Time to splurge for the holidays!
Fine dining is a concept both exhilarating and intimidating, with good reason. Aside from the obvious cry for help from your wallet, it’s also choosing the right place, especially if it’s for a special occasion like a reunion with your friends and family over the holidays.
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If you want to spend a night of opulence, don’t sweat, we’ve put together 18 fine dining restaurants around and in the metro that will make splurging worthwhile!
Gallery by Chele
Formerly known as Gallery VASK, Spanish-born Chef Jose Luis “Chele” Gonzalez showcases his culinary skills and experience in some of the world’s most respected restaurants. Their use of classic, modern, and molecular tools to create degustation menus that immediately turn its first-time customers into its patrons in the long run.
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5/F Clipp Center Building, 11th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0917) 546-1673
Toyo Eatery
Chef Jordy Navarra’s modern Filipino eatery features modern dishes championing local ingredients. His simple, yet innovative dishes are what make the restaurant worthy of all the buzz. While the tasting menu is the best way to enjoy your dining experience, you can order a la carte. We recommend the Bangsilog, Toyo Eatery Three-Cut Pork BBQ, and Garden Vegetables – an ingenious dish that makes use of all the vegetables from the Tagalog folk song, “Bahay Kubo.”
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The Alley at Karrivin, Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Ave, Makati
(0917) 720-8630
Helm
Helm by Chef Josh Boutwood is an expression of his life experiences and culinary training. Using flavors from across the globe, the restaurant showcases inventive dishes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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3/F The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gadens, Makati
0915 909 8647
The Black Bird
Before becoming a fine-dining restaurant in Makati, The Black Bird was the Nielson Tower, the air-control centre of the Nielson Airport in 1937. Through the years, the Nielson Tower has been preserved, going from a library to an art gallery, and now, a famed spot for special, romantic dining.
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Nielson Tower, Ayala Triangle 1209 Makati
09178892782 | 88284888 | 88281937
Ember
Ember, led by Chef Josh Boutwood, embodies a culinary journey without limits. With a philosophy that draws inspiration from diverse cultures, the menu offers exceptional food that knows no bounds when it comes to creativity and cooking techniques.
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Greenbelt 3, Makati
0916 420 1600
Metronome
Metronome is a modern French restaurant helmed by Chef Miko Calo, where culinary artistry and innovation dance in perfect harmony.
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G/F The Grand Midori Makati, Bolanos St., Legazpi Village, Makati
0917 147 3776
Metiz
A modern Filipino restaurant by Filipino-French chef Stephan Duhesme, Metiz serves one 5-course prix-fixe (or fixed price) menu using local ingredients. The flavor profile of most of their dishes is vinegar-based, seeing as they treasure fermented foods on their menu. Even though their menu changes regularly, they accommodate dietary restrictions, too!
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Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Ave, Makati
(0917) 700 4109
LUSSO by Margarita Fores
LUSSO by Margarita Fores promises the best of leisurely dining. They offer creative, indulgent, and elevated comfort food crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
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G/F Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St, Makati
Antonio’s
Antonio’s is Tagaytay’s most celebrated fine-dining destination that features the best international cuisine by world-class chef Tony Boy. Its impeccable food, elegant interiors, scenic gardens, and great service are what make them exemplary. People come here to celebrate special occasions–birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and more.
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Purok 138, Barangay Neogan, Tagaytay
+63.917.899.2866 | +63.918.899.2866
China Blue
China Blue offers a fine dining experience with elevated Chinese cuisine by celebrity chef Jereme Leung. The dishes are as beautiful as they are delicious. Early favorites include the House Specialty Steamed Truffle Mushroom Bun, Black, and Gold Egg Custard Bun.
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3/F S Maison, Conrad Manila, Seaside Boulevard cor Coral Way, Pasay
(02) 8683-3915
Modan Japanese Restaurant
Modan in Cubao is a fresh take on Japanese dining. Immerse yourself in an intimate setting where Chef Jorge Mendez skillfully combines local and flown-from-Japan ingredients. Their current degustation menu called ‘Origami‘ is a fusion of modern and authentic flavors while serving as a symbol and expression of the nostalgic memories of their chef.
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Unit 5 Level 1 Escalades East Tower, 20th ave Cubao
Caviar
Caviar is a French fine dining restaurant that celebrates the era of cultural refinement and social elegance in the last century. Within Alabang, it provides a serene, intimate space where guests can escape from the real world and relax, drink great wine, and eat some of the best food around.
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Unit A-206 Westgate Center, Alabang-Zapote Rd, Alabang, Muntinlupa
+632 552-7930; 0917 868 3080
Mirèio
Exquisite flavors, a debonair setting, and an impeccable view of the sky—Mirèio truly speaks to the heart of pleasure-seekers. It borrows its name from the most famous masterpiece of the French poet Frederic Mistral. As a brasserie-styled restaurant, Mirèio’s dishes are inspired by Provençal and French cuisine that fills both the belly and the soul.
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1 Raffles Drive, Makati Ave, Makati, 1224
632 7795 1840
12/10
12/10 is a modern restaurant serving unique and innovative dishes that will make you rethink Japanese cuisine. You’ll love the moody lighting, the relaxed yet cool atmosphere, and of course, the delicious drinks on their menu!
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G/F Lopez Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati
Beso Beso
Beso Beso reimagines a gastronomic narrative of the uniquely eclectic culture and heritage of the Philippines within the context of a fine Filipino–European restaurant.
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2/F Aleanza Hall, Autometics Center, 2257 Chino Roces Ave Ext, Magallanes, Makati
(0917) 179-2562
Hapag
Nestled in the Katipunan area, Hapag Private Dining is known for their 8-course tasting menu serving unique and contemporary Filipino dishes such as their Laing Stones and Banana Heart Granola dishes. Compared to other tasting menus, Hapag gives you a wide array of entree options that you can choose from.
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201 Katipunan Ave, Project 4, Quezon City
(0947) 560-1853
Indus
Experience the richness of India’s diverse cuisine, artfully crafted with passion and precision at Indus’ modern Indian kitchen. From vibrant and fragrant curries to tandoori dishes, every dish is an explosion of flavor.
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Icon Showroom, 25th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
0917 311 1312
Spiral
Spiral Buffet is one of the most lavish buffets in the country with its 21 unique dining ateliers each showcasing the best of international cuisines, including a L’Epicerie, or the “cheese room”. Its extensive selection of gourmet dishes and its eye-catching interiors make it an easy choice for festivities – be it with your date or with your family.
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Plaza Level, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Pasay
+(632) 8-832-6988
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