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While Philippine cuisine may not be universally acclaimed as among Asia's best, Filipinos have a deep love for food, particularly enjoying a leisurely long lunch traditionally eaten with their hands from a banana leaf. Manila stands out as one of the most affordable cities for enjoying a diverse array of international cuisines — including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, French, and Italian — each meeting global standards. Coupled with excellent service and beautiful dining settings, Manila offers a delightful experience for those looking to wine and dine.

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Via Mare

Via Mare has great views and even better fresh seafood, including an oyster bar. This is a must for oyster lovers! There are 13 locations across the city, the first outlet opened in 1982. Over the years, Via Mare has become one of Manila’s most celebrated seafood …

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Sala

Enjoy sumptuous modern Italian / European cuisine and excellent wine list at Sala. This intimate restaurant with a modern and sophisticated ambiance serves some of the finest European food dishes in the city and the essence lies on the quality and freshness of every …

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Casa Armas Tapas Bar y Restaurante

If you're in the mood for Spanish cuisine in Manila, book your reservation online to explore a fascinating array of Spain's regional dishes. The menu offers a diverse selection, including their signature dish — Paella …

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Trellis

Trellis offers the best service when it comes to authentic Filipino cuisine for affordable prices. Food that is prepared according to family recipes that have been passed down through several generations. With its high popularity among locals, Trellis provides local signature cuisines, like ‘sisig’ and ‘burong hipon’ for you to enjoy in a joyful …

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Harbor View Restaurant

This restaurant has been in the business for more than 18 years and due to its location on Manila Bay, it offers an amazing harbour view. The menu has a very wide variety of Filipino favourites. House specialties are seafood cooked in chili and deep fried …

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G Point Smörgåsbord & Bar

At this restaurant, you can enjoy a large 'all you can eat' buffet (called smörgåsbord in Swedish) with various Swedish, European and Filipino food. You should come here with an empty stomach and be ready to dig into the yummy food. Also serving pizza, steaks and vegetarian …

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Cabel Filipino Heritage Cuisine

At this hidden gem, you can eat Filipino and Spanish cuisine in a sophisticated yet casual ambience. Cabel is a stylish restaurant and best described as 'classic-meets-contemporary'. On the menu, you will find fish, pasta and meat …

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Banana Leaf

Banana Leaf is a multi-awarded international restaurant chain serving delights of modern Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, and Indonesian cuisine. At this restaurant, they present the food on a banana leaf, hence its name. The highly skilled master chefs ensure that every dish is made with perfection and high …

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Nobu Manila

Nobu is a well-known restaurant chain with location across the world and one is at the Nobu Hotel Manila. From the menu, you can pick innovative Japanese cuisine cooked to perfection by the expert chefs. It attracts a hip crowd and celebrities. Signature dishes includes black cod miso and lobster with wasabi pepper sauce …

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The Aristocrat

Another chain of restaurants, Aristocrat is famous for its chicken barbecue with Java rice among other Filipino comfort food like kare-kare (Filipino stew) and crispy pata (crispy deep-fried pork leg). This Filipino-owned family corporation has a reputation as “The Philippines’ Most Popular Restaurant” and has become a landmark that inspired the development of the …

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Bistro Remedios

Experience great country cooking in a chic bistro setting at Bistro Remedios. It is the best dining experience foreign guests should try if they are looking for local home cooking. The restaurant also has a trio who serenades clients with Tagalog and regional songs. For those who prefer private dining, Bistro Remedios has function …

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