Check out the Fairview-tiful sights of the North!
Let’s create a scenario.
Imagine you’re from Parañaque and your special someone lives in Fairview. Driving at an average speed of 60 kph (which is also the Commonwealth speed limit), it will take a minimum of 60 minutes (without traffic) to get to the promised land.
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It would be a shame to spend just a few hours there because you don’t know where to go… but as always, we’ve got you covered!
Fairview Terraces Restaurants
Il Padrino Coffee – LG/F
Il Padrino Coffee is an ‘Italian-inspired cafe with a Pinoy heart’. Italian dishes, including pasta and pizza, are infused with Pinoy touches using ingredients such as adobo flakes, salted eggs, etc. More than the food, it also serves specialty coffee that completes the experience at Il Padrino.
Notable dishes they offer: Primo Colazione, Pork Medallion with Spinach in Creamy Mustard Sauce, Margherita Pasta w/ Herbed Fish, Insalata Con Funghi Al Erbe
Reservations are accepted
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LG/F Ayala Fairview terraces, Maligaya Road cor Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City
(0916) 191 4516 / (02) 7956 8926
Crisostomo – G/F
Crisostomo is a casual restaurant from celebrity chef, Florabel Co-Yatco. Aptly named after the protagonist in national hero Jose Rizal’s acclaimed novel, Noli Me Tangere, it serves classic Filipino dishes with a twist.
Recommended dishes: Halo-Halo ni Crisostomo, Paella Filipino, Kare-Kare ng Kura, De Los Santos, Sinigang ni Eva
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G/F Central Garden, Ayala Fairview Terraces, Quirino Hwy cor Maligaya St., Novaliches, Quezon City
(02) 7956-8934
Burgoo – 3/F
Founded in 1999, Burgoo is a casual dining restaurant that specializes in American cuisine serving favorites like ribs, wings, pastas and shakes. Be that as it may, if the classic Chicken BBQ doesn’t do the trick, their Barbecued Baby Back Ribs might.
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Ribs Platter, Seafood Jambalaya Supreme, Seafood Caesar Supreme, and Grilled Pork Chops
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3/F Ayala Fairview Terraces, Quirino Hwy cor Maligaya St., Novaliches, Quezon City
(02) 7720-9513
SM Fairview Restaurants
Sambo Kojin – LG
Catch-ups with family and friends are much better with food, don’t you think? Make the most out of both at Sambo Kojin, a Japanese-Korean buffet that serves up cooked Japanese food, Korean side dishes, and their famous DIY Yakiniku which is a Japanese BBQ.
Tip: Don’t fill up immediately on sushi and sashimi and take advantage of the wide selection of Yakiniku options. Also, feel free to ask the waiter for some help with the sauces at your table.
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Lower Ground Level, Central Walk, SM City Fairview, Quezon Cit
(02) 8921-5172 | (0999) 997-5177
Zark’s Burgers – UG/F
A popular university burger joint, Zark’s Burger offers up delectable, greasy, and jawbreaking burgers at prices that are student-friendly and tipid-friendly as well.
Recommended dishes: Deep Fried Bacon Wrapped Burger, Luther Burger, Jawbreaker, Thunder Mac ‘N Cheese, Zark’s Ultimate Burger
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UG/F SM Fairview, Greater Lagro, Quezon City
(0906) 076 3236
City Buffet Restaurant – UG/F
A family-friendly buffet, City Buffet restaurant specializes in dishes from various cuisines to give everyone an interesting and complete buffet experience.
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UG/F, SM City Fairview, Greater Lagro, Quezon City
0917-326-6404 / (02) 8709-1559 / 8709-1769 .
Dohtonbori – UG/F
Dohtonbori, the first and only authentic okonomiyaki restaurant in the Philippines, offers affordable okonomiyaki and Yakiniku party platters. With their unique Japanese ambiance and design, you and your friends will definitely enjoy drinking chu-high, draft beer and other varieties of Japanese beer.
Recommended dishes: Butama (Pork), Quattro Formaggi, Hiroshima Yaki Mix
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UG/F SM Fairview, Main Bldg, Greater Lagro, Quezon City
0917-701-8095/ 8-373-1062
Around Fairview
Wrong Yakiniku – Vensu Place
A Japanese and Korean restaurant that serves up unlimited BBQ, you won’t go wrong with Wrong Yakiniku’s filling offers.
Fun fact: They have different sets from you to choose from depending on which and how much meat you want.
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49 Dahlia Ave. cor. Fairlane St., West Fairview, QC. 1118
(0995) 994-4715 | (0916) 786-6254
Tri Mo Shawarma Co – Bristol St.
Tri Mo Shawarma Co is a humble diner that serves affordable rice meals and shawarma. Best to go here past midnight to sober up!
Notable dishes they offer: Sizzling Shawarma Beef Regular, Chicken Shawarma, Pork Sisig, and Papaitan
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Bristol St Lagro Subdivision, Fairview, Quezon City
(0951) 743-7327
Juanito’s Bistro – Camaro St.
Juanito’s Bistro is late-night bistro that serves Filipino street food and other comfort food that goes well with alcoholic drinks.
Notable dishes they offer: Chili con Carne Fries, Schueblig Sausage and Fries, Nilagang Angus Beef Belly, Top Blade Steak, Crispy Tenga ng Baboy
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Camaro Street cor Commonwealth Ave, Fairview, Quezon City
09565164983
Casa Renato – Dahlia Ave.
Casa Renato is a beautiful converted restaurant gem serving home cooked-style Mediterranean fusion dishes. It is laid back and casual but also emanates an old romantic vibe. Many a couple have held their prenup shoots, proposals and even receptions here.
Notable dishes they offer: Buffalo Wings, Pasta Negra, Lamb Curry, Morcon Renato
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7 Dahlia Avenue, Fairview, Quezon City
(0917) 553-0849
Hamia House of Kare-Kare – Jordan Plaines
Hamia serves traditional Filipino favorites with a modern touch. Specialties include its most famous and signature Kare-Kare (which comes in 3 variations: the Baka Kare-Kare, Pork Pata Kare-Kare and the Crispy Pata Kare-Kare), crispy binagoongan, sizzling bulalo, monggo con bagnet and more.
Notable dishes they offer: Bihon Guisado, Pecherong Cebu, Lechon Kawali, Baked Tahong, and Sizzling Sisig
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Lot 6 Block 13, Jordan Plaines, Commonwealth Avenue Extension, Novaliches, Quezon City
83618251 (0998) 560-7076
Dapo at Tisa – Regalado Ave.
A restaurant that serves up a variety of classic Filipino dishes that are tweaked just enough to make them unique, Dapo and Tisa is a go-to if you’re craving for some home-cooked family-friendly meals.
Notable dishes they offer: Prichon, Sizzling Tofu, Guisado Noodles, Dapo’s Fried Chicken, Dapo’s Bulalo, Adobong Tilapia sa Gata
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59 Regalado Ave., West Fairview Park Subd., Fairview, Quezon City
(0917) 144-4343
Kale Cafe + Restaurant – Melting Pot Bldg
Kale is a neighborhood coffee shop and restaurant aiming to create a community through better coffee culture, elevated cafe food, interiors inspired by cafes all around the globe, and world-class attention to detail. They feature a modern and global approach to comfort food with flavors rooted in Asian influences.
Notable dishes they offer: Banana Bread, Bibimbap, Iced Dirty White, and Horchata
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2/F 527 Melting Pot Bldg., Omega Ave, Novaliches, Quezon City
(0917) 560-5508
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Cover photo from Crisostomo Restaurant Facebook