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Restaurants in the Philippines

Discover the best and most popular restaurants, bistros, cafes, bars, and clubs near you to experience the best the Philippines has to offer!

That little cuisine called Cantino at Makati

That little cuisine called Cantino at Makati

Open the door and be ready to find out what gastronomic offering they have at this tiny restaurant.   CANTINO. Chalkboard art make the place more aesthetically-pleasing   What first started as a small canteen for employees of the European Motors has buzzed the whole neighborhood and got them hooked in their sumptuous meals. Cantino, is just a simple restaurant found at Pasong Tamo where you can find a neat and fashionable dining area perfect for those on a budget workers just around the area. This secret spot is such a fine place to see when you just want a nice place to eat out during break.   DINE IN. […]
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Filipino
    • Where great art and great food are found: Balaw Balaw in Antipolo

    Where great art and great food are found: Balaw Balaw in Antipolo

    Balaw Balaw is not your ordinary Filipino restaurant.   EXTERIOR. Outside look of Balaw Balaw   Filled with displays of art, Balaw Balaw seeks not to be just an ordinary restaurant, but rather a restaurant that welcomes people who love both great food and great art. As one of the most popular restaurants in Rizal, Balaw Balaw is definitely a part of Rizal’s historic culture, contributing to Angono where it is located being the “Art Capital of the Philippines.”   FOOD PRODUCTS. Balaw Balaw also sells souvenirs and food products for business.   Owned by the Vocalan family, Balaw Balaw has been around since 1983. What first started as their […]
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  • Rizal
  • Filipino
    • Antipolo’s It bar: RAD Bistro

    Antipolo’s It bar: RAD Bistro

    This bar is what’s radical in Antipolo. Founded by five friends who just wanted to put up their own hangout place, RAD Bistro has become the newest it place for tourists and locals alike to cap off the night.   INSIDE RAD. Check out this chill hangout place found in Antipolo.   This 100-seater rooftop bar was made to accommodate all the yuppies who just want to enjoy after-work hours. According to one of its owners, instead of going to crowded bars in Metro Manila, RAD offers a more convenient and accessible hangout place to chill with friends or even alone, as it offers comfortable seating for all its guests. […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bar and Resto
    • Filio Bistro in Antipolo: No Frills American Comfort Food

    Filio Bistro in Antipolo: No Frills American Comfort Food

    Head over to FILIO Bistro if you find yourself craving some American comfort while visiting the Pilgrimage Capital of the country!
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Filipino
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
    • Artisan Cellar Door in Makati: Fine Wine and Modern European Dining Experience

    Artisan Cellar Door in Makati: Fine Wine and Modern European Dining Experience

    Experience a fine wine night at Artisan Cellar Door and see what it offers!
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bar and Resto
  • For Business Meetings
  • Private Room
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
  • Wine Shop
  • Bar and Resto
  • For Business Meetings
  • Private Room
  • Rent Entire Restaurant
  • Wine Shop
    • Spend an Afternoon break with Ybañez Café and Bakeshop

    Spend an Afternoon break with Ybañez Café and Bakeshop

    Devour on delicious food from breakfast to dinner! Everyone loves home cooked meals. From our own homes, it is always comforting to taste family recipes which we have loved as a child. And that’s what Ybañez Café is known for. Located along Sumulong Highway in Antipolo, Ybañez Café and Bakeshop is one of the best diner you’ll find along the way. Owned by a daughter of previous food business owners, she put up her own business that will remind its guests what their family’s legacy is when it comes to food and restaurants. Built to become a homey café, Ybañez Café is a simple 50-seater café that serves a variety […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Staple and Perk Bakery

