{"id":54528,"date":"2020-03-20T20:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T12:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=54528"},"modified":"2020-03-27T15:00:54","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T07:00:54","slug":"where-to-eat-el-nido-palawan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/03\/20\/where-to-eat-el-nido-palawan\/","title":{"rendered":"LIST: Great Eats in El Nido, Palawan"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are looking for beaches, islands to discover, and water activities to enjoy, El Nido would be at the top of the list for Philippine destinations. With all these great things to do,\u00a0 surely any tourist would go hungry for good food.<\/p>\n

Surprisingly, there is more to El Nido than just seafood so like their famous island hopping tours, hop on to the various cuisines, mouthwatering dishes, and amazing eats that El Nido has to offer!<\/p>\n

Midtown Bakery<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Start the day with freshly baked bread from El Nido’s very own Midtown Bakery<\/strong>. Grab your early morning coffee and pandesal here or even grab a few of their pastries to bring to your island hopping tours!<\/p>\n

Also read: Midtown Bakery in El Nido: Tasty Treats to Munch While on Island Tour<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Following the quintessential bakeries in the Philippines, Midtown Bakery serves a wide variety of hot off-the-oven well-loved Filipino bread and pastries such as pandesal, loaf bread, blueberry muffins, assorted pies, pan de coco, and cakes.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Rizal St, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taverna Agape<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Calle Hama along the shoreline of El Nido beach is a long street full of souvenir shops, tour providers, and restaurants. One of them is Taverna Agape<\/strong>\u00a0with a\u00a0menu that is mostly Greek and highly inspired by Mediterranean dishes.<\/p>\n

Greek Salata (Php 250)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Since Greek cuisine is mostly made up of healthy plates of greens, the restaurant is a great place for wandering vegetarians and vegans with dishes such as\u00a0the flaming fried cheese\u00a0Saganaki,\u00a0Greek Salata, and\u00a0Melitzanes Papoutsakia.<\/p>\n

Also read: Taverna Agape in El Nido, Palawan Is A Beach-Front Greek-Inspired Restaurant<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Calle Hama,\u00a0Brgy. Buena Suerte, El Nido,\u00a0Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Trattoria Altrove<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Taverna’s sister restaurant is also close by and has become the destination for\u00a0famed fire-wood brick oven pizza.\u00a0Trattoria Altrove<\/b>\u00a0is an exclusive Italian restaurant that hints a Filipino-inspired interior design and promises authenticity that roots back to pizza\u2019s birthplace\u2014Naples, Italy.<\/p>\n

Also read: Trattoria Altrove in El Nido Palawan Is Home to the Famed Fire-Wood Brick-Oven Pizza<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Pancetta Con Tartufo Pizza (Php 645)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Altrove also takes pride in its pasta servings that are all imported from Italy and are made to order to maintain its freshness. Guests can choose from the three dry pasta choices: Spaghetti, Penne or Fettuccine.<\/p>\n

Address:\u00a0<\/strong>Calle Hama, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan (Main) or\u00a0Pops District, Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan (Branch)
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Osaka Castle<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Joining the unique cuisines you can try in the tropical El Nido is the Japanese Restaurant, Osaka Castle<\/strong>. Run by an owner from Osaka, Japan, the restaurant solely makes use of natural flavors in their ramen offerings as well as fish\u00a0imported from Tsukiji in Tokyo.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Ramen (Php 390)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

They have\u00a0The Ramen (Php 390)<\/strong>, a chicken-based broth served with steamed pork, marinated soft boiled egg, and seaweed\u2014something you may not expect in tropical El Nido, which makes it extra special!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Calle Hama,\u00a0Brgy.\u00a0Buena Suerte, El Nido,\u00a0Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tambok’s by PIOPIO<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn about local cuisine at this\u00a0popular restaurant that used to be\u00a0a simple road-side\u00a0eatery called Tambok’s<\/strong>. Now an established brand in El Nido, they are well-loved by the locals for their\u00a0simple yet delicious\u00a0Chicken Inasal (Php 130)<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Chicken Inasal (Php 130)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Just as you’d think that they cook dishes the same way as any other Filipino restaurant, Tambok’s actually mix it up and serve dishes that may surprise even the well-traveled Filipino with dishes such as\u00a0Pancit Buko,\u00a0Laswa,\u00a0Lechon Kawali, and Turon.<\/p>\n

Also read: Tambok\u2019s by PIOPIO in El Nido Fills Your Bellies With Palawan Favorites<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gusto Gelato<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

All the touring and exploring may have worn you out but that is no problem after you’ve cooled down at Gusto Gelato<\/strong> for\u00a0a variety of gelato, crepes, and waffles, with drinks such as coffee and tea.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Gusto Gelato in El Nido: Something Cool and Sweet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

