A trusted source of thorough and judicious coverage of the Philippines’ culinary landscape, the T.Dining Best Restaurants Guide (BRG), now on its 15th edition, is an all-encompassing cross-section of establishments across Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Baguio, and Boracay. The country’s top restaurateurs, chefs, foodies, oenophiles, and discerning sophisticates congregated at the High Street Lounge of the Shangri-La at the Fort Manila to celebrate 173 well-deserving restaurants who made it to this year’s guide. The 2019 BRG was in esteemed partnership with HSBC.
 
Philippine Tatler’s Managing Director, Irene Martel Francisco, warmly welcomed the 350 guests who graced the momentous event. The most anticipated part of the evening was the grand reveal and awarding of the Top 20 T.Dining Best Restaurants. Representing the best of what our vibrant dining scene has to offer, the 2019 awardees were Bar Pintos, Benjarong Royal Thai, Blackbird, Bondi & Bourke in Davao, Canton Road, China Blue by Jereme Leung, Cru Steakhouse, Donosti, Finestra, Foo’d by Davide Oldani, Gallery by Chele, Kyo-to, M Dining + Bar, Man Ho, Mirèio, The Pig & Palm in Cebu, Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar, Sirena in Boracay, The Tasting Room and Wildflour Restaurant. 
 
Last year, T.Dining introduced four “Best of Class” awards. This year, these categories were Best Interior Design, which went to the stunning Harlan & Holden Glasshouse; the Best New Bar award went to The Back Room of Shangri-La at the Fort Manila; Best Service was awarded to the amazing team of Sala Bistro; and Most Inventive Chef was conferred to the well-loved Chele González! For the first-time in BRG history, an additional category – and the pinnacle of all accolades – was the introduction of the Hall of Fame award. This prestigious honour went to Antonio’s, behind which is the celebrated chef-owner, Tony Boy Escalante. 

Browse through our gallery to get a glimpse of the excellent food, warm smiles, and merriment throughout the evening.