Dine, Drink, Party and Shop! (Our Guidebook)

OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS

Most of the restaurants, cafés, bars, and resto-pubs we listed here are unique and not found anywhere else. Some of them may have branches elsewhere, but we highlighted the top-rated ones surrounding our area. Quezon City is one big gastronomic town and Tomas Morato is known to house majority of these mouth-watering places as an avenue lined up with restaurants, with all of its small streets filled with several dining options too. The number of these dining choices may be overwhelming but here, we narrowed it down to the best of the best.

Ombu

Casual Dining, Filipino With its reasonable prices and delicious Filipino food, Ombu Kusina is hard to beat! Every dish is just yummy!

Ombu

corner Timog Ave

Casual Dining, Filipino With its reasonable prices and delicious Filipino food, Ombu Kusina is hard to beat! Every dish is just yummy!

High Grounds Café

Café, Coffee Our go-to hang-out place for coffee and food! They have everything from breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, desserts and drinks.

High Grounds Café

67 Scout Rallos St

Café, Coffee Our go-to hang-out place for coffee and food! They have everything from breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, desserts and drinks.

Mario's Restaurant

Casual Dining, Spanish Mario's has been around for years! This is just at timeless restaurant with consistent food quality and taste. The best Beef Salpicao we have ever tried in the area. Their oyster rockefeller is a must-try.

Mario's Restaurant

191 Tomas Morato Ave

Casual Dining, Spanish Mario's has been around for years! This is just at timeless restaurant with consistent food quality and taste. The best Beef Salpicao we have ever tried in the area. Their oyster rockefeller is a must-try.

Victorino's Restaurant

Casual Dining, Filipino, European We love the classic Filipino home vibe that Victorino's has for its interiors. Timeless Filipino dishes that we recommend not just for tourists who want to taste what our cuisine is all about, but for everyone as well. It's one of Quezon City's best-kept secrets.

Victorino's Restaurant

11th Jamboree

Casual Dining, Filipino, European We love the classic Filipino home vibe that Victorino's has for its interiors. Timeless Filipino dishes that we recommend not just for tourists who want to taste what our cuisine is all about, but for everyone as well. It's one of Quezon City's best-kept secrets.

Dolcelatte

Café, Coffee, Casual Dining, European, American, Seafood, Steak One word: CRONUTS. Try these half-criossant, half-donut treats in different exciting flavors. They also serve one of the best Pizza Margherita in town. Whether you just want to hang-out or have a full dinner, Dolcellate will not disappoint.

Dolcelatte

1616 Quezon Ave

Café, Coffee, Casual Dining, European, American, Seafood, Steak One word: CRONUTS. Try these half-criossant, half-donut treats in different exciting flavors. They also serve one of the best Pizza Margherita in town. Whether you just want to hang-out or have a full dinner, Dolcellate will not disappoint.

White Camp Specialty Coffee & Kitchen

Café, Asian, Coffee Highly recommended for late night eats. It's a quaint and cozy little café perfect for hanging out and relaxing after a long day. Coffee is topnotch and is always served at perfect temperature.

White Camp Specialty Coffee & Kitchen

62 Sgt. Esguerra Ave

Café, Asian, Coffee Highly recommended for late night eats. It's a quaint and cozy little café perfect for hanging out and relaxing after a long day. Coffee is topnotch and is always served at perfect temperature.

Green Pigs Kitchen

Casual Dining, Italian, Asian, Chinese, Filipino, International A must-try cozy and quaint spot tucked in between Tomas Morato and Timog. Simple and unassuming, they serve tasty comfort food at great value. Try their best-selling Roasted Pork Belly and Rosemary Chicken. You will surely come back.

Green Pigs Kitchen

36 Sct. Torillo St

Casual Dining, Italian, Asian, Chinese, Filipino, International A must-try cozy and quaint spot tucked in between Tomas Morato and Timog. Simple and unassuming, they serve tasty comfort food at great value. Try their best-selling Roasted Pork Belly and Rosemary Chicken. You will surely come back.

Half Saints

Café, Fusion, Asian, Mediterranean, Latin-American, Groups, Full Bar, Desserts Their take on food is pretty creative and interesting. Their dishes may seem novel on the menu, but when fused with other flavors, they are all surprisingly and strangely so good. You will surely find an interesting dish at any meal time of the day. Try their Chicharon Teriyaki, it will not disappoint you. And for chocolate lovers, pair their famous Chocolate Pie with coffee. It's made of divine Philippine Cacao!

