Including the city’s best 18″ hanging barbecue!
Tomas Morato has always been a haven for both holes-in-the-wall and established restaurant brands. Long before the hip restaurants of Bonifacio Global City opened, there was Tomas Morato. With the diverse selection of restaurants that line its busy streets and its neighboring hoods, it’s easy to understand why it’s a constant go-to place for people who live up North.
Search for “Tomas Morato” in the Booky app or be street-specific like “Mother Ignacia” and “Panay Avenue” to see a full list of restaurants in that area. Discover awesome restaurants around the city with us!
READ MORE: Get up to P500 off at the best restaurants in Tomas Morato
Cafe Dominique – Examiner St.
Cafe Dominique is a casual family run restaurant serving American fusion comfort food including kare-kareng bagnet, roast chicken, twice cooked pork belly and their inspired milkshakes and s’mores dessert.
Also read: 21 New S’mores Desserts in Manila You Still Haven’t Tried
Reservations are accepted
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42 Examiner St., West Traiangle, Quezon City
+63 917 977-3120
Cafe I’m Here – CTTM Square
Cafe I’m Here is a hidden haven inspired by the cute elements of Korea such as group-friendly bunks, tents, and table space. It serves light meals, desserts and coffee. Menu highlights include their thick and sweet toast!
Insider Tip: Make sure to wear cute socks as most of the dining areas are floor type (similar to traditional Japanese restaurants) & require shoes to be taken off.
No reservations accepted
3/F CTTM Square, Tomas Morato cor. Timog Ave., Quezon City
(0935) 148 2320
Kandle Cafe – Mo. Ignacia
Set in a garden-inspired space, Kandle Cafe is a neighborhood cafe serving contemporary local dishes made with home-grown greens. It has indoor and outdoor areas best for groups and solo diners who are looking for a reliable working space. Signature dishes include this Mr. Eggoy and Ms. Eggy pasta, praline cake and more. Specialty coffee is also served.
No reservations accepted
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113 Mother Ignacia Ave, Quezon City
(0998) 276 1571
The Clean Plate by Twist – Tomas Morato
The Clean Plate by Twist along Tomas Morato is an artisanal and organic deli offering healthy, local and organic snacks, juices and comfort food. Check out its first 3 branches which are designed with French details and serves Asian and European-inspired dishes.
No reservations accepted
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61 Scout Rallos St., Laging Handa, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 709 8536
The Brewology Cafe – Sct. Lazcano
The Brewology Cafe is a neighborhood cafe serving specialty coffee, small bites and homemade pastries. Try their selection of sweet and savory buttermilk waffle pancakes, grilled sandwiches and more.
No reservations accepted
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2/F 2 Scout Lazcano St. cor. Scout Magbanua St., Quezon City
(02) 501-2138
Papa Kim’s Korean Bakery & Coffee – Tomas Morato
Papa Kim’s is a Korean inspired cafe which takes pride in serving handcrafted and freshly baked breads, unique Korean desserts, pastries and specialty coffee.
Insider tip: They open as early as 7:00AM for the early birds.
No reservations accepted
264 Tomas Morato cor. Sct. Fernandez, Quezon City
(0917) 586-9734
Beiruti Bite – Panay Ave.
Beiruti Bite serves authentic Lebanese cuisine specializing in hot and cold mezza (appetizers), grilled meat plates and shawarma sandwiches. PS. They’re one of the few Lebanese restaurants with very instagrammable interiors!
Insider tip: A fan of Shisha? This is the hangout place for you.
No reservations accepted
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G/F ITC Bldg, 80 Panay Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City
(02) 416 8352
Isaw Haus – Sgt. Esguerra
Isaw Haus is a casual BBQ place that offers classic and comforting Filipino dishes and street food on sticks. Popular among guests are their isaw, kare-kare, sisig and other affordable rice meals.
No reservations accepted
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16 Sgt Esguerra, South Triangle, Quezon City
(02) 281 4132
Vittorio’s Steakhouse – Sct. Borromeo
Vittorio’s is a local restaurant serving continental dishes specializing in hefty and affordable steaks inspired by Chef Vittorio’s travels and work abroad. Aside from meaty steaks, menu highlights include Chop Noodle Salad with Miso Dressing, Clam Pasta, and more non-meat options.
Also read: 13 Underrated Steaks around Metro Manila
Reservations are accepted
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32 Scout Borromeo Street, South Triangle near Tomas Morato, Laging Handa, Quezon City
(02) 738 6564
Vagabonds Artisan Comfort Food – Sct. Limbaga
A vagabond is someone who wanders and has no permanent home. True to its name, Vagabonds is a restaurant that offers a palatable journey through the different comfort food of the world. It offers a wide selection of food including steaks, wings, pasta and more.
Reservations are accepted
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RGI Building, Sct. Limbaga cor Sct. Torillo, Quezon City
(02) 799-2599
Mr. Churros – Sct. Rallos
This new kid on the block is located at the hip foodie destination, F7 building. They serve churro variants including classic sugared churros, oreo and bacon churros. They even went further than the rest of the pack with hybrid creations such as churro ala mode, churro cheesecake, churro ice cream bowl and churro ice cream sandwich.
Also read: 17 Insanely Good Churros You Shouldn’t Miss
No reservations accepted
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F7 Rallos, Scout Rallos St. cor. Tomas Morato, Quezon City
(0917) 855-6979
Ta Ke Ho Me – Sgt. Esguerra
Ta Ke Ho Me is a sushi stand located right across ABS-CBN in Quezon City that offers sushi boxes for take home. This homegrown Chinese take-out concept store offers affordable sushi starting at P99 for a box of 8 rolls. See more photos and insider tips here.
No reservations accepted
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52 Sgt. Esguerra Ave. (across ABS-CBN), South Triangle, Quezon City
(0977) 857-8744
Jack’s Joint – Panay Ave. (closed for now)
Jack’s Joint is a local Mediterranean restaurant serving affordable and mouthwatering burgers, pizzas, kebabs and shawarmas by Turkish chef Ibrahim. It is the first ever to offer an Unli-Shawarma and Kebab promo that runs until the end of the year, mechanics here.
Reservations are accepted
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115 D Panay Ave., South Triangle, Quezon City
(0917) 702-0483
Seoul Train Korean BBQ – Sgt. Esguerra
Seoul Train is an immersive train-themed Korean BBQ grill. Graffiti walls, train parts, station signs and arcade crane machines are just some of the unique finds at Seoul Train. View more photos and delicious Korean dishes here.
Reservations are recommended
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#28 Sergeant Esguerra Ave, near Tomas Morato, South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 287-2446
Lola Ote – Sgt. Esguerra
Lola Ote is a humble Filipino restaurant that’s said to be the ‘Home of the Best Barbecue.’ Get a load of classic, homey Filipino street food and dishes in big servings. They are most known for their 18-inch long hanging BBQ. Isaw and pork barbecue are the most ordered dishes here. If you think you can’t finish that size, they also have a 12″ version.
No reservations accepted
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#24 Sgt. Esguerra Street, South Triangle, Quezon City
(0917) 521-7892
Also read: 18 Restaurants Near Tomas Morato that Deserve Your Attention
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