A List of the Most Recommended Restaurants in the Philippines

Unlike Korean, Chinese, and Vietnamese delicacies, Filipino food is not always on the list of the commonly imitated and reinvented foreign cuisines around the globe. But with more than 7,000 islands and a rich history not to mention an almost a millennium years of Spanish colonization, this archipelago has some delicious dishes of its own. To quench you thirst and satisfy your hunger for a memorable dining experience, here's a list of Philippine restaurants that have been closest to the hearts of many Filipinos all over the archipelago for one big or a thousand tiny reasons: Luzon Antonio's, Tagaytay-Aside of course for the money, Antonio's is a place if you don't want to worry about absolutely everything, with its most ideal ambiance, and a high class service combined. The place itself has the most ideal atmosphere that passes, even exceeds the criterion of a perfect setting for a romantic and intimate wedding proposal shooting, perhaps in real life as well. Antonio's' food and service in general has also made it grab the 10th spot in the recent "Top 20 list of restaurants in Asia". Kulinarya Kitchen, Makati City-The place will make your stomach growl just by looking at their meticulous and creative food presentations. For an affordable price, one would be able to witness a 5-star presentation displayed with a myriad of cuisines that that will guests come back again, and again, and perhaps many more again. Visayas Breakthrough Restaurant, Iloilo-Breakthough is still the no.1 restaurant in Iloilo City when it comes to fresh seafood, and its years are still counting. The restaurant is named for what the owner, who is in fact a marine biologist, want to achieve in his chosen field. Floating Restaurant, Bohol-One of a kind dining experience is mainstream today. And Bohol has something good to offer. It's literally a floating restaurant with scenes of the beautiful province serving as your background along with each bite of the familiar Filipino cuisine. The place, together with its locals serves as a great escape from the demands of the urban lifestyle. Mindanao Jacks Ridge, Davao City-one thing this restaurant has that most dining destinations on the downtown area probably wish to have is its overwhelming view of the cityscape which makes it among the most visited restaurants around the

Metro by travelers. It is a great place to unwind with such a very soothing atmosphere and luscious dishes that mostly define local and native cuisines. The Bahay Kubo Restaurant, Samal Island-the ideal place to complete your Samal Island getaway-especially if you haven't brought packed meals. A bahay kubo-style restaurant is a common feature of Filipino resorts, and in Samal Island, this one particular bahay kubo restaurant has great wines and authentic Filipino delicacies to charge you up from too much swimming. Other notable restaurants include: Ka Lui, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Isla Naburot, Guimaras Kusina Salud, San Pablo, Laguna Vieux Chalet, Antipolo Claude Tayags Bale Dutung, Pampanga Kinabuhayan Caf, Dolores, Quezon Caf Juanita, Pasig Pendys, Bacolod City

But that is not all that the best Philippine Restaurants have to offer. Other creative restaurant ideas maybe cooking in someone's head right now, perhaps yours. As Travel Channel foodie and Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern has said, "Filipino is the next big thing". Truly, there is more to Filipino dishes than the famous but not so well acknowledged "duck embryo", locally known as balut. You just have to know where to find them and how to eat them and for that, Philippine Restaurant Directory will be more than willing to be your food buddy.