{"id":36020,"date":"2017-01-11T11:14:13","date_gmt":"2017-01-11T03:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=36020"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:19:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T09:19:14","slug":"vigan-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/vigan-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Spots to Eat When Visiting Vigan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good food awaits in the North.<\/p>\n

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The long drive is always worth it when it comes to Vigan City<\/strong>, with classic Spanish colonial-era architecture and numerous tourist spots it’s a city for the eyes. As for the tongue, Vigan is a boiling pot for Ilocano cuisine, with an array of signature dishes like Bagnet, Empanadas, Sinaglao, Dinaldalem, Longganisa, and more.<\/p>\n

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For this list, we present the must-try restaurants and cafes to get the most out of your Vigan trip. Get the best of what Ilocano cuisine has to offer from restaurants serving classical dishes to places with a more modern twist. Trust us – this is the only list you’ll ever need.<\/p>\n
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Cafe Leona – Calle Crisologo<\/h2>\n
Located on the historic heart of Vigan, Cafe Leona offers an extensive menu of traditional Ilocano dishes and modern twists on Filipino classics<\/strong>. Recommended dishes include Bagnet Maki, Dinengdeng, and Pinakbet Pizza (pictured below).<\/em><\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 12 Restaurants in Manila that Serve the Best Filipino Food with Twists<\/pre>\n
Photo from @eattravel_ph<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nCalle Crisologo, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
BarTech<\/a> – Calle Crisologo<\/h2>\n
Located halfway through Vigan’s heritage street, BarTech is a restobar and grill buffet <\/strong>open only at night. Eat <\/strong>al fresco to enjoy good food with a majestic view of Vigan’s classic architecture.<\/em><\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 10 New Value for Money Buffets in Metro Manila<\/pre>\n
Photo from @ykkagrace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @maarkey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nCalle Crisologo cor. Mabini St., Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n(0917) 544-1792<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Lilong and Lilang Restaurant<\/a> – Hidden Garden<\/h2>\n
Lilong and Lilang Restaurant offers a wide assortment of Ilocano Dishes<\/strong>, signature sandwiches, lunch combos as well as assorted drinks and fresh fruits shakes. Bestsellers include Bagnet, Lomo-Lomo, Longganisa, Poqui-Poqui, and Sinaglao.<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> To get to the restaurant you have to pass through Hidden Garden<\/strong> - a souvenir shop filled with plants, fruits, vegetables, and garden ornaments for sale.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @shielamarie12<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\n#56 Bulala Centro, <\/span>Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n<\/span>(0906) 332-8309<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Uno Grille<\/a> – Grandpa’s Inn<\/h2>\n
The first of three restaurants from Granpa’s Inn, Uno Grille offers charcoal grilled specialties of pork, chicken, beef, fish, seafood and vegetables<\/strong> – each having its own special marinade creating a distinct flavor for each dish.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from Uno Grille’s Facebook Page<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n#1 Bonifacio St. Corner Quirino Blvd., Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n(0917) 580-2118<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Coffee Break Vigan Co.<\/a> – Salcedo St.<\/h2>\n
Coffee Break Vigan Co. is a quaint and cozy coffee shop<\/strong> that serves an array of hot and cold brews as well as comfort food like burgers, pastas, cakes, and more. They also have an assortment of board games that you can play while enjoying your coffee with friends. At night, tables are set-up on the street where you can also enjoy the serene ambiance of Vigan.
