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Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's

1. Gelatissimo Cafe

8.5
2nd Flr, Greenbelt 5 (at Legazpi St), Makati City, Makati City
Ice Cream Parlor · San Lorenzo · 91 tips and reviews

James Maxwell M.James Maxwell M.: If you're daring enough, try the dark chocolate with chili peppers! It's intoxicating. :-~ Best gelato in the islands!

Baguio is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

2. Baguio

Baguio City, Baguio City
City · 183 tips and reviews

@tuesday_rn@tuesday_rn: Summer Capital of the Philippines! Don't miss out Baguio's best brews and tourist spots!

Conti's Bakeshop & Restaurant is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

3. Conti's Bakeshop & Restaurant

8.1
Ground Level, Serendra Piazza (btwn 11th Ave & McKinley Pkwy), Taguig City, Rizal
Dessert Shop · Fort Bonifacio · 132 tips and reviews

Anne S.Anne Santos: Choco Overload..YUMMY!!!

The Aristocrat is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

4. The Aristocrat

8.5
432 San Andres St (at Roxas Blvd), Maynila, City of Manila
Filipino Restaurant · Malate · 173 tips and reviews

Liez C.Liez C: Boneless Chicken Barbecue is a best-seller! Among their breakfast meals, Chicken Pork Adobo is a definite favorite.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

5. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

2nd Flr, Greenbelt 3 (btwn Greenbelt Dr. & Makati Ave.), Makati City, Makati City
Seafood Restaurant · San Lorenzo · 245 tips and reviews

Kiks C.Kiks Claveria: One of my fave prawn restos so far..

The Bayleaf Hotel is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

6. The Bayleaf Hotel

8.3
40 Muralla St, Intramuros (at Victoria St), Maynila, City of Manila
Hotel · Intramuros · 52 tips and reviews

Xeng Z.Xeng Zulueta: Cocktails on the penthouse roof deck at sunset gets you a 360° view of Manila

Pan Pacific Manila is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

7. Pan Pacific Manila

Gen Miguel Malvar St (M Adriatico St), Maynila, City of Manila
Hotel · Malate · 41 tips and reviews

Mark D.Mark Dy: Dine at the Pacific Lounge and get a 360 degree view of old Manila.

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

8. Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd (Atang dela Rama St), Pasay, Pasay City
Hotel · Barangay 76 · 208 tips and reviews

JK Stela D.JK Stela D: Aside from being one of the best places to stay in Manila, it holds one of the best continental buffet resto in town - Spirals. Truly it is a cut above the rest...

SM Mall of Asia is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

9. SM Mall of Asia

8.2
SM Central Business Park, Bay Area Blvd (at Jose W Diokno Blvd), Pasay, Pasay City
Shopping Mall · 665 tips and reviews

e.abobotoe.aboboto: Wide variety of everything! Food, clothes, entertainment etc... MOA has ice skating rink, bowling alleys. There are some things that you don't need to pay like sunset, fireworks and marching bands!

Manila Marriott Hotel is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

10. Manila Marriott Hotel

8.7
2 Resorts Drive, Pasay City, Maynila, City of Manila
Hotel · 150 tips and reviews

celsbelscelsbels: Impressed with the place and its wonderful staff! Though I'm of the belief that free WiFi should be a standard these days.

Banapple Pies & Cheesecakes is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

11. Banapple Pies & Cheesecakes

8.3
Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Ave (btwn Paseo de Roxas & Makati Ave), Makati City, Makati City
Restaurant · Bel-Air · 217 tips and reviews

Ivan B.Ivan Borlongan: Should you wish to try their Pies for the first time, you should have their savory Tuna Pie first! It'll keep you coming back for more :)

12. Ayala Triangle Gardens

8.9
Paseo de Roxas (at Ayala Ave & Makati Ave), Makati City, Makati City
Garden · Bel-Air · 287 tips and reviews

Travis M.Travis Maglutac: officially the central park of Makati City. Just wonder where the families who come here leave their cars. great place to eat, run and chill.

Red Mango is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

13. Red Mango

8.3
4/F Greenbelt 3, Greenbelt Dr cor Makati Ave, Makati City, Makati City
Frozen Yogurt Shop · San Lorenzo · 68 tips and reviews

Kat A.Kat Alegria: Best fro-yo in town! Mango and dezato mochi FTW!

Spiral is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

14. Spiral

8.8
G/F Sofitel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Atang dela Rama St, Pasay, Pasay City
Buffet · Barangay 76 · 176 tips and reviews
Salcedo Community Market is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

15. Salcedo Community Market

8.7
Jaime C. Velasquez Park, Tordesillas cor L.P. Leviste St, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Makati City
Farmers Market · Bel-Air · 157 tips and reviews

Kevin Y.Kevin Yapjoco: Order the pork sausage sandwich with scrambled egg, lots of pepper and a dash of mustard at Gigi La Crepe & Galette. Perfect for Saturday brunch.

