Makati

La Nuova Pasteleria

La Nuova Pasteleria

La Nuova Pasteleria has been a favorite dining place in Makati for decades. The pastry shop started in 1978 and has since satisfied countless patrons of its Italian menu offerings. Recognized as one of the top 10 Italian Restaurants in Manila serving comfort food with Italian flair and flavors, it continues to please the palate of its old and new generations of loyal customers. La Nuova Pasteleria exudes quiet elegance and has a wide range of fare to offer. Aside from Italian cuisine staples pasta and pizza, La Nuova also serves wide-ranging choices of cakes, salads, sandwiches, desserts, wines, cheese, and ham selections and other cold cuts. Fresh Fish Platter […]
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  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Piggy Wiggy: A chill spot for 9 to 5ers

    Hidden past the cupcake and deli shop is Piggy Wiggy, a tiny but laidback place where stressed 9 to 5ers usually converge and relax over a bottle of ice-cold beer and a sizzling plate of sisig (a famous Filipino beer pair dish). Hot and filling Filipino fare plus ice-cold beer is the usual top choice among Piggy Wiggy patrons Located near the corner of Dela Rosa and Perea Streets, the restaurant is an unassuming spot, easy to miss if not for the usual chatter of Makati work denizens who usually head to the resto for a quick cold one and choice Filipino fare. Parts of pig’s head like ears and […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Bar and Resto
  • Filipino
  • Bar and Resto
    • Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    Kafe Batwan: Flavorful Ingenuity

    Craving for some sumptuous and ingenious Filipino fare? Kafe Batwan perfectly fits the bill. The restaurant presents modern and innovative yet authentic and familiar Filipino food with a strong local identity. The restaurant’s name is inspired by ‘batwan’, a native fruit in the Visayas region that is used to give kansi (a popular local meaty soup) its distinct sour flavor. Kafe Batwan is located at the Joya Lofts and Tower in Rockwell Center Makati City. Guests are in for a satisfying and relaxing dining experience with the restaurant’s cozy wooden theme and gourmet Filipino menu. Its design is modern, airy and chic with a hint of the rustic and native. […]
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  • Rockwell
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    Caffe Ti-Amo: Coffee and Gelato to Fall For

    Caffe Ti-Amo is an international coffee and gelato chain that revolutionized the café landscape worldwide with its offering of first-rate coffee and authentic Italian gelato. A match that proved to be made in heaven. Its flagship branch in the Philippines is located at Greenbelt 5 in Makati City. The café maintains a fine and elegant design with an Italian outdoor ambience. One of Caffe Ti-Amo’s most-loved offerings is the Waffle Gelato (P389). This world-famous Italian gelato creation features gelato, fruits and cream atop the delightful waffle and is best for sharing up to four persons. And there’s the popular coffee-based dessert Affogato (P120). The vanilla or tiramisu gelato is lusciously […]
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  • Greenbelt
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Ohsama Ramen

    Ohsama Ramen

    Adding more flavor to the ramen scene The sister company of the already established and more popular ramen house in Makati City Nihonbashitei, OHSAMA RAMEN which started in January 2015 serves a wide-range selection of delectable ramen especially created to excite more lovers of the iconic noodle staple in and around the metro. The ramen house’s interiors has the Japanese minimalist vibe with its generous space, clean lines, contemporary tables and chairs setting, subdued, easy-on-the-eye colors, high ceiling and roomy loft-type second floor which also has function rooms for small and big events like meetings, birthdays, and other occasions. The location is also a big draw because it is right […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Japanese
  • Ramen
    • Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    Kabila Filipino Bistro: A Taste of the Finest in Local Gourmet Cuisine

    Kabila Filipino Bistro is another innovative concept of Raintree Restaurants serving exquisite and modern selections of locally sourced and outright Filipino cuisine with modern impressions. Here, you can explore the Philippines through your palate with dishes from the different regions of the archipelago. Kabila is prominently located at the Ayala Museum Complex just beside (‘Kabila’ is the local translation for ‘the other side’) Museum Café, also under Raintree. Kabila is like a world-class showcase of Filipino ingenuity in terms of cuisine and artistry as the restaurant’s design incorporates native Filipino crafts with a very 21st century vibe. And yes, the sophistication of the traditional also translates to the menu offered […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Park Avenue Desserts

