Panay
Raffy's is a comfortable and air-conditioned refuge from the chaotic traffic and a good place for a burger or flatbread pizza. A few pieces of art and a…
Must-see restaurants in Western Visayas
Western Visayas
Don't let the humble entrance fool you: inside lies a real breath of fresh air. This cool cafe and meeting place offers excellent fruit shakes and pizza,…
Iloilo
Featuring Vietnamese street food such as banh mi and a variety of pho dishes in a pleasantly designed room with colourful umbrellas hanging from the…
Bacolod
Tastefully decorated, Inaka has an authentic Japanese menu with a good sushi and sashimi selection and a teppanyaki chef. Vegetarians will want to try…
Boracay
Especially popular with Korean tourists, this place selling shaved ice and fresh fruit topped by soft-serve mango ice cream, a twist on the traditional…
Boracay
This open-air Mediterranean restaurant and mellow beach bar feature beanbag chairs on the sand, a massive tropical drinks menu, ambient grooves, shisha…
Iloilo
Choose from more than half a dozen 'boodle fight' set menus (P1400 to P1700, good for eight), where heaping serves, laid out on banana leaves in the…
Iloilo
The theme is traditional Ilonggo seafood, with snapper and shellfish taking pride of place on the menu, and a great all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner…
Boracay
Desultory service aside, head to the 2nd floor with its floor cushions and airy (hot when no breeze) dining space for excellent set vegetarian and meat…
Siquijor
Here you'll find hip young things tucking into massive breakfast bowls and sipping fruit shakes in swings by day, while by night music fills the air –…
Boracay
Long-time White Beach favorite Aria serves Italian food with herbs and other ingredients sourced from its organic garden on the island. It has excellent…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Iloilo
Known for its all-day brunch, this atmospheric modern cafe across from La Paz Market is a real green shoot, featuring music, views and nicely presented…
Iloilo
More comfortable and stylish than the average Iloilo coffee shop, Bluejay has booths and comfy couches to enjoy hot and cold espresso drinks and a simple…
Boracay
This popular and cramped Greek restaurant is known for grilled meat, appetisers such as flaming saganaki (fried salty cheese) and outstanding salads…
Boracay
Stylish beachfront spot with a pan-Latino menu featuring tacos, pulled-pork sandwiches, chorizo bolognese linguini and paella. Wash it down with a mojito…
Boracay
Everything is either hand-selected at the local market or made on-site at this small sushi spot near Bulabog Beach – even staples such as miso and soy…
Dumaguete
Chain restaurant with waitresses clad in traditional clothing and push carts piled with a variety of buns, rolls and other small dishes. It's a large, two…
Boracay
There's no competition if you want a good-value Filipino-style dining experience on Bulabog Beach. Caters to locals and budget-minded travellers with…
Western Visayas
This contemporary-style place, two blocks north of the plaza, is a unique combination of brick-oven pizza joint and tea emporium – try the cookies and…
Boracay
This bubblegum-coloured box on the beach in front of D'Mall offers a great variety of sinful dessert crêpes, the perfect complement to a meal. There's…
Boracay
Amazingly well-stocked deli offers beach-picnic supplies, along with sandwiches, bread and gourmet imports. After another rice breakfast, you'll be…
Bacolod
An authentic patisserie run by a French chef, with an ever-changing selection of gourmet treats, including delicious churros and good espresso drinks.
Dumaguete
This local legend serves up sticky ribs and hot Filipino dishes, plus delicious shakes and coffee from its air-conditioned adjoining coffeeshop.
Panay
This inexpensive outdoor restaurant near the electric company in San Miguel serves excellent grilled seafood and more beneath its thatched roof.
Iloilo
A simply furnished place along the Iloilo esplanade whose menu of Korean specialities features appetising photos that match the real thing.
Boracay
Satisfying and quick sandwiches, tacos and burgers on a prime patch of real estate, worth including on a late-night bar crawl.
Boracay
Smoke is excellent value, with freshly cooked Filipino food, appetising coconut-milk curries and dirt-cheap breakfasts.
Panay
On the side of the road at the northern end of town is this open-air pavilion serving freshly caught seafood.
Siquijor
This casual waterfront eatery serves a wide variety of pastas and thin-crust pizzas. Good breakfast too.
Western Visayas
Waterfront eatery, good for people-watching. Has huge sandwiches and a creative menu.
