LA PLAGE RESTAURANT, BAR & HOTEL
Read moreAt La Plage, you can dine with your feet in the sand by candlelight in a neat Robinson-style setting. On the slate, a clever mix of quality Provencal, French and Asian dishes and as often as possible organic. Our preference? The fish medallion cooked in a banana leaf and the grilled squid, accompanied by a tasty cocktail concocted with talent. The team is smiling and efficient. In short, a very good evening in perspective!
TAAS RESTAURANT
Read moreAt last, a gourmet restaurant in El Nido! With a French chef at the helm, it's a very interesting culinary experience that's new to El Nido. Eight dishes are on the menu, with accompanying wines and cocktails worthy of a true mixologist. The menu varies according to the chef's whims and seasonal produce. The plates are veritable explosions of color and flavor, the presentation finely executed, all in a typical setting. An excellent address for connoisseurs of fusion cuisine.
NONIE'S
Read moreAn addition to the island's gastronomic scene that's been somewhat lacking: a restaurant with a "healthy" niche! In a trendy setting with white flagstones, a plant wall and bulbs with visible filaments, we're delighted to enjoy healthy, local food (the owners work with local farmers) and, as often as possible, organic, but above all, exquisite and full of flavour. On the menu: salads, buddha bowls, curries, fresh juices... and an all-day brunch. A delightful address from which to emerge full of vitality.
HEALTHY KITCHEN ILOILO
Read moreThe place is like an oasis of calm in the heart of the urban jungle. In the large patio, a bevy of green plants give the place a refreshingly natural feel. This cosy café, with its fun, country-style decor, offers fresh, healthy food with local and Mediterranean influences. The menus change regularly and the plates are as pretty as they are good. Of course, there are plenty of vegetarian options, but that's not all! To start the day with a good dose of energy, we recommend their breakfast.
TIKI BAR
Read moreDecorated in Hawaiian style, this large, airy restaurant is run by a couple of friendly French-speaking Belgians. The specialties are burgers, but there are also other options, including vegetarian, Filipino and international (pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, omelettes). The bread, pastries and jam are all homemade, as is the French-style pâté de campagne - amazing! Enjoy a hearty breakfast in the morning, or sip cocktails to lounge music in the evening.
CHIDO CAFE
Read moreWith an imposing view over Panglao and the mangroves, New Zealand owner Emily (also behind the superb La Casita de Baclayon bed & breakfast) has drawn on her culinary inspirations to create an interesting menu combining Mexican, Caribbean and Asian specialties. Everything is absolutely fresh, local, tasty and original. All served in a tasteful Mediterranean-Filipino decor, as colorful as the dishes themselves. A charming address for brunch, lunch or afternoon tea!
HIGH RIDGE
Read morePerched at the top of a hill, the High Ridge is renowned above all for its large panoramic terrace offering spectacular views over the whole of Cagayan de Oro. In the evening, the atmosphere is very charming, with garlands of lights responding to the lights of the town. And the good news is that the food at High Ridge is excellent too! International dishes (burgers, pizzas, pastas) as well as all the classics of Filipino cuisine, with a Mexican twist. A shuttle service is available to reach the venue.
JAPONESA
Read moreBoth a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant and a cocktail bar, this is a highly recommended address! On the restaurant side, only fresh quality products: salmon ceviches and other fishes, a multitude of tapas revisited in the Japanese way with original flavors of yuzu, edamame puree, sesame, mushroom and chicken yakitoris, homemade sushis to fall. The cocktails are also very original and elegantly presented. Festive atmosphere on weekend evenings and very friendly service! We love it.