Quezon City

Classic Confections: Chef Baba’s Sweet Menu for the Sweet Tooth

Classic Confections: Chef Baba’s Sweet Menu for the Sweet Tooth

Nono's by Classic Confections offers a wide array of cakes and sweets, among which are the award-winning Nono's Chocolate Oblivion and Sylvia's Strawberry Shortcake, which are both named after Chef Baba's parents. Chef Baba Ibazeta Benedicto is at the helm of these confections, which are perfect for all occasions. Even though Classic Confections at Greenbelt 5 has permanently closed, there is nothing to worry about as Classic Confections menu is still served inside Nono's: Comfort Food Done Right located at UP Town Center in Quezon City, The Podium in Mandaluyong, and Three Central in Makati.
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  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
  • The Podium
  • UP Town Center
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Cafe
    • Earth Kitchen

    Earth Kitchen

    Within the modern, vibrant, fast-paced Bonifacio Global City High Street and the bustling Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City is a piece of the earth where deliciously healthy food abound–the Earth Kitchen. Earth Kitchen is a new and exciting entrant in the growing trend of healthy organic and creative cuisine cafes and restaurants in hip commercial and business areas in the metro. It was birthed from the combined legacy of good food in a taste-of-home style, and an advocacy to support, showcase and sustain local and indigenous farmers and partner communities in the Philippines. Earth Kitchen is a partnership project of Hizon’s Catering, Got Heart Foundation, Chef David Hizon and Chef […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Icebergs in Quezon City: Home of Super Halo-Halo, Ice Cream, and Desserts

    Icebergs in Quezon City: Home of Super Halo-Halo, Ice Cream, and Desserts

    Enjoy delectable desserts at Icebergs, a classic ice cream parlor in Quezon City!
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar

    My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar

    Let this place take you back to that Golden Age of Rock and Roll. With its unique 70’s theme and bar, My Bro’s Mustache Folk Bar has been a popular hangout with the locals since its opening back in 2001. The place screams “Retro!” with its decor and ’70s music booming in the stereos. Many people come to see the live performances of the Juan dela Cruz band, often called the “Pioneer of Philippine Rock and Roll”. Their Sizzling Pork Sisig with Egg (P195) is well-suited with a bottle of beer. If you want to come and have a dish cooked flambé-style right in front of your eyes then try […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Echo Café

    Echo Café

    – – Hear the echoes of a sound mind in a sound body at Echo Café. With the head offices at Serendra and Salcedo, Echo Café set as a pro-organic ingredients shop. It is under the concept of ECHO Sustainable Lifestyle concept. ECHO stands for “Environment & Community Hope Organization”, promoting living in a sustainable lifestyle under “conscious and caring consumerism”. They grow organic vegetables in their private farms in the Amadeo provinces of Cavite and are selling them to various suppliers. These vegetables are also used as ingredients for the food offered in the menu at the café. The café is also Echo Store’s contribution to promoting the hard […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Cafe
  • Healthy/Organic
    • La Vie Parisienne

    La Vie Parisienne

      NO NEED TO FLY. Now, one can eat authentic French confectionery! – Vive la France! A delicacy shop that also provides wine all ordered from France, La Vie Parisienne is the place of wine, pastry, ham and cheese for Francophiles in Quezon City! It is a must-see place if you want to buy premium quality wine. They have 150 types of wine in their cellar, price ranging from P250 to P10,000. For a casual evening or dinner, the sweet and fruity Shanpelino (P290) is the perfect companion. – EFFERVESCENT. Shanpelino (P290) available in different flavors. – Their delectable Croissant (P55), delicious crescent-shaped pastry and Macaron (P49), a meringue-based dessert […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Tomas Morato
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • 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
    • Packo’s Restaurant & Bar

    Packo’s Restaurant & Bar

    Already in the business for 15 years, Packo’s Restaurant & Bar, be it noon or night, is crowded with many locals. It has become a hangout for friends, serving Philippine cuisine in their menu. Also, Packo’s boasts of snacks, finger food, and seafood noodle dishes. The casual atmosphere of the establishment is perfect for drinking parties with close friends. Since it is open for 24 hours, it is convenient to buy food, especially cravings late at night. Packo’s Boneless Crispy Pata (P468) is a popular choice to order. – MEAT UP! Packo’s Boneless Crispy Pata (P468) –
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  • Quezon City
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • 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
    • Cat Café Manila in Maginhawa, QC