Half Saints

62 Sgt. Esguerra Ave

Café, Fusion, Asian, Mediterranean, Latin-American, Groups, Full Bar, Desserts Their take on food is pretty creative and interesting. Their dishes may seem novel on the menu, but when fused with other flavors, they are all surprisingly and strangely so good. You will surely find an interesting dish at any meal time of the day. Try their Chicharon Teriyaki, it will not disappoint you. And for chocolate lovers, pair their famous Chocolate Pie with coffee. It's made of divine Philippine Cacao!

Leann's Teahouse

Casual Dining, Korean, Korean BBQ Their meat quality is top-notch! Try the Meltique beef. Great service and sides too. We especially love their flavorful soup, creamy eggs, and sweet corn.

Leann's Teahouse

105R Mother Ignacia Avenue

Casual Dining, Korean, Korean BBQ Their meat quality is top-notch! Try the Meltique beef. Great service and sides too. We especially love their flavorful soup, creamy eggs, and sweet corn.

Ikigai Kakigori Cafe

Café, Coffee, Japanese, Desserts It's a quaint and charming dessert parlor which serves Japanese shaved ice cream. We always come back for their Black Sesame Kakigori. It's the café that serves it in this side of the metro.

Ikigai Kakigori Cafe

Sct. Madriñan Street

Café, Coffee, Japanese, Desserts It's a quaint and charming dessert parlor which serves Japanese shaved ice cream. We always come back for their Black Sesame Kakigori. It's the café that serves it in this side of the metro.

BOA Kitchen & Socials

Casual Dining, American, Asian Great place for big groups. A cool spot for brunch and dinner with noteworthy food choices. They serve a variety of cuisines with diverse flavors. We love their Beef Rendang!

BOA Kitchen & Socials

corner Scout Tuazon

Casual Dining, American, Asian Great place for big groups. A cool spot for brunch and dinner with noteworthy food choices. They serve a variety of cuisines with diverse flavors. We love their Beef Rendang!

The Frazzled Cook

European-Italian, Casual Dining We love their quirky decor. It is named "frazzled" for a reason and it's for you to discover why. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for dining with friends. Try their pancakes for brunch and their Truffle Pasta is truly a top dish. Their Sangria is good too.

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The Frazzled Cook

78 Sct. Gandia St

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European-Italian, Casual Dining We love their quirky decor. It is named "frazzled" for a reason and it's for you to discover why. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for dining with friends. Try their pancakes for brunch and their Truffle Pasta is truly a top dish. Their Sangria is good too.

Empacho

Casual Dining, Filipino Great flavors, food presentation and value for your money are what Empacho focuses on. We recommend their Kare-Kare and Tokwa't Baboy!

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Empacho

170 Tomas Morato Ave

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Casual Dining, Filipino Great flavors, food presentation and value for your money are what Empacho focuses on. We recommend their Kare-Kare and Tokwa't Baboy!

Kandle Cafe

American, Asian, Filipino, Café, Casual Dining, Decor Insta-worthy! Everything will look good on the 'Gram! All else is just chic, vibrant, and pretty. Generous servings, reasonably priced and good food. Try the creative Mr. Egoy and Ms. Eggy. Squid Ink and Salted Egg fusion? You're in for a good surpise.

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Kandle Cafe

113 Mother Ignacia Ave

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American, Asian, Filipino, Café, Casual Dining, Decor Insta-worthy! Everything will look good on the 'Gram! All else is just chic, vibrant, and pretty. Generous servings, reasonably priced and good food. Try the creative Mr. Egoy and Ms. Eggy. Squid Ink and Salted Egg fusion? You're in for a good surpise.

Lōla Cafe

Casual Dining, Café, Coffee, Filipino An ancestral house turned into a restaurant.

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Lōla Cafe

99 Scout Lozano St

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Casual Dining, Café, Coffee, Filipino An ancestral house turned into a restaurant.

Banapple Tomas Morato

Casual Dining, Bakes, Cakes, Desserts A casual restaurant for just about anyone. You will see many branches of Banapple in Metro Manila and Tomas Morato has one too. We recommend it if you need a dessert and comfort food fix. Try their Banoffee Pie whether dine or to-go.

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Banapple Tomas Morato

Tomas Morato Avenue

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Casual Dining, Bakes, Cakes, Desserts A casual restaurant for just about anyone. You will see many branches of Banapple in Metro Manila and Tomas Morato has one too. We recommend it if you need a dessert and comfort food fix. Try their Banoffee Pie whether dine or to-go.

