For the most important women in our lives.
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma, Inay, Nanay, ‘Nay, Mother, Mudra, Mudrakels, Lola, Tita or Ate–by whichever name you call your Mom or “Mom”, their special day is coming up. While Mother’s Day shouldn’t be the only day we celebrate them, it’s an excuse to finally convince them to drop everything they’re doing and just relax. Because, you got her.
Give her a break, hug her, kiss her, forgive her (because yes, they can be stubborn too), make her coffee, volunteer to do laundry, spend time with her, and take it up a notch by treating her out to a special meal. Check out these 15 special places perfect for celebrating the most important women in our lives. Book ahead through Booky Prime so you don’t run out of restaurant options at the last minute.
P.S. Prime discounts don’t apply on Mother’s Day, but you can still avail your free dessert (when you complete our customer feedback form).
NIU by Vikings – SM Aura
NIU which means ‘9’ in Old Norse language refers to the ‘Cloud 9’ experience that they want their customers to experience. Compared to the Vikings that we’ve all come to love, NIU serves more exquisite and especially-prepared dishes by professionally trained chefs. It’s a top quality buffet experience like no other.
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6/F SM Aura, 26th St cor McKinley Parkway, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 478-3888
Buta+Wagyu – SM Aura
Buta+Wagyu, is a spin-off and a partnership between Alabang’s Butamaru and Makati’s best kept Wagyu Japanese Beef, hence the name. It serves only A5 quality wagyu beef (levels 9-12) flown fresh from Japan, and homegrown organic okra-fed pork. Fun fact: Buta means pork, while Wa-gyu means Japanese cow.
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5/F SM Aura, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 2 949-7547
Rambla – Rockwell
Rambla is a Spanish Mediterranean restaurant specializing in Catalan food brought to us by the guys behind Las Flores. Spanish chef Pepe Lopez uses modern gastronomy techniques on familiar dishes and offers a great wine list.
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G/F Joya Building, Rockwell, Makati
+63 2 823-6468
La Cabrera – Makati
La Cabrera is a famous parilla (or steakhouse) from Argentina created by Chef de Cuisine Gaston Riveira that specializes in thick and juicy steaks. Its Rogel de Dulce de Leche is quite the hit as well. Headed by Executive Chef Juan Barcos, La Cabrera Manila strives to provide the same unique dining experience as its principal through its old rustic interiors and great food. Read our full feature here.
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6750 Ayala Ave., Makati
+63 2 833-8946
Four Seasons Hotpot City – SM by the Bay
From the group that created Vikings Luxury Buffet and NIU by Vikings comes a new hotpot buffet dining experience. Designed with a lavish and modern market interior, Four Seasons Hotpot City serves a wide assortment of fresh and healthy hot pot toppings and ingredients, a vast selection of appetizers, mains, desserts and drinks.
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Bldg E, SM by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay
+63 2 831-7777
Le Jardin Manila – BGC
Le Jardin is a romantic and garden-inspired restaurant sitting atop the W Fifth Building in BGC. Guests can expect to be on cloud nine with Le Jardin’s luxurious and elegant food and interiors, ideal for any memorable occasion.
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Penthouse, W Fifth Building, 5th Ave cor 32nd St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
+63 917 817-6584
The Black Pig – Alabang
The Black Pig is an obscure European restaurant inspired by a shared appreciation for two noble creatures: Spain’s black Iberico pig, known to be the finest ham in the world, and the Philippines’ own native lechon, widely regarded as our national dish.
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2/F The Commercenter, Commerce Ave., Filinvest, Muntinlupa
+63 2 808-1406
House of Wagyu Stone Grill – Eastwood Mall
House of Wagyu is a fine dining restaurant that specializes in graded Wagyu steaks imported from Australia to be cooked on hot stone grills.
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G/F Eastwood Mall, Veranda, Libis, Quezon City
+63 917 823-1248
Black Sheep – Makati
Black Sheep is back! Now headed by its previous Chef de Partie, Patrick Go pays tribute to his heritage by serving innovative Filipino-Chinese culinary creations but still highlight local ingredients and produce.
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2230 UPRC1 Bldg., Chino Roces Ave., Makati
+63 2 744-1569
Sentro 1771 — Capitol Commons
Sentro 1771 is a Filipino restaurant that infuses homegrown cuisine with a sophisticated and cosmopolitan dimension. An absolute must-try dish here is their Corned Beef Sinigang, which uses their own corned beef cured in house for 3-5 days. Love sinigang? Check out 10 unique sinigang dishes we found in and out of Manila, here.
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Capitol Commons, Meralco Avenue, Kapitolyo, Pasig
+63 2 941-8277
Catch – Salcedo Village
Catch, formerly Lulu, is the first ever gourmet seafood restaurant that serves modern and fresh seafood fare by Chef Tom Hines, best paired with drinks from Hooch.
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G/F V Corporate Center 125 L.P. Leviste St, Salcedo Village, Makati
+63 926 851-8030
Butamaru – Alabang
This ramen house from the South serves freshly made noodles tossed in black sesame dressing. Unique to their menu is the Kani Salad Ramen for the health conscious–that’s cold ramen, shredded kani, mentaiko dressing. Check other unique ramen bowls here.
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CE405 Westgate Center Commerce Ave, Alabang, Muntinlupa
+63 2 887-4255
Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge – Katipunan
Ninyo is a romantic garden-inspired restaurant with private outdoor gazebos. Chef Niño heads the kitchen serving his take on modern Asian and European dishes with 100 of the world’s great wines. Make your Mom feel special with a one-of-a-kind dining experience! Tip: Bring a lock to hang on their wall.
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66 E. Abada St., Loyola Heights, Quezon City
+63 2 426-0301
Nikkei – Legaspi Village
Nikkei is the first Peruvian-Japanese sushi bar in Manila headed by Argentinian Chef Christian Cejas. “Nikkei” is a term that describes Peruvian cuisine culturally inspired by the Japanese; it is the latest food trend in Europe. Read our full feature here.
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Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St., Legaspi Village, Makati
+63 2 880-0231
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen – BF Homes
Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen was one of the South‘s biggest neighborhood secrets, but because good restaurants can’t hide forever, it is now a foodie’s destination for authentic Italian eats. Read our full feature here.
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B1 L36 Tropical Ave., cor. Palace St., BF International Village, Las Piñas
(02) 519-1977
Treat her out, not because it’s Mother’s Day but because she deserves it. Thank you to all Moms and Happy Mother’s Day!
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