Location: BF Homes, Parañaque City

Now at a new, larger location (just a few metres away from the original), Bamba Bistro exudes the same neighbourly charm it’s known for. The eclectic European-Filipino menu celebrates comfort food favourites from spaghetti bolognese to beef salpicao with aligue fried rice.

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Locations: BGC

At Bench Café you’ll discover Filipino dishes both familiar and out of the box. Start your meal with the street food platter and Pinoy caprese salad, then indulge in bagnet kare-kare and halo-halo. If you’re after a snack instead, the all-day meryienda is sure to satisfy—chori burger pandesal, anyone?

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Location: Chino Roces, Makati City

Filipino and Spanish cuisines join forces at Beso Beso. Helmed by chef Rob Pengson, the elegant restaurant offers refined dishes like an empanada stuffed with foie gras mousse and topped with unagi, as well as off-menu tapas for a more casual graze.

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Location: Tagaytay City

A popular road trip destination for daytime dates, family gatherings, and catch-ups with friends, Breakfast at Antonio’s continues to be a fan-favourite for brunch fare and all things comfort food. Spanning everything from pancakes and ensaymada to housemade longganisa and smoked baby back ribs, everyone is assured to leave with a happy belly.

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Locations: The Terraces, Ayala Center, Cebu City 

A beloved haunt for over thirty years, Café Laguna is a reliable name for traditional Filipino fare executed to a T, from bulalo to sisig and even sapin-sapin. Since opening its first outlet in Cebu City in 1991, Lita Urbina’s treasured family recipes have won over patrons near and far, with seven branches and counting.

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Location: Tagataytay City

Driven by a farm-to-table philosophy, Farmer’s Table Tagaytay invites guests to immerse themselves in the great outdoors while delighting in familiar favourites, both local and international. The al fresco venue also boasts a lush garden that can fit up to 150 guests, great for events.

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Location: Rockwell Center, Makati City

Chef Margarita Forés’ celebrated prowess in Filipino and Italian cuisines is on full display at Grace Park Dining, offering dishes like roast bone marrow with truffle paste and lemon, pappardelle and duck ragù, and lechon sisig. For a glimpse of the chef’s proud Negrense roots, come by for the Sunday lunch roast, where Negros spit-roasted lechon is the delectable centrepiece.

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Location: Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City

Modern Filipino cuisine is here to stay, and Hapag is a prime testament to that claim. The chefs’ original take on Filipino flavours and techniques shine through the restaurant’s eye-opening tasting menus, keeping diners on their toes, mouths watering.

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Location: Poblacion, Makati City

Great for both dinner and drinks, neo-Filipino restaurant Lampara is a popular Poblacion haunt serving original dishes with familiar flavours and signature cocktails you’ll crave time and again. Equipped with stylish interiors and friendly staff with playful banter, every Lampara experience is more memorable than the last. 

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Location: Seven NEO, BGC

Known for both classic Filipino dishes and playful takes on old favourites, Manam Comfort Filipino has become a household name for its signature dishes like house crispy sisig and sinigang na beef short rib and watermelon. Whether you opt for the paboritos or paboritos with a twist, each delicious spoonful rouses a comforting nostalgia that invites repeat visits.

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Location: Greenbelt 5, Makati City 

Dependable and consistent, Mesa has served traditional Filipino fare since 2009 and continues to be a go-to for those seeking familiar comforts. From the classic Pinoy dishes to the cosy interiors and accents of bamboo and wood, you’ll feel right at home.

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Location: Karrivin Plaza, Makati City

Nestled within Karrivin Plaza is Metiz, chef Stephan Duhesme’s culinary playground for all things Filipino food. What results from his neverending curiosity is a truly unique tasting menu that invites you to engage in conversation about what Filipino cuisine really is, knocking down boundaries with every mind-boggling bite.

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Location: Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City 

As the eponymous establishment of the Milky Way Group, Milky Way Cafe is among the metro’s oldest restaurants and continues to be a reliable haunt for classic Filipino dishes. From fresh lumpiang ubod to adobong pusit, and of course, their famed halo-halo, the treasured family cooking of the Gamboa family is just as crave-worthy today as they were when the restaurant first opened 60 years ago.

See also: The Culinary Capitals of the Philippines: Malu Gamboa’s Guide to Baguio

Location: Tagaytay City 

Enjoy the heirloom recipes of chef Happy Ongpauco Tiu at Pamana, which features dishes like nilagang bulalo, chicken inasal, and kare-kare boleness pata with crispy tadyang. Browse through the family memorabilia that line the restaurants’ walls and learn more about the family behind every comforting, delicious Filipino dish on the menu.

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Location: Bel-Air, Makati City 

Another homey Filipino restaurant with a rich history, Romulo Café is home to the treasured family recipes of Carlos P. Romulo and his wife, Virginia. Must-try dishes like Tito Greg’s kare-kare and Lola Virginia’s chicken relleno are verifiable staples—head on down to discover why.

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Location: Legaspi Village, Makati City

Dig into feast-worthy Filipino dishes at Sarsa, led by Bacolod native chef JP Anglo. With street food like chicken isaw, heartier dishes like the palabok luglug espesyal, plus some Negrense dishes to boot, Sarsa is a colourful display of Pinoy favourites.

See also: The Culinary Capitals of the Philippines: Chef JP Anglo’s Guide to Negros Occidental

See also: Davao City

Enjoy Filipino dishes that showcase locally-sourced ingredients at Tola, a cosy restaurant at Casa de Oboza. A treasure trove of both well-known and regional dishes, it’s a great place to better familiarise yourself with the cuisine of the southern Philippines.

See also: The Culinary Capitals of the Philippines: Chef Miko Calo’s Guide to Agusan del Norte

Location: The Alley at Karrivin, Makati City

Through every dish at Toyo Eatery, chef Jordy Navarra taps into the Filipino food memories of its diners, presenting familiar flavours in a new light. Be it through the homemade banana catsup with a unique take on the tortang along, or a luscious leche flan ice cream with a sprinkle of asin tibuok, the chef stirs a wave of nostalgic emotions that hark back to our childhoods. 

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Location: Tagaytay City

If you’re on the hunt for an indulgent spread of Filipino dishes you know and love, the Filipino feast from Veranda at Taal Vista Hotel will surely fit the bill. Beyond the extensive buffet items on offer, the restaurant’s a la carte menu also presents crave-worthy options—be sure to check them out, too.

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Location: Alabang, Muntinlupa City

Now on its 47th year of operations, Via Mare remains a well-loved institution for Filipino offerings—most famously, puto bumbong, pancit luglog, and bibingka. Great for both unchanged, traditional dishes and spruced-up renditions like the deconstructed binagoongan, there’s something for everyone.

See also: Have You Tried These 8 Staple Filipino Condiments? Banana Ketchup, Bagoong, Buro and More

Location: S Maison, Pasay City 

A longstanding go-to for family celebrations, XO46 Heritage Bistro offers well-known dishes with a contemporary spin while staying true to the Filipino palate. Located at S Maison, the new flagship outlet is even equipped with strikingly stylish private rooms, perfect for celebrating any milestone.

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