The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and create lasting memories over delicious meals. Metro Manila offers a diverse culinary scene, making it easy to find restaurants that cater to festive celebrations, from intimate dinners to large group gatherings.
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Whether you’re craving traditional Filipino holiday dishes or international flavors with a twist, this bustling metropolis has it all. To help you plan your celebrations, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best restaurants in Metro Manila that promise great food, vibrant ambiance, and unforgettable dining experiences this Christmas season.
Ralyoz Drinkery + Lounge
Ralyoz Drinkery + Lounge is a bar in Scout Rallos with a comfy yet Gatsby-esque vibe. Their all-day breakfast consists of classic Filipino dishes like tapa and bangus served with garlic rice. Their salmon sashimi is also worth the try.
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25 Sct Rallos St, Scout Rallos, Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Teppan Okochi
Teppan Okochi is a Japanese-inspired restaurant located in BGC. Their sushi/sashimi sets are perfect for families looking to share. Their okonomiyaki are also flavorful and come in different proteins like pork, squid, shrimp, and more.
Free Cut
Free Cut is a bar in Katipunan that serves great food and an assortment of your favorite drinks. Their Italian fried chicken is flavorful and worth the try, and their pan-seared fish fillet is the perfect pre-game meal.
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Unit D, F Dela Rosa St (behind Regis Center) , Jogar Building, Katipunan, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila
The Comfort Food MNL
If you’re looking for something more casual, The Comfort Food MNL is for you. This place has an inviting atmosphere and even better food. We recommend trying their beef kare-kare tempura and their kimchinampalukang manok.
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UG/F, Ortigas Ave, Eton Cyberpod Corinthian, Pinyahan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Indorasa
Indorasa serves some of the best Indonesian food in Makati. If you want something familiar, their nasi soto medan is close to lugaw in terms of flavor and texture. On the other hand, their nasi goreng banglades is a proper presentation of the national dish.
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Foo King Chinese Kitchen
Foo King Chinese Kitchen is perfect for friends looking to celebrate the holidays. Their menu is budget-friendly, making Foo King worth the visit. We recommend their rice toppings that include lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, curry beef, and more.
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1071 G Tolentino St, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
Taste of Czaczacza
A cafe in Marikina, The Taste Of Czaczacza has a surprisingly good menu that includes chicken inasal, chicken pastel, crispy kare-kare, beef belly, and more.
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4 J Chanyungco St, Marikina, Sta Elena, Marikina, Metro Manila
Wariwari
Wariwari is a Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant with two branches in the Metro. For starters, their tajin fries is perfectly fried and peppered with tajin seasoning, which makes for a crispy, sweet, salty, and sour appetizer.
Main Cors
For friend groups looking to celebrate Christmas, nothing beats Main Cors in Rob Magnolia. This place has a budget-friendly menu consisting of Filipino classics like aroz caldo and different variations of silog.
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LG/F Food Court, Aurora Blvd cor Doña Hemady St, Robinsons Magnolia, Kaunlaran, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Salt and Ice
If you’re looking for something more upscale, Salt & Ice is for you. This restaurant specializes in Oyster dishes, serving fresh oysters, oyster tempura, oyster mornay, and more. If you want something new, they also have edamame beans.
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G/F, 9th Ave cor 38th St, Uptown Parade, BGC, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Nommu Basho
Nommu Basho is a Japanese restaurant in Tomas Morato. They serve familiar dishes like sushi, temaki, sasihim, tempura, and ramen.
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265-A Sct Fernandez, Tomas Morato, Laging Handa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Mimi & Bros
Mimi & Bros offers unique takes on classic dishes like burgers. For one, their beef ribs are topped with their signature root beer BBQ sauce, while their chicken is covered with pizza toppings. You can then finish the meal off with wine.
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G/F, 32nd Ave, Crossroads Bldg, Fort Bonifacio, BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila
Sea to Eat
Sea to Eat is a seafood restaurant in Marikina that serves classics and favorites. We recommend trying their cajun shrimp and crabs, as well as their spicy apple seafood if you want something different.
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Unit F1 G/F, Holy Spirit Dr, The Rock Lifestyle Hub, Commonwealth, Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Murphy’s
Craving burgers? Murphy’s has picture-perfect burgers that look like they came from the movies. Their juicy lucy is a classic take, making it their most popular item on the menu. Murphy’s also has a teriyaki-flavored burger.
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Unit F1 G/F, Holy Spirit Dr, The Rock Lifestyle Hub, Commonwealth, Holy Spirit, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Tonio’s Restaurant
Tonio’s Restaurant is perfect for families looking to celebrate Christmas with good food. We recommend their sizzling pusit, sisig, baked tahong, and pork barbecue.
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G/F, Don Antonio Dr, Royale Place, Matandang Balara, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Pablo’s Taqueria
Pablo’s Taqueria is a student-friendly restaurant thanks to the prices. As for the taste, they arguably have the best beef birria around. Their Mexican rice bowls are also worth the try.
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G/F, 1254 Asturias St cor Laong Laan St, Fusebox Lifestyle Complex, UST, Sampaloc, Manila, Metro Manila
Siam Square Mookata
For those looking for Thai barbecue, Siam Square Mookata is the closest thing you’ll get. For only P549, you’ll get an unlimited Thai buffet good for two hours.
Kape Talyer
Cafe Talyer in Marikina serves amazing food, starting with their all-day breakfast menu that consists of tapsilog, bacon silog, chicsilog, and more. Their carbonara and chicken pesto are also worth the try.
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81 Katipunan St, Marikina, Concepcion Uno, Marikina, Metro Manila
Gustaco
Gustaco is a Mexican-inspired restaurant in Marikina. Their tacos come in different flavors, like beef, chicken, and fish. However, the star of the show is their burrito bowl.
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33 Champaca St, Marikina Heights, Marikina, Metro Manila
Mr Nuggets PH
Mr. Nuggets PH has some of the best fish and chips in Paranaque. Of course, their homemade chicken nuggets are also flavorful and come with potato crisps and a tangy barbecue sauce.
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Unit 1, Lot16 Blk29, Saudi St., Parañaque, Philippines
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