The MICHELIN Guide proudly unveils its first-ever restaurant selection for the Philippines with the launch of the MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2026, a landmark moment for the nation’s dining landscape.
This long-anticipated debut celebrates the Philippines’ vibrant culinary identity, its wealth of regional flavors and the chefs and restaurateurs who bring them to life. With this milestone, the country joins a global community of destinations recognised by the MICHELIN Guide for their excellence, creativity and commitment to hospitality.
Among the highlights of this historic launch is the inaugural Bib Gourmand selection, a distinction that recognizes establishments offering exceptional food at moderate prices. In this debut edition, 25 restaurants earn the honor, including 19 in Manila and Environs and 6 in Cebu.
From humble family eateries passed down through generations to contemporary bistros redefining comfort food for a new era, these restaurants capture the heart and soul of everyday Filipino dining, where flavor, value and local pride come together beautifully. Each one is an embodiment of passion, resilience and joy expressed in every comforting bowl, sizzling plate and shared table. Together, they paint a vivid picture of a cuisine deeply rooted in community and memory, yet ever evolving with creativity and heart.
19 Bib Gourmand Eateries in Manila and Environs
From nostalgic neighborhood favorites to modern kitchens redefining Filipino comfort food, these restaurants showcase the spirit of everyday dining in the capital and beyond.
The largely Spanish menu brims with Mediterranean notes and global influences. Designed for sharing, the generous portions offer excellent value.
The menu hones in on North Indian cuisine: rich, spiced, and hearty fare rooted in tradition.
The cuisine reflects the culinary diversity of the Philippines, with a special focus on the bold, flavorful dishes of southern Mindanao.
Set on a lively BGC corner, this restaurant brings familiar Filipino flavors into a modern, refined setting
Expect comforting bowls of phở gà, crisp nem rán and fragrant rice noodles with grilled pork, all crafted with finesse and balance.
The chef showcases a freer, more multicultural and emotionally expressive style, blending Latin American and Asian influences with finesse.
Inspired by her mother’s recipes and her time cooking in Singapore, the chef offers nuanced dishes that traverse China, the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan.
The chef brings a warm taste of the Middle East to this intimate, sunlit corner of a cosmopolitan neighborhood.
The mood, whether inside or out on the terrace, is relaxed and inviting. Ingredient-led dishes marry classic French technique with Filipino flair.
Featuring glass walls, concrete finishes and soaring ceilings, this casual spot exudes a simple yet sophisticated charm. A buzzing open kitchen sets the stage for bold Mexican flavors.
At its Ayala Triangle flagship, Manam elevates its familiar spirit with minimalist lines, vibrant Filipino pop art, and a bright, polished aesthetic that feels both modern and welcoming.
This modest roadside eatery celebrates Ilocano comfort food in its truest form: think kilawin, sweet pork skewers, pinakbet and a standout laing, all rich in home-style flavor.
The restaurant presents classic Southern Mindanao cuisine defined by its bold use of spices, acidity and roasted coconut for deep, layered flavors.
At this lively market counter, Pilya’s Kitchen serves its signature ribbon-like noodles: delightfully chewy, elastic and deeply satisfying.
Marbled tiles, rattan lamps and wooden tables lend a laid-back charm, while green-accented walls and screen dividers offer structure. The focus, however, remains firmly on flavor over form.
Inspired by the chef’s travels, this relaxed eatery transports diners to Thailand with modern interpretations of beloved Thai favorites.
The chef reimagines tacos through a French lens, serving creations such as foie gras, steak frites and lamb bourguignon alongside timeless classics.
A young, internationally trained chef brings his love of Japan to the fore. Try Billy’s pork rib ramen, its rich pork bone broth offering endless depth and comfort.
Your Local delivers easy-going, wallet-friendly dining with dishes designed for sharing; a perfect reflection of the neighborhood’s convivial spirit.
6 Bib Gourmand Eateries in Cebu
From coastal classics to inventive neighborhood kitchens, these restaurants embody the island’s bold, sun-soaked flavors and the warmth of Cebuano hospitality.
Originally opened as a jewelry export business in 1999, this family-run spot now draws diners for its hearty, home-cooked dishes: sinigang pasayan, fish with tofu in black bean sauce and humba stew — all made for sharing.
Here, Asian cuisine is reimagined with bold style. They have a fantastic lunch set deal, showcasing various dishes as small portions.
For over 60 years, this humble market-side eatery has been beloved for one dish: linarang, a tangy fish soup made with fresh porcupine fish slow-simmered over wood fire for deep, smoky flavor.
The well-drilled team serves refined Filipino fare with regional soul. Dishes like shrimp kinilaw with kimchi, chicken skin nachos and the signature Lasa crispy pata offer lively, modern takes on tradition.
Unpretentious and enduringly popular, this restaurant champions Filipino comfort food. Standouts include the stewed beef noodle soup, pares batchoy and seared stuffed bangus, a delicately balanced milkfish specialty.
At this stylish spot helmed by a globe-trotting British chef, the menu centers on pork. The confit pork belly is a standout, alongside small plates designed for sharing.
The complete restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu is now live on the MICHELIN Guide’s official website and the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (iOS and Android).
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Header image is from Manam.
