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18 Mother’s Day Tables In Manila Worth Booking Immediately

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<p>Mother&#x27;s Day in Manila is one of those rare occasions when entire families willingly clear their calendars for lunch. Siblings fly in, grandmothers get all glammed up, children are instructed to behave, and suddenly everyone is arguing over who remembered to book the restaurant. But that&#x27;s part of the charm. The best Mother&#x27;s Day meals are never really about the food alone; they&#x27;re about giving mom a table full of the people she loves, lingering over dessert a little too long, and making her feel gloriously fussed over for an afternoon.</p><p>Whether you&#x27;re planning an intimate lunch for two, a full family banquet, an afternoon of tea and flowers, or a proper splurge at a chef-driven table, there is something on this list for every kind of mother and every size of budget. The celebrations run from May 8 to 10 —book now. The most interesting slots are already vanishing.</p><h3><strong><br/></strong></h3><h3><strong>The Experiential Picks</strong></h3><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeninsulamanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>1. &quot;Baking Memories with Mom&quot; Cake Decorating Class and Afternoon Tea at The Peninsula Manila</strong></a><strong>. </strong>There are only ten slots. Let that sink in. The Peninsula pairs a proper afternoon tea with a hands-on cake decorating class, so mom and child will leave with a gorgeous cake they made together—which, at the end of the day, is worth more than any buffet spread.<em> May 10, 2:30 to 5:00 PM. P6,490 for one mother and one child. Contact (632) 8887 2888.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177812195898703 Ascott Makati and Mesclun.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">A floral and tea experience at Mesclun | Photo: Ascott Makati </span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXtZjbvEe6i/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>2. The Nightingale Floral and Tea Experience at Mesclun Restaurant + Café, Ascott Makati.</strong></a><strong> </strong>Take mom on a guided floral workshop with an international florist, followed by a custom tea-blending session with a clinical herbalist. This is the most singular afternoon experience in this entire Mother&#x27;s Day list—and it will photograph beautifully. <em>May 10, 2:00 to 4:00 PM. P5,600 per person. </em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778119233444Elevated Great British Brunch at Gordon Ramsay Bar &amp; Grill Philippines at Newport World Resorts - 1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Live poetry and brunch at Gordon Ramsay Bar &amp; Grill | Photo: Newport World Resorts</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DX8-2Txlu12/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>3. Live Poetry at Gordon Ramsay Bar &amp; Grill Philippines at Newport World Resorts The Great British Brunch</strong></a> already earns its place on this list with an oyster and caviar cart, unlimited freshly shucked Pacific Bay N3 oysters, ube and mango soft serve from a roving ice cream trolley, and a glass of champagne for every mother at the table. But the detail that makes it genuinely memorable is the live poetry station, where Resident Poet Kim Magno composes a bespoke verse for each mother on the spot. It&#x27;s the kind of unexpected, personal touch that turns a brunch into a story. <em>May 9 and 10. P3,988 per person. Reservations via Viber or WhatsApp at 0917 147 6576.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778121879541Korean Paint &amp; Sip Experience at Oori Korean Restaurant at Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Korean Paint &amp; Sip Experience | Photo: Sheraton Manila</span></span></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheratonmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>4. Korean Paint &amp; Sip Experience at Oori Korean Restaurant, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts.</strong></a> A guided painting session with Korean small bites — kimbap rolls, dakgangjung, and jeyuk bokkeum sliders, and Dilmah tea. Art materials will be provided, and there will be gifts to take home. This is the most relaxed,  creative, and at P2,500,  one of our favorite experiential offers on this list. For the mother who would genuinely rather spend the afternoon making something than sitting through a formal meal, this is the one. <em>May 9, 2:00 to 5:00 PM. P2,500 nett per person. Reservations at 02 7902 1800 or 0917 809 5181.</em></div><div><br/></div><h3><strong>Afternoon Tea</strong></h3><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/conradmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>5. Heures d&#x27;Orange at C Lounge, Conrad Manila.</strong></a> The most conceptually ambitious afternoon tea in this roundup. Developed in collaboration with The Amenity Studio, <strong>Heures d&#x27;Orange </strong>is an Hermès-inspired experience where every fragrance from the house is paired with a complementary tea and its own composed confections—so the afternoon unfolds as a sensory journey rather than just a tiered tray of sandwiches. It also has the longest run on this list: available through July 31, which means you can skip the May 10 stampede entirely and take mom on a quiet weekday in June when the room will be all yours. <em>Available daily, noon to 6:00 PM, through July 31. P3,288++ per set for two.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778119515466Photo 4.