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Best restaurants in Manila

The 12 best restaurants and places to eat in Manila

Filipino food is a big trend all over the world. In the buzzing streets of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, locals and tourists get showered with the best street food and traditional eats. Try umami Adobo or for the sweet tooth Halo-halo and more. Manila is a place to visit for culture and eats – here are 12 must visit restaurants. 

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Tip #1: Le Petit Chef

Le Petit Chef in Manila
Le Petit Chef Manila

If you have never been to Le Petit Chef, this is your chance. The 3D show with the little chef from France is a must-visit and on the top of our coolest and best eateries in Manila. In the beautiful setting of the Grand Hyatt Manila, at the Gallery II, the clumsy chef from France invites you to the best of theater and dining experience.

Le Petit Chef Manila
Le Petit Chef Manila

Visit our extraordinary 3D dinner-show Le Petit Chef in Grand Hyatt Manila.

With a 3D projection mapping, Le Petit Chef surrounds your exquisite five-course dining experience with a never seen show. At the end, you will not only be the guest, but also the star. 

At a glance:

Dietary options:

A kids menu is available (12 years and below)

Speciality:

A 3D projection mapping show around Le Petit Chef from France. Le Petit Chef teaches you how to become the world’s greatest chef. 

Price:

Le Grand Chef menu, five-course meal, PHP 7,500 net per person;

Le Petit Chef Kids menu, five-course meal, PHP 4,000 net per person; 

A Grand Suite Stay & Dine Package is available, with overnight accommodation in a Grand Suite, breakfast, Le Grand Chef Menu, Welcome Gift and amenities from Le Petit Chef, access to Grand Club, pool, fitness and spa, one package for two persons, PHP 32,888 net

Hours:

Reservation is necessary, you can book online

Location:

Grand Hyatt Manila 

8th Avenue corner, 35th Street

Taguig

1634 Metro Manila 

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +632 8838 1234

Email: manila.grand@hyatt.com

Webpage: https://lepetitchef.com/grand-hyatt-manila

Tip #2: Lagrima

Image credit: Facebook, Lagrima Manila

Nestled in the heart of Makati, Lagrima is famous for their street tacos. The chefs use locally sourced ingredients in the kitchen of the California style Mexican eatery. Everything is made from scratch, even their tortilla. 

The hip little restaurant is not limited to tacos, although they are the customers favorites. Burritos, super loaded nachos and quesadillas are on Largrima’s menu. The restaurant has a second location.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available

Speciality :

Famous for their made from scratch street tacos with locally sourced ingredients. 

Price:

Taco prices ranging in between PHP 140 to PHP 240; 

Nachos are going for PHP 450/550; 

Tostadas are PHP 200/240; 

Burritos are PHP 400/500

Hours:

Makati: Daily: 12 pm – 10 pm 

San Juan: Daily:11 am – 10 pm

Location:

Makati:

Ground Floor, Paseo Parkview Suites

Salcedo Village

San Agustin Street

Makati

1227 Metro Manila

Philippines 

 

San Juan:

192 Wilson

San Juan

Metro Manila

Philippines

Contact:

Phone:

+63 915 263 4136 (Makati)

+63 936 917 7372 (San Juan)

Webpage: https://www.instagram.com/lagrimanila/?hl=en

Tip #3: Milky Way Cafe

Milky Way Manila
Image credit: Milky Way Manila

The Milky Way has been around since 2002. Chef J. Gamboa created an International menu, but focuses on Filipino food. Their award-winning Kare-Kare, the crispy Hito with Bagoong and Mustasa and of course Halo show up on the menu.

Granite counters, Narra walls, black and ivory flooring. The interior, all designed by architect Gary Coscolluela, makes the restaurant visit an experience.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available

Speciality:

Delicious Filipino food, with an award-winning Kare-Kare, in a beautiful, nostalgic ambience

Price:

Specialities and Sandwiches are ranging between PHP 195 and PHP 395; 

Mains are in the price range from PHP 350 to PHP 2250; 

the award winning Kare-Kare is PHP 795; 

Halo Halo and ice creams (housemade) are in between PHP 295 and PHP 1990

Hours:

Daily: 11 am – 9 pm 

Location:

900 Antonio Arnaiz Avenue

Makati

1200 Metro Manila 

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +63 2 8843 4124

Email: jgamboa@cafe.milkywayrestaurant.com 

Webpage: https://www.cafe.milkywayrestaurant.com

Tip #4: Max’s Fried Chicken

Max's Fried Chicken Manila
Image credit: Max’s Fried Chicken Manila

Max’s Fried Chicken is for most Filipinos a family tradition. The kids love it, the families meet there, the teenagers get take-out. The successful story started in 1945, by Maximo Gimenez, who opened a café and fed hungry American occupation troops.

