Most Notable Restaurants in the Philippines

By Alberto Quintero

The Philippines location below Taiwan and above Borneo Island gives it a unique flavor al its own. Spices, local produce, cooking techniques, and heart all add up to make dishes from this country a thing to savor. With the different influences from not only from Spanish colonization and the past years of American commonwealth, each city has a flavor that is shared throughout the country and a few that are its own. When you come here you have to try not only the local family run restaurants, they will amaze and astound you. With this being said here is our list of the Best Restaurants in the Philippines:

Aberdeen Court Found in Makati City and established in Makati Avenue, this high class restaurant serves different Chinese and international dishes. It has an intimate and inviting atmosphere that invites you to dine with friends or family. They specialize in seafood dishes like their mixed Chow Mein. And with a budget of 500 pesos there are numerous options of delicacies and dishes to enjoy. Aberdeen Court is known for holding debut parties and wedding receptions.

C' Italian Dining in Angeles City As the name implies C’ Italian is located in Angeles City along Don Juico Avenue. It is one of the more popular restaurants in the city due to its elegant appeal from the architectural design and décor. With the quiet and cozy ambience this intimate setting is a perfect back drop for the romantic Italian dining. For those on a budget 500 pesos is the norm. Their specialties are the Snapper Fillet, Risotto, Antipasti, and Fegatini di Polo.

Café Mediterranean in Davao City is found in the Chimes Building on Gov. Sales Street in beautiful Davao City. Café Mediterranean is famous in Davao for its calm ambiance, European dishes and loyal customers. The Kebabs and Falafel are delicious, but for desert they have their famous Panna Cotta and Tartufo. For those considering visiting the Café Mediterranean budget 500 pesos.

Gilligans Island Restaurant and Bar in Baguio City This restaurant is along the Legarda Street in Baguio City 6 hours from Manila. Due to elevation this is one of the coldest regions in the Philippines. Since it is typically cooler here than in the other regions several of their dishes have a spice bite to them in their Filipino dishes. Gilligan’s specializes in grilled foods and for a 200 peso budget you can enjoy dishes like their Sinuglaw and Tanigue. One of the things that makes Gilligan’s so unique is their live band. Every night they have a band that plays live for their guests and treats them to good music of the region.

RSM Lutong Bahay in Tagaytay City Found in Tagaytay City down the Aguinaldo Highway is RSM, a famous restaurant for serving the best of homemade Filipino dishes. The best of their specialties are the Adobo, Kare-kare and Crispy Pata. Local favorites are the Sinigang, Sisig and the tasty Bulalo. The great thing about RSM is that for 300 pesos you can enjoy two meals. The restaurant complement’s its savory dishes with a relaxing atmosphere and décor.

Try these recipes crispy papa, sinuglaw