    Cat Café Manila in Maginhawa, QC

    This café is permanently closed. IT’S A CAT! It’s a cat!  – Cat Café Manila all started when Anna Calvo took a cat from a shelter two years ago. From there, together with the experience of having visited a cat café in Japan, she began to be keen on opening a cat café of her own. In partnership with CARA (Compassion and Responsibility for Animals), the café gave around ten stray cats a home in the form of a café, each greeting a new customer with an affectionate purr. To keep everyone’s peace of mind, the cats were vaccinated from disease. If there is a favorite among the cats, it is […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
  • Maginhawa
  • Cafe
  • Concept dining
    • Casa Verde in Cebu City

    Casa Verde in Cebu City

    If you ever visit Cebu City and ask locals where to eat, the name Casa Verde will most likely come up. The family-owned restaurant, which prides itself on serving home-style American comfort food, is considered a beloved institution by many Cebuanos. Casa Verde has three branches in Cebu, and one recently opened at Quezon City – but it is by no means a fast-food chain. The restaurant, which started as a humble canteen in 2002, cooks meals with as much love and attention as it did back then. All their branches have that welcoming green facade that leads to a cozy diner-style interior. Vintage toys, photos, and other knick-knacks decorate […]
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  • Cebu
  • Quezon City
  • American
    • Zark’s Burgers

    Zark’s Burgers

    The first thing people should know about this burger joint is their motto: the greasier, the better. With that in mind, no one should ever mistake it for a healthy establishment. Zark’s Burgers is a popular homegrown joint that serves American comfort food, especially huge, greasy burgers – and no other joint can beat them in freshness, size and taste. What sets Zark’s apart from other places is their constant dedication to innovation and freshness. The patties are all made and grilled from scratch. Aside from the classic cheeseburger and mushroom burger, Zark’s menu contains over-the-top burgers that sound like the toothsome results of some crazy science experiments. A lot of […]
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  • Manila
  • Parañaque
  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • BF Homes
  • McKinley Hill
  • American
  • Burger
    • Friuli Trattoria

    Friuli Trattoria

    If Maginhawa Street in Quezon City is something you’ve yet to be familiar with, it’s important to figure out where the crowd goes. Granted that you want to discover restaurant gems of your own when you’re just starting out, the vastness of the crowd is a good gauge of whether a restaurant has a good reputation or not. Friuli Tratorria happens to be one of those places that’s guaranteed to be packed on weekdays and especially weekends, and that’s for good reason. The trattoria is a checkered-tablecloth casual restaurant that serves Italian food in big portions with non-exorbitant price tags, which may be why college students and yuppies frequent it […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Maginhawa
  • Italian
    • Faburrito

    Faburrito

    Satisfy those summer cravings without the guilt of gaining weight! The hot summer breeze has everyone sweltering and everyone’s dying to hit the beach – and to have the perfect beach body! Gym and fitness centers are crowded with new recruits and some are trying out new diet plans that might get them look great in their dream swimming attire. Everything is going well…until you feel the craving for some Mexican food! Well, worry not because Primer has recently discovered the newest option in the healthy food market! Faburrito is located in Eastwood and has branches at The Columns in Ayala Avenue and Ayala Fairview Terraces in Quezon City. They […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Mexican
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant in Quezon City

    Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant in Quezon City

    Finding this restaurant in Quezon City is an adventure your romantic soul will be willing to take. In a quiet nook in Horseshoe Village hides a rustic French-Mediterranean fine dining restaurant. The Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant is secluded, exclusive and perfect for those special occasions with your loved ones. What is now a beautiful place for patrons and guests started as a winery. Back in 2002, owners Klaus and Kitt Schroeder served the clients of their wine importing business with high quality dishes to complement the wines presented. Years later, Lemuria officially opened its gates to the public after being underground for so long. True to its name, Lemuria is a […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
  • French
  • Romantic Restaurants 2017
    • Burger Company Philippines

    Burger Company Philippines

    Burger Company Philippines is not your usual burger joint. Conceptualized by Francis Fabie and Alvin Chun, it’s also a board game hub where you can play Game of Thrones while gorging on a burger or sipping a vanilla milkshake. The interiors, for starters, already scream fun at first sight – metal chairs painted yellow and red and neon post-its and photos all over the walls. The food, too, of course is just as fun and good as the interiors. There are 11 burger choices, and that’s just those under the Angus Beef category. The Striker ‘s Burger (P249 for a single patty) is highly recommended and it’s for good reason. […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Burger
    • Melo’s

