Philippines Restaurants & Dining

What & Where to Eat in Philippines

The Philippines has something of a poor reputation for food. This is primarily a consequence of the notorious balut dish – a boiled duck egg containing a partially developed embryo, sometimes with tiny feathers. Obviously, if this doesn’t take your fancy then there are a lot of other rice and stew based dishes that will undoubtedly please. Food here is invariably cheap, especially on the islands, although it will be predominantly Filipino food. Resorts on the islands cater to western tourists, often putting on buffets that offer delicacies from around the globe, as well as al a carte menus usually consisting of Mediterranean fare.

When on Cebu or Manila you can expect the sort of dining options you would get in any cosmopolitan capital, be it McDonalds or a quaint fine dining French haunt. The Filipinos are great fans of the eating experience and more often than not, mix alcohol with it for a more raucous effect.

Manila Restaurants

Being a cosmopolitan city it is possible to eat pretty much anything in Manila. Food is an integral part of the Filipino culture. Featuring a mixture of European and Asian food in particular Malay, Spanish and Chinese, there is definitely some good food to be had in the metropolis. Read more...

Boracay Island Restaurants

Finding a place to dine is the last thing you need worry about when in Boracay. The four-kilometre beachfront on White Beach offers an amazing selection of cuisine ranging from Thai, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and of course local dishes. Read more...

Cebu City Restaurants

Cebu's cosmopolitan atmosphere is reflected in its diverse range of dining options. Be it local food, continental, fusion, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, or Italian restaurants; a variety of different flavors from around the world can be found on most streets. Read more...

Mactan Island Restaurants

Visitors do not have to look far when it comes to quality dining out on Mactan Island. All the high-end hotels are well known for their superb kitchens. For example, the Shangri-La Mactan has a wide variety of restaurants (Italian, Chinese, and seafood amongst others). Read more...

Bohol Island Restaurants

Food and dining is an integral part of Filipino culture and the island of Bohol is no exception, with many a restaurant varying in price range, interior and food type. Read more...

What to Eat in Philippines

Filipino food has evolved over several centuries from its Malayo-Polynesian origins to a cuisine predominantly built around Hispanic dishes fused with Asian influences. Rice is the staple of Filipino cuisine, usually mixed with fried fish or meat. Read more...