    Staple and Perk Bakery

    Bread isn’t exactly a staple on the Filipino table with the exception of the pan de sal or the ever-popular loaf of bread which we call “tasty bread”. There are lots of bakeries within Makati, but one bakery in particular is becoming the talk of the town: Staple and Perk Bakery. Staple and Perk Bakery is both a bakery and a café. College friends Kathryn Wong, Aldrin Lim, and Bryan Ahn had an idea in 2014 to put up a resto-café based on Aldrin’s commissary business. 2 years on and they’re still among Pasong Tamo’s most popular cafés, with breads baked fresh every day.     The restaurant itself is […]
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Bakery and Sweets
  • Bakery and Sweets
    • Find the Most Authentic Sichuan Style Restaurant Chongqing at Malugay, Makati

    Find the Most Authentic Sichuan Style Restaurant Chongqing at Malugay, Makati

    At Chongqing restaurant, is where you’ll find authentic Sichuan cooking in Metro Manila.   CHONGQING RESTAURANT. Where authentic Sichuan-style restaurant can be found   When the Chinese owner missed his hometown in Chongqing, China, he thought of an idea to bring home here. That’s how Chongqing restaurant (pronounced as Chongchin) started, which is now the talk of the town when it comes to offering Chinese cuisine.    INTERIORS. The Asian-style look of the restaurant   Located at Malugay, Makati, Chongqing is now becoming popular to the neighborhood and nearby Makati CBD because of their delectable Sichuan food. As their specialty, their owner made sure that they are providing the best […]
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  • Makati
  • Chinese
    • Marison’s in Antipolo: A True Homegrown Restaurant

    Marison’s in Antipolo: A True Homegrown Restaurant

    Taste the best of what Antipolo has to offer at this truly homegrown restaurant.
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Filipino
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
    • Eggs for Breakfast in Antipolo

    Eggs for Breakfast in Antipolo

    Breakfast has long been said to be the most important meal of the day. It gives you energy to get up and go, and is said to be a part of a healthy start to any day. At Eggs for Breakfast, they take their breakfast (and eggs) to the next level. Eggs for Breakfast is an all-day breakfast café that serves your typical breakfast favorites and coffee in a quaint space just off of Sumulong Highway. As the name suggests, they have a medley of dishes that use eggs which are so good, you won’t think of them as breakfast dishes. Location is not that big of an issue for […]
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Cafe
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Cafe
    • The Straits Wine Company

    The Straits Wine Company

    The Straits Wine Company is now the Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. Started in 2006, The Straits Wine Company have already established 12 retail bars across Singapore while the first store overseas is located in Makati, Philippines. They offer wide selection of about 60 wineries from around the world including Australia, New Zealand, France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, India, USA, Lebanon, Japan, Switzerland and a lot more.     The Straits Wine Company also offers a comprehensive range of services that caters to any and all wine needs. If you’re looking for someone who can plan your next event for […]
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  • Makati
  • Wine Shop
  • Wine Shop
    • Spectrum in Fairmont Makati: A culinary theater like no other

    Spectrum in Fairmont Makati: A culinary theater like no other

    Nothing beats a satisfying and luxurious all-day dining here at Spectrum.   BUFFET STATION. Spectrum’s Arabic and Indian station, their newest offering   The best thing to do at a break from work is to eat a hearty lunch that you so truly deserve. At Spectrum’s buffet at Fairmont Makati, you can never go wrong with all the feast of flavors you’d see right before your eyes.   INSIDE SPECTRUM. The place can accommodate up to 200 persons   Lavish and sophisticated interiors will welcome you as you go through Spectrum. Its modern and sleek design make it look more luxurious than it already is, perfect for a dining experience […]
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  • Makati Avenue
  • Location
  • Makati
  • Buffet
  • Location
  • Buffet
    • Peperoni Pizzeria in Uptown Mall: Where the pizzaholics go (CLOSED)

    Peperoni Pizzeria in Uptown Mall: Where the pizzaholics go (CLOSED)

    This may be your next favorite pizza place!
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  • Taguig
  • Pizza
  • Uptown BGC
  • Italian
  • Pizza
    • Café Naya at the Palace (CLOSED)

    Café Naya at the Palace (CLOSED)

