Metro Manila, aside from being the center for business and opportunities, also has plenty of food hubs to go to. Here you can find both fancy and prestigious restaurants that most people opt for special events, as well as some budget-friendly and “swak” options perfect for your group of friends or a quick family Sunday, get-together.
Along the borders of Pasig, Quezon, and Mandaluyong lies the Ortigas Center, home of one of the busiest and highly developed urban communities in Metro Manila. Recently, it has also become a top choice for dining and drinking.
Here to give you a guide on where to satisfy your food cravings is a gastronomic map of the best restaurants in Ortigas, as well as its neighbor, Pasig.
Must-Try Restaurants in Ortigas
La Salvatore Cuomo Cafe
The first Salvatore Cuomo Café opened in The Podium last year, offering a more relaxed and casual version of famous chef Salvatore Cuomo's acclaimed restaurants.
Some of their best sellers are the all-original Salvatore-style aglio olio, Neapolitan ragout pizza, and Affogato and classic panna cotta.
Ogetsu Hime
Ogetsu Hime, named after the Japanese goddess of food, has launched its second location in the area. With the selection of dishes that this place offers, you can order a variety of sushi rolls as well as any of the restaurant's trademark meals. It also has a selection of premium graded meats, including Matsusaka beef, which may be eaten teppan-style or sukiyaki-style.
Get a try of their Atarashii sushi menu that features delicately selected sushi flavor, the Matsusaka sukiyaki dish, a menagerie of rich vegetable flavors with kazukiri noodles, and sweety-tender Hokkaido giant scallops called Hotategai - commonly known in Japan as sail-raising clams because of its innate unique movements in the water.
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery
Wildflour Café + Bakery blew up the culinary world when it originally launched in Bonifacio Global City in 2012. Wildflour is known for supporting local farms in addition to being a leader in delivering fresh gourmet comfort food to Metro Manila.
Their bestsellers include Squid in mafaldine with prawns, clams, garlic, butter, and pistachio nuts on the side. For lunch entreés, their chicken and biscuits have sausage gravy and honey. Also, their cocktails list features classic and twisted concoctions perfect for the post-dinner.
Moonshine Public Urban Bar & Moonshine Kitchen
Moonshine P.U.B., which takes the Prohibition Era of the 1920s as an inspiration, is a must on the list among Ortigas Center's young professionals as well as cocktail lovers, as the popular bar takes pleasure in its inventive concoctions.
The pub proudly offers its signature cocktails to its beloved customers - Mango Mojito, Grape Hooch, The Martell, and Jungle Juice. In their kitchen corner, they have Crispy palabok served with crablets, and Aligue wings which is deep-fried chicken wings tossed in crab fat caramel sauce and then topped with garlic sauce.
Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge
Completing the list of best restaurants in Ortigas is Vu’s Sky Bar and Lounge. Going up to the 45th level of Marco Polo Ortigas Manila at night will provide you with a beautiful view of the Ortigas and Marikina cityscapes. Enjoy a variety of expertly made Marco Polo international drinks at this fancy restaurant.
Experience a world tour of taste with their menu’s selection of continental dishes, all-over Asia going back home to the Philippines. Their exceptional wine and cognac from the drink list are also a must-try. It includes a wide selection of liquors, spirits, and cocktails.
One can never try these mouthwatering restaurants in the Ortigas area without staying in the area itself! Luckily, there are near condos in Ortigas for visitors who want to discover some of Ortigas’ offerings.
The Spectrum in Ortigas gives a wide range of opportunities to its future occupants, much like the experience of trying these restaurants in the Ortigas area. The condo highlights a range of hues, from the lightest tint of white to the darkest shade of black, so you can enjoy not only roaming around the neighborhood but also the condo’s stylish design.
Pasig best restaurants everyone must visit
When “Pasig best restaurants” comes to mind, there is no doubt that most, if not everyone, will think of the Kapitolyo area. Restaurants along Kapitolyo welcome everyone who wants to have a break from mall hoppings and just want to settle and eat. There are also other restaurants to try within the city which will make you never miss Pasig. Here are some of the best dining places in town.
Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory Cafe
If you're a fan of Tokyo Milk Cheese Factory's famous cookies, you'll have a blast in their dedicated cafe in Estancia! Soufflé pancakes, breads, and pastries served Japanese-style are just some of their specialties.
Asakusa
Asakusa, named after the Tokyo neighborhood, is famous for its tempura eateries. This place seeks to be the go-to spot for deep-fried Japanese treats. If you can't decide between their five tempura sets, create your own by picking your favorite sides and sauce. If tempura isn't your thing, other Japanese classics are available at Asakusa infused with some Filipino twist!
Alley
Alley makes its remote location worthwhile - thanks to their delectable sandwiches. Rather than sticking to tried-and-true crowd-pleasers, Alley’s resident Chef Thirdy Dolatre creates one-of-a-kind sandwiches with contents that are matched by their own unique bread. Everything is created fresh and in-house, from the buns to the pickled vegetables to the vinegar to the sauces to the ice cream, in order to provide consumers with a superior authentic experience.
Warung - Kapitolyo
Warung Kapitolyo is a Bali-inspired eatery managed by sisters Louh Decena and Tess Doctora, who serve traditional Indonesian delicacies. For several years, both have lived and worked in Indonesia.
Given the managers’ background, there is no doubt that this place serves original, authentic, and rich-taste Indonesian dishes. For those who crave Indonesian cuisine, try their Nasi Goreng and Sate Ayam.
Burger Pub
Looking for a location with decent booze, good cuisine, and terrific music? look no further; Burger Pub is the place for you. Preparing their own burgers from scratch, a procedure that allows them to maintain a level of control over the final product. With beef imported from Canada, a clear indication of a high-quality product, they can keep the garnishes simple and let the meat do the talking.
Lo de Alberto
Rounding out the list is this Filipino-Mexican dining that offers authentic flavors of both the Philippines and Mexico. More of a stall than a restaurant, the place doesn’t back off in providing a full experience of heritage and culture. It's here that chef Balam Nazar, who was born and raised in Mexico, mixes Mexican authenticity with Filipino inclinations. Not only that, this restaurant actually cooks everything from scratch, including the tortillas.
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