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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner which means you’re probably looking for a nice place to wine and dine your special someone. We’ll let you in on a little secret: some of the best dining spots are hidden in hotels across the metro. Whether or not you book a room for the night is none of our business; but it is our business to warn you to prepare your palates for a first-rate gastronomic experience.
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Single or taken, these places are definitely worth a visit. If you haven’t already, you can download the Booky app for FREE to keep up with our secret food finds. Add any (or all) of them to your “Must Try” lists — these are sure to add a little swank to your next occasion!
Tapenade – Discovery Primea
Tapenade is an affordable and authentic Mediterranean restaurant at Discovery Primea in Makati. They aim to serve exotic Mediterranean flavors that suit the Filipino taste buds. They serve really good steaks, ribs, pizza, pasta, and more. Have a go at their fresh salad bar as well. Read more here.
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G/F Discovery Primea, 6749 Ayala Ave, Makati
(0917) 513-8960
Romulo Cafe – Azumi Boutique Hotel
Romulo Cafe is a museum-style restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Filipino comfort food at its best. Must-tries here include the kare-kare, boneless crispy pata binagoongan and suman sa latik. Read more here.
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Azumi Boutique Hotel, 2205 Market St, Alabang, Muntinlupa
(02) 556-1443
Apartment 1B – Henry Hotel
Apartment 1B by Chef Marivic Diaz-Lim offers gourmet comfort food with the best quality ingredients. Through the years, their best-sellers have stood the test of time and still remain to be the Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Pork Chops, Spaghetti Vongole and Eggs Benedict.
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2680 FB Harisson St, Pasay
(0917) 517-8571
My Kitchen by Chef Chris – Oasis Park Hotel
My Kitchen by Chef Chris is an underrated Italian restaurant that takes great pride in their pasta and panizzas. Fun fact: Chef Chris Locher is also the chef of C’ Italian Dining!
Also featured here: 15 Underrated Italian Restaurants That Serve Great Pasta
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Oasis Park Hotel, 1032-34 Belen St, Paco, Manila
(0977) 304-6151
Pink Panda Manila – Y2 Residence Hotel
This concept diner serves Southeast Asian cuisine with a modern twist. Pink Panda first opened its doors in 2014 and is owned by celebrity chef and restaurateur, Erwan Heussaff.
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G/F Y2 Residence Hotel, 4687 Santiago St cor B Valdez, Poblacion, Makati
(0917) 839-0714
Foo’d by Davide Oldani – Shangri-la Hotel
FOO’D (pronounced food-dough) by Michelin-starred chef Davide Oldani is the first to offer an affordable fine dining experience starting with a three-course meal at only Php 800. Read our full feature here.
You may want to read: 16 Date-Worthy Restaurants with Special Degustation Menus
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G/F Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort, 30th St corner 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 950-8492
Canton Road – Shangri-la at the Fort
Canton Road is a modern Cantonese cuisine restaurant bringing in flavors from Southeastern and Eastern China. It serves gourmet dishes paired with fine wine.
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2/F Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort, 30th St corner 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 820-0888
Yurakuen – Diamond Hotel
This beautiful garden themed restaurant transports you straight to Japan with its cherry blossom trees and modern interiors. Aside from their teppanyaki tables, there’s also a yakiniku room and two small private rooms for special occasions. Call in advance for their eat all you can teppanyaki promo.
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Diamond Hotel, Roxas Blvd. cor. Dr. J. Quintos St., Malate, Manila
+63 2 528-3000
Raging Bull Chophouse – Shangri-La at the Fort
Raging Bull is an American steakhouse and bar that offers a large selection of dry-aged beef or grain and grass-fed beef, customized to your preference. They also serve other grilled items including seafood and gourmet comfort food but the real reason you should visit is for their amazing bar.
Also featured in: 12 Manila Bars that Serve Boozy Beverages Worth Breaking the Bank For
Reservations are recommended
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Level 3 Shangri-La at the Fort, 30th Street cor 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 820-0888
Sage Bespoke Grill – Makati Shangri-La
Sage Bespoke Grill is the steakhouse restaurant of Makati Shangri-La specializing in Josper-grilled steaks. The restaurant takes grilling to a new level of charcoal-grilled perfection offering superior steaks, fresh seafood and other house specialties.
Reservations are recommended
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2/F Makati Shangri-la Hotel, Ayala Ave, Makati
(02) 814-2580
Samba – Shangri-la at the Fort
Peruvian food is having a moment and will only continue to rise in 2018. Samba offers the Latin American cuisine in a modern and upscale setting. With authentic Peruvian chef Carlo Huerta Echegaray at the helm of the kitchen, you can enjoy exotic dishes such as ceviche, chicharron de cangrejo, and more.
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8/F Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort, 30th St corner 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 820-0888
The Century Seafood Restaurant – Century Park Hotel
Century Seafood Restaurant is one of the long-standing restaurants in Malate serving quality Chinese dishes. A favorite among the Filipino-Chinese community for its authentic food and great service, it remainsone of the best places in the city to enjoy traditional lauriat.
Reservations are accepted
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G/F Century Park Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Malate, Manila
(02) 524-1821
Benjarong Royal Thai – Dusit Thani Hotel
Benjarong is an authentic Thai restaurant serving exquisite flavors from centuries-old recipes. The restaurant offers a different kind of dining experience complete with staff in traditional costumes, in an elegant setting.
Reservations are accepted
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G/F Dusit Thani Hotel, EDSA cor Pasay Road, Arnaiz Ave, Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 238-8888
Man Ho – Marriott Hotel
Man Ho is Marriott’s signature Chinese restaurant that specializes in authentic Cantonese cuisine. They’re quite known for their roasted goose in plum sauce, a rare dish that’s hard to come by in Manila.
In case you missed it: Opening Soon in Manila... Hong Kong’s Famous Kam’s Roast Goose!
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Manila Marriott Hotel, 10 Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay
(02) 988-9999
Don’t forget to add these places to your ‘Must Try’ list on the Booky app. You might also be interested in checking out our lists for hotel buffets and hotel rooftops around the Metro.
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