Must-see restaurants in Western Visayas

  • Boardwalk

    Iloilo

    An attractive strip of shops and restaurants just south of Smallville.

  • Shops at Atria

    Iloilo

    An outdoor arcade lined with restaurants, cafes and a few shops.

  • Pitstop

    Panay

    This fast-food place at the southern end of town qualifies as fine dining in San Miguel. Its signature is the mango pizza (locally sourced, of course),…

  • Real Coffee & Tea Cafe

    Boracay

    This old-timer's favourite is a rebuke to the slick chains that have spread throughout Boracay, but the winning recipe remains the same: signature…

  • Pamana

    Boracay

    With branches in Manila and Tagaytay, Pamana has managed to make its name by elevating taste buds with vintage Filipino dishes. The smallish restaurant…

  • Kasbah

    Boracay

    Unpretentious, for this posh part of White Beach, Moroccan Kasbah does delectable kemias (appetisers) such as hummus and mechoum (roasted peppers with…

  • Red Sun Restaurant

    Panay

    Good for a quick meal or drinks at night, this brightly lit place has a mix of Filipino, Chinese and American dishes, including pizza and burgers. Buckets…

  • Cebrew

    Panay

    A comfortable and cool escape from the noise and sounds of the city. Cappuccinos here are extremely milky lattes sprinkled with cinnamon, but the frappes,…

  • Cafe Mamia's

    Dumaguete

    Known for its all-day breakfasts, Mamia's also offers a limited menu of upscale cafe favourites (eg sandwiches) and some sophisticated mains, such as kare…

  • English Bakery

    Boracay

    Geared to locals and backpackers on a budget, this is a good spot for freshly baked bread and on-the-run breakfasts such as bacon, egg and cheese…

  • Budget Mart

    Boracay

    This always bustling grocery store is also useful as a meet-up spot. Many shuttle vans for hotels further afield depart from here.

  • Rosh Al Cafe

    Panay

    This outdoor cafe behind the Petron station is one of the only choices in town.

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