Manila Restaurants

Explore Manila's vibrant culinary scene with our guide to the best restaurants, offering everything from quick bites to luxurious dining experiences. With over 22,000 restaurants, Manila is a food lover's paradise, showcasing diverse world cuisines and Michelin-recognized establishments. Discover hidden gems and popular spots, from traditional Filipino fare to international flavors, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every palate.

Spanish Cuisine:

Barcino: Indulge in authentic Spanish cuisine with tapas, paella, and a vast Spanish wine collection. Enjoy live music while savoring dishes like Paella de Rabo de Toro (Oxtail Paella), Pulpo Braseado con Crema de Patata (Grilled Octopus with Potato Cream), and Gambas Al Ajillo (Spanish Garlic Shrimp).

Chinese & Fujianese Cuisine:

Coral Garden Restaurant: Serving guests since 1978, this restaurant offers authentic Chinese and Fujianese dishes. Don't miss the Crispy Bean Curd with House Special Black Sauce, Coral Supreme, Stir Fry Pork Liver or Kidney, and Oyster Cake.

Filipino & Spanish Fusion:

Crisostomo: Experience traditional Filipino and Spanish dishes with innovative twists by Chef Florabel Co Yatco. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and popular dishes like Tarsilo (Squid Al Jillo), Lengua Laruja, and Sizzling Linares Pork Sisig.

Modern Filipino Cuisine:

Gallery by Chele: A One Michelin Star restaurant offering regional and Southeast Asian cuisines with modern techniques. Specializing in tasting menus and unique cocktails, this restaurant innovatively presents Filipino cuisine using local ingredients. Try the Nine Course Tasting Menu, Perfume Cocktail, Verde Cocktail, and Puto Bumbong Cocktail.

Gloria Maris Shark's Fin Restaurant: A fine dining Chinese restaurant innovating the Chinese dining experience with dim sum, hot pot, and traditional family-style dishes. Chefs from Hong Kong use the best local ingredients to create authentic dishes like Roasted Peking Duck Served 2 Ways, Crispy Fried Pigeon, and Live Sua He Steamed Sea Bass with Soy Sauce.

Steakhouse Experience:

House of Wagyu Stonegrill: Enjoy a unique dining experience cooking your own high-grade wagyu steak on a volcanic stone. Premium cuts like Wagyu Ribeye Grade 8 or 10 and the Daily Lunch Set Menu are highly recommended.

Traditional Filipino & Spanish:

Ilustrado: Since 1989, this restaurant in Intramuros blends traditional Filipino dishes with Asian, Spanish, and global flavors. Must-try dishes include Paella Ilustrado, Lengua Con Setas, Bagnet with Classic KBL Sauce, and Mango Jubilee.

Fast Food:

Kipp's Chicken: A local fast-food restaurant famous for its fried chicken, best enjoyed with home-style gravy and Spanish rice.

French Cuisine:

La Creperie: Specializing in gourmet crepes and traditional French food like Coq Au Vin and Blanquette de Boeuf. Don't miss the Crepe Suzette with a tableside flambé show and signature desserts like Salted Butter Caramel Mille Crepe Cake.

Sustainable Dining:

Locavore Kitchen Drinks: Emphasizing sustainable dining with locally sourced ingredients, Chef Mikel Zaguirre combines classic Filipino dishes with French cooking techniques. Popular dishes include Pancit Luglog, Fried Oyster Sisig, Lechon Oyster Sisig, and Turon.

Taiwanese Cuisine:

Lugang Café: Offering authentic Taiwanese cuisine, the Manila branch was the first outside China. The Peanut Smoothie is a must-try dessert, along with Xiao Long Bao, Spare Ribs with Plum Sauce, and Oyster Omelette.

Filipino with a Twist:

Manam: Known for Filipino cuisine with a twist and Asian dishes, offering small, medium, and large portion sizes. Signature items include House Crispy Sisig, Crispy Pancit Palabok, and Bibingka De Leche.

Authentic Ramen:

Mendokoro Ramenba: Specializing in authentic ramen with a rich, creamy broth and noodles made in-house. The Tantanmen ramen is highly recommended, along with off-menu items like the Super Chashu Ramen.

Modern Filipino:

Mesa Filipino Moderne: Provides an exciting dining experience with on-spot grilling. Recognized for its Crispchon (Crispy Lechon) served two ways. Also recommended are Baby Squid in Olive Oil and Kare-Kare.

Seafood Dining:

Seascape Village: Offers fresh seafood cooked to order in various restaurants. Asian Taste is highly recommended for dishes like Salted Egg Crab, Baked Scallops, and Steamed Scallops with Garlic and Sotanghon.

Buffet Experience:

7 Corners Restaurant: Located at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, offering a buffet with local and international cuisines from seven interactive stations, including Japanese, Western, Indian, and Asian cuisines, with all-you-can-eat seafood and US Ribeye and Beef Ribs.

Innovative Fine Dining:

The Test Kitchen by Josh Boutwood: Provides a unique fine dining experience with innovative dishes using local ingredients. The 48-hour Short Rib and Braised Lamb Shank are must-try dishes.

Michelin-Starred Filipino Cuisine:

Toyo Eatery: A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant offering modern Filipino cuisine. Chef Jordy Navarra reimagines Filipino classics with a creative twist, using special and rare Filipino ingredients. The tasting menu provides a full range of their inventive dishes.

Latin American BBQ:

Tittos Latin BBQ and Brew: Promotes Latin American food culture with traditional and twisted flavors, combining Latin and Filipino flavors. The fusion desserts, such as Frozen Brazo de Mercedes, are highly recommended, along with Tapas de Chipa and Garlic Shrimp BBQ Pizzadilla.

Additional Dining Options:

Explore a diverse culinary scene from Vietnamese cuisine at Em Hà Nội to Spanish flavors at Deo Gracias. Celera offers Asian Contemporary dishes, while Yamazato specializes in Japanese cuisine. Discover Filipino fare at Palm Grill Diliman and contemporary cuisine at Now Now. Makati's Lampara features Filipino cuisine, while Txanton provides a Spanish experience. Ginza Nagaoka focuses on Sushi, while Linamnam offers Filipino cuisine. Explore Thai cuisine at People's Palace, Mexican dishes at Mamacita, and European dishes at Sala. Blackbird offers International cuisine, while Gordon Ramsay Bar Grill features Meats and Seafood. Juniper offers Contemporary cuisine, while Esmeralda Kitchen specializes in Filipino cuisine. Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez offers Spanish cuisine, while Summer Palace specializes in Chinese cuisine. Benjarong offers Thai cuisine, while Kása Palma showcases Filipino cuisine. Carmelo's Steakhouse and Steak Frice provide Steakhouse cuisine.