurant that has been operational since the 1990s. With the changing times and in hopes of rising to popularity again, the restaurant tweaked their menu up with new pizza and pasta dishes. Sure enough, in 2014, Il Ponticello started to gain much attention and has been dubbed as one of Makati’s hidden […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Italian
  • Bar and Resto
    • C ’Italian in Salcedo

    C ’Italian in Salcedo

    Love pizza but looking for something different from the usual brick-oven pizza? Roll on down to C’Italian’s at L’Ermitage Bldg, in Leviste St., cor. Toledo St., in Salcedo, Makati and try their panizzas! – ROLLED UP AND READY! Panizza prepared for your hungry self. – Panizza is made of soft and thin dough, which is very popular in Italy. Instead of munching on it upon its arrival to your table, you have to perform specific steps in order to enjoy it. First, you grab a slice from the horizontally sliced panizza. Second, grab a good amount of arugula and alfalfa and position it nicely on your panizza. Lastly, roll your […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Sabao

    Sabao

    UPDATE: Sabao has already closed. Sinigang, tinola and bulalo – these are soup-based classics made special in Sabao, a Filipino restaurant in Signa Designer Residences. – Binakol (P295) – Your favorite soupy dishes are given special treatment here. The sabaw (soup) is created using meat simmered for 16 hours, giving the chicken, pork or beef stock a rich natural taste. The vegetables and other ingredients are prepared separately, ensuring that they are still of best quality when served. Savor your favorite dish from the menu with a cup of brown, red or garlic rice. If you’re not too keen on rice, go a bit unconventional and add glass or Chinese […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Pablo Bistro in Salcedo Village, Makati: An International Fusion of Flavors

    Pablo Bistro in Salcedo Village, Makati: An International Fusion of Flavors

    It seems like no one can keep up with Pablo Bistro's menu as the dishes change continuously in an effort to promise fresh local ingredients as well as variety.
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  • Philippines
  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
  • European
  • Fusion
  • Salcedo Village Restaurant 2019
    • 8Cuts Burger Blends

    8Cuts Burger Blends

    Taste the best burgers in town in this awesome burger joint! 8Cuts Burger Blends was derived from the eight types of beef cuts, which are blended and used in hamburger patties. 8Cuts stands out from every other burger joint because they blend different beef cuts to make unique patty combinations. Their burgers are such a hit that they have a total of 7 stores in the Metro! Their latest branch, which opened March of 2014, is located at the Ground Level of Infinity Towers at L.P. Leviste St., Salcedo, Makati. BURGER HUNT! You can now satisfy your 8Cuts cravings at 7 different locations! 8Cuts Burger Blends has a very modern […]
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  • Salcedo Village
  • Makati
  • American
  • Burger
    • Q Grill

    Q Grill

    The south is known for its laidback yet sophisticated vibe, and Q Grill embodies this quality quite perfectly.  . THAT ICONIC Q is pretty hard to miss. . Tucked in a quiet neighborhood and opened by the Canlas family in December 2014, Q Grill easily stands out with its lush exteriors and glowing outdoor lights – not to mention plenty of cars parked outside the restaurant. Before sunset, the place resembles a quiet garden patio, but at night, the bar comes alive when the nearby schools have ended their classes and when residents have come over and have a cold bottle of beer over some grilled dishes and conversation while […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • Midway Grill

    Midway Grill

    When it comes to the surfing haven La Union, locals often have one single recommendation of where to eat: Midway Grill along the highway in San Fernando, home of the famous Baby Back Ribs. . The interiors . Midway Grill is a homegrown American restaurant with personality. The restaurant has a 50’s diner feel, with checkered floors and photos of vintage icons in the walls. They also have an extensive menu – they serve all-day breakfast, rice plates, sizzling viands, classic Filipino favorites such as laing and dinuguan, soups and salads, sandwiches, noodles and pasta, grilled specials, and desserts. There are a lot of hits on Midway Grill’s menu, but […]
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  • La Union
  • American
  • Filipino
  • Steakhouse
    • Hanako

