"Welcome to our curated list of recommendations for traveling and dining in Philippines. These suggestions have been gathered from our personal networks. While these recommendations are not personally vetted by us, they come highly recommended by those within our network. Please feel free to add your own favourite spots or share any updates in the comments section below. If you come across any information that may have changed, such as closures or updated details, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Let's build a community-sourced guide to ensure that everyone can enjoy the best of what the Philippines has to offer." Marco van Embden, Cape Town
Dining in Manila:
- Blackbird - in the historic Nielson Tower, Makati
- Brick Corner – Indian cuisine
- Canton Road - Chinese, good ambiance
- Caruso Ristorante Italiano
- Crosta Pizzeria
- Din Tai Fung - Chinese casual
- Gallery by Chele - tasting menu, 1 Michelin star
- Iai - omakase, reservations required
- Indus - modern Indian kitchen
- Kong - open-fire high-energy restaurant pushing boundaries of FUN fine dining
- M Dining & Bar
- Makanai - Asian fusion
- MilkyWay Cafe - classic Filipino dishes
- Ruby Jack's Steakhouse & Bar
- Sala - modern European, Chef Colin Mackay
- Sala Bistro - casual sister to Sala
- Smith & Wollensky - steakhouse
- SUGI - Japanese
- Tapenade - pizza
- Txanton - tapas, jamoneria, wine
Bars in Manila:
- The Back Room - 1920s speakeasy in Shangri-La at the Fort, BGC
- Raging Bull - bar in Shangri-La at the Fort