    UPDATED as of January 15, 2019: This restaurant is CLOSED. Café Naya transports the guests to a serene sea setting, which gives a relaxing feel through their coastal cuisine. As the third establishment that opened at the Palace Manila in June 2015, it is built to complement the laidback persona of Manila’s hottest club destination now, the Palace Pool Club. Café Naya’s food concept comes with Mediterranean, Northern African, Japanese, Filipino and European island cooking which all uses fresh ingredients such as herbs, spices and citrus fruits that would suit the slight breezy, summer-y feel because of the Pool club beside.   CAFÉ NAYA ensures a laid back ambience where you […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Cafe
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Cafe
    • Artisanal wines at Sommelier Selection

    Artisanal wines at Sommelier Selection

    If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on special wines, there’s only one place to go: Sommelier Selection. Founded in 2002 by Jerome Philippon, Sommelier Selection offers artisanal, boutique wines from Europe. Theirs is a unique wine portfolio built over 14 years of visits to different wineries in Europe. They currently have 300 different wines, 120 European appellations, and 100 European grape varieties from 60 estates in France, Italy, and Spain.   THE BEST FOR JAPANESE. Japanese customers are sure to love the Tour de Pierres (P1,310), the Cuvée Gyotaku (P1,545), the Petit Fume (P1,415) and the Colombelle Rose (P590).   Specializing in artisanal wines, one of their best […]
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  • Chino Roces Avenue
  • Makati
  • Wine Shop
  • Wine Shop
    • Crescent Moon Café in Antipolo: Of Pottery and Food

    Crescent Moon Café in Antipolo: Of Pottery and Food

    This cozy restaurant is a haven for pottery enthusiasts and foodies!
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  • Antipolo
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
  • Filipino
  • Antipolo Restaurants 2018
    • Palate Restaurant in BGC Serves French Mediterranean Cuisine (CLOSED)

    Palate Restaurant in BGC Serves French Mediterranean Cuisine (CLOSED)

    UPDATED: This restaurant is CLOSED. From the kitchens of Alain Ducasse in Paris and Jean-Georges Vongerichten in New York, Chef Kaye Torres gives you an excuse to take out your phones just before you eat at Palate Restaurant in Uptown Parade, BGC.   ELEGANCE IN SIMPLICITY. No need for extravagant interiors with Palate.   Palate takes its cue from Chef Kaye’s colorful personality. Food served at Palate has a story behind every bite, with ingredients sourced from local grocers. Its French Mediterranean-inspired menu compliments the simple yet elegant ambiance the 60-seater restaurant has.   THE STARTER. This mushroom soup is unlike anything you’ve seen or tasted.   Flavor is never left […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • French
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • The Brewery at the Palace: An all drinkers’ den

    The Brewery at the Palace: An all drinkers’ den

    Heads up, beer-loving readers! The Brewery at the Palace is here to provide you with their #drinkstagram worthy brewskies!   THE BREWERY AT THE PALACE. A drinker’s den in BGC.   Started in June 2015, The Brewery is known to be the first biggest Microbrewery Pub in the Philippines. The place is not only a pub, but it also houses six tanks used for brewing process of beers as well as dispensing containers to store different varieties of house beers they offer.   DRINKS DELIGHTS. Chocolate Boom (P420), Epic IPA (P280), Weissbier (P200), Pilsner (P180), IPA (P220), and Stout (P210).   MICROBREWERY NACHOS TO SHARE (P550). Your perfect go-to pair […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Salad 2017
  • Bar and Resto
  • Salad 2017
    • Naxional South American Diner

    Naxional South American Diner

    Naxional brings the heart of South America to the Philippines with their sumptuous dishes coming from Brazil, Cuba and Latin America. Their food is born out of their partners’ collective passion for food from these different countries, and inspired by home cooking and traditional family recipes.   WALL MURALS inspired by the different stories of our partners and South America   Raymond Magdaluyo travelled the region of New York and had fallen in love with the Latin American cuisine he tasted there. Then, his friend Jun Sunga, together with his wife Vanessa Matsunaga and her brother Daniel Matsunaga, shared their interest with him of opening a Brazillian restaurant in the […]
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  • Taguig
  • Uptown BGC
  • South American
    • Modern Mediterranean: Skewr on Maginhawa St.

