Metro Manila boasts a vibrant food scene that blends the rich flavors of traditional Filipino dishes with modern culinary twists. Whether you’re a fan of classic comfort food or adventurous enough to try innovative Filipino cuisine, these top restaurants are a must-visit:

1. Guevarra’s by Chef Laudico

A beautiful heritage house that offers a mix of modern and classic Filipino dishes. Guevarra’s is famous for its crispy bagnet, Angus roast, and indulgent holiday bibingka. The perfect spot to experience the best of Filipino comfort food with a modern flair.

2. Provenciano

If you’re craving regional Filipino flavors, Provenciano is a rustic restaurant that serves a variety of regional specialties. Don’t miss the sinaing na tulingan (braised tuna) and sinampalukang manok (sour chicken stew), which showcase the diverse flavors of the Philippines.

3. Sentro 1771

Known as the first restaurant to serve modern Filipino food, Sentro 1771 offers a creative take on traditional dishes. Highlights include crispy galunggong (fried fish) and their luxurious high-end sinigang (sour soup).

4. Toyo Eatery

Award-winning Toyo Eatery stands out for its innovative, multi-course tasting menus that celebrate Filipino ingredients with a contemporary twist. One must-try dish is the unique 17-vegetable dish, which reimagines local vegetables in an exciting new way.

5. Café Juanita

A restaurant that blends various styles, Café Juanita offers an exciting menu featuring both traditional and fusion Filipino dishes. Don’t miss their flavorful kare-kare (oxtail stew) and chicken pandan, a fragrant and savory dish.

6. Manam Café

Known for its relaxed atmosphere, Manam Café serves comfort food with a twist. Enjoy classics like pancit palabok (noodle dish with shrimp sauce), crispy sisig, and the refreshing calamansi tart for dessert.

7. Locavore Kitchen x Drinks

A trendy modern Filipino fusion restaurant, Locavore Kitchen x Drinks is known for creative dishes like lechon oyster sisig, sizzling sinigang, and the innovative Kimchinigang, which combines Korean kimchi with the classic Filipino sinigang.

8. The Aristocrat Restaurant

A long-time favorite, The Aristocrat Restaurant has been serving Filipino BBQ, mechado (beef stew), and their famous cakes since 1928. It’s a staple in the Manila dining scene and a perfect place to enjoy classic Filipino comfort food.