Moalboal
It does what it says on the sign – French coffee – well, it serves Italian-style coffee too…plus shakes, crêpes, baguettes, breakfasts and salads. There's…
Moalboal
It does what it says on the sign – French coffee – well, it serves Italian-style coffee too…plus shakes, crêpes, baguettes, breakfasts and salads. There's…
Bohol
With views of the bay, this family-orientated restaurant has something for everyone including espresso coffee, vegan dishes and plenty of Filipino fare…
Moalboal
Named after an obscure Gary Numan album, this enjoyable, efficiently run place on the main drag offers an eclectic (too long) menu including French, local…
Malapascua Island
This place is well worth sniffing out for its gorgeous cordon bleu and curries. Quality food takes time to prepare: expect to wait up to an hour. Bring…
Cebu City
Vegetarians have nowhere to hide at this popular open-sided barbecue place where you choose your own meat or seafood and have it charcoal-grilled on the…
Moalboal
This unassuming open-air cottage about 500m east of the Panagsama strip has a case for the best tacos in all of Cebu. Nachos, burritos and even a taco…
Eastern Visayas
One of Naval's best places to eat or drink, on the 2nd floor of D'Mei Residence Inn Naval, offering tasty Western and Asian dishes. Doubles as a lounge…
Moalboal
Boasts a great shoreside deck perfect for quaffing a glass of red or sipping on a cappuccino and soaking up the ocean views. There's a full food menu too,…
Cebu City
A lively open-sided place where groups of students and young office workers come to eat, drink and socialise. Grab one of the large wooden tables and tuck…
Leyte
This large, popular cafe with wraparound windows has a terrace facing the promenade and air-conditioned interior. The menu has great breakfast choices and…
Eastern Visayas
For authentic local flavours, this barbecue place specialises in particularly spicy kinilaw (raw seafood cured in vinegar), grilled or chilli shrimp and…
Malapascua Island
A great find for budget eats, this courtyard restaurant is run by a jolly family who prepare a selection of fresh local dishes every day, including vegie…
Cebu City
This casual open-sided place with a happy pig on its sign peddles meat on a stick (pork belly, chorizo, chicken) to the fawning masses.
Bantayan Island
Popular Belgian-owned restaurant serving good breakfast, Filipino fare (adobo, Bicol exprés) and Western dishes. There's a good wine list (or if you're…
Cebu City
Tucked away behind National Bookstore in Mango Sq, this Middle-Eastern-cum-Indian place has mains including baba ganoush (eggplant with yoghurt and tahini…
Leyte
American-owned Roma Cafe has healthy salads and Thai and Mexican tastes to accompany the speciality noodle dishes. It's also a popular drinking venue in…
Cebu City
CnT serves a fine version of lechón (spit-roasted pork), a real Cebu delicacy. The crackling (skin) is authentically crispy on the outside but soft on the…
Moalboal
Right in the heart of the action in Panagsama but relatively sealed off from the noise so you can really enjoy that sea view. On the menu is tasty…
Eastern Visayas
On Santiago Beach, Pito's Sukotil does inexpensive, excellent seafood including grilled fish and shrimp guisado (sautéed with tomato); both P90. Beers are…
Cebu City
A true Cebu legend, this hole-in-the-wall is beloved for its mini stuffed crabs and ngohiong (Cebuano spring rolls) – they are tasty, if on the greasy…
Panglao Island
Serves all kinds of schnitzel and sausage (including currywurst), plus its famous fried meatloaf topped with a fried egg. Wash it all down with a German…
Malapascua Island
Inland from the beach, Ging-Ging's serves tasty, cheap, filling food including a good breakfast selection, salads and curries. Tables face a large garden…
Leyte
Just west of the Superdome is a cluster of barbecue stalls that come to life from sunset onwards. Try the fresh, juicy pineapple sold by vendors, which…
Cebu City
Delicious lechón from a tiny stand in the basement food court of Robinson's. For a true pig-out, a full kilogram costs P460.
Cebu City
A fun place where you don goofy cling-wrap gloves and a bib and attack buckets of Cajun-butter shrimp (or ribs, mussels, crab or pork belly) while…
Panglao Island
This casual restaurant serves French faves such as chicken cordon bleu, flambéed garlic prawns and crème brûlée, not to mention wine, cheese and great…
Panglao Island
Trudi's qualifies as budget eating in pricey Alona Beach. The Filipino food is filling, beers are cheap, tables overlook the sea and there's often a live…
Cebu City
Head here with an appetite and feast on seafood or lechón from the all-you-can-eat buffet. It's a good place to gorge after an extended boat journey.
Bohol
With tables overlooking the sea, this large, moderately priced place is one of the best places to eat in Talibon and catches sea breezes. Try its grilled…
Leyte
Inexpensive place on the main drag with a long menu of breakfasts, rice dishes, burgers and 'short orders' (try the chop suey).
Bohol
Enjoying a perfect beach location, this bar-resto serves huge portions of Filipino faves and San Miguels are a steal.
Jewels Nook Coffee Shop & Restaurant
Bohol
A pleasant cafe run by friendly staff ideal for meat dishes such as baby-back ribs, plus ice cream.
Moalboal
Lantaw features Indian and Indonesian tastes on its menu but is best known for Thai dishes such as green chicken curry. There are superb views of Pescador…
Cebu City
In a character-laden house with a long bar and beautiful wood floors, this blokey spot is popular with expats but nonetheless has decent Western food. The…
Cebu City
The food court on the 3rd floor of this popular mall scores for budget meals including Filipino comfort grub and Western fast food.
Cebu City
Relatively inexpensive though not very authentic Japanese fare in Ayala Mall's Terraces. Expect maki rolls and the like.
Leyte
A simple place on the main drag which offers filling Filipino chicken, meat and veggie dishes at moderate prices.
Panglao Island
On the beach, Hayahay serves pizzas and Thai food, plus meat pies for homesick Aussies.