Caffè Ti-amo is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

16. Caffè Ti-amo

7.5
Ground Flr, Greenbelt 5 (Legazpi St), Makati City, Makati City
Café · San Lorenzo · 162 tips and reviews

Chris I.Chris Imperial: Try their Affogato. You won't regret it. :3

8065 Bagnet is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

17. 8065 Bagnet

7.9
Estrella St. (btwn Teka St & Tanguile St), Makati City, Makati City
Filipino Restaurant · San Antonio · 228 tips and reviews

Kelly Y.Kelly Yangco: Nothing beats the original bagnet, top it with their ensaladang talong, yum!

Bonifacio High Street is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

18. Bonifacio High Street

9.3
Bonifacio Global City (btwn 7th Ave & 11th Ave), Taguig City
Shopping Plaza · 214 tips and reviews

nette s.nette salangsang: great place for dining and shopping!

Power Plant Mall is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

19. Power Plant Mall

9.1
Lopez Dr (btwn Amorsolo & Hidalgo Dr), Makati City, Makati City
Shopping Mall · Poblacion · 260 tips and reviews

Janette T.Janette Toral: Cool place to shop. Not so crowded.

My Kitchen by Chef Chris is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

20. My Kitchen by Chef Chris

7.9
Ground Flr, The Oasis Paco Park Hotel (Belen St), Maynila, City of Manila
Mediterranean Restaurant · Paco · 59 tips and reviews

Elbert C.Elbert Cuenca: Everything in this restaurant is delicious. I rate it s one of the best in the Philippines. The food is honest, quality and priced properly.

Manila Ocean Park is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

21. Manila Ocean Park

7.6
Roxas Blvd (at Parade Ave), Maynila, City of Manila
Amusement Park · Rizal Park · 206 tips and reviews
Skydeck Lounge is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

22. Skydeck Lounge

8.3
The Bayleaf, Muralla St, Intramuros, Maynila, City of Manila
Roof Deck · Intramuros · 44 tips and reviews

M. T.M. Tambor: Be ready to have that unforgettable moment in this scenic sky deck. Music, skyline and great food!

Café Mary Grace is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

23. Café Mary Grace

8.5
Ground Flr, Greenbelt 2 (btwn Paseo de Roxas & Greenbelt Dr), Makati City, Makati City
Café · San Lorenzo · 223 tips and reviews

Lusy AaltjeLusy Aaltje: Their hot chocolate is one of a kind & the Ensaymada is high on my list of soulful delicacies! The way we're asked to keep our notes on the tables made my visit to Manila even more memorable! I ♥ it!

La Cocina de Tita Moning is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

24. La Cocina de Tita Moning

315 San Rafael St (San Miguel), Maynila, City of Manila
Filipino Restaurant · San Miguel · 19 tips and reviews

Jojo T.Jojo Tan: Two thumbs up! Excellent food, excellent service! Way better to dine here than at Spirals. ;)

Friuli Trattoria is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

25. Friuli Trattoria

8.0
Maginhawa St. UP Village, Diliman, Quezon City, Quezon City
Italian Restaurant · Quezon City District 4 · 127 tips and reviews

Marjorie G.Marjorie Gavan: Great Italian food for the budget conscious. Order their tre formaggi pizza and angel hair puttanesca.

Lulu is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

26. Lulu

Joya Dr. (G/F Joya SouthTower, Rockwell Center), Makati City, Makati City
Mediterranean Restaurant · Poblacion · 48 tips and reviews

Paola L.Paola Loot: They have the best sizzling chorizo topped with cheese! It's not on the menu though! Try the porkchops too!

27. Mandarin Oriental

Makati Ave (at Paseo de Roxas), Makati City, Makati City
Hotel · Urdaneta · 76 tips and reviews

Kat M.Kat Macaraeg: For businessmen and women who prefer the privacy of an executive floor, The Mandarin Oriental Club offers a superior range of services and facilities. Read more.

Makati Shangri-La is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

28. Makati Shangri-La

9.1
Ayala Ave (at Makati Ave), Makati City, Makati City
Hotel · San Lorenzo · 196 tips and reviews

e.abobotoe.aboboto: The word Shangri-La is a fictional, mythical and harmonious valley in China/Tibet. It is said to be a heaven, a permanently happy land. Hopefully your stay is heavenly. Enjoy the food & hotel living!

The Peninsula Manila is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

29. The Peninsula Manila

9.1
Ayala Ave (Makati Ave), Makati City, Makati City
Hotel · Urdaneta · 182 tips and reviews

YsobelYsobel: Are you craving for cake? Try Manila Pen's Heavenly Moist Cake, the devilish moist dark choco that melts in your mouth :)

Dusit Thani Manila is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

30. Dusit Thani Manila

8.1
1223 Theater Dr, EDSA, Makati City, Makati City
Hotel · San Lorenzo · 116 tips and reviews

Terence W.Terence Wong: Nice hotel. Very comfortable and clean. A stone throw away from SM Mall and it's linked all the way to Glorietta and Greenbelt Shopping Mall.

