Restaurants in Manila

A Michelin Plate–recognised international restaurant in Makati under chef Colin McKay, with an OAD Casual Asia ranking and a 4.6 Google rating across nearly 2,000 reviews. Counter seating is the recommended approach for first-timers. Easier to book than most venues at this recognition level — confirm pricing directly before visiting.

Bruce Ricketts' Michelin Plate-recognised iai in BGC is the right booking for food-focused diners who want chef-driven cooking with serious credentials. Pricing is not publicly listed, so contact the restaurant directly before committing. Booking is currently easy, but the 2026 Michelin recognition is already shifting demand.

Ranked in Opinionated About Dining's Casual Asia list in both 2024 and 2025, Manam Comfort Filipino at SM North EDSA is the most credentialed casual Filipino restaurant in Quezon City. With a 4.8 Google rating from over 1,600 reviews and easy booking, it delivers serious Filipino comfort cooking without the friction of a tasting-menu format. Open daily 10 am to 10 pm.