Outdoor dining in Manila’s own gardens!
When in search for the perfect dining experience, several things come to play: amazing food, great presentation, and beautiful surroundings. While there are plenty of restaurants with pretty interiors, you might think it’s hard to find spots with a garden view without driving up to Tagaytay or Baguio. Think again.
Want to turn the al fresco experience up a notch? Check out these restaurants under the stars!
Here are 12 restaurants right in the heart of Metro Manila that will transport you to botanical havens! Check out these nature-inspired, garden-themed restaurants that are perfect for Mother’s Day!
Greg & Sally Tree Garden Cafe – Marikina
Greg & Sally Tree Garden Cafe is the destination for people who want to enjoy affordable herb-infused food in a relaxing ambiance of a sprawling garden!
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145 Ipil St cor Champaca St, Marikina Heights, Marikina
09158926158
Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge – Katipunan
Ninyo is an escape pad. It’s not exactly a beach resort but it sure looks like one. Chef Niño heads the kitchen serving his take on modern Asian and European dishes with 100 of the world’s great wines. For romantic dinners, make sure to get one of the outdoor private gazebos.
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66 E. Abada St., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
(02) 8426-0301 | (0939) 9215881
The Frazzled Cook – Scout Gandia
Expect warm and homey vibes here at The Frazzled Cook where you can enjoy comfort food dishes like Truffle Pasta, Pizza Caprese, Wagyu Salpicao, and more!
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78 Scout Gandia Street, Brgy. Laging Handa, Quezon City
(+63) 917 633 3352 or (+63) 2 374 6879.
Ilustrado – Intramuros
Ilustrado is a fine dining Filipino-Spanish restaurant that has been operating since 1989 inside the historic walled city, Intramuros. The restaurant features a Hispanic architectural design with old world interiors and known to serve world-class Filipino, Spanish, as well as Global cuisines.
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744 Calle Real Del Palacio, Intramuros, Manila
(02) 8527-3674
Earth Kitchen – White Plains
Earth Kitchen is a joint project of the Got Heart Foundation and Hizon’s Catering, their mission: healthy, local and sustainability. This restaurant is one of the best places to take your health conscious mom who’s also looking for something delicious!
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Lot 10-B-10 White Plains, Katipunan, Quezon City
(02) 7577-9138 | (02) 8961-0572 | (0917) 584-3278
The Wholesome Table – multiple branches
The Wholesome Table is an organic restaurant that serves healthy comfort food by Bianca Araneta-Elizalde. All produce is organic and sourced locally where possible. The theme is very much translated into its home, secret garden-style interiors and design concept.
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Lemuria Gourmet Restaurant – multiple branches
Lemuria is a secret garden restaurant hidden amongst a residential area in New Manila. The restaurant serves French Mediterranean dishes with wine pairings that complete the whole experience.
Note that proper attire (no shorts or slippers, etc.) is required to dine here.
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Talisay the Garden Cafe – Quezon City
Talisay the Garden Cafe is a restaurant tucked in the streets of Maginhawa where you can get a mix of both Filipino and Spanish dishes with a twist. It’s a quiet, romantic, and beautiful place to make memories.
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44 Maginhawa, Teachers Village, Quezon City
(02) 8293 9077 | (0919) 877 6321
Rustic Mornings by Isabelo Garden – Marikina
Rustic Mornings is a secret garden restaurant tucked away in Marikina. It is best known for their beautiful al fresco style dining areas and its homey ambiance, thus making it one of the most popular garden restaurants in the metro.
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11 Isabelo Mendoza St, San Roque, Marikina
(02) 8681-2461 | (0917) 814-6824
Garlic Kitchen – Maginhawa
Perhaps one of the underrated restaurants in Maginhawa, Garlic Kitchen serves beautifully plated dishes that are just as immaculate in flavor. This garden gem in the middle of Quezon City is spacious, relaxing, and inviting.
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56B Maginhawa St, UP Village, Quezon City
+639664714413 | 0285198951
Nobu Restaurant Manila – Paranaque
At Nobu Restaurant Manila, you can get a taste of not only delectable Japanese-Peruvian dishes but also the unique experience of dining at their open-air floating cabanas, surrounded by luscious green.
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Level 1 Nobu North Tower, Asean Ave, City of Dreams, Paranaque
(02) 8800-8080 | 8691-2882
The Loggia at Palacio de Memoria – Paranaque City
Whether you plan to have a romantic evening or a sweet Sunday brunch, Loggia at Palacio de Memoria will sweep you off your feet with their gorgeous ambiance and mouthwatering Italian-Filipino dishes conceptualized by the famous, Margarita Fores.
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95 Roxas Boulevard Barangay Tambo, Paranaque City
(0997) 799-8187 | (02) 8253-3994
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