    Hanako

    You can tell what people like to eat with the kind of restaurants in their neighborhood. For those living in Better Living, it’s safe to say that it’s Japanese food. Amidst the rows of car repair shops and banks is Hanako, one of the Japanese restaurants along Dona Soledad with predominantly white and neon green exteriors. . Hanako from the outside . The restaurant seems very inviting. The interiors play with green and white colors, while the service crew is easy to talk to. Owned by Jon Bantigue and Caloy Sycip, Hanako offers a wide selection of casual Japanese food. They’ve got sushi, donburi, teppanyaki, gyoza, and even dessert if […]
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  • Parañaque
  • Japanese
    • Double Decker Diner

    Double Decker Diner

    While there is a lack of popular fast food and dining establishments in the suburbs of Las Piñas, the city more than makes up for it with a slew of excellent neighborhood businesses. One of these is Double Decker Diner, a small burger restaurant at BF Homes. Double Decker Diner is quite popular among residents. It has a pleasant al fresco dining space where you can enjoy their tasty burgers, hefty sausage sandwiches, and sizzling sausage plates. No single order goes above P229 – and you’ll get good-sized servings that would surely satisfy. . Al fresco seating at Double Decker Diner . All burgers are made with charcoal-grilled beef patties […]
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  • Las Piñas
  • American
  • Burger
    • Meat Depot in Parañaque City: Home of High Quality and Tender Steaks

    Meat Depot in Parañaque City: Home of High Quality and Tender Steaks

    You only have to pick a cut of meat or seafood from Meat Depot’s freezer, choose the doneness from rare to well-done, pick your side dish and steak sauce, and wait for your glorious grilled steak to be served.
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  • Parañaque
  • Supermarket Guide Restaurant 2020
  • Steakhouse
  • Supermarket Guide Restaurant 2020
    • Pamana

    Pamana

    The Pamana Restaurant is visibly a reflection of its great heritage. From its furnishings, its walls full of old pictures, and down right to their food, the place truly exudes a sense of home and legacy. – – Customers also often opt to dine at the third floor for the open space and fresh Tagaytay air. The skin of their Binagoongang Bagnet is crunchy and crackling at the same time. The meat portion is so tender and flavorful. – Binagoongang Bagnet (P370) – Binagoongang Bagnet is just one of the many delightful dishes you can try when you drop by Pamana in Tagaytay. Their menu offers both traditional and reinvented […]
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  • Tagaytay
  • Filipino
    • Marcia Adams

    Marcia Adams

    Tucked away at the border of Tagaytay, this place that once used to be a simple home has become a one-of-a-kind restaurant. The main dining of Marcia Adams is a reminiscent of the ones in Tuscany, being surrounded by the lush flora, having antique furniture and rustic interiors, and of course, offering various home-cooked Mediterranean and European dishes. – Tuscany-inspired main dining – – A PHP700 minimum cover charge applies to each adult. A meal is comprised of a three courses and includes an appetizer and a dessert. Philippine Primer was able to try some of their most popular dishes and here are our recommendations. Start your meal with the […]
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  • Tagaytay
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • The Domaine

    The Domaine

    With its farm-to-table concept and its difficult-to-spot location almost in Silang, Cavite, visiting The Domaine is already an adventure in itself. – The space and interior of this restaurant is a perfect location for an out-of-town family gathering. – But the adventure doesn’t stop there and not something that you will regret. Go on a French-Mediterranean culinary experience at The Domaine with various dishes carefully curated and prepared by young chef Robbie Ripalda who buys the ingredients for their cuisine from the neighboring farms personally. The restaurant’s menu also changes every three months – the reason of the place’s terrific food and atmosphere.  – Grilled Watermelon salad with Parma ham and […]
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  • French