Estrel's Caramel Cake

Our favorite caramel cake are made only by Estrel's! Custardy, creamy, and not so sweet, melts-in-your-mouth goodness! PRO-TIP: Always order in advance as they are always sold-out!

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Estrel's Caramel Cake

corner Scout Tobias St

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Our favorite caramel cake are made only by Estrel's! Custardy, creamy, and not so sweet, melts-in-your-mouth goodness! PRO-TIP: Always order in advance as they are always sold-out!

Purple Oven

Desserts, Bakes, Cakes Sweet tooth? Hate lines and wait lists? Get quality cakes and desserts anytime when sweet cravings kick in. And we can always depend on their lava cake. We have only good things to say about it.

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Purple Oven

Legazpi Street

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Desserts, Bakes, Cakes Sweet tooth? Hate lines and wait lists? Get quality cakes and desserts anytime when sweet cravings kick in. And we can always depend on their lava cake. We have only good things to say about it.

Fantastic Baka ABS-CBN

Casual Dining, Korean Grill Unlimited servings of side dishes and premium meat for grilling! Spacious floors for dine-in with a big group. They have a huge selection of beef, chicken and pork and in generous amounts too.

Fantastic Baka ABS-CBN

Casual Dining, Korean Grill Unlimited servings of side dishes and premium meat for grilling! Spacious floors for dine-in with a big group. They have a huge selection of beef, chicken and pork and in generous amounts too.

Vanderlust Bistro + Patisserie

European, Steak, Desserts and Bakes Top-notch food, and we're not kidding. Vanderlust will definitely tickle those European tastebuds. Don't ever leave without trying their Butcher's Steak. It's big enough to share! Dishes are in generous servings. The Truffle Pasta is unforgettable, the Arancini Al Margherita is an excellent appetizer, unique desserts, and we especially love their Hot Chocolate. Oh, we could go on and on and on!

Vanderlust Bistro + Patisserie

cor Tomas Morato Ave

European, Steak, Desserts and Bakes Top-notch food, and we're not kidding. Vanderlust will definitely tickle those European tastebuds. Don't ever leave without trying their Butcher's Steak. It's big enough to share! Dishes are in generous servings. The Truffle Pasta is unforgettable, the Arancini Al Margherita is an excellent appetizer, unique desserts, and we especially love their Hot Chocolate. Oh, we could go on and on and on!

Cafe Breton

Casual Dining, Desserts, Crepes Our best place when we are craving for crepes. Cafe Breton is one restaurant that you will always come back to if you can't decide what specific dessert you want because they almost always have something that you will definitely pick and like. personally love the Sugar with Lemon Crepe with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. But you can't go wrong with their Nutella Crepe too. If you want a "busy" crepe, go for their Deja Vu. It's a restaurant that you could always go back to, especially if we are in the mood for dessert. Deja Vu is still my go-to crepe. However, I believe almost everything in their menu is delicious.

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Cafe Breton

12 ADB Ave

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Casual Dining, Desserts, Crepes Our best place when we are craving for crepes. Cafe Breton is one restaurant that you will always come back to if you can't decide what specific dessert you want because they almost always have something that you will definitely pick and like. personally love the Sugar with Lemon Crepe with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream. But you can't go wrong with their Nutella Crepe too. If you want a "busy" crepe, go for their Deja Vu. It's a restaurant that you could always go back to, especially if we are in the mood for dessert. Deja Vu is still my go-to crepe. However, I believe almost everything in their menu is delicious.

Chili's Bar And Grill

Casual Dining You may just find a Chili's branch anywhere, but we can't not include it in here in our list. We love their Tomas Morato branch for reliable and friendly staff. Servings are more than enough for two, so you get a bang for your buck. Visit Chili's when you're hungry and you will leave ultra satisfied. We always order their Tostada Chips for an unlimited serving of chips and salsa. Plus their Molten Chocolate Lava Cake - the best ever.

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Chili's Bar And Grill

cor Scout Fernandez

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Casual Dining You may just find a Chili's branch anywhere, but we can't not include it in here in our list. We love their Tomas Morato branch for reliable and friendly staff. Servings are more than enough for two, so you get a bang for your buck. Visit Chili's when you're hungry and you will leave ultra satisfied. We always order their Tostada Chips for an unlimited serving of chips and salsa. Plus their Molten Chocolate Lava Cake - the best ever.

