Manila
Commune sources its own coffee beans from around the Philippines – the beans of the month are written on a large blackboard wall, along with the schedule…
Must-see restaurants in Philippines
Puerto Galera
The eponymous Filipino chef at Rumulus serves some of PG's best food out of a nondescript shack 100m behind White Beach. It's all about the specials here …
Manila
With its chequered tiled floors and antique furniture, there's more than a hint of elegance at well-heeled Victorinos, yet its prices remain very…
Manila
A dependable expat fave hidden in the Makati residential district Salcedo Village, Apartment 1B is known for delicious stick-to-your-ribs continental…
Vigan
Head to this popular place for Vigan longganisa (the local sausage) and very fatty bagnet. If you're feeling more adventurous, go for the 'seasonal…
Dumaguete
Casablanca is known primarily for its hearty Austrian dishes such as succulent roast pork and Wiener schnitzel, and as an outdoor hang-out spot for old…
Manila
Smith serves great steaks in a roomy contemporary space near the heart of Makati's central business district. Choose between prime Angus, Wagyu and…
Manila
Michelin-starred in Hong Kong, this dim sum institution was an instant smash upon opening in Manila in 2014. It's a more sanitised experience than its…
Siargao
American–Filipina–owned roadside spot in sleepy San Isidro dishing out a variety of pizzas, including Hawaiian, vegie and seafood (squid, mussels and…
Baguio
The casual Session Rd branch of a venerable Baguio institution provides a belt-loosening course in Filipino classics. Choose from beef kare-kare (meat…
Manila
This authentic Japanese eatery is divided into two parts: a tiny seven-seat sushi bar operated by the owner/chef and open from 5.30pm daily; and the main…
Boracay
Outstanding traditional Spanish cuisine infused with local flavours – including sophisticated tapas, authentic paella, bean soups and hearty stews – makes…
Siquijor
Come for Tony, the colourful and friendly owner, self-professed American-wrestling fan and repository of stories about luminaries such as Rick Flair and…
Manila
This is a sleek Japanese izakaya (drinking spot) run by a Filipino chef in Makati's arty Guijo St neighbourhood. There are fancy cocktails and Japanese…
Baguio
Step into an enchanted, multi-level garden, with wooden carvings, plants, bridges, water features and little nooks to hide in. The delicious vegetarian…
Baguio
The menu at this refined restaurant reads like a fantasy tour of the world: mutton Berbere (lamb stew), Australian tenderloin steak, and smoked paprika…
Manila
There's a Japanese touch to this third-wave coffee shop, where you'll find matcha, Japanese pour-over coffee and mains like gyudon (beef and rice bowls)…
Bicol
This chain grill place has found a new home in the Pacific Mall (and other mall locations around town). It feels a little impersonal but still serves up…
Manila
Sort of looks as its name suggests – a cutsie-wootsie cafe populated by a decidedly random selection of books. The main appeal is the enticing menu of…
Manila
Everything on the menu of this unassuming Yemeni-owned eatery is original and done to perfection. The shakshuka (eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce) and…
Camiguin
Seafood (such as bangus P60 per 100g) comes straight from the pens on the Benoni lagoon, which this restaurant overlooks; popular with large groups on…
Malapascua Island
In an elevated position overlooking Logon Beach, Amihan is a very classy restaurant, with beautiful contemporary furnishings and stunning bay vistas. It's…
Manila
This longstanding and popular fresh seafood inahaw (grill) restaurant juts into Manila Bay. The breezes can be delightful on sweltering days, but check…
Manila
An excellent place to sample Filipino cooking, with food from Pampanga province a speciality here. There's an extensive vegetarian menu and a few…
Manila
This institution in the well-regarded food district of Kapitolyo near Ortigas cooks up Manila's best burgers – go for the double black Angus burger topped…
Manila
Manila's most famous chicken sandwiches include a slab of signature crispy chicken skin (spicy preferred). Or order garlic noodles topped with…
Manila
A real local experience (and institution), here you trawl the attached wet market for your desired ingredients (preferably seafood) and then choose one of…
Manila
A classic Tsinoy (Chinese Filipino) bakery marked by an awesome 1950s-style neon sign on Escolta St. Thin-crust hopia – dense sweet cakes filled with mung…
Cebu City
A little slice of France in the middle of Cebu, La Maison offers fine dining in a pale-pink, colonial-style building reminiscent of a French Indochine…
Manila
A big, open, bustling new bistro that dishes out self-described 'sexy' small plates like the signature salmon TNT, albondigas (homemade meatballs) and…
Manila
Aristocrat began life in 1936 as a mobile snack cart and is so iconic that it has its own historical marker. A replica of the old Ford canteen is…
Manila
Set in a reconstructed Spanish–era house, this is fine dining of the stiff-upper-lip variety. Traditional Spanish Filipino dishes like paella join salmon,…
Cebu City
Occupying a leafy compound just blocks from the Ayala Center, La Buona is for those looking to enjoy la dolce vita in Cebu. The likes of Italian-style…
El Nido
In-the-know travellers flock to this nondescript open-air eatery on the road to Corong Corong for the best fresh-cooked Pinoy eats in town. It's all sarap…
Manila
Also known as Amah (Grandma) Pilar's after its founding matriarch, this Chinatown institution has been serving its trademark ku-tsai-ah (Chinese empanadas…
Malapascua Island
Head to this wet market just inland from Bounty Beach for affordable, fresh seafood including squid, shrimp, mussels and fish ranging from red snapper to…
Siargao
Named after the famed Oaxaca surf break, Zicatela whips up Siargao's best tacos and burritos, complemented by modern Mexican mains (try the Yucatan slow…
North Luzon
An outdoor food court, this is a great place to sample local fare such as bagnet (crispy-fried pork belly); bright-orange empanadas filled with green…
Baguio
Get to this homey, simple and very popular place early for a table. If you've been pining for mainland Southeast Asian flavours, you'll love the tom yum…
Iloilo
Featuring cuisine from several Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese and of course Filipino. The Monday to Wednesday lunch…
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