Michelin Guide is returning to the Philippines for a second year to unveil its restaruant selection for 2027, just as the Michelin Star finishes its centenary.
The guide confirmed that its inspectors went around the Metro Manila, nearby provinces, and Cebu for establishments worthy of a Michelin Star, Bib Gourmand, and Michlein Selected recognition.
“Their latest discoveries point to a dining scene gathering momentum in intriguing ways,” said the guide. “With new voices emerging, established talents taking unexpected turns, and Philippine cuisine appearing in forms both anchored in heritage and distinctly of the moment.”
It credited the Philippine capital for leading with “chef-driven restaurants, tasting menus, and ambitious contemporary concepts,” while Cebu is strong for its “lechon, seafood, charcoal-grilled dishes, and convivial home cooking.”
Inspectors also looked into dishes that express regional identity, “where recipes passed down through generations sit alongside more contemporary and polished dining experiences,” therefore unfolding “a broader culinary landscape drawn from tradition, local character, and a growing appetite for destination dining.”
In these regional visits, the guide’s inspectors found “greater consistency, technical confidence, and a deeper engagement with local ingredients and culinary history.”
The bright acidity of Filipino cooking was brought about by calamansi, kamias, and tamarind, while beverages are paired by native spirits, tropical fruit, coffee, spices, and herbs.
“Together, these details speak to a cuisine becoming more articulate about where it comes from – and more assured about where it is going,” the guide said.
The new batch of Michelin restaurants will be revealed on October 29 at the Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts. 2026 honorees
The following were honored by the Michelin Guide for the inaugural edition in the Philippines and are among the primary establishments for recognition once more.
Michelin Star
Helm (Two Stars)
Asador Alfonso
Celera
Gallery by Chele
Hapag
Inato
Kasa Palma
Linamnam
Toyo Eatery
Michelin Bib Gourmand
Abaseria Deli and Cafe
Bolero
Brick Corner
Cabel
Cochi
Cur8
Em Ha Noi
Esmen
Halong
Kumba
La Pita
Lampara
Lasa
Los Tacos
Manam at the Triangle
Morning Sun Eatery
Palm Grill (Diliman)
Pares Batchoy House
Pilya’s Kitchen
Sarsa
Some Thai
Tacqueria Franco
The Pig and Palm
The Underbelly
Your Local
Michelin Selected
12/10
Abli
Aida’s Chicken
Antonio’s
Ato-Ah
Aurora
Automat
Ayà
Benjarong
Blackbird
Butcher Boy
Cantabria by Chele Gonzalez
Canton Road
Carmelo’s Steakhouse
Chie Chie’s Pancit Batil Patung
China Blue
Cirkulo
Coco
Cru Steakhouse
Deo Gracias
Dip
El Poco Cantina (Malate)
Ember
Enye by Chele Gonzalez
Esmeralda Kitchen
Fong Wei Wu
Fresca Trattoria
Ginza Nagaoka
Gordon Ramsay Bar and Grill
Goxo
House of Lechon
Iai
Juniper
Kamakura
Kei
Kodawari (Salcedo)
Lantaw (Compostela)
Locavore (Taguig)
Lola Helen
Lore
Lusso (Legazpi)
Mamacita (Taguig)
Man Ho
Maya
Metiz
Mirèio
M?dan
Now Now
Oak and Smoke
Offbeat
Old Manila
Osteria Antica
Origine
Pablo
Papillon
Pares Pares (N. Escario)
People’s Palace
Ramen Ron (Makati)
Sala
Seva
Sialo
Socarrat
Spices
Steak and Frice
Summer Palace
Super Uncle Claypot (Makati)
Tandem
Taupe
Terraza Martinez
The Test Kitchen
Txanton
Uma Nota
Umu
Yamazato