10 Iconic Intramuros Restaurants To Get Your Fill of Food and Culture
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An iconic landmark in Manila, the walled city of Intramuros holds within it, our culture and history preserved and accessible to the masses. It’s a place for the curious, the adventurous, and the history-loving Filipinos who want to immerse themselves in a “snapshot” of a pivotal time in our history that shaped our culture.
Quick Tip:
Don’t know how to make the most of your trip to Intramuros worth it? Some things you can do in Intramuros are:
- going on bike eco-tours
- visiting museums
- seeing churches like the San Agustin Church and the Manila Cathedral
- taking a photo walk that begins at Fort Santiago
- having a taste, literally, of the different dishes inspired by our past
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And whether you’re a foodie or a hungry human looking to replenish your energy between activities, we’re sure that there’s a restaurant that’ll tickle your fancy. Don’t know which ones you may like? Check out 10 iconic restaurants in Intramuros that you definitely have to try!
How about coffee? Read: 5 Intramuros Cafes to Visit After a Walking Tour
Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant
Be transported back in time with Filipino and Spanish cuisine at no other place than Barbara’s cuisine. If you decide to dine in, you’ll witness a cultural dance performance and enjoy eating in their Spanish-era-inspired interiors with a charming old-school ambiance.
Ilustrado
Operating since 1989, Ilustrado is a fine dining Filipino-Spanish that’s open to the public for dine-in, pick-up, and delivery, specializing in world-class Filipino dishes, Spanish dishes, as well as dishes inspired by global cuisines. Dine in and you’ll fall in love with their traditional-meets-modern interiors, delectable dishes, and humble entertainment.
Patio de Conchita
If you’re looking for delicious and affordable home-cooked Filipino eats, then Patio de Conchinita is your best bet! It’s a ‘sosyal na carinderia‘ type of restaurant that serves up homey Filipino food in Old Spanish interiors that feel both extra cozy and picturesque.
Ristorante delle Mitre
Ristorante delle Mitre is a Filipino restaurant owned by the CBCP or the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. The interiors are simple yet homey and the walls are decorated with pictures and relics of saints and angels. Come in for a quiet and hearty Pinoy meal!
La Cathedral Cafe
If you want to grab good coffee and pastries in between your Intamuros adventure, we suggest you take a break at La Cathedral Cafe and marvel at the view of the breathtaking Manila Cathedral church. The ambiance is homey and the food is hearty, making it the perfect place to unwind.
Batala Bar
The Batala Bar is a cozy, homey hub found inside the Philippine Artisan Trade Gallery where you can admire locally handmade products. Apart from beer on tap, they offer a selection of sandwiches, rice bowls, and pasta that fit the modern palate. And of course, for dessert, they have premium ice cream and sundaes!
Cioccolata Churros Cafe
Located inside The Bayleaf Hotel, Cioccolata Churros Cafe specializes in everyone’s favorite Spanish pastry–the deep-fried churros–served with the sweet deep of your choice: Coffee Caramel or Spanish tsokolate. Aside from those, they also offer a variety of sandwiches, sweet treats, as well as hot and cold drinks.
Raffaele Woodfired Pizza
A 60-seater chic restaurant that changes ambiance depending on your dining time, Raffaele Woodfired Pizza is a restaurant that specializes in pizza with the crust prepared exactly how you like it–crusty or traditional–as well as weekly specials you definitely have to try.
9 Spoons
Located on the 9th floor of The Bayleaf Hotel and known as the “Penthouse All-Day Dining Restaurant”, 9 Spoons is a modern, casual dining penthouse that serves up stunning views and International dishes. Whether you’re there to admire the Manila skyline and the Intramuros Golf Course or to have a meeting or a private gathering, 9 Spoons has a la carte dishes perfect to fill you up.
Sky Deck
Sky Deck is a rooftop bar located within the walls of Intramuros. It has an unobstructed, 360-degree view of the entire city including the world-famous Manila sunset. Cap off your night with a breathtaking view as well as a number of bar chows, tapas, and alcoholic drinks ranging from wines to beers, and even cocktails.
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