Best Restaurants in Makati Manila
The Definitive 2026 Guide
Makati is Manila's original fine dining capital — home to Asia's best hotel dining, Toyo Eatery, and Salcedo Village's thriving restaurant scene. Here's every table worth booking.
Makati: Manila's Established Fine Dining Capital
Makati is where Manila's luxury dining story begins. The Central Business District — anchored by Ayala Avenue and flanked by the elegant villages of Salcedo and Legazpi — hosts the city's most prestigious hotel dining rooms, including The Peninsula's private suites, Shangri-La's acclaimed Shang Palace, and Raffles' singular Writer's Bar experience.
Beyond hotel walls, Makati's village dining scene has produced some of the Philippines' most celebrated independent restaurants. Toyo Eatery in Legazpi Village — Asia's 50 Best recognized — represents the pinnacle of Filipino fine dining. Maple Korean Fine Dining and Canvas Restaurant further cement Makati's reputation for chef-led excellence.
Whether you're hosting international clients at The Peninsula, celebrating with a Cantonese feast at Shang Palace, or experiencing Chef Jordy Navarra's vision at Toyo Eatery, Makati delivers dining moments that define Manila.
Village Quick Guide
Maple, Trattoria Fiamma, and Canvas Restaurant anchor Makati's most concentrated fine dining block. Tree-lined streets and a relaxed pace set the mood.
Toyo Eatery — Manila's most famous restaurant — is here. Alongside it, a thriving scene of artisan-driven dining concepts in quiet side streets.
The Peninsula, Shangri-La, Intercontinental, and Raffles all face Ayala Avenue. Corporate dining at its most prestigious.
Premium casual and upscale casual dining hubs linked to Makati's largest shopping complexes.
Top Restaurants in Makati
Toyo Eatery
Asia's 50 Best alumnus. Chef Jordy Navarra's Filipino-rooted tasting menu is the pinnacle of Manila's fine dining scene.
The Peninsula Manila — Private Dining
Manila's most prestigious private dining address. Bespoke menus, sommelier-curated wine pairings, and white-glove butler service.
Shang Palace
The crown jewel of Cantonese fine dining at Shangri-La Makati — dim sum, Peking duck, and impeccable tableside service.
Raffles Makati — The Writer's Bar Private Room
Raffles Makati's legendary Writer's Bar private suite — personalized menus, rare cognacs, and absolute discretion for VIP guests.
Maple
Premium Korean cuisine featuring aged Wagyu BBQ and rare banchan in an intimate, chef-driven setting.
Blackbird
Housed in the historic Nielson Tower, Blackbird offers premium beef cuts alongside award-winning European cuisine in Makati's most storied dining room.
Hotel Fine Dining in Makati
Makati's five-star hotels host some of the most celebrated restaurant concepts in Southeast Asia.
Getting to Makati Restaurants
MRT
Ayala Station (Line 3) is central. Greenbelt, Salcedo, and Peninsula are all 5–15 min walk.
Grab / Taxi
PHP 80–150 within Makati. PHP 200–350 from BGC. PHP 400+ from Airport.
By Car
Ample hotel valet parking at Peninsula, Shangri-La, and Raffles.
On Foot
Salcedo and Legazpi Villages are easily walkable. Carry a map — alleys can be confusing.
Complete Dining Guides for Makati Manila
Cuisine-specific and occasion-specific guides for every aspect of dining in Makati and the surrounding area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about dining in Makati.
Makati Dining by Budget
From Greenbelt casual to Peninsula private suites — the complete Makati price spectrum.
Best New Restaurant Openings in Makati 2026
The most anticipated new concepts in Makati this year — from Salcedo Village to Greenbelt.
Poblacion Kitchen
A chef-driven collaboration concept in the heart of Poblacion — combining Spanish pintxos technique with hyper-local Filipino ingredients. One of Manila's most talked-about openings of early 2026.
Kai Sushi Makati
A new Japanese-run omakase counter in Salcedo Village — 6 seats, rotating seasonal nigiri, and a sake pairing program curated directly from Niigata prefecture. Opening was met with immediate waitlist demand.
The Greenbelt Wine Room
Makati's most sophisticated natural wine bar with a European-inspired sharing menu — 400+ label cellar, charcuterie boards, and a rotating chef's table for up to 6 guests. Perfect for corporate wine entertainment.
Best Steakhouses in Makati — 2026 Guide
Elbert's Steak Room has been Makati's most exclusive beef destination since 1981. Texas Roadhouse Greenbelt offers American-style cuts at accessible prices. The Peninsula Grill delivers dry-aged Australian Wagyu with white-glove hotel service.
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Looking beyond Makati?
BGC, Rockwell, Quezon City — explore Manila's other dining districts.
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| Criteria | BGC | Makati Current Guide | Ortigas |
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Avg. Price Range Per person, fine dining | ₱4,500–12,500 Premium | ₱3,500–15,000 Premium | ₱2,500–9,000 Best value |
Atmosphere Area character & vibe | International & Ambitious Wide sidewalks, expat-heavy crowd, gallery-adjacent, modern. The most globally-m... | Corporate Power & Hotel Luxury International hotel dining rooms, Salcedo brunch culture, business-first atmosph... | Business & Emerging Luxury Shangri-La Plaza fine dining anchor, Capitol Commons lifestyle scene, corporate ... |
Omakase Scene Counter dining quality | Best in Manila — Mitsuru, Sushi Yoshii, Hanada Tei | Good — Nobu Manila, select hotel Japanese counters | Growing — Hanami at Shangri-La Plaza is Ortigas's dedicated counter |
Transport Getting there | BGC Bus from Ayala MRT · Grab 15 min from Makati | Ayala MRT Station central · Grab 10–20 min from BGC | Ortigas MRT Station · Grab 20 min from BGC · 15 min from Makati |
Walkability On-foot dining ease | Excellent — most restaurants within 10 min on foot | Good in Salcedo/Legazpi — less so across Ayala CBD | Good around Shangri-La Plaza and Capitol Commons cluster |
Best For Occasion types | Omakase & Counter DiningSpecial OccasionsBusiness DinnersFirst Fine Dining | Corporate EntertainmentHotel DiningWeekend BrunchAnniversary Celebrations | Corporate DinnersHotel OmakaseAccessible Fine DiningEast-side Manila Residents |
今月のおすすめ April recommended counter | Sakura 桜鯛 Mitsuru OmakaseCherry blossom sea bream — spring's most elegant opener. Brief April window, Mitsuru sources from Kyushu. Seasonal Calendar | Toro トロタルタル Nobu ManilaApril Nobu spring tuna program refreshes. Toro tartare with caviar is their spring signature piece. Seasonal Calendar | Sakura 桜鯛・タンバコール Hanami (Shangri-La)Hanami's signature spring pairing — Japanese cherry blossom bream alongside Palawan tambakol. Dual terroir. Seasonal Calendar |
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