The best Mediterranean restaurants in Manila

Ranked by Manila's food community. Updated hourly — no paid placements.

Mediterranean food in Manila gathers flavors from a wide arc — Greece, Lebanon, Turkey, Israel, Morocco — and tends to land on menus with a shared emphasis on grilled meats, fresh herbs, olive oil, and the kind of spreads and dips that make a table feel immediately hospitable. Hummus, pita, shawarma, falafel, and kebabs are the most recognizable reference points, and they've found a consistent audience in the city's lunch and dinner trade. The cuisine's vegetable-forward leanings and legume-heavy dishes appeal to Manila diners looking for lighter options without sacrificing depth of flavor. Lebanese restaurants in Makati have been some of the longer-standing Mediterranean spots in the city, while newer entrants have brought Greek and Eastern Mediterranean flavors into the picture. The food travels well, tastes clean, and suits Manila's warm climate in a way that heavier European cuisines sometimes don't.