Many years later, the restaurant is not only popular in the Manila Metro area, but also opened its doors to franchising in 1998. The birthplace and main restaurant is in Quezon City, Metro Manila.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available

Speciality :

A popular and very beloved chain in Manila, focused on chicken specialities 

Price:

Max’s Fried Chicken Half PHP 385, 

Family Basket Half PHP 435; 

Kare Kare PHP 1049; 

Different combos are pricing in between PHP 289 and PHP 469; 

Breakfasts in between PHP 349 to PHP 455;

Hours:

Quezon City: 

Daily: 7 am – 9.30 pm 

(see Store Locator on Webpage for all the other locations)

Location:

21 Scout Tuazon Street, Diliman

Quezon City

1103 Metro Manila

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +63 2 8887 9000

Webpage: https://www.maxschicken.com/

Tip #5: Provenciano

Image credit: Provenciano Manila

There is no way around Provenciano, when it comes to great Filipino food. Chef Chris de Jesus is the mastermind behind the pots and pans. He is Filipino and knows how to cook original recipes, not afraid of letting Chinese or Spanish flavors influence his cooking.  

The portions Provenciano offers are ideal for sharing. Here you can find regional dishes from different provinces of the Philippines.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options available

Speciality:

Filipino food, cooked by a Filipino chef, offering regional dishes from different provinces of the Philippines 

Price:

Soups are starting from PHP 315 to PHP 395; 

Mains are between PHP 325 to PHP 760; 

Desserts are in between PHP 120 and PHP 295

Hours:

Daily: 10.30 am – 10 pm 

Location:

110 Maginhawa, Diliman

Lungsod Quezon

1101 Kalakhang 

Manila 

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +63 915 721 4190 

Webpage: https://www.facebook.com/ProvencianoRestaurant/

Tip #6: Half Saints

Image credit: Half Saints Manila

Inspired by the dishes of their childhood and travels, founders and chefs Christine and Jo opened their bakery and café in 2017. The eatery on Esguerra Avenue makes all their meals, savory and sweet pastries and cakes from scratch.

Customers enjoy puff pastry pizza, empanadas, all kinds of croissants and cream puffs. Their bestsellers are Tres Leches Cake, Crema de Fruta and different styles of pies.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available.  

Speciality:

A woman owned business with a wide variety of savory and sweet pastries and cakes

Price:

Puff Pastry Pizza is priced in between PHP 380 and 585, 

Croissants are PHP 140/220; 

A Box of 6 Whole Wheat Croissants is PHP 790; 

Empanadas are pricing from PHP 150; 

Crema de Fruta 8 inch is PHP 1950; 

Tres Leches Cake 8 inch is PHP 1300; 

Dark Chocolate Tart 9 inch is PHP 2720;

Hours:

Mon – Thu: 12 pm – 9 pm 

Fri – Sun:  12 pm – 3 pm and 4 pm – 9 pm

Locations:

Unit 9 GF 

The Ignacia Place

62 Sgt. Esguerra Avenue

Diliman

Quezon City

Metro Manila

Contact:

Phone: +63 935 933 0512

Email: admin@halfsaints.com

Webpage: https://halfsaints.com/

Tip #7: The Aristocrat Restaurant

Image credit: The Aristocrat Manila

Locals call it Manila’s famous restaurant. Since 1930, The Aristocrat Restaurant has been Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in town, in 2013 it even became a historic site, recognized by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. 

It all started with the idea of Lola Asiang and her already big cooking for a family of 13 kids. She converted the ground floor of their house and opened an eatery. This was the beginning of the later called Aristocrat Restaurant.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-free options available

Speciality:

Home of the Best Chicken BBQ in town, historic site and Manila’s famous restaurant 

Price:

Chicken meals are ranging in between PHP 345 and PHP 758;

Noodle dishes go from PHP 310 to PHP 495; 

BBQ Classics are starting at PHP 240 up to PHP 535

Hours:

Daily: 24 hours

Location:

432, 1004 San Andres Street

Malate, Manila

1004 Metro Manila 

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +63 2 8524 7671

Email: marketing@aristocratph.com

Webpage: https://delivery.aristocratph.com

Tip #8: Globe Lumpia House

Globe Lumpia House Manila
Image credit: Facebook, Globe Lumpia House Manila

The Globe Lumpia House is the place where locals send you, when you are looking for the best Lumpia in town. It’s at the same time the oldest Lumpia place in the area. Established in 1956, the line is most of the time long to get the freshest Indonesian spring rolls. 

Fresh vegetables, rolled in rice paper, topped with peanuts and garlic and their homemade secret sauce. The menu is short and includes chicken empanadas, brownies and atchara.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Gluten-free, Vegan and Vegetarian options available. 

Speciality:

One of the oldest and best Lumpia Houses in town  

Price:

Fresh Lumpia PHP 40 per piece; 

Chicken Empanada PHP 45 per piece; 

Brownies PHP 30 per piece

Hours:

Daily: 9 am – 6 pm 

Location:

Zone 030, 740 Gonzalo Puyat Street

Santa Cruz, Manila

1001 Metro Manila

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +63 906 625 6690

Email: dayanaramerina1@gmail.com

Webpage: https://www.facebook.com/p/GLOBE-Lumpia-House-Raon-100067160445933/

Tip #9: Tetsuo

Tetsuo Manila
Image credit: Facebook, Tetsuo Manila

Have you ever had umami Japanese fried chicken? Tetsuo is doing exactly this, at their two locations in the Manila Metro area. The punk-style little restaurant’s bestseller is their fried chicken meal with birthday noodles, also called Yi Mein. 

