Best Filipino Restaurants in Manila: Where to Eat in 2026
Filipino restaurants across Metro Manila by occasion and budget, from Intramuros to Makati and BGC, with live Plateful venue links and price bands.
Quick answer: For Filipino food in a historic setting, start with Barbara's Heritage Restaurant or Intramuros Kitchen in Intramuros. For a group in Bonifacio Global City, try Manam Netpark or Sentro 1771 at One Bonifacio. For a low-cost meal, Bacolod Chicken Inasal in Makati and Ang Matandang Bangketa Manila are both in the lowest price band.
The picks inside the City of Manila in this guide are in Intramuros and on Escolta. The rest are in Makati and Bonifacio Global City (BGC), which are both part of Metro Manila. This guide covers the whole metro area and says where each pick is, so you can decide whether the trip is worth it.
This is a practical shortlist, not a ranking of the best Filipino cooking in the city. The linked Plateful records and the Filipino cuisine guide were checked on October 9, 2026. Price bands are Plateful's indicators, not promised bills.
The short list
| Restaurant | Area | Plateful price band | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- | ------------------- | | Barbara's Heritage Restaurant | Intramuros, Manila | ₱₱₱₱ | | Intramuros Kitchen | Intramuros, Manila | ₱₱ | | Ang Matandang Bangketa Manila | Escolta, Santa Cruz | ₱ | | COCHI by Marvin Agustin | Verve Residences, BGC | ₱₱₱ | | Abe | Serendra, BGC | ₱₱ | | Manam Netpark | 4th Avenue, BGC | ₱₱ | | Sentro 1771 at One Bonifacio | One Bonifacio High Street, BGC | ₱₱ | | Friends & Family PH | Bonifacio High Street Central, BGC | ₱₱ | | Via Mare - St. Luke's BGC | Rizal Drive, BGC | ₱₱ | | Bacolod Chicken Inasal | Paseo de Roxas, Makati | ₱ |
Filipino food in Manila by occasion
For a historic setting: Intramuros
Barbara's Heritage Restaurant is in the Plaza San Luis Complex in Intramuros. It is the only Manila-area restaurant on this list in the highest price band, so plan it as a proper dinner. Plateful does not list event or show schedules for every venue, so check those with the restaurant before you go.
Intramuros Kitchen is on General Luna Street, in the same walled district, at a lower price band. It is the easier choice for a Filipino lunch while you walk Intramuros during the day.
For a quick stop: Ang Matandang Bangketa
Ang Matandang Bangketa Manila is on Escolta Street in Santa Cruz, in the lowest price band here. It fits a stop on the way through old Manila rather than a sit-down meal. Check the current menu before you go, since street-food stalls change.
For a group in BGC: Manam, Sentro 1771, and Friends & Family
Manam Netpark is on 4th Avenue in the middle price band. It is a sensible default for a mixed group that wants Filipino food.
Sentro 1771 at One Bonifacio is on the second floor of One Bonifacio High Street, in the middle price band. It is convenient if you are already walking around High Street.
Friends & Family PH is in Bonifacio High Street Central, also in the middle price band.
For a dinner with a more considered menu: COCHI
COCHI by Marvin Agustin is in Verve Residences in BGC and sits in the second-highest price band here. Choose it when the dinner is the plan and you want to spend more than a casual meal.
For a family meal: Abe and Via Mare
Abe is at Serendra in BGC. Plateful's listing describes Kapampangan dishes, a regional Filipino cooking style. It is a reasonable choice for a family table that wants a familiar Filipino menu in the middle price band.
Via Mare - St. Luke's BGC is on Rizal Drive in BGC, in the middle price band. It is another option if the group is near St. Luke's.
For a low-cost meal: Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Bacolod Chicken Inasal is on Level 2 of Paseo Center on Paseo de Roxas in Makati, in the lowest price band here. Inasal is grilled chicken from Bacolod in Negros Occidental, and the name tells you what to expect. It is the best low-cost option on this list if you are already in Makati.
Choose the area first
The Filipino picks here sit in three clusters that are not close to each other.
- Intramuros, Santa Cruz, and Escolta: Barbara's Heritage Restaurant, Intramuros Kitchen, and Ang Matandang Bangketa Manila. Plan one day for these.
- Bonifacio Global City: Manam Netpark, Sentro 1771 at One Bonifacio, Friends & Family PH, COCHI by Marvin Agustin, Abe, and Via Mare - St. Luke's BGC.
- Makati: Bacolod Chicken Inasal.
Intramuros and BGC are far apart in traffic terms, so do not plan both in one evening.
What to check before you go
- Hours. Some Plateful hours records are not yet verified. Confirm opening hours with the venue before you travel.
- Price bands. The ₱ to ₱₱₱₱ scale is Plateful's rough guide. It is not a promised bill, and it does not include drinks, service charges, or taxes.
- Schedules. Check any show, event, or set-menu details directly with the restaurant.
- Branch. Confirm the branch and address for any chain before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Filipino restaurant in Manila?
There is no single answer. Barbara's Heritage suits a formal dinner in Intramuros, Manam and Sentro 1771 suit a group in BGC, and Bacolod Chicken Inasal suits a low-cost meal. Start with the area and the occasion.
Which Filipino restaurants in Manila are in Intramuros?
Barbara's Heritage Restaurant and Intramuros Kitchen are both listed inside the walled district. Ang Matandang Bangketa Manila is on Escolta, just outside it.
Which Filipino restaurants are good for a group?
Manam Netpark and Friends & Family PH are both in BGC in the middle price band. Abe is a reasonable choice for a family group.
How current are these details?
The linked Plateful records and the Filipino cuisine guide were checked on October 9, 2026. Hours, menus, prices, and branch details change, so the venue's own channel should have the final word before you travel.
Sources and editorial method
This guide uses the Plateful Filipino cuisine guide and the linked Plateful restaurant records for names, areas, cuisine tags, and price bands. Each linked restaurant page returned HTTP 200 on October 9, 2026. The picks are based on those records and on restaurant names, not on reviews or a formal ranking.