One scoop\u00a0is only\u00a0Php 120,\u00a0two for Php 180, and\u00a0three for Php 240.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Choose from over 10 types of gelato you can enjoy in cups or even better, an artisanal homemade waffle cone. With all their gelato and freshly baked\u00a0crepes and waffles, you could spend the whole afternoon enjoying the simple delights as you go over your day.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Calle Hama, Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cafe Athena<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cafe Athena<\/strong>\u00a0is a Greek Mediterranean restaurant along the busy beach-side streets of El Nido.\u00a0With a mix of Greek-Mediterranean and El Nido\u2019s great seafood choices,\u00a0they offer dishes that are both savory and healthy.<\/p>\n

Also read: Cafe Athena in El Nido: Greek Mediterranean Along the Shore<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Moussaka (Php 450)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Whenever possible, Cafe Athena sources their ingredients locally and as fresh as they can be.\u00a0The owners constantly take their customers\u2019 requests into consideration like how the\u00a0Moussaka (Php 450)<\/b>\u00a0came into the menu.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Serena St., Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. (L.O. 10:30 p.m.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Gandhi’s Revenge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Everything about\u00a0Gandhi\u2019s Revenge<\/strong>\u00a0exudes an intensity disparate to other restaurants that foremost seek to emit warmth by offering an array of spicy dishes! You will understand why tourists wholeheartedly wait outside the always-packed expanse\u2014most especially when you taste their\u00a0Tikka Masala.<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tikka Masala (Php 499)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Gandhi\u2019s Revenge in El Nido, Palawan Houses Strikingly-Good Curry Dishes Made From Scratch<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

All of the other curry dishes for that matter, come at a price of\u00a0Php 499<\/strong>\u00a0with your choice of sides: Gandhi\u2019s rice, biryani, or naan. Gandhi’s Revenge beats all odds with its line of curry offerings brought forth from utmost scratch!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Taytay-El Nido National Highway, Corong Corong, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Mon. to Sat.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Artcafe<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

How about eating in an established restaurant in El Nido such as Artcafe<\/strong>, a humble restaurant with a\u00a0farm to table concept offering organic dishes using produce from their own farm as well as fresh produce picked from the market the same day.<\/p>\n

Also read: Artcafe in El Nido: Grab a Healthy Meal, Book a Tour, or Buy Souvenirs<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Penne Pesto with Chicken (Php 390)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

One\u00a0dish to try is Artcafe\u2019s\u00a0Penne Pesto with Chicken (Php 390)<\/b>. Made with their homemade pesto sauce, basil from their own farm, and fresh chicken from the market, this dish was a bright and nutty treat!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Serena St., Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scape Skydeck<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Located at the topmost floor of the meek Cuna Hotel, Scape Skydeck offers comfort foods and choose between their signature pizza\u00a0<\/b>Skydeck Royal (Php 695)\u00a0<\/b>and their vegetarian option\u00a0Truffle Carbonara (Php 415)<\/b>\u2014or order both if you feel like stuffing yourself with good eats.<\/b><\/p>\n

Also read: Scape Skydeck in El Nido Offers a Sweeping Island View on Top of Good Food and Drinks<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"(L)\u00a0Truffle Carbonara (Php 415); (R)\u00a0Skydeck Royal (Php 695)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Scape Skydeck El Nido has two faces to it: a calming expanse in the morning and a liberating place at night with an extended its wide array of food offerings, which\u00a0are largely rooted in the fusion of international flavors.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Cuna Hotel, Osme\u00f1a St., Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Big Bad Thai<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

With a Thai chef at the helm, you can expect Thai-level spiciness and flavors from everything in their menu\u2014from their\u00a0popular hits like pad thai and pad krapow\u00a0to crab curry, all made from local ingredients and fresh vegetables from their own farm!<\/p>\n

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While many restaurants try to tweak dishes to the milder Filipino taste, Big Bad Thai does not hold back at all\u00a0from their Thai dishes to their\u00a0homemade sauces! Expect the spice level you\u2019ll equally enjoy in Thailand while being in El Nido.<\/p>\n

Also read: Big Bad Thai in El Nido: A Popular Dining Destination for Authentic Thai Spice and Flavor<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Calle Hama, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Island hopping tours start early in the day but these restaurants are open till late in the evening for tourists to\u00a0still enjoy the catch of the day, healthy dishes, and refreshing drinks!<\/p>\n

Also read: A Guide to El Nido Island Hopping: Tours, Fees, and Everything in Between<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Bella Vita<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wandering around and trying to find the perfect place to chill out, we suggest\u00a0Bella Vita El Nido<\/strong>, an Italian beach-front resto-bar perfectly situated in the majestic backdrop of El Nido\u2019s Corong-Corong beach.<\/p>\n

Also read: Bella Vita in El Nido Palawan: Sunsets, Pizzas and Cocktails by the Beach<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Margherita (Php 270\/9 inches; Php 370\/12 inches)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The restaurant is known for its perfect combination of sunsets and cocktails, best paired with a slice of good pizza.\u00a0Enjoy a good slice of pizza and a glass of your favorite cocktail\u00a0with El Nido\u2019s sunset as your backdrop.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Calle Hama, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong>\u00a03 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