    Melo’s

    Melo’s is a well-established restaurant in the Philippines that started serving high-quality steaks in 1987. It has branches in Westgate Alabang, Quezon City, Makati and the Fort. Melo’s is notably known to be the one that introduced the Wagyu steak to Filipinos. This restaurant has created a menu that gave a very strong impression to us: it combined steak with foie gras and blue cheese, which tastes heavenly. THe owner of Melo’s is particularly proud of this item.
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  • Quezon City
  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Steakhouse
    • Galileo Entoca Deli

    Galileo Entoca Deli

    An Italian restaurant located at the heart of Eastwood Galileo is really popular among locals. If you see the restaurant crowded, expect that there are a lot of wine orders placed. The wine offered is not limited to Italian. Each is carefully selected. Their Pinot noir is the most popular. It costs P1,245 per bottle. The wine selection is made to match the dishes offered. The ingredients for their food menu like olive oil, spices, ham and cheese are imported from Italy. The salami and ham with cheese tastes moderately salty and is best matched with wine because it’s not too dry. Another popular dish is the risotto con porcini (photo […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Italian
    • Pino Resto Bar

    Pino Resto Bar

    A stylish restaurant that boasts different Filipino comfort food which deliver a modern, fun and healthy approach to cooking.  They are known for their Kare-kareng Bagnet, the Pino’s House Specialty. It is an authentic Ilocano crispy pork belly served with annatto-peanut sauce and bagoong rice. It is a fusion of the very famous Filipino cuisines bagnet and kare-kare. Pino Resto Bar was also featured in Philippine Primer Magazine’s September issue for their delicious salad selections. Quinoa Salad with Berries（P195）   Wicked Walnut（P195）   Chicken Inasal Ceasar Salad（P215）    
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  • Quezon City
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Filipino
  • Healthy/Organic
    • The Aristocrat Bakeshop

    The Aristocrat Bakeshop

    Known for serving traditional Filipino and Asian dishes since 1936, The Aristocrat, has also put up its own bakeshop. The Aristocrat Bakeshop offers premium quality products at reasonable prices. As a humble start, the bakeshop was only given a small spot in the kitchen of its main branch along Roxas Boulevard to cater its dessert needs. Because of the positive feedback from its customers and the management’s desire to serve quality desserts, the bakeshop’s production area was then moved to another location in Adriatico, Manila to have its very own space. Here are some of the best-sellers: Torta delos Reyes – The Aristocrat Bakeshop’s delicious 5-layered crisp wafer cake with […]
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Makati
  • Mandaluyong
  • Quezon City
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Ludo: BoardGame Bar & Café

    Ludo: BoardGame Bar & Café

    Ludo is a unique kind of bar & café located in Quezon City. Here, customers can actually play board games while enjoying a delicious meal or a nice drink. The word ludo is Latin for “I play”. In Ludo, the customers can choose from more than 500 in-store board games and play it with their friends. One of the owners, Mr. Jay Mata, told us that Ludo was opened in March of this year and that the hundreds of board games seen on the shelves are years of collection from only 6 different people! These board games can be played as long as you want, just make you order from […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • (CLOSED) Gaucho in Quezon City: The First Authentic Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Philippines

    (CLOSED) Gaucho in Quezon City: The First Authentic Restaurant & Wine Bar in the Philippines

    Gaucho in Quezon City is the first authentic Argentinian restaurant and wine bar in the Philippines.
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  • Quezon City
  • South American
    • The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home to the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    The Aristocrat Restaurant in Makati: Home to the Best Chicken BBQ in Town

    Hailed as the "home of the best chicken barbecue in town" - The Aristocrat Restaurant is home to sumptuous eats that everyone will surely enjoy at any time of the day. The restaurant has over 10 restaurants across the country - one of which is their branch in Makati City.
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  • Jupiter Street
  • Mandaluyong
  • Manila
  • Quezon City
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Mall of Asia
  • Filipino
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
    • 100 Revolving Restaurant

    100 Revolving Restaurant

    Located at the 33rd floor of MDC 100 building, 100 Revolving Restaurant is one of the main attractions in Eastwood as it is the only rotary restaurant in the Philippines. It has been tagged as one of the most ideal and romantic places to propose. We had the pleasure of chatting with the executive chef and one of the people behind this one-of-a-kind restaurant, Chef Jessie, who was also the chef that helped establish the famous Le Soufflé restaurant in Greenbelt back then. She shared with us that the carpeted floor by the window does a 1 round for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. In that short span of […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Eastwood
  • Filipino
  • French
  • Fusion