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Date night should not be a day to be dreaded; it’s a celebration of love and a great excuse to binge on awesome food with your partner. So let us do the job for you, here are the newest and classiest places around Metro Manila that you can book for sure-fire special night.
Hear us when we say this is something you shouldn’t do last minute. Book now while there are tables left!
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La Spezia – Tomas Morato
La Spezia traces back to the roots of Italian cuisine by focusing first on the ingredients, which they guarantee are fresh and sustainable. Expect an unapologetically short menu of timeless classics, as well as unique and stand-out desserts by Chef Aaron, who heads the kitchen. La Spezia recently released new dishes that will be part of their special Valentine’s menu. READ MORE
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90 Scout Dr Lascano St, Laging Handa near Tomas Morato, Quezon City
(0917) 317-8992
Foo’d by Davide Oldani — Shangri-la Fort
Foo’d (pronounced as “foo-dough”) is a chef-driven restaurant offering Italian dishes with a modern twist. It seeks to provide affordable luxury, with a Michelin-star quality three-course menu starting at just P800. Its fancy interiors also create the perfect ambience for a full fine dining experience. READ MORE
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Shangri-la Hotel at the Fort, 30th St corner 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 950-8492
210 Degrees Kitchen + Drinkery – Icon Plaza BGC
210 Degrees is a newly-opened French kitchen by Chef William Mahi, originally from The Tasting Room at City of Dreams. It serves a four-course set menu where you can choose your appetizer, mains and dessert.
Fun Fact: 210 degrees is Chef Mahi’s perfect roasting temperature level; hence, the name.
Reservations are accepted
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Unit 1D, Icon Plaza, 25th St cor 6th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0995) 015-2192
Tomatito – BGC Corporate Center
Led by acclaimed chef, Chef Willy, Tomatito is a sexy tapas bar from Shanghai serving Spanish-influenced dishes. Its aesthetic is inspired by Spanish bars in the 80s which provides a retro fluorescent atmosphere.
Fun Fact: Tomatito is brought in by the guys behind Las Flores and Rambla.
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G/F BGC Corporate Center, 30th St corner 11th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 805-7840
The Test Kitchen – Bistro Academy Makati
Together with the Bistro Group, Chef Josh Boutwood opens The Test Kitchen to serve as his culinary playground. Located at the Bistro Academy where kitchen experiments actually happen, Chef Josh offers an intimate and private dining experience with a regularly changing menu. The Test Kitchen serves a 6 and 8-course menu and can only accommodate around 20 people.
Insider tip: Watch out for a few chef surprises in between courses.
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Bistro Academy, 9780 Kamagong St., San Antonio, Makati
(0917) 304-1570
Bistro Manuel – Poblacion
Chef Ariel Manuel of Lolo Dad’s (from the early 2000’s) is back! Bistro Manuel is a fine, contemporary dining experience which will bring back a lot of nostalgic memories, especially for old patrons of its predecessor. Find old Lolo Dad’s favorites like the Baked Oysters with Foie Gras and Duck Confit, and some exciting new dishes.
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Six Axis Center, 4347 B. Valdez St cor Makati Ave, Poblacion, Makati
(02) 871-8556
M Dining and Bar M – Pasong Tamo
After a 10-month long hiatus, M Dining and Bar M (formerly Massetto) is back to give us exciting continental cuisine by new executive chef, Tom Bascon and a bar collection like no other (more than 400 kinds of the world’s best wines, gin, whiskey and more). Order the popular Cheese Soufflé, Foie Gras Terrine, Duck Leg and Iberico Pork for your starters and mains, and end your meal with their warm chocolate cake or hazelnut tart.
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3/F Alegria Alta Bldg., 2294 Pasong Tamo Ext, Chino Roces, Magallanes, Makati
(02) 810-3565
Poblacion Dining Room – Poblacion
Poblacion Dining Room is literally your home-style Filipino dining room. It serves modern Filipino cuisine including all-day breakfast, pastas, local breads and pastries and more. Moreover, they also host a special Sunday brunch spread. The current theme is #CheesyLikeSunday morning where La Petite Fromagerie’s raclette and fondue bar is showcased. Follow @poblacionph for updates.
Insider tip: You can book the whole place for a more intimate experience.
Reservations are accepted
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36 Polaris Street, Poblacion, Makati
(0919) 859-5848
Hey Handsome – Net Park Bldg.
Hey Handsome is a hip Peranakan restaurant headed by Chef Nicco Santos of Legaspi Village cult favorite, Your Local. Their blackboard menu features a short menu consisting of dishes for curious palates. Must try’s include the Bebek Penyet (duck), Kambing Buah Keluak and Nasi Lemak.
Fun Fact: Peranakan cuisine is a combination of Chinese ingredients and Malay/Indonesian spices.
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G/F Net Park Building, 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(02) 946-3815
Toyo Eatery – Chino Roces
Toyo Eatery is Chef Jordy Navarra’s next venture after Black Sheep BGC. This vision for the menu is to pay homage to the Filipino eateries in Manila and serve food based on the day’s fresh ingredients. Diners can expect an interesting degustation experience, as well as a regular a la carte menu.
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The Alley at Karrivin Plaza, 2316 Chino Roces Ave., Makati
(0917) 720 8630
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