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Top 5 Best Romantic Restaurants in the Philippines

Here are five fine-dining restaurants in the Philippines for your romantic date on Valentine’s Day!

By: Arrah Camillia Quistadio-Manticajon | October 26, 2022
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It’s the season to splurge for your partner!

Image: Punong Gary’s Place Facebook page

We’re just a few heartbeats away from Valentine’s Day. Have you thought about what restaurants in the Philippines are to take your special someone on a date? If you haven’t, check out the list below of romantic places to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Philippines that readers recommend.

Remember to make an early reservation, as most romantic fine dining restaurants in the Philippines tend to get fully booked during this occasion. Keep reading to know where to make your day of hearts special!


5. Spiral in Pasay City, Metro Manila

Operating Hours: Daily, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM; 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Contact No.: 02 883 26988


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The long-winding staircase at Spiral, which is also the inspiration for the name of the restaurant

Image: Spiral Manila Facebook page

The fifth to enter our list of restaurants in the Philippines is Spiral in Pasay City, the interactive restaurant of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila. It spans 2,291 sqm. space and a seating capacity of 452 persons is a perfect place to celebrate your Valentine’s Day in the Philippines; it’s not hard to see why it has been touted as an enormous interactive buffet in Manila.

In this fine dining restaurant in the Philippines, couples can choose from Brazilian, French, and North Indian food, and more because Spiral houses just about all the world's flavors under one roof. Diners can have their choice of dish cooked in front of them at any food station to enjoy their Valentine’s Day in the Philippines, which they call ateliers. These include L’Ecailler, Rotisserie, Churrasco, Asian Noodles, Filipino, and La Patisserie, to name a few. Recommended dishes in this restaurant in the Philippines includes freshly shucked oysters, foie gras, and artisanal chocolates. They also have an a la carte menu for those who opt not to eat at the buffet.


4. Antonio’s in Tagaytay City, Cavite

Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Contact No.: 0918 8992866 / 0917 8992866


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Antonio’s sophisticated interiors

Images: Antonio’s Facebook page

If you want to get away from the busy streets of Manila on Valentine’s Day in the Philippines, you might want to consider going on a road trip to Antonio’s in Tagaytay City. Opened in 2002, Antonio’s is a fine-dining restaurant in the Philippines serving modern European food with Filipino and Asian influences. This restaurant in the Philippines is inside a colonial-style mansion bordered by lush gardens on a one-hectare property.

The standout dish recommended by the chef in this restaurant in the Philippines is their lechon de leche (roast suckling pig), which they rub with their mix of herbs and spices and comes with various side dishes. Lunch and dinner at Antonio’s are strictly by reservation only if you want to celebrate your Valentine’s Day in the Philippines. Guests must come in smart casual wear.



3. Blackbird in Makati City, Metro Manila

Operating Hours: Daily, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Contact No.: 882 84888


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The 22-seater private dining room at Blackbird, which was also the control tower of the old Nielson Airport

Image: Blackbird At The Nielson Tower Facebook page

If you want to fly on the wings of love (pun intended), head to Blackbird in Makati City. This aviation-themed fine dining restaurant in the Philippines looks like an airplane from above, a homage to the fact that Nielson Tower (the building where Blackbird stands) used to be the Manila International Air Terminal from 1937 to 1947. Blackbird has retained its original Art Deco architectural design as the only pre-World War II structure in Makati. This restaurant in the Philippines has Tall glass windows that give the place an airy feel, while minimalist black-and-white interiors add a sophisticated touch.

Make a reservation at their private dining room for a romantic dinner date for Valentine’s Day in the Philippines. The menu at this restaurant in the Philippines consists mainly of European dishes with a Southeast Asian twist: prawn Scotch eggs with betel leaves and coconut chili sambal, dr-rubbed Wagyu hanger steak, baked Alaska, and burnt butter and vanilla seed ice cream. The restaurant also has an alfresco area.


2. Lemuria

Operating Hours:
Dinner – Tuesday to Sunday, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Lunch – for bookings only
Contact Nos.: 02 872 22185 / 872 45211 / 0927 4284202 / 0998 1754782

Voter’s comment:
“It has a romantic ambiance with a bit of French and Tuscan vibe. The food is great! And the chef is very accommodating.” – Bea Santos


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With the sunset as a backdrop, the covered garden at Lemuria is a romantic place to dine in.

Image: Lemuria Fine Dining Facebook page

Tucked away in the residential area of New Manila is a house-turned-restaurant in the Philippines, the Lemuria in Quezon City. This fine-dining restaurant in the Philippines’ unique name comes from the legend of the lost continent of Lemuria, which the Philippines is said to be a part of. Similarly, couples can find themselves lost in time and space in this rustic French-Mediterranean restaurant celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Philippines. With its vibrant greenery and warm, cozy interiors, this 20-seater dining spot sets the tone for a romantic evening best spent having an intimate conversation with your date.

The standout dishes in this restaurant in the Philippines includes moules au vin blanc, mushroom and Gruyere soup, scallops with mushrooms and beurre blanc, halibut, sea bass, and herb-crusted rack of lamb. Their Lemuria cheesecake and opera cake have also earned rave reviews for dessert.

For your celebration of Valentine’s Day in the Philippines, couples can reserve a spot in the main dining room, the garden, the Lavender Room, or the courtyard. If your date enjoys a good bottle of wine, you can head to their temperature-controlled wine cellar, which can hold up to 27,000 bottles. Lemuria observes a strict dress code.



1. Punong Gary’s Place in Silay City, Negros Occidental

Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Contact No.: 0917 3271729 / 0999 1936767

Voter’s comment:
“Art, good food, and relaxing ambiance.” – Kervic


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The center kiosk at Punong Gary’s Place glows as the sun sets

Image: Punong Gary’s Place Facebook page

Couples looking to relax as the soothing sights of nature surround them can do so this Valentine’s at Punong Gary’s Place, which our readers voted as No. 1. This hidden gem restaurant in the Philippines is located in Silay City. It derives its name from “punong,” meaning fishpond in the local dialect. Owned and operated by former Side A band bassist Joey Benin, Punong Gary’s is nestled inside a sprawling hacienda (estate). The main feature of this fine-dining restaurant in the Philippines is a canopied kiosk with a long footbridge that is the perfect backdrop for picturesque sunsets. Meanwhile, features like Bali-inspired cottages and wooden sculptures make visitors feel like they have been transported to another place.

Diners can eat at the main casita or underneath gigantic old trees. Standout dishes from their five-course lunch include Asian fruit salad, creamy kalabasa (squash) soup, grilled chicken pesto Parmesan, and vanillamansi (vanilla with kalamansi) ice cream. Their slow-cooked pork belly is also one of their best sellers.


At these restaurants in the Philippines, a romantic time is a guarantee!


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Results are based on the Top Romantic Restaurants for Dating Poll posted on the home page of ShoppersGuide.com.ph from January 23 to January 29, 2017.


This article was initially published in Yoorekka on February 05, 2017.


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About Arrah Camillia Quistadio-Manticajon
Arrah Camillia Quistadio-Manticajon is the current content supervisor for the Visayas region of ShoppersGuide Marketing, Inc. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication degree from UP Cebu. She has previously worked for a business process outsourcing company, a community newspaper, and a global technology company. When not writing, she putters about in the kitchen, baking or testing new recipes.
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