7 Filipino Restaurants in Makati serving the best of Filipino cuisine
See the best of Filipino cuisine as you dine in these restaurants in Makati.
Some days just call for scrumptious Filipino food favorites. Those mouthwatering savory dishes best paired with rice would always be the best choice for lunch outs, especially in a city like Makati brimming with fast food and convenience store foods just a stone’s throw away from each other. But, don’t fret: we’ve listed some of the best Filipino restaurants you can find in Makati, from hole-in-the-wall ones to popular dining destinations where you can get to taste Pinoy dishes. Tara, kain tayo! (Let’s eat!)
Sentro 1771
Sinigang na Corned Beef (Php 595)
Inside Sentro 1771
Revolutionizing the Filipino cuisine by modernizing the experience is Sentro 1771’s edge among other Filipino restaurants. Known for their famous sinigang na corned beef (sour stew with boneless beef shanks), you’ll love how Sentro 1771 tries to reinvent Filipino dishes while still having that distinctively good taste that you love about Pinoy dishes. Don’t forget to try their fried suman (sticky rice) and mangoes for dessert.
Read: Experience Modern Filipino Cuisine at Sentro 1771 in Greenbelt, Makati
Address: 2/F Greenbelt 3, Makati (with branches in Uptown Mall in Taguig, and Capitol Commons in Pasig)
Contact: 02-757-3938
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Price range: Php 600 below/ per dish
Website: www.sentro1771.com
XO46 Heritage Bistro
Kare Kareng Crispy Tadyang (Php 585) Crispy ribs with peanut-butter flavored sauce and veggies
Modern interiors by XO46
Relive the olden days of Filipino culinary heritage in XO46! Here, you will be transported decades ago, where you will get to taste the best of what the regions of the Philippines has to offer: from the empanadas (pastry) of Vigan to the duck dishes of Pateros. You’ll be delighted to see how they put effort into making your dining experience more Filipino, with servers clad in traditional Filipino attire and their impressive interiors showcasing Filipino designs.
Read: XO46 Heritage Bistro: A Real Taste of Filipino
Address: 130 Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati (with branches in Century City Mall Makati, Estancia Mall in Pasig, and SM Aura Premier in Taguig)
Contact: 02-553-6632
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Price range: Php 1000 and below/ per dish
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/XO46.BstroPH
Simple Lang
Noodle Wrapped Camaron Rebusado (Php 250) made up of deep-fried prawns
Al fresco dining area of Simple Lang
Going by the words “Good food simplified,” you’d know that Simple Lang has a no-nonsense approach in how they create their dishes – just simply good. In Simple Lang, you will be served a fare of Filipino culinary expertise, from their appetizers, to grilled items, to seafood favorites. They also serve a handful of vegetable dishes so vegetarians can surely try the best of Filipino vegetable scene. Dine in at their al fresco are for a more relaxing ambience and a nice garden view.
Read: Simple Lang in Makati: Filipino comfort food at its finest
Address: Ayala Triangle Gardens, Salcedo Village, Makati
Contact: 02-621-6161
Operating Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Price range: Php 500 below/dish
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/raintreesimplelang
Romulo Café
Lola Virginia’s Chicken Relleno (Php 650) Roasted chicken stuffed with ground pork raisins, chorizo, and peas
Makati branch of Romulo Cafe /IMAGE Romulo Cafe
Named after the owner’s family patriarch Carlos P. Romulo (former Foreign Affairs secretary of the Philippines and PH ambassador to the US), this sophisticated restaurant also doubles as a mini-museum wherein you can see Philippine memorabilia hanging on their walls. Romulo Café is known for their heirloom comfort food, dishes that will remind you of traditional home-cooked meals. Make sure to get their bestselling Pakbet (sautéed mixed vegetables) on your next visit!
Read: An homage to a great man: Romulo Cafe
Address: 148 Jupiter St. cor. Comet St., Bel-Air Village, Makati (with branches in Quezon City, and Azumi Boutique Hotel in Muntinlupa)
Contact: 02-478-6406 or 02-822-0286
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Price range: Php 700 and below/per dish
Website: www.romulocafe.com
Bistro Pamana
Kare Kare ng Barrio Fiesta (Php 370) oxtail and veggies in peanut-butter flavored stew
Inside Bistro Pamana Makati branch
Tucked in a quiet corner of a building in Perea St., Bistro Pamana is a favorite lunch spot among the yuppies of Makati as it offers classic Filipino dishes such as Kare-Kare (oxtail with peanut butter-flavored stew) which is a favorite when it comes to Filipino cuisine. Timeless dishes are to be found here as you dine in at their old-world charm of interiors in their Makati branch.
Read: Bistro Pamana in Makati: for your sophisticated dining experience
Address: G/F Greenbelt Mansion, Perea St., Legazpi Village, Makati
Contact: 02-815-1823
Operating Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.); 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sat.); Closed on Sunday
Price range: Php 400 and below/ per dish
Facebook page: Pamana Restaurant
Fely J’s Kitchen
Bistek Tagalog ng Kano (Php 885)
Inside Fely J’s
When in Greenbelt, one should not miss out on dining in Fely J’s Kitchen, one of the restaurants owned by restaurateur Larry J. Cruz. Fely J’s dishes are made form from treasured recipes picked up by his mother, the late Felicidad de Jesus-Cruz, during her travels. Must-try dishes include Bistek Tagalog, bursting with flavors best paired with rice.
Read: Fely J’s Kitchen in Greenbelt 5: Filipino-Asian dishes worth craving for
Address: 2/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati
Contact: 02-778-8878
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Mon. to Sun.)
Price range: Php 885 and below/per dish
Website: ljcrestaurants.com.ph/fely-j
Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna
Pork Adobo (Php 340) One of the widely known Filipino dishes of all time served with pickles
Facade of Rural Kitchen in Rada St.
Want a taste of Filipino grandmother’s cooking? Head on to Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna. And no, you don’t have to drive for more than three hours to Laguna just to find this place as it is situated in Rada St., in Makati! This restaurant’s concept is inspired by the owner Chef Justin Sarabia’s grandmother’s cooking so expect a filling meal based from traditional recipes of Filipino favorites. Try their Pako salad and their interesting take on Pork Adobo on your next lunch out!
Read: Rural Kitchen of Liliw, Laguna: A taste of homegrown Filipino dishes in Legazpi, Makati
Address: 104 HRC Center, Rada St., Legazpi Village, Makati
Contact: 02-779-8073
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Mon. to Fri.); 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sat.); Closed on Sunday
Price range: Php 700 and below/per dish
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ruralkitchenofliliwlaguna
Do you know any other Makati restaurants serving Filipino dishes which are not on our list? Share it with us in the comments section below!
Written by: Jastine Valeriano
Photo from: romulocafe.com (Romulo Cafe interior photo)
