Boracay
Avoid the oft-inflated White Beach prices at this local, open-air nipa-hut-style eatery serving a wide selection of noodle, meat and seafood dishes. The…
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Puerto Princesa
Long-running coffee joint on the main drag with functional wi-fi, an agreeable Spotify soundtrack and an extensive menu of sandwiches and Filipino faves…
Mindoro
The speciality at this bar and grill is carabao meat. It's served in many forms, most popularly carabao burgers. It's 2km south of the city centre in the…
Manila
One of the newer and nicer Korean restaurants in Poblacion, Gogi throws down a suite of free appetisers then gets to work grilling delicious strips of…
Manila
This hip little cafe is home to the pizzadilla, the bastard child of pizza and the quesadilla. Paintings and vintage bric-a-brac are on sale, and many…
Cebu City
Vegetarians have nowhere to hide at this popular open-sided barbecue place where you choose your own meat or seafood and have it charcoal-grilled on the…
Baguio
A local institution for decades, the Rose Bowl serves the best Chinese food in town. Its extensive menu runs the gamut from chop suey to expensive…
Manila
The food here is mostly Mediterranean–inspired, with Indian and Vietnamese tastes thrown in. Opt for the Moroccan braised chicken, try an original…
Moalboal
This unassuming open-air cottage about 500m east of the Panagsama strip has a case for the best tacos in all of Cebu. Nachos, burritos and even a taco…
Boracay
Chic and stylish, built below the construction site for a big new resort, is this small food court with Mexican, Japanese, pizza, seafood and Southeast…
Camiguin
Luna does excellent thin-crust brick-oven pizza, a mean mixed-seafood grill and good-value breakfasts. Pasta dishes are of uneven quality. Tables are…
Eastern Visayas
One of Naval's best places to eat or drink, on the 2nd floor of D'Mei Residence Inn Naval, offering tasty Western and Asian dishes. Doubles as a lounge…
Negros
This nearly all-bamboo restaurant is out in barangay Balaring among a handful of other seafood restaurants perched over the water. Kinilaw (raw seafood…
Moalboal
Boasts a great shoreside deck perfect for quaffing a glass of red or sipping on a cappuccino and soaking up the ocean views. There's a full food menu too,…
Bacolod
Spacious, bright and contemporary pizza spot with a 'pick and mix' theme – basically, you pick your toppings but it's done in an assembly-line kind of way…
Cebu City
A lively open-sided place where groups of students and young office workers come to eat, drink and socialise. Grab one of the large wooden tables and tuck…
Iloilo
Filipino–owned, Swiss–managed and with a German chef, this riverfront spot serves hearty steaks and sausages. The outdoor patio, with riverfront views, is…
Sabang
A charming little beachfront eatery run by the same Filipino–French duo who own the guesthouse of the same name out on the road to Puerto. Pasta,…
North Luzon
This thatched roof restaurant in Baler town elicits wide-eyed hyperbole from all who have eaten here. An Indian chef on the scene means flavours are…
Southeast Luzon
Attached to Boac Hotel, this cafe is a bit like an English tearoom, but apart from Western breakfasts, pizza and pasta, the menu is classic Filipino, with…
Guiseppe Pizzeria & Sicilian Roast
Cagayan de Oro
The best Italian restaurant in CDO serves up wood-oven pizza, homemade pastas, including top-class pappardelle lamb ragu, and meat dishes like lamb shank…
Samar
Norwegian Klaus and Amy run this friendly place in Luboc. They serve giant pork chops (marinated for 24 hours) or concoct a mean salad if you want some…
Iloilo
Hidden inside Chita's Pension House, this quirkily decorated, light and homey spot serves good pizza, pasta and Filipino dishes. One of the city centre's…
Manila
This stylish modern Thai restaurant does a mix of classic and envelope-pushing dishes, all with authentic flavours and gorgeously presented. Dine indoors…
Leyte
This large, popular cafe with wraparound windows has a terrace facing the promenade and air-conditioned interior. The menu has great breakfast choices and…
Dumaguete
A light and airy spot, especially good for breakfast (waffles, pancakes and French toast) and espresso drinks and pastries. The menu also features burgers…
Tacloban
A hip burger bar with arty decor that draws a cool crowd; try a wasabi burger (P200), or for a snack the Parmesan fries (P70) hit the spot. Also offers…
Coron Town
This classy spot is a sign of the times as Coron gradually goes upscale. The delicious Spanish tapas selection includes tiger prawns and chorizo, served…
Bacolod
The city's best selection of foreign beers and wines, imported cheese and meats, plus an equally impressive menu ranging from paella to grilled steaks and…
Samar
A funky, hip little cafe serving lots of vegetarian dishes including delicious, nutritious salads, lumpia (spring rolls) and juices using locally sourced…
Donsol
One of the few independent restaurants along the resort strip, BARacuda is a popular waterfront hang-out in season with an extensive cocktail and beer…
Malapascua Island
A great find for budget eats, this courtyard restaurant is run by a jolly family who prepare a selection of fresh local dishes every day, including vegie…
Eastern Visayas
For authentic local flavours, this barbecue place specialises in particularly spicy kinilaw (raw seafood cured in vinegar), grilled or chilli shrimp and…
Siargao
To maintain the healthy vibe after hours out in the surf, try one of the delicious power bowls and smoothies at this postage-stamp-sized spot. The super…
Cebu City
This casual open-sided place with a happy pig on its sign peddles meat on a stick (pork belly, chorizo, chicken) to the fawning masses.
Bantayan Island
Popular Belgian-owned restaurant serving good breakfast, Filipino fare (adobo, Bicol exprés) and Western dishes. There's a good wine list (or if you're…
Around Manila
This vibrant little cafe and gallery does good breakfasts, sandwiches, pizza, Filipino coffee and light lunches. There are three basic but good-value…
Cebu City
Tucked away behind National Bookstore in Mango Sq, this Middle-Eastern-cum-Indian place has mains including baba ganoush (eggplant with yoghurt and tahini…
Puerto Princesa
For those craving Swiss, Polish and German sausage, deli sandwiches, imported steaks and European beers and wines. It has a small grocery on one side and…
Bacolod
This health-conscious restaurant with its own organic farm behind it is a vegetarian delight. Combine a vegie wrap with a bottle of Bog's Brew, a rare…