    Park Avenue Desserts

    Savor the sweet life Park Avenue Desserts (PAD) is one of Manila’s finest when it comes to desserts and pastries. The shop, now on its 15th year, is strategically located in the bustling district of Magallanes in Makati City. At the helm of the operations are Pastry Chef Buddy Trinidad and his wife Rita. Chef Buddy spent 15 years of culinary and pastry expertise in some of the most respected food establishments in the US and is known for his glorious dessert creations for the exclusive Oscar Awards party hosted by Vanity Fair at Mortons. He is also one of the Founders and the current President of Pastry Alliance of […]
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  • Makati
  • Desserts
  • Desserts
    • Calderon

    Calderon

    Say ‘Hola!’ to one of Makati’s Spanish mainstays!
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  • Feature of the Month
  • Makati
  • Pasig
  • San Juan
  • Spanish 2017
  • Spanish
  • Feature of the Month
  • Spanish 2017
    • CaliBurger

    CaliBurger

    California-styled burgers and sandwiches right within our very own metro. CaliBurger is an international brand of US burger joints established in California known for its “Cali-inspired” burgers, sandwiches, fries and milkshakes. It offers premium burgers made from select fresh ingredients and 100% pure beef worth raving about. The good news is, CaliBurger Philippines currently has two outlets, one in Century City Mall Makati and another in Timog Quezon City serving both the south and north parts of the metro.     Cali Burger in Century City Mall has some cool semblance of sunny California (of course!) with a modern, stylish design and a free spirit vibe. It has a nautical […]
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  • Makati
  • Quezon City
  • Desserts
  • American
  • Burger
  • Desserts
    • Vanilla Cupcake

    Vanilla Cupcake

    A Dainty Cupcakery Serving Good Comfort Food It’s not always that you find a cupcake shop with interiors as interesting as Vanilla Cupcakes which echoes themed cupcake shops and bakeries usually found in Tokyo and Seoul. As one of the earliest cupcake shops to hit the Philippines, Vanilla Cupcake is known for its delectable, dainty looking cupcakes—but did you know that Vanilla Cupcakes also serve warm comforting meals that is the perfect fare while you catch up with your friends? Have your fill in any of the filling budget meals by Vanilla Cupcake Bakery Creamy Zesty Chicken Pesto Pasta and Healthy Tuna Cheese Melt Sandwich – only PHP249 After you […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • 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
    • Pizza Warehouse

    Pizza Warehouse

    Serves Up Pizza, New York Style Looking for a quick answer to your huge pizza craving? Let Pizza Warehouse satisfy you big time. And we mean big, literally! This pizza joint serves New-York style pizza and a slice is huge enough to fill you like a full meal. We’re talking 18 inches of pure, tasty, humongous pizza on your table that’s yours for devouring. Pizza Warehouse offers an alternative to the typical pizza menu you usually find elsewhere. Here, the size is big, the toppings over-the-top generous, and the taste satisfies any raging tummy.   Pizza Warehouse started in April of 2014 with its maiden location at the 2nd Floor of […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Pizza
  • Pizza
    • Kitchen 1B

    Kitchen 1B

    Experience healthy dining in style in Kitchen 1B located at KL Tower, Legazpi Village. Upon entering, an assortment of festive colors captivate the guests. The open kitchen concept is ideal for those who’d like to be entertained as the meals get prepared. Kitchen 1B offers a wholesome alternative to usual dining experiences with their array of fine, nutritious dishes, ensuring that guests leave the restaurant not ony satisfied but feeling healthy as well. Their menu comprises of fill-good and feel-good dishes designed with the diners’ wellness in mind. As with the advocacy to promote healthy living, a salad is an obligatory starter like the Goat Cheese & Marinated Beet Salad. […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Healthy/Organic
  • Healthy/Organic
    • Allium

    Allium

    Experience a memorable degustation in Allium located at Legaspi Village under the culinary expertise of Mark Tan, food connoisssuers would remember Chef Mark best for his Studio Kitchen in Alabang. Allium’s concept is providing high quality food at a reasonable price. They may not be the cheapest restaurant around but guests will surely get their money’s worth. Meticulous with every detail, Chef Mark ensures that he gets the best ingredients for his dishes. Majority of the seafoods are flown in fresh from either Japan or France on a weekly basis. The meats are also specialty meats sourced from the best growers that are available. Chef Mark mentions that Allium will […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
    • Bondi & Bourke in Makati: A Place for All Things Aussie

    Bondi & Bourke in Makati: A Place for All Things Aussie

    The new Aussie food joint’s very name screams Australia as it comes from Sydney’s popular Bondi Beach and the Bourke Street line of restaurants.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Australian
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • The Curator