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner"> Heures d&#x27;Orange Afternoon Tea at C Lounge | Photo: Conrad Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeninsulamanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>6. Mother&#x27;s Day Afternoon Tea at The Lobby, The Peninsula Manila. </strong></a>The Peninsula Lobby is one of the great rooms in Manila, and an afternoon in it with your mother is its own reward. <strong>The Mother&#x27;s Day Afternoon Tea</strong> is available all May, so you don’t have to scramble to book on the 10th—and at this price, it&#x27;s one of the best-value Peninsula experiences going. <em>May 1 to 10, daily, 2:30 to 5:00 PM. P2,890 per person.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778119606564Mother&#x27;s Day Afternoon Tea.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">The Mother&#x27;s Day Afternoon Tea | Photo: The Peninsula Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>7. Grand Merienda Cena at The Lounge, Grand Hyatt Manila.</strong></a> The afternoon tea that best understands what Manila actually wants from the format. Live stations serve homemade scones alongside Banana Foster flambé and Mango Sans Rival Espuma; sandwiches include a Crispy Sisig Cigar and Beef Salpicao alongside Home-Cured Norwegian Salmon and Shrimp Toast. The Pancit Palabok is a favorite . <em>May 8 to 10. P2,600 per person, or P3,300 net for two with two glasses of garden spritz or mocktails.</em></p><div><br/></div><h3><strong>The Fine Dining Tables</strong></h3><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17781199374891.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Dia de la Madre at Cantabria | Photo: Westin Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cantabria.manila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>8. Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez at Westin Manila.</strong></a> The best value proposition in this entire roundup: a MICHELIN Guide-selected Spanish restaurant on the top floor of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/westinmanilahotel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Westin Manila</a>, serving a <strong>Día de la Madre sharing menu</strong> that reads like a love letter to the northern coast of Spain—Jamon Serrano croquettes, grilled octopus with potatoes and paprika, paella negra with tiger prawns and scallops, and sobao pasiego cake with red berries coulis and cheese ice cream. At this price point, for this kitchen, it is the smartest booking you can make. <em>May 10, lunch and dinner. P2,100++ per person. </em></p><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepeninsulamanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>9. Old Manila at The Peninsula Manila.</strong></a> A four-course lunch or dinner in the room that has been getting this right for decades. Unhurried, impeccably served, and exactly how a proper celebration should feel. If your mother has standards, and she does, this is the table for her.<em> May 8 to 10. Lunch 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM; dinner 6:30 to 10:30 PM. P5,500 per person. </em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778120043410The Peak_s Veal Saltimbocca.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Veal Saltimbocca at The Peak | Photo: Grand Hyatt Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>10. The Peak at Grand Hyatt Manila.</strong></a> Dinner above the Manila skyline, with a menu that includes Char-grilled Whole Branzino with tomato, pickled onion, and green harissa (P7,000), and Veal Saltimbocca with crispy Parma ham and white wine sauce (P4,500). The sommelier&#x27;s selection includes Chandon Brut and a Côtes du Rhône that pairs well with the branzino. Book this table when you want your mother to feel like the view was made for her.<em> May 8 to 10, lunch and dinner. </em></p><div><br/></div><h3><strong>The Family Banquet</strong></h3><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778120143212Photo 1.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">A Feast of Grace at China Blue by Jereme Leung | Photo: Conrad Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/conradmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>11. China Blue by Jereme Leung at Conrad Manila.</strong></a> The most lavish family table on this list. The MICHELIN-selected China Blue presents a lauriat menu featuring roasted Hong Kong suckling pig with crispy snow crab claw, roasted sesame duck with black pepper barbecue sauce, and braised abalone, fish maw, and sea cucumber in dry shrimp fried garlic sauce. These are not hotel approximations of Chinese banquet cooking. This is the real thing, executed at the level this kitchen is known for. <em>May 9 and 10, lunch and dinner. P49,998 net for ten persons. </em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778120419702The Cellar_s Crab Paella.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Crab Paella at The Cellar | Photo: Grand Hyatt Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandhyattmanilaph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>12. The Cellar at Grand Hyatt Manila. </strong></a>The dish that makes this table stand out  is the <strong>Crab Paella</strong> with kimchi foam, brandy, and herb crumbs — not a standard paella by any measure, and exactly the kind of centerpiece that turns a Mother&#x27;s Day lunch into something people talk about afterward. Come for the paella, stay for the à la carte menu. Or, go on May 10 for the Sunday brunch. <em>May 8 to 10. Lunch 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM; dinner 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Crab Paella at P5,800 net per order. <br/></em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778120553224Laing Pani Puri and Talaba at Casa Buenas, Newport World Resorts.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Laing Pani Puri and Talaba at Casa Buenas | Photo: Newport World Resorts</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/casa_buenas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>13. Casa Buenas at Newport World Resorts.