    Modern Mediterranean: Skewr on Maginhawa St.

    Mediterranean cuisine has been gaining steam as of late, yet only a few places in the country can give you Mediterranean food that tastes great, is close to where you live, and doesn’t break the bank. Skewr in Quezon City seeks to change that and then some.   YOUR NEW MEDITERRANEAN FOOD STOP. Skewr takes the best of Mediterranean cuisine and puts their own twist on it.   Skewr got its name from the word skewer: a long piece of metal or wood used to hold food together, usually on a grill. Mediterranean cuisine is known for its meats, and skewers are often used to grill these meats. Skewr takes […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Maginhawa
  • Greek & Mediterranean
    • Johann Coffee and Beverages: Everyone Deserves a Perfect Shot

    Johann Coffee and Beverages: Everyone Deserves a Perfect Shot

    On July 23,2016, the biggest franchise expo in Asia showcased 500 outlets of franchising opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs.   JOHANN COFFEE AND BEVERAGES showcased different franchise concepts such as Johann Coffee Bar (actual store), Johann Coffee Corner, and Johann Coffee Blends.   Introducing a new game changer in the market, Johann Coffee and Beverages carefully studied its business affordability, which also helps the community sustain the quality of life by supporting local coffee growers and farmers.     Johann Coffee and Beverages, a homegrown brew brings a new kind of coffee franchise opportunity to the Philippines: a mobile ‘coffee-on-the-go’ which will roam around prestigious universities through a physical outlet to […]
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  • Quezon City
  • Cafe
  • Cafe
    • Izakaya Sensu & Chotto Matte in Taguig: An Izakaya Restaurant With A Twist

    Izakaya Sensu & Chotto Matte in Taguig: An Izakaya Restaurant With A Twist

    Izakaya Senseu and Chotto Matte is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant that you would want to visit. The restaurant boasts an innovative concept that will surely make you want to come back again.
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  • Taguig
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Japanese
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bar and Resto
    • Caruso Ristorante Italiano

    Caruso Ristorante Italiano

    If you’re looking for the finest in Italian cuisine while in Boracay, there’s no other place to go to than Caruso Ristorante Italiano, located at The District in Station 2.   AUTHENTIC ITALIAN DINING. Enjoy the best of Italian cuisine at Caruso Ristorante Italiano.   If you’ve ever been around Bel-Air Village in Makati City, then the name itself should ring a bell. Caruso Ristorante Italiano is one of the most popular Italian restaurants in Makati, so it should be no surprise that it eventually found its way into the island of Boracay. Their kitchen staff is trained in Makati under the watchful eye of Dario Gardini, so you can […]
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  • Boracay
    • Pampas Latino Bistro and Bar: A Taste of South America

    Pampas Latino Bistro and Bar: A Taste of South America

    A restaurant that brings the flavours of the South American region was introduced to the epicures of Manila as Pampas Latino Bistro and Bar officially opened its doors to the public at Uptown Parade, Bonifacio Global City last August 1, 2016.   The event was attended by the media, and different connoisseur of good food and drink. The ribbon cutting was also successfully done by the restaurant owners with distinguished guests of honor, Embassy of Argentina’s Sec. Martin Soto, Senior VP of Megaworld Kevin Tan and Argentinian Ambassador Roberto Bosch.   GRAND OPENING and Ribbon Cutting of Pampas Latino Bistro & Bar (Photo grabbed from Pampas Official Facebook Page)   THE […]
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  • Taguig
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • South American
    • (CLOSED) Balkan is back, Where You Go Slav!

    (CLOSED) Balkan is back, Where You Go Slav!