    The Curator

    Tucked inside a chic wine shop in Legazpi Village is an unassuming door that once unlocked, leads to the Curator – a coffee bar that carries the subtle elegance of rustic design and vestiges of the 1920s prohibition-era. The Curator serves specialty coffee in the morning and transforms into a craft cocktails bar when evening strikes. Cocktails are helmed by Yoma Rivera, the 2014 World Class Bartender of the Year who employs a skillful and meticulous preparation in every drink. Breathe in the enticing aroma of caffeine as early as 7am in the Curator and partner it with a couple of gourmet pastries (the cookies are highly recommend), an experience […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Spring by Ha Yuan

    Spring by Ha Yuan

    Enjoy a modern twist to Chinese cuisine at Spring by Ha Yuan located in the vibrant Legazpi Village. Spring by Ha Yuan’s concept is simple, it offers a fresh take on Chinese classics. This no-nonsense diner creates and provides lighter and healthier versions of traditional Chinese favorites that today’s generation of foodies can easily appreciate. Formosa (Taiwanese) Lumpia (P95) Spring by Ha Yuan’s menu makes you feel like being in Chinatown except that you need not go there because the food is as good here – authentic, modern, healthy, innovative, easy on the pocket, just the perfect ingredients to satisfy your Chinese food cravings. Classic Hong Ba Cua Pao (P70) […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Bistro Pamana in Makati Offers Timeless Dishes and Old-Fashioned Filipino Dining Experience

    Bistro Pamana in Makati Offers Timeless Dishes and Old-Fashioned Filipino Dining Experience

    Bistro Pamana, located along Perea in Legaspi Village, offers an old-fashioned yet sophisticated Filipino dining experience with its timeless dishes and heirloom recipes that have been preserved and passed on by generations.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Filipino
  • Filipino Food & Restaurant Guide 2020
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • One Way Street Restaurant

    One Way Street Restaurant

    Inspired by the one-way streets of Legazpi Village is One Way. An Italian restaurant whose frontage is painted black and white meant to mimic the colors of a one-way sign. And it is worthwhile to take the way that leads here because it is a dining destination that is sure to please diners in more ways than one. The black-and-white theme follows inside the interiors of the restaurant. One Way is a corner lot making it spacious enough to hold small gatherings. It offers an authentic Italian experience at the heart of Legazpi Village with its fine menu, good service, and characteristic, stylish décor. Seafood Cioppino (P290). Distinct appetizer containing […]
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Italian
    • Local Edition in Legaspi Village: A Neighborhood Coffee Shop and Creativity Hub

    Local Edition in Legaspi Village: A Neighborhood Coffee Shop and Creativity Hub

    A neighborhood cafe where locals can gather, be inspired and create, brewing along the relaxed and refined street of Perea in Legazpi Village is Local Edition, a café that serves one of the best, grilled cheese in town. Its façade is charmingly catchy and visible therefore there is very little chance for seekers to miss it.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Cafe
  • Cafe 2018
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • Your Local in Legaspi Village: A New Take on the Familiar Flavors of Asia

    Your Local in Legaspi Village: A New Take on the Familiar Flavors of Asia

    Giving a new take on familiar flavors, Your Local is able to draw foodies in its abode with an Asian fusion cuisine that makes its customers come back for more! Find out more about it with Philippine Primer.
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
  • Fusion
  • Legaspi Village Restaurant 2019
    • Terraz Bistro and Meetings

    Terraz Bistro and Meetings

    Terraz Bistro and Meetings is a stylish dining and business meeting place located at the country’s prime office tower, the Zuellig Building (certified platinum status from the prestigious US Green Building Council) that houses some of the largest companies and corporate headquarters in the country right at the intersection of Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas . The fine location is a fitting place for the stylish bistro that has been getting raves and clamors from the growing foodie population in the city looking for some exquisite fusion of local and international cuisine with a contemporary twist. The posh dining place exudes sophistication and the food is as impressive. The […]
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  • Paseo de Roxas
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Croque Café + Bakery

    Croque Café + Bakery

    “Croque” pronounced as “Krohk” is derived from the French Word “croquer” which means crunch. And crunchy delicious food that brings freshness and comfort best describes Croque Café and Bakery. The Café which opened its doors to the public in March 2014 serves healthy and hearty dishes with distinctive European flavor and Filipino scrumptious taste. A fine blend of western and locally-loved culinary colors and tastes that foodies in the business district of Makati and beyond will surely enjoy. At the helm of the operations are the young and passionate Chef Owners Joseph “Paco” Lao and Alexa Alaba (graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts at the prestigious Alain Ducasse Institute […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • M Café (CLOSED)