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Insider tip:<\/strong> The Mezzanine<\/strong> is the best part where you can chill out with friends or just surf the net with their Free WiFi.<\/strong><\/pre>\n
Photo from @kent.cruise<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>3 Salcedo St.,<\/span>Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n<\/span>(077) 674-8998<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Kusina Felicitas<\/a> – Grandpa’s Inn<\/h2>\n
Kusina Felicitas, the second of three restaurants in Grandpa\u2019s Inn, is the hotel’s signature restaurant. The dining hall is walled with the original bricks of the 18th century building where they showcase paintings for sale. Their menu offers authentic Ilocano cuisine<\/strong> with dishes like Bagnet, Longganisa, Pinakbet, Bunog (a fish indigenous to the local river), and Ipon (a seasonal fish famous to the Ilocanos).<\/em><\/p>\n
Insider tip:<\/strong> They have two function rooms<\/strong> for small meetings and events, each room can accommodate 50-60 persons.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @greedyglutton<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n#1 Bonifacio St. Corner Quirino Blvd., Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n(0917) 799-0121<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Irene’s Empanada – Calle Crisologo<\/h2>\n
Irene’s is the the place to go to try Vigan’s signature empanadas<\/strong>, located along the city’s heritage street, they offer a variety of fillings as well as some souvenirs to take home.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @cazakstrophe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nCalle Crisologo, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Rhyss & Robin’s<\/a> – Jose Singson St.<\/h2>\n
Rhyss & Robin’s is a casual diner that offers all-day Filipino and Continental breakfast favorites<\/strong>, international rice bowl meals, appetizers, pasta and sandwiches. Recommended dishes include their Danggit Breakfast plate, Korean Beef rice bowl, and Arroz Ala Cubana.<\/em><\/p>\n
Include tip:<\/strong> They've recently updated their menu to include a variety steaks and other American comfort<\/strong> food<\/strong> such as chicken wings and waffles.<\/pre>\n
Photo from @rhyssandrobins<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nGround Floor, Puregold Bldg, Jose Singson Street. Vigan City
\n(077) 674-0708<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Cafe Bigaa – Vigan Plaza Hotel<\/h2>\n
Cafe Bigaa is a cafe and restaurant specializing in local Ilocano fusion dishes<\/strong> conveniently located in Vigan Plaza in the city’s center. Recommended dishes include their Paella Ilocandia, Bagnet Kare-Kare, Dinaldalem, and Longganisa Pasta in Arabiata sauce.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @maineabello<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\nMena Crisologo Street, Brgy 2 Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n(077) 722-1527<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Cafe Uno<\/a> – Grandpa’s Inn<\/h2>\n
The last of the restaurants in Grandpa’s Inn, Cafe Uno is a small quaint corner coffee shop<\/strong>, they offer in-house ground coffee as well as light plates such as pastas, sandwiches and Mexican light snacks. Menu highlights include Lattecino Mocha and Latteccano Caramel.<\/em><\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 16 New Cafes in Metro Manila for the Hipster in You<\/pre>\n
Photo from @mykeelamaisri<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Reservations are accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account<\/a>
\n#1 Bonifacio St. Corner Quirino Blvd., Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n(0917) 580-2118<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Bistro 23<\/a> – Salcedo St.<\/h2>\n
Bistro 23 is a local restobar with a menu of a unique assortment of pulutan<\/strong>. Enjoy your bottle of beer with dishes such as Bagnet Dinuguan, Sizzling Kansi, Rolled Lasagna, Sizzling Balut, and Aubergine with Longganisa Tapenade.<\/em><\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 18 of Manila's Coolest Hidden Bars, Revealed<\/pre>\n
Photo from @eksdimaki<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Photo from @clavver<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nView their Instagram account
\n<\/a>29 Salcedo St. Corner 21 Gov. A. Reyes St., <\/span>Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n<\/span>(0935) 213-4123<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Lampong’s Restaurant<\/a> – Calle Crisologo<\/h2>\n
Lampong’s Restaurant is a small cozy restaurant cafe that offers a variety of Ilocano cuisine in a street dining setting<\/strong> with a scenic view of the world renowned Vigan Heritage Street.<\/em><\/p>\n
Photo from @rencentg<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
No reservations accepted<\/strong>
\nCalle Crisologo, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
\n(077) 632 0034<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Visited any of these restaurants? Share it with us in the comments below or tag us on Instagram @bookyapp<\/a> on all your food finds!<\/p>\n
P.S. Don’t forget to get dirty ice cream while you’re there!<\/p>\n
Photo from @ton102114<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
If you still haven\u2019t, download Booky<\/a> for free on iOS and Android and enjoy the convenience of searching and booking restaurants offline in Metro Manila.<\/p>\n
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