District Bar & Kitchen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bars and restaurants that proliferated around the beachside area of El Nido town center have turned it into the ultimate nightlife district of the town.\u00a0District Bar & Kitchen<\/strong>\u00a0aims to be known as a disco bar, where bar-goers can feel less guilty of consuming alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n

Classic Margarita (Php 220)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s the place where you can easily recover from exhaustion and hangover with just a nice bowl of pho or a healthy mouthful of Vietnamese salad with cocktails made with fresh, real ingredients like their margarita made with fresh herbs!<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0District Bar & Kitchen in El Nido: Vietnamese Comfort Food and Cocktails<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Osme\u00f1a St., Buena Suerte, El Nido
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

Happiness Beach Bar<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Happiness Beach Bar\u00a0<\/strong>is now the stylishly and natively hip restaurant along the tourist-laden street of Serena facing El Nido Beach known\u00a0to create some moments of happiness with\u00a0the healthiest selection of food.<\/p>\n

Also read: Happiness Beach Bar in El Nido, Palawan Emits Utmost Happiness for One\u2019s Heart and Body<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Their menu is composed of\u00a0Pick a Plate<\/strong>\u00a0under which are hummus and falafel variants,\u00a0Pick a Skillet<\/strong>\u00a0where the Happiness versions of shakshuka dishes are a part of,\u00a0Pick a Salad<\/strong>,\u00a0Pick a Sandwich<\/strong>,\u00a0Pick a Pica<\/strong>,\u00a0Pick a Dessert<\/strong>, and a whole set dedicated to the\u00a0Breakfast Menu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Serena St., Brgy. Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Libert\u00e9 Bar and Restaurant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This little-known bar is actually known among the locals as the bar to come to for late-night parties and socializing.\u00a0With Libert\u00e9 Bar and Restaurant’s<\/strong> Grecian-inspired\u00a0interiors, you would think this bar is out of place when it\u2019s just the right dose.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE grabbed from Libert\u00e9 Bar and Restaurant<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Surprisingly, like many things in El Nido, Libert\u00e9 Bar offers Japanese dishes such as ramen, curry\u00a0rice, gyoza, and kushiage that you can pair with classic cocktails and local alcohol!<\/p>\n

Also read: Libert\u00e9 Bar in El Nido Lets You Enjoy Food and Cocktails Along Picturesque El Nido Beach<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Calle Hama Street, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local Provisions\u00a0Kitchen + Mini Bar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Local Provisions Kitchen + Mini Bar <\/strong>stays true to\u00a0their pursuit of sustainability, they largely utilize the types of fish that are not on high-demand in Palawan and scrape them to the bone to serve more purposes than the usual.<\/p>\n

Also read: Local Provisions Kitchen + Mini Bar in El Nido, Palawan: A New American Restaurant Undisturbed by the Passing Time and Trend<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Bryan\u2019s Lemongrass Pork (Php 310)\u00a0is rightfully named after the sous chef, Bryan, who came up with the dish<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Among others, they take pride in their Catch of the Day sourced from the fishermen themselves who usually supply the restaurant every morning. Apart from the kitchen itself that is the main point, it also features a minibar right by the entrance.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Units 60-61, Shoppes at Vanilla Beach, Sitio Marimegmeg, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jungle Bar by PIOPIO<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jungle Bar<\/strong>\u00a0is an outdoor and open space bar inside the Lio Tourism Estate overlooking the majestic Lio Beach. The bar makes all their sauces, sides, and infusions in-house with ingredients from the Lio Estate farm. They even have a small garden at the back with all their fresh herbs for garnish!<\/p>\n

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They serve\u00a0simple bar chows turned innovative dishes like the\u00a0Pork Sisig<\/b>\u00a0for example, where they serving it with a side of fried chips made with dehydrated cooked rice, making it even more exciting to munch.<\/p>\n

Also read: Jungle Bar by PIOPIO in El Nido: Local Bar Chows and Exciting Drinks Made In-House<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Lio Tourism Estate, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 11 a.m.-1 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

SAVA Beach Bar<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

As you slip through the main entrance of\u00a0SAVA Beach Bar,<\/strong>\u00a0you will be instantly engrossed in a world sustained by the rhythmically thumping music and the undisturbed view of the interlaced skyline and open sea of El Nido Beach!<\/p>\n

Also read: SAVA Beach Bar in El Nido, Palawan: The Town\u2019s Pioneer Cocktail Bar<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"(L to R) SAVA Sensation (Php 300), Twister (Php 300), and English Fizz (Php 300)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Let yourself\u00a0loose in its midst as you savor a drink from the bar\u2019s plentiful offerings, most of which are created by a UK mixologist! Apart from their cocktails and food, SAVA Beach Bar takes great pride in their place\u2019s ambiance.<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Calle Hama, Brgy. Masagana, Zone 3, El Nido, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: 5 Must-Visit Beaches in El Nido, Palawan<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Which of these restaurants are you looking forward to visiting? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazine\u00a0March 2020 issue.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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