{"id":63766,"date":"2026-01-23T14:04:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=63766"},"modified":"2026-01-23T14:04:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T06:04:26","slug":"bibio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/bar-and-resto\/bibio\/","title":{"rendered":"Bibio in Makati: A Natural Wine Bar Shaped by Global Influence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bibio<\/strong> is a natural wine bar in Poblacion, Makati<\/strong> that invites guests into a world where wine, food, and thoughtful storytelling come together with ease.<\/p>\n

Wine remains at the heart of Bibio\u2019s identity. The bar curates an expressive selection of natural wines sourced from sustainably and organically grown grapes, produced in small batches with minimal additives and intervention.Each bottle reflects the creativity and craftsmanship of its maker, allowing guests to explore wines that feel alive, personal, and full of character.<\/p>\n

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Rooted in a philosophy of minimal intervention and maximum expression, Bibio offers an experience that feels both relaxed and quietly refined\u2014designed for sharing bottles, plates, and conversations that linger.<\/p>\n

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Among the highlights is a trio of liter-format bottles that no<\/p>\n

d to old-world tradition. E\u2019Orange<\/strong> represents one of the earliest orange wines from its region, while E\u2019Rosso<\/strong>, the Cellarios\u2019 first liter, is simple, approachable, and made for everyday enjoyment. La Grinozza<\/strong>, once a royal favorite, is reborn as a juicy, bubbly natural red. Together, they recall a time when wine was refilled into water bottles and shared freely\u2014celebrating wine as part of daily life.<\/p>\n

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At the center of Bibio\u2019s evolving culinary identity is Aussie-Filipino Chef Valentine Costuna<\/strong>, who returns to his homeland as the restaurant\u2019s Chef in Residence. Currently serving as Head Chef at Le Chai in Saint-Tropez, France, Chef Valentine brings with him a global perspective shaped by years of cooking across different cultures and cuisines.<\/p>\n

Expect dishes touched gently by fire, charcoal, and smoke\u2014subtle techniques that enhance rather than dominate. Chef Valentine\u2019s plates reflect Asian sensibilities expressed through Euro-style compositions, resulting in food that feels light, precise, and deeply intentional.<\/p>\n

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The menu offers a balance of elegance and comfort. A charcuterie platter<\/strong> brings together brie, blue cheese, butter, salami, mortadella, gherkins, olives, and sourdough\u2014perfect for pairing with wine and sharing across the table.<\/p>\n

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The croquette<\/strong>, filled with katsuobushi b\u00e9chamel and accented with cuttlefish ink, paprika, and lemon mayo, delivers richness with restraint.<\/p>\n

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With its natural wine philosophy, globally influenced cuisine, and commitment to season and craft, Bibio continues to shape its place as one the most compelling wine bars. It is a space where bottles tell stories, plates reflect journeys, and every visit feels like a quiet discovery waiting to unfold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bibio in Makati is a natural wine bar led by Aussie-Filipino Chef Valentine Costuna, offering season-driven Euro-style plates touched by Asian influence and subtle fire. Paired with a curated selection of small-batch natural wines, including liter-format bottles inspired by old-world tradition, Bibio delivers an intimate dining experience built on craftsmanship, flavor, and thoughtful storytelling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":63773,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[112,42,254],"tags":[7928,7929,2401,7930,7932,7931,7934,806,7933],"class_list":["post-63766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-makati","category-bar-and-resto","category-wine-shop","tag-bibio","tag-bibio-poblacion","tag-charcuterie","tag-natural-wine-bar-manila","tag-natural-wines-philippines","tag-poblacion-makati-dining","tag-wine-and-small-plates","tag-wine-bar","tag-wine-bar-philippines"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63766"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63774,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63766\/revisions\/63774"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/63773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}