    M Café (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED as of December 31, 2018 M Café or Museum Café is another Raintree Restaurants’ concept, serving modern Asian cuisine in a pleasurable and relaxing setting. It offers exquisite food, striking mixed cocktails, great location, and a soothing cool vibe. The M Café at the Ayala Museum is centrally located at the corner of Makati Avenue and Dela Rosa Street.                M Café is an airy, pleasant, chic cafe located at a museum that showcases Filipino ingenuity and more making it ideal for stimulating and relaxing conversations over some superb food. Dining halls are wide and spacious both in the first and second floors (Seated: Bistro A&M: […]
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  • Makati
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Caffe Pascucci

    Caffe Pascucci

    Caffe Pascucci is a global chain of authentic Italian Coffee. What makes Café Pascucci unique and distinct from other coffee shops around is the special blend of their coffee that focuses on their special roast–a perfect component for a dessert coffee that bears the Italian roast flavor. It has branches in the posh New Glorietta Mall, Ayala Makati City and in Robinson’s Galleria Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The shop features an upbeat and bubbly setting that blends well with the vibrant metro. Some of the catchy attractions are the graffiti-inspired artwork and designs on some parts of the wall and the exceptional bright interiors in a black and red contrast […]
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  • Glorietta
  • Makati
  • Pasig
  • Cafe
  • Ortigas Center
  • Italian
  • Cafe
    • Chef Bruce Lim’s Rustique Kitchen

    Chef Bruce Lim’s Rustique Kitchen

    Craving for accustomed local flavors with a twist where continental and Filipino-style cuisines meet? Indulge and pamper your taste buds at Chef Bruce Lim’s Rustique Kitchen with the new creations and signature dishes of the famous chef. – – The Filipino-Chinese-American celebrity chef and host of the Asian Food Channel (AFC) production The Boss developed the concept of this chic and unique restaurant that bears his name. Trained at Le Cordon Blue in London and worked under world-renowned chefs like Gordon Ramsey, Julie Walsh and Andrew Males, he brings to the table, quite literally, his culinary expertise and contagious passion for food. – – The restaurant promotes a laidback countryside […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Ladurée Manille in Rockwell: Home of Authentic French Macarons

    Ladurée Manille in Rockwell: Home of Authentic French Macarons

    Head on to Ladurée Manille and grab a box full of the best authentic French macaroon packing a taste of sweetness and pleasure.
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  • Rockwell
  • Poblacion
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Poblacion 2018
  • French
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Poblacion 2018
    • Bad Bird

    Bad Bird

    Find out why it’s good to have it bad for the newest chicken place in town. A quick trip to Hole-in-the-Wall at the recently opened Century City Mall and you know what’s the “baddest” chicken place currently in the metro. BAD BIRD: Umami Fried Chicken takes Manila by storm –thanks to the distinct, satisfying umami flavor that is uniquely present in every bite of Bad Bird Chicken. Umami flavor is translated as a pleasant, savory taste and is widely considered by foodies around the world as the “fifth taste”. – Crunchy on the outside, succulent and tasty on the inside. The Waffle Plate (PHP290) is a combination of sweet potato […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Makati
    • Bagnet Magnet

    Bagnet Magnet

    Get ready for this hole-in-the-wall’s mouthwatering Executive Meals! – – A new restaurant along the busy street of Arnaiz Avenue (formerly Pasay Road) in Makati City, Bagnet Magnet, serves signature and favorite local cuisines. STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE. Inside Bagnet Magnet The restaurant is a neat, well-arranged and stylish dining place with local designs and ornaments, ensuring a relaxing and soothing stay for every customer who can enjoy their budget friendly meals. Aside from their bestseller, the bagnet (boiled and deep fried pork belly often served with a vinegar dip), they also serve delicious Executive Meals at a very affordable price to its growing clients and customers mostly office workers and […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Fan Chao Express

    Fan Chao Express

    Experience fast, fresh and delicious stir-fry, breakfast and specialty dishes. Fan Chao in Chinese means stir fry. And stir-fries Fan Chao Express has. Strategically located a few steps away from the Don Bosco Parish Church, Don Bosco School and Walter Mall, Fan Chao Express is a fast, casual dining restaurant offering that serves mouthwatering and tasty fusion of Chinese, Asian and American cuisine. With their grand opening happening during the Chinese New Year celebration of this year, they offer stir fry entrees made and prepared from the finest quality meats tossed with their secret sauces and fresh vegetables, specialty dishes and fried rice, breakfast specials, side orders for sharing, soups, […]
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  • A. Arnaiz Avenue
  • Makati
  • American
  • Chinese