Tetsuo is definitely a cool place with very funky food. Other than chicken they serve Torched Salmon, Garlic Beef, Curry Spiced Pork and their famous chicken skin.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Gluten-free and Vegetarian options available

Speciality:

Umami Japanese fried chicken in a funky and hip eatery

Price:

Solo meals are going from PHP 190 to PHP 340; 

2 pieces fried chicken PHP 220; 

4 pieces fried chicken PHP 400; 

Torched Salmon PHP 420; 

Garlic Beef PHP 330; 

Curry Spices Pork PHP 240; 

Chicken Skin PHP 180

Hours:

Makati:

Mon – Tue: 11 am – 10 pm 

Wed – Sat: 11 am – 2 am

Sun: 11 am – 10 pm 

 

Quezon City:

Daily: 10 am – 8 pm

Location:

Makati:

8483 Kalayaan Avenue, cor Matilde

Makati

1210 Metro Manila

Philippines 

 

Quezon City:

88 Esteban Abada Street

Quezon City 

1108 Metro Manila 

Philippines

Contact:

Phone:

+63 916 487 6559 (Makati)

+63 916 487 6524 (Quezon City)

Email: tetsuo.fc@gmail.com

Webpage: https://linktr.ee/tetsuo.official

Tip #10: Manam at the Triangle

Image credit: Manam at the Triangle Manila

Manam at the Triangle is catering to everybody with a craving for delicious Filipino comfort food in a nice ambience. Filipino favorites, some with a little twist and fusion, but always reliable and delicious, this is what locals like about Manam. 

The Sinigang na beef short rib, the Kare-Kare with oxtail and the Ube and Sago shake are a few of the customer favorites.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options available.   

Speciality:

Filipino comfort food, with a little twist and fusion. Sinigang na beef short rib, Kare-Kare and Ube and Sago shake are favorites

Price:

Small mains are ranging in between PHP 155 and PHP 440; 

Medium mains are in the price range of PHP 250 and PHP 665;

Large meals are going from PHP 445 up to PHP 1405; 

Ube and Sago shake is PHP 170; 

Desserts are ranging from PHP 110 up to PHP 295

Hours:

Mon – Sun: 9 am – 10 pm 

Location:

Ground Level

Ayala Triangle Gardens

Paseo De Roxas Street

Cor Makati Avenue

Cor Ayala Avenue

Makati, Metro Manila

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +63 967 190 4721

EMail: speakfreely@momentgroup.ph

Webpage: https://www.momentgroup.ph/

Tip #11: Ying Ying Teahouse

Ying Ying Teahouse Manila
Image credit: GMB GAP, Ying Ying Teahouse Manila

Ying Ying Teahouse is a Chinese restaurant in Manila’s Chinatown. Serving Cantonese classics and is famous for their dim sum. Of course, Ying Ying has tea as well, but lots of locals and Chinese customers go there for the cheap and delicious eats. 

The restaurant is clean but simple and the prices are low. Traditional grilled meats, like spare ribs or chicken feet are to be found on the menu. Taro puffs, egg tart or pineapple bread make a great dessert.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian and Gluten-free options available.

Speciality:

A tea house in Chinatown with Cantonese classics. Famous for their dim sum. 

Price:

Dim sum is ranging in between PHP 115 and PHP 125; 

Desserts are going from PHP 115 up to PHP 135

Hours:

Daily: 7 am – 10 pm 

Location:

233-235 Dasmarinas Street

Corner Yuchengco Street 

Binondo 

Manila 

1006 Metro Manila

Philippines

Contact:

Phone: +63 253 1090 31

Email: info@yingyingteahouse.com 

Webpage: https://www.facebook.com/yingyingteahouseofficial/

Tip #12: Binondo Bites

Binondo Bites Manila
Image credit: Binondo Bites Manila

They call it the famous street sensation. Binondo Bites at Ongpin Street offers the Fried Xiao Long Bao, a soupy dumpling stuffed with seasoned pork and spices. The sweet treat is the Lava Buchi, a sesame ball, filled with creamy custard.

Better to get both at once, the waiting time to reach the small storefront is usually not the shortest.

At a glance:

Dietary options:

Vegetarian options available.

Speciality:

The famous street sensation. Soupy dumpling stuffed with pork and sweet sesame balls stuffed with creamy custard 

Price:

5 pieces of the Fried Xiao Long Bao are PHP 150, 

8 pieces of the Lava Buchi are PHP 160

Hours:

Mon – Thu: Closed

Fri – Sun: 8 am – 10 pm

Location:

628 Ongpin Street

Binondo, Manila

1006 Metro Manila 

Philippines

Our selection of restaurants is based, among other things, on the editorial team’s individual preferences and on reviews on the internet. Please contact the respective provider directly for information on reservations and prices. The pictures come from the restaurants listed. All Information is provided without guarantee!

Brian Corvers
Brian Corvers

Brian has been part of the Le Petit Chef team since day 1. As Vice President Marketing, he always initiates new projects to further develop and enrich the show.

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