Señor Pollo

Latin-American, Laidback, Casual Dining, Street Food One of our favorite spots for those laidback and chill days. Great food at affordable prices. Their Latin-inspired murals add a kick to their savory and flavorful dishes. Try their Roast Chicken and their Patatas Bravas which seems to complement every dish on their menu!

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Señor Pollo

5767 Ebro

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Latin-American, Laidback, Casual Dining, Street Food One of our favorite spots for those laidback and chill days. Great food at affordable prices. Their Latin-inspired murals add a kick to their savory and flavorful dishes. Try their Roast Chicken and their Patatas Bravas which seems to complement every dish on their menu!

Isaribi Restaurant Tomas Morato

Casual Dining, Japanese One of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in this side of town! We are so impressed by their traditional Japanese dishes at such an affordable value. I'm biased with Ebi Tempura because it is my favorite but their Okonimayaki, Karaage, and Tuna Maki are must-tries.

Isaribi Restaurant Tomas Morato

Tomas Morato Avenue

Casual Dining, Japanese One of the few authentic Japanese restaurants in this side of town! We are so impressed by their traditional Japanese dishes at such an affordable value. I'm biased with Ebi Tempura because it is my favorite but their Okonimayaki, Karaage, and Tuna Maki are must-tries.

Alba Restaurante Español

Casual Dining, Spanish Satisfy your Spanish cuisine cravings in Alba. It has been around for around 50 or 60 years so it's been a staple for groups and families. They bring the Spanish heritage through their delicate recipes in the most FIlipino way possible. We love their Salpicao, Paella Negra, Callos, and Lengua!

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Alba Restaurante Español

Sct. Lozano Street

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Casual Dining, Spanish Satisfy your Spanish cuisine cravings in Alba. It has been around for around 50 or 60 years so it's been a staple for groups and families. They bring the Spanish heritage through their delicate recipes in the most FIlipino way possible. We love their Salpicao, Paella Negra, Callos, and Lengua!

La Spezia

Casual Dining, Italian A hole in the wall restaurant with a cozy ambiance and homey vibe that would surely warm you up with their great food. Their Chicken Parmigiana and Truffle Pasta are awesome picks.

La Spezia

90 Sct. Dr. Lazcano St

Casual Dining, Italian A hole in the wall restaurant with a cozy ambiance and homey vibe that would surely warm you up with their great food. Their Chicken Parmigiana and Truffle Pasta are awesome picks.

Wabi-Sabi Noodle House Tomas Morato

Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese A quaint and cozy little ramen place perfect for the rainy weather. We recommend their Tantanmen Ramen, underrated but definitely one of the best we have tried.

Wabi-Sabi Noodle House Tomas Morato

Tomas Morato Avenue

Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese A quaint and cozy little ramen place perfect for the rainy weather. We recommend their Tantanmen Ramen, underrated but definitely one of the best we have tried.

Relish

Casual Dining Relish Hello, Happiness! is a quaint restaurant with good food and good ambiance, and good service. Try their Mediterranean Salad and their Chimichurri Chicken Kebab - exceptionally good choices.

Relish

Sct. Limbaga Street

Casual Dining Relish Hello, Happiness! is a quaint restaurant with good food and good ambiance, and good service. Try their Mediterranean Salad and their Chimichurri Chicken Kebab - exceptionally good choices.

RUB Ribs & BBQ

Casual Dining, Steaks, Ribs Tender and flavorful ribs and comfort food. A classic for its ribs of course, but their Salpicao is an honorable mention.

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RUB Ribs & BBQ

1207 Baler

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Casual Dining, Steaks, Ribs Tender and flavorful ribs and comfort food. A classic for its ribs of course, but their Salpicao is an honorable mention.

RUB Ribs & BBQ

Casual Dining, Steaks, Ribs Tender and flavorful ribs and comfort food. A classic for its ribs of course, but their Salpicao is an honorable mention. (The Roces branch is the nearer one and has a bigger space than Scout Rallos).

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RUB Ribs & BBQ

1207 Baler

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Casual Dining, Steaks, Ribs Tender and flavorful ribs and comfort food. A classic for its ribs of course, but their Salpicao is an honorable mention. (The Roces branch is the nearer one and has a bigger space than Scout Rallos).

22A Inihaw

Quick Bites, Bar and Drinks Chill and relax with drinks and grill your stress away at 22A Inihaw's open air and artistic ambiance. Just order everything grilled (inihaw) but don't forget to include their "Laing" (dried taro leaves with pork belly, chili and coconut milk) which truly delivers big flavors.