</strong></a> The most emotionally resonant table here, because it presents proper Filipino cooking (talaba, chicken binakol, sinanglay, humba) that tastes like what our mothers made, only she doesn’t have to lift a finger. <em>May 10, lunch and dinner. P3,410 for two. Reservations at 0917 187 0442.</em></p><div><br/></div><h3><strong>The Smart Splurge</strong></h3><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/noburestaurantmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>14. Nobu Manila at City of Dreams.</strong></a> The full Nobu experience is deployed for Mother&#x27;s Day: Black Cod Miso, Yellowtail Jalapeño, and Salmon Karashi Su Miso from the à la minute menu; a sushi bar; a kushiyaki grill; a chilled seafood bar with fresh oysters, green mussels, shrimps, and blue crabs on ice; and a carving station with slow-cooked beef brisket and Nobu Baked Salmon. Children six to twelve dine at half price; five and under eat free. If your mother has been to a Nobu anywhere in the world and loved it, bring her here.<em> May 10, 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM. From P4,388 net per adult. </em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17781208716741. Roasted Duck with fresh ginseng. .jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Roasted duck with fresh ginseng | Photo: Nuwa, City of Dreams Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/crystaldragonmnl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>15. Crystal Dragon at Nuwa Manila, City of Dreams.</strong></a> Chef Chan Choo Kean&#x27;s limited-edition menu runs the entire month of May, so you&#x27;re not racing the calendar — but go soon. The Chilled Eight Treasures with ginseng and bird&#x27;s nest is the dish that belongs on no other menu in Manila, and the Cantonese-Style Roasted Duck with fresh ginseng and River Prawns in Crispy Pan-fried Vermicelli with silky scrambled egg are the kind of cooking that reminds you why you go to a Chinese restaurant in the first place. <em>Daily, lunch and dinner, through May 31. À la carte. </em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778120975296For Mom, With Love (Flame Restaurant Buffet).png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Flame&#x27;s restaurant buffet | Photo: Discovery Primea </span></span></span></div><p><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/discoveryprimea/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">16. Flame Restaurant at Discovery Primea, Makati .</a></strong>A <strong></strong>premium surf &amp; turf buffet with a cold seafood selection, a USDA Prime rib carving station, and a spread of appetizers and desserts in a setting that consistently punches above its weight. Mothers dining on May 10 receive flowers at the table and a P250 Laura Mercier voucher. For the family that wants a proper celebration, this is the sensible answer. <em>Available for lunch and dinner on May 10.</em></p><div><br/></div><h3><strong>The Best Deals on the List</strong></h3><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778121186002Mother&#x27;s Day lunch buffet celebration at Seasonal Tastes.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Seasonal Tastes at Westin Manila | Photo: Westin Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/westinmanilahotel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>17. Seasonal Tastes Early Bird at Westin Manila.</strong></a> Book your table with a downpayment on or before May 4 and the buffet drops from P3,200 to P2,240 per person—a saving of nearly P1,000 per head. The first 30 confirmed bookings also receive complimentary pool access from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on the day. The early bird deadline may have passed by the time you read this, which means the lesson for next year is to read Metro sooner. <em>May 9 and 10. P3,200 per person, or P2,240 with early bird downpayment.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177812141622902 Her Day, Her Table_ A Celebration for Mom _ Citadines Bay City Manila.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Bay City Cafe Mother&#x27;s Day Brunch | Photo: Citadines Bay City Manila</span></span></span></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/citadinesbaycitymanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18. Bay City Cafe Mother&#x27;s Day Brunch at Citadines Bay City Manila. </a>The most generous deal on the list: mom eats free when you book for four adults, or gets 30% off when she dines with one guest. For a family that wants to celebrate without the mental overhead of a complicated reservation, this is the answer. <em>May 10 only. </em><em>Call (02) 8866 8100 or Viber +63 977 478 8563.</em></p><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778121509011Photo 5.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/conradmanila/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>19. Sweet Ode for Mom at Bru Coffee Bar, Conrad Manila.</strong></a> Not every Mother&#x27;s Day gesture needs to be a sit-down meal. Bru Coffee Bar&#x27;s artisanal pastries and cakes are perfect for a sweet bonding session with mom.. <em>Available April 25 to May 10, daily, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Pastries from P280; cakes from P2,400. </em></p>

<p>From elegant afternoon teas and lavish Chinese banquets to chef-driven tasting menus and family-friendly brunches, these are the best Mother’s Day restaurant experiences in Manila worth booking before the good tables disappear.</p>

From elegant afternoon teas and lavish Chinese banquets to chef-driven tasting menus and family-friendly brunches, these are the best Mother’s Day restaurant experiences in Manila worth booking before the good tables disappear.

19 Mother’s Day Tables In Manila Worth Booking Immediately

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