    It's not all meat, cheese, and potatoes at Balkan. They've got killer burgers, too!
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  • Legazpi Village
  • Makati
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
  • European
  • Burgers and Sandwiches 2018
    • Spicebird

    Spicebird

    Ask where the best piri-piri grill is and locals would direct you to Spicebird. They say the best thing to eat when at the beach would be grilled food. Say piri-piri and you’ll hear a lot about people recommending Spicebird, as it undoubtedly serves topnotch grilled goodness. Spicebird Piri-Piri Grill started out in January 2015, when the owners thought of putting up a restaurant that serves out of the ordinary grilled food. Albeit the island is full of competing restaurants that serve this kind of dish, Spicebird wanted to stand out, hence they spiced up their own take on grilled food and eventually came to offer piri-piri grill (pepper-pepper in […]
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  • No Category
  • Boracay
  • Boracay April 2017
  • European
  • No Category
  • Boracay April 2017
    • Titos Resto & Grill

    Titos Resto & Grill

    Found along the myriad of restaurants along the beachfront is Titos Resto & Grill, a go-to place for a relaxed kind of dining. ART IN TITOS. Hued elements make up Titos’ chill and youthful vibe Titos Resto & Grill was made just to look like the owner’s home Steve, who manages the restaurant that started out as a childhood dream. The restaurant was named after his father, who decided to take a plunge and put up a restaurant business in Boracay. Upon entering the restaurant, you will be welcomed by its artistic décor, with its brightly-colored walls, multicolored chairs, and various paintings for a visual treat. According to the owner, […]
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  • Boracay
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Seafood
  • Filipino
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Seafood
    • Namoo House Premium Korean Barbecue opens in Uptown BGC

    Namoo House Premium Korean Barbecue opens in Uptown BGC

    Now’s the time to put a delicious end to your Korean barbecue hunger! Namoo House Premium Korean Barbecue, commonly known as Maple Tree House finally opened its doors to dole out the greatest Korean barbecue experience to Manila K-fans and foodies on August 1 in Uptown Bonifacio Global City.   Founded by Canadian nationals Jun Park and Paul Hong, both of Korean descent, Maple Tree House first opened in 2005 in a small quaint house in the Samchong-dong district in Seoul. Their newly opened branch in Uptown Parade in BGC (38th Street cor 11th Avenue) is the fifth branch of the Maple Tree House chain and its first international location. […]
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  • Taguig
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Korean 2018
  • Uptown BGC
  • Korean
  • BGC Restaurant 2019
  • Korean 2018
    • The Ruf Resto Bar

    The Ruf Resto Bar

    Aside from the powdery white sand beach of Boracay, the island is also known for its number of nightlife options, ranging from speakeasy bars and clubs that make it more appealing to tourists. If you’re up for some chill Boracay night-out, head on over at The Ruf Resto Bar in Ferra Hotel. ROOFTOP. See The Ruf during night time for a great relaxing dining As one of Ferra Hotel’s in-house restaurant, The Ruf Resto Bar became known to tourists for its great ambience perfectly capturing the chill vibe by the island kind of nights. This roofdeck bar becomes a haven at night for those who would like to see what […]
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  • Boracay
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Bar and Resto
  • Boracay April 2017
    • Kasbah

    Kasbah

    Moroccan food is rare, especially in the Philippines. It’s even rarer in the island of Boracay, where only one restaurant specializes in this flavour-filled cuisine: Kasbah. This beachfront restaurant in Boracay’s Station 1 is one you won’t have a hard time missing, even if it is a bit hard to get to. It’s the most colourful restaurant on the beach, inspired by its equally colourful Moroccan cuisine.   COLOURFUL. Kasbah is hard to miss: it’s the most colourful restaurant on Station 1.   The al fresco dining experience will definitely be one for the books. There’s no need to worry about being baked in the sun, as they have provided […]
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  • Boracay
  • Boracay April 2017
  • Greek & Mediterranean
  • Boracay April 2017