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No reservations? No problem!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and chances are, if you haven’t gotten ahead of the rush to make restaurant reservations, the restaurant you’re eyeing is already fully-booked.

And when the holiday becomes more stressful, aka rushing to nail a table at a fancy restaurant and buying gifts, rather than showing true appreciation for your partner, it’s time to consider a new approach.

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Don’t worry! Your Valentine’s Day plans aren’t ruined. Spend more time and thought on having an amazing time with your partner and less on the grandeur with this no-reservation guide and alternatives to reservation-only restaurants for Valentine’s Day.

Borro Manila

There’s nothing more that you could ask for at Borro Manila. It’s a new hidden gem located in Scout Borromeo (hence its name) and embodies everything there is that we love about the Scout area and its food scene. From their array of international comfort food, coffee, and cocktails, you’re sure to have a delicious feast that tastes just as good as it looks and at an affordable price!

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Sct. Borromeo Cor. Sct. Tobias, Quezon City
0966 933 1841

Nikkei Nama Bar

If you’re looking for the next culinary innovation, look no further than Nikkei, a restaurant with industrial interiors that serves up Japanese-Peruvian dishes.

Nikkei Interiors
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Hamachi Sashimi from Nikkei
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Frabelle Business Center, Unit GO3, 111 Rada St. Legaspi Village, Makati
(02) 8880-0231 | (0927) 273-0114

Paradise Dynasty

Serving up innovative takes on northern and southern Chinese cuisine, Paradise Dynasty is most famous for specializing in and serving colorful Xiao Long Baos with unique flavors.

Colorful Xiao Long Bao from Paradise Dynasty
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2/F SM Aura Premier, 26th St. cor McKinely Pkwy, Pasay
(02) 8478-3333
Operating hours: 10 AM – 6 PM

Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza 

Italian pizza baked in an authentic brick oven. What else can you ask for? How about delicious pasta and dishes? Fret not, Gino’s also serves must-try pasta and other Italian food.

Pizza from Gino's Brick Oven Pizza
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People’s Palace 

Another concept from Chef Colin Mackay (Sala BistroBlackbird) is People’s Palace – a modern Thai restaurant tucked in the Garden Side of Greenbelt 3 considered a benchmark in Manila’s culinary map for Thai cuisine. 

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G/F Greenbelt 3-Garden Side, Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 729-2888; (0917) 819-4375

Salvatore Cuomo Cafe 

Famous for its Napoli-style pizza and other Italian cuisine favorites, Salvatore Cuomo Cafe is a cozy and vibrant space where you can kick back and unwind with some great food!

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Mantra Bistro

Non-veggie lovers are welcome at Mantra Bistro as they also serve a separate menu for those who love their Grilled Chicken Tikka and the homemade goodness of traditional Indian curry. They also serve cocktails and wines that go perfectly with your dishes.

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G/F Grand Midori Bldg., Bolano St, Legazpi Village, Makati
(02) 776-0318; (0926) 049 9357

La Picara

The best of Spanish cuisine can be found here in La Picara, offering classic dishes dazzled with a modern twist! Indulge in their variety of paella, perfect to pair with their selection of wine, for a memorable dining experience.

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2/F One Bonifacio High Street, 28th St. cor 5th Ave, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
(0927) 172-4480

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