{"id":193798,"date":"2024-05-06T17:04:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T09:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=193798"},"modified":"2024-05-06T17:05:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T09:05:00","slug":"tita-approved-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/tita-approved-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tita-Approved Restaurants in the Metro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Served with a plate of chismis<\/em> on the side!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There’s no doubt that the titas<\/em> of Manila have refined tastes and discerning palates. That’s why there are only a couple of restaurants in the Metro where you’d frequently spot Titas<\/em> and their kumares<\/em> and amigas<\/em> enjoying a meal\u2014or a cocktail or two\u2014served with a plate of chismis on the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Best Cakes to Get Your Mom for Mother\u2019s Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to walk, talk, and eat like a tita<\/em>, this list is for you! These tita<\/em>-approved restaurants are known for their high-quality food, attentive service, and attention to detail, making them a popular destination for every tita’s<\/em> weekly “Tita-han<\/em>” or chikahan<\/em> session!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary Grace Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mary Grace Cafe is reminiscent of home. Enter the restaurant and you\u2019ll be mesmerized by the\u00a0warm lighting, the pretty interiors, and the\u00a0calm yet energizing\u00a0atmosphere. Anyone can definitely relax here while savoring Mary Grace\u2019s homemade food<\/strong> offerings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved<\/strong>:\u00a0Apart from the cozy yet sophisticated interior design, they have a delightful selection of cakes<\/strong> and pastries<\/strong> that go well with coffee<\/strong>. They also offer hefty servings of savory dishes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buttery & Co.<\/a>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Buttery & Co. started out as an online bakery that offers homemade, honest-to-goodness salted egg ensaymada<\/strong>, matcha mamon<\/strong>, cheese Tarts<\/strong>, and cheese rolls<\/strong>. Now, they\u2019ve also ventured into baking cakes<\/strong>, specializing in caramel cakes<\/strong> of different flavors: Original<\/strong>, Ube Caramel<\/strong>, and Dark Valrhona Chocolate Caramel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>The bright and wide interiors are enough to invite any tita<\/em> into their establishment. But the lightly sweetened desserts and to-die-for pastries will have you staying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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104 Katipunan Ave. White Plains 1110 Quezon City<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Conti\u2019s<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conti\u2019s is the place to be for\u00a0memorable family celebrations. The place is homey and simple, serving up\u00a0classic yet elevated Filipino dishes<\/strong>\u00a0along with drool-worthy cakes<\/strong> and pastries<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved:<\/strong> From savory dishes<\/strong> to cakes<\/strong> and pastries<\/strong>, Conti’s\u2014in any tita’s<\/em> book\u2014ticks all the checkboxes. They’re also the go-to for titas for party trays<\/strong> when they need them in a pinch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dean and Deluca<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From New York to the Philippines, Dean & Deluca offers\u00a0freshly baked bread and pastries<\/strong>, wine<\/strong>, milkshakes<\/strong>, rice meals<\/strong>, pasta<\/strong>, cakes<\/strong>, and coffee<\/strong>. Their marbled interiors, adorned with brightly lit warm lights, accentuate their pastries and other offerings, adding a certain calm to any breakfast meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>A popular spot for titas<\/em> and titos<\/em> simply for its upscale ambiance, high-quality food offerings, and convenient locations in major business districts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nono\u2019s<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With\u00a0Nono\u2019s, you\u2019ll know that it\u2019s\u00a0comfort food done right! Try their most popular dish\u2014their homemade,\u00a0crispy, fried chicken<\/strong>, paired with a side of waffles<\/strong>, fries<\/strong>, and even corn<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>Offers a range of modern comfort food dishes that cater to the busy and diverse lifestyles, palates, and dietary restrictions of titos<\/em> and titas<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wildflour Cafe + Bakery<\/a>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People who love brunch will definitely enjoy this cafe.\u00a0Wildflour Cafe + Bakery offers international fare and specialty pastries<\/strong>, known for being\u00a0the first purveyor of cronuts<\/strong>\u00a0in Manila.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved:<\/strong> It has a modern rustic vibe with chic and cozy interior design across all its branches in the Metro. You could take your meals and hang out from day to night here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Barcino<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Love wine? Get your fill of wine and tapas<\/em> at Barcino, a restaurant that offers authentic Spanish dishes<\/strong> that you can pair with the best wines and spirits<\/strong>\u00a0that this resto can offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>Perfect for those who want to unwind and relax after a long day at work or during the weekend. The restaurant’s warm and cozy interiors, complete with soft lighting and comfortable seating, create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. Pair this with their extensive selection of wine, beer, <\/strong>and cocktails<\/strong>. It’s every tita’s<\/em> heaven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TABLO Kitchen x Cafe<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Warm, comfy, and elegant\u2014these are the vibes in Tablo Kitchen X Cafe. Begin your day with their selection of delicious coffee<\/strong> then dive into their comfort food<\/strong> dishes. The best part is…they also serve cocktails<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>A unique and trendy place that appeals to both the younger and older generations. It offers visually appealing dishes that don’t compromise on taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cafe Breton<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cafe Breton serves an all-breakfast<\/strong> menu and a lot of delicious crepe<\/strong> desserts<\/strong>. Whether you’re in the mood for a savory<\/strong> or sweet<\/strong> crepe<\/strong>, you’ll surely find no other crepe like theirs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>Whether it’s catching up with a friend or simply me-time, its rustic and warm ambiance makes it the perfect spot for titas<\/em> and titos<\/em> to unwind. They also serve delicious and affordable French crepes<\/strong>, galettes<\/strong> (flat crusty cakes), and other pastries<\/strong> that titas<\/em> love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Cafe Mediterranean<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This restaurant in Manila serves up a delicious fusion of Mediterranean<\/strong> and Middle Eastern cuisine<\/strong>. From classic hummus<\/strong> and falafel<\/strong> (deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter) to Middle Eastern specialties like tabbouleh<\/strong> (salad) and kebab<\/strong>, the menu stays true to the Mediterranean lifestyle\u2014living life to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>The restaurant serves dishes that are full of flavor and character, just like any tita<\/em>. They use fresh ingredients to prepare these dishes while employing traditional Mediterranean techniques. It also boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere with classic Mediterranean-inspired decor, giving it a relaxing and sophisticated vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Via Mare<\/a>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Via Mare is an expert when it comes to serving classic Filipino dishes<\/strong> with an extra flair. From adobo<\/strong>, kare-kare<\/strong> to sinigang<\/strong> and crispy pata<\/strong>, Via Mare won’t let you down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>They have been around for several decades and have a wide range of dishes that showcase the richness and diversity of Filipino cuisine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Milkyway Cafe<\/a>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best place to get halo-halo<\/strong> in the metro? For many, nothing quite compares to Milkyway Cafe! This restaurant in Makati has been around since 1962, serving classic Filipino dishes like their Award-Winning Milky Way Kare Kare<\/strong>, Baby Crispy Pata<\/strong>, US Bistek Tagalog<\/strong>, and Dinuguan at Puto<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why it’s Tita-approved: <\/strong>The restaurant’s classic and traditional Filipino dishes<\/strong> remind the titas of simpler times and the flavors of their childhood. The establishment’s elegant and timeless decor, complete with vintage furniture and delicate china, creates a nostalgic and comforting atmosphere that appeals to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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900 A Arnaiz Ave, Milky Way Building, San Lorenzo, Makati<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Want to\u00a0discover more of the best places\u00a0in the Metro? Download\u00a0Booky<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0today and be first in line for the latest news, hottest promos, and biggest discounts on all things food!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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