NEW: 15 Enchanting Garden Restaurants You'll Love In Metro Manila
Get away from stressful city living for an hour or two, and escape to a garden with green lawns, pretty flowers and lovely views
When you’re longing for a momentary escape from the stress of urban living, a garden restaurant is just the thing. One good development triggered by the pandemic is how hotels and restaurants have found ways to create new al fresco dining spaces, often transforming tired terraces and courtyards into delightfully lush pocket gardens. You no longer have to drive long distances to get away from the city. You just have to know where to find these green spots.
To help you, we've compiled this list of the best restaurants with a garden setting just within Metro Manila. Reserve a table, connect with nature, and enjoy some of the best food the city can offer. Click through the gallery below.
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The Food Truck at Sofitel Manila
For sheer ambience, you can’t beat The Food Truck at Sofitel Manila. Soft breezes, grilled specialties, delectable sizzling platters, refreshing beer and cocktails, and the gorgeous Manila Bay sunset. Book a table at bit.ly/FoodTruckatSunsetBar. Check out @sofitelmanila on Instagram. Address: CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay.
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Nobu Manila
The al fresco floating cabanas and patio at Nobu are surrounded by lush gardens, making this the perfect dinner setting. Get the donburi menu with six choices from premium meats to fresh seafood. Or try the luxurious bento boxes with assorted sushi. Reserve a table at (02) 8800-8080 or check out @cityofdreamsmanila on Instagram. Address: ASEAN Avenue corner Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque.
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Rustic Mornings by Isabelo
This cozy garden restaurant serves scrumptious all-day breakfasts. They've everything from beef tapa to buttermilk pancakes, to eggs any way you want them. Address: 11 Isabelo Mendoza St., San Roque, Marikina. Check out @rusticmornings on Instagram or visit the website: rusticmornings.com.
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Gubat
This tiny garden restaurant serves zero-waste meals in a simple, no-frills setting. Best sellers include lechon kawali, fried chicken, pako salad, and longaniza from Baler. You can book the place for private dining. Check out @gubat_qc on Instagram. Address: C.P. Garcia Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.
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The Loggia
The romantic pre-war mansion Palacio de Memoria along Roxas Boulevard is the setting for Margarita Forés open air dining venue, The Loggia. The menu features Italian-Filipino cuisine that honors heritage and is served with flair. Check out @theloggiaatpalacio on Instagram. Address: 95 Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque.
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Ninyo Fusion Cuisine & Wine Lounge
This cozy restaurant has plenty of al fresco space, arranged so that all the garden tables are private. The cuisine is essentially a fusion of European and Japanese culinary traditions. Tip: they have a new plant-based zero-sugar menu. Check out @ninyofusion on Instagram. Address: 66 Esteban Abada Street, Loyola Heights, Quezon City.
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The Roofdeck Garden at The Podium
Located at the sixth level, this garden enclosure lets you enjoy the cuisines of The Podium’s many restaurants like Mamou, Las Flores, Salvatore Cuomo, Souv or Putien. Check out @thepodiummall on Instagram. Address: 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong.
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Spices at The Peninsula Manila
A lush, secluded tropical garden where you can relax and enjoy cocktails with fresh-off-the-grill surf and turf specialties, delectable Southeast Asian cuisine. and signature drinks from the outdoor cocktail bar. You’ll feel like you’re in a resort away from the urban center. Book a table at bit.ly/PenChatFacebook. Check out @thepeninsulamanila on Instagram. Address: Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati.
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Al Fresco at the Ledge, Shangri-La Plaza
A gorgeous garden setting on Level 6 Main Wing complete with mood lights, this is the perfect space for small gatherings complete with pretty backdrops for picture taking. A concierge will assist you in placing food orders from your favorite restaurants within the mall, like Cyma, Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen, Southern Grind, Zao Vietnamese Bistro, Pho Hoa, and more. Check out @shangrilaplazaofficial on Instagram.
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Cafe Ysabel
Have dinner in a rustic garden against the backdrop of a romantic 1920s house. Cafe Ysabel’s beautifully executed Filipino and European dishes never disappoint. Check out @cafeysabel_official on Instagram. Address: 175 M. Paterno Street, Quezon City.
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Delgado 112
Housed in one of the oldest homes in the city, Delgado 112 has a welcoming al fresco space perfect for small gatherings. The eclectic menu offers a nice variety from pizzas and burgers, to paella and salpicao. Tip: order the Delgado Chicken. You will love it. Check out @delgado.112 on Instagram. Address: 112 Scout Delgado Street, Tomas Morato, Quezon City.
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Ilustrado
Located within historic Intramuros, this iconic restaurant serves Spanish-Filipino cuisine in a beautiful Spanish-style garden courtyard. Check out @ilustradorestaurant or visit the website: ilustradorestaurant.com.ph. Address: 744 Calle Real del Palacio (Gen. Luna St), Intramuros, Manila
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Talisay The Garden Cafe
Chef Tatung’s heartwarming homey comfort food and signature special dishes in a relaxed garden setting. It’s like coming home to lola’s cooking. Check out @talisayqc on Instagram. Address: 44 Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village, Quezon City.
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Apartment 1B at The Henry
Have brunch in a tranquil Old World setting. The al fresco set up has a lovely view of the garden lawn. Check out @apartment1b on Instagram. Address: The Henry Hotel, 2680 Harrison Street, Pasay.
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Old Swiss Inn
The open deck overlooking Makati Avenue has been transformed into this lovely urban pocket garden. It’s private and airy, the perfect space for a dinner of raclette, gnagi, and other signature dishes. Check out @oldswissinn on Instagram or visit oldswissinn.com. Address: Somerset Olympia Building, Makati Avenue, Makati.
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