New World Makati Hotel is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

31. New World Makati Hotel

8.5
Esperanza St (btwn Makati Ave & Greenbelt Dr), Makati City, Makati City
Hotel · San Lorenzo · 111 tips and reviews

JRJR: Free wifi... And great ambiance (freeloader haven when you look imported)

Paseo Uno is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

32. Paseo Uno

Ground Flr, Mandarin Oriental Manila (at Makati Ave & Paseo de Roxas), Makati City, Makati City
Asian Restaurant · Urdaneta · 19 tips and reviews

Janine D.Janine Dário: With view of fountain or pool, indirect lighting, cozy ambience, relaxed setting, slatted glass dividers, one of the city's best places to dine, IMO.

Circles Event Café is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

33. Circles Event Café

8.0
Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Makati City, Makati City
Buffet · San Lorenzo · 85 tips and reviews

Vince T.Vince Tobias: Favorite openers are the prawns with cocktail sauce, the smoked NZ mussels, and the salmon sashimi. Anything goes after that. I regularly make an effort to stop before I'm 90% full, but haven't succee

Jamba Juice is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

34. Jamba Juice

8.4
Bonifacio High Street Central (btwn 7th Ave & 29th Street South), Taguig City
Juice Bar · 277 tips and reviews

Glenn O.Glenn Ong: Drinks may be quite pricey, but it's healthier and richer. Jamba Juice doesn't use syrup to make drinks sweeter. They use more fruits, juices, and lesser ice. Delicious and healthy! www.glennong.com

Bugsy's is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

35. Bugsy's

7.3
Ground Flr, Paseo Parkview Tower (at San Agustin St. & Sedeno St.), Makati City, Makati City
Bar · Bel-Air · 115 tips and reviews

Francesca V.Francesca Villanueva: Definitely order the tenders and ask for extra blue cheese dip right away! Their mozzarella sticks are good too! Don't forget to chase it with an Amaretto Sour!

Dillingers 1903 Steak & Brew is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

36. Dillingers 1903 Steak & Brew

7.2
3rd Flr, Greenbelt 3 (at Makati Ave. & Esperanza St.), Makati City, Makati City
Bar · San Lorenzo · 103 tips and reviews

Sean F.Sean Fariñas: Arguably the best buffalo wings in the country...

Greenbelt Park is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

37. Greenbelt Park

7.6
Greenbelt Dr, Ayala Center, Makati City, Makati City
Park · San Lorenzo · 29 tips and reviews

Reyz K.Reyz Kennedy: The best place where you could sit back relax and have a cup of coffee from nearby coffee stores or even pause and have a moment with the Lord on the heart of the park, the chapel... :)

Starbucks is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

38. Starbucks

8.4
Ground Flr, 6750 Ayala Tower, 6750 Ayala Ave (at West Dr), Makati City, Makati City
Coffee Shop · San Lorenzo · 144 tips and reviews

Tin O.Tin Olido: Looking for a late coffee date?? Here's one great stop. Cool place and good spot!

Becky's Kitchen is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

39. Becky's Kitchen

9.0
1061 Pablo Ocampo Sr cor Bautista St, Maynila, City of Manila
Bakery · San Andrés · 106 tips and reviews

MarielEduartePHMarielEduartePH: Food for the Gods and brownies...the best in town

Apartment 1B is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

40. Apartment 1B

8.2
Ground Flr, One Lafayette Square (at L. P. Leviste St. & Sedeño St.), Makati City, Makati City
Restaurant · Bel-Air · 139 tips and reviews

Motorman W.Motorman Writhes: Simply the classiest & most consistently good neighbourhood restaurant in makati

M Café is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

41. M Café

Glass Wing, Ayala Museum (at Makati Ave. & Dela Rosa St.), Makati City, Makati City
Asian Restaurant · San Lorenzo · 88 tips and reviews

Janette T.Janette Toral: Love the food presentation in this place. Has free wifi. Hangout after checking out the Ayala Museum or shops nearby.

Vivere Sky Lounge is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

42. Vivere Sky Lounge

8.8
Vivere Suites Alabang, 5102 Bridgeway Ave., Filinvest Corporate City, Muntinlupa City
Hotel Bar · Filinvest Corporate City · 33 tips and reviews

Jen I.Jen Ilao: Best Caesar salad in the south. Try it. Plus cozy ambiance with nice over looking view of the metro and the lake. Not to mention the sweet music from the pianist.

Beso Cucina Vinoteka is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

43. Beso Cucina Vinoteka

Upper Ground Level, Bonifacio High Street Central (7th Ave.), Taguig City
Spanish Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews
Säntis Delicatessen is one of Manila - Philippines Best places = Peter's Fav's.

44. Säntis Delicatessen

7.7
Ground Flr, Joya Lofts & Towers (Plaza Dr), Makati City, Makati City
Deli · Poblacion · 12 tips and reviews