22A Inihaw

22-A Scout Ybardolaza St

Quick Bites, Bar and Drinks Chill and relax with drinks and grill your stress away at 22A Inihaw's open air and artistic ambiance. Just order everything grilled (inihaw) but don't forget to include their "Laing" (dried taro leaves with pork belly, chili and coconut milk) which truly delivers big flavors.

Napoli Pizzeria Ristorante

Timog Avenue

Limbaga 77 Cafe Restaurant

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Limbaga 77 Cafe Restaurant

77 Sct. Limbaga St

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Livestock

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Livestock

41 Sgt. Esguerra Ave

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Palm Grill

179 Tomas Morato Ave

Abbiocco Alternative Filipino

3 Sct. Rallos St

Yoshimeatsu Tomas Morato

258-D Tomas Morato Ave

Romantic Baboy

cor Tomas Morato Ave

HidN Lounge

19-A Sct. Rallos St

Seoul In Timog

61 Timog Ave

Omakase

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Omakase

Tomas Morato Avenue

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Romulo Café

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Romulo Café

32 Sct. Dr. Lazcano St

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Afters Espresso Desserts

Tomas Morato Cor Scout Castor Street

Ludo: Board Game Bar & Cafe

26 Sct. Torillo St

Tweedle Book Cafe

106B Sct. Gandia St

Coffee Project

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Coffee Project

115 Trasierra

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Seoul Train Korean BBQ

28 Sgt. Esguerra Ave

Geonbae Modern Korean Bar & Grill

115 Sct. Delgado St

Gata Restaurant Flavors Bicolandia Atbp.

Taste of L.A. Café

Italian-American, Wine, Romantic, Candle-lit Dinner Their oysters 'served on the rocks' is a must try. Grab their Ultra Thin Crust Wood-Fired Pizza too. Our fave? The Spinach Pizza with Smoked Bacon is to die for. Perfect for those romantic candle-lit wine dates. You may even spot local celebrities dining here. The ambiance is really cozy and intimate.

Taste of L.A. Café

171 Don A. Roces Ave

Italian-American, Wine, Romantic, Candle-lit Dinner Their oysters 'served on the rocks' is a must try. Grab their Ultra Thin Crust Wood-Fired Pizza too. Our fave? The Spinach Pizza with Smoked Bacon is to die for. Perfect for those romantic candle-lit wine dates. You may even spot local celebrities dining here. The ambiance is really cozy and intimate.

Rue Bourbon Bar & Restaurant

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Rue Bourbon Bar & Restaurant

312 Tomas Morato Ave

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Nomiya Izakaya

Sct. Tobias Street

Kanin Club

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Kanin Club

Commonwealth Avenue

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Eighteen Bistro

51B Scout Rallos Extension

Greens

Casual Dining, Healthy Food Options, Filipino Affordable vegan food. Try their veggie "sisig" and the mushroom appetizers. We love the homey feel of the location.

Greens

104 Sct. Lozano Street

Casual Dining, Healthy Food Options, Filipino Affordable vegan food. Try their veggie "sisig" and the mushroom appetizers. We love the homey feel of the location.

Buddy's Pancit Lucban

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Buddy's Pancit Lucban

Upper McKinley Hill

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Zucchini's Restaurant

Plana's Pantry

Max's Restaurant

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Max's Restaurant

Cor Doña Julia Vargas Ave

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Ohayo Maki X Sushi

124 Timog Ave

Beiruti Bite

80 Panay Ave

Starbucks Reserve

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Starbucks Reserve

corner Tomas Morato Ave

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Goto Tendon

333 Maysilo Cir

Vitto's Wine Bar & Restaurant

Italian, Casual Dining, Brunch, Lounge, Wine Ambiance is classy, same with the crowd. Ideal for dates but best for small groups. Their nachos is a must-try. Don't forget to order their Cold Cuts and Cheese Platter and pair it with a good wine. After all, their wine selection is pretty impressive.

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Vitto's Wine Bar & Restaurant

Sct. Lozano Street

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Italian, Casual Dining, Brunch, Lounge, Wine Ambiance is classy, same with the crowd. Ideal for dates but best for small groups. Their nachos is a must-try. Don't forget to order their Cold Cuts and Cheese Platter and pair it with a good wine. After all, their wine selection is pretty impressive.