This chaotic eatery, which is every bit as interesting as it sounds, is housed in a tiny area crammed with curios and artworks. It's led by artist Jetro, who prepares completely unique and delectable meals in a riotous atmosphere where you'll almost certainly dine wearing a flashy hat (grab one from the hatstand). Dinners consist of three to five courses, while lunch is a la carte.

Jetro created the space as a haven to help him with non-pharmaceutical treatment for his bipolar disorder. The dining room has a beautiful lemongrass scent, and the food is made using natural ingredients that are said to have mood-enhancing characteristics. Dinner reservations are strongly advised, especially on weekends. Van Gogh is Bipolar is truly a driving force behind Maginhawa St's rise as a gastronomic hotspot in Manila.

Rate: 4.5/5.0; 178 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: 154 Maginhawa St, Quezon City
Phone: 0922 824 3051
Hours: noon-5pm & 6pm-midnight
Price: mains P300-500

If you can get a reservation, this premium French-Euro-Filipino eatery gives the opportunity to rub shoulders with politicians and oligarchs over delectably presented meals ranging from foie gras raclette to roast suckling pig. Some magnificent tables in elegant dining rooms overlook lotus ponds and a lush tropical garden are available for seating. The Lanai Lounge, a fantastic garden cocktail bar, is also available.

Weekend reservations should be made months in advance. Antonio's has two satellite restaurants in Tagaytay proper, both of which are good but not identical to the original. The turnoff is located 7.6 kilometers west of the rotunda.

Rate: 4.7/5.0; 659 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: Barangay Neogan
Phone: 0917 899 2866
Website: www.antoniosrestaurant.ph
Hours: 11.30am-1pm & 5.30-8pm Tue-Sun
Price: mains P1500-2200

A stylish open-plan warehouse with hessian bags of single-origin green beans on show in the glassed-in 'green room,' as well as drawers of roasted beans to smell. Huge breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, and New Orleans–style baby back ribs are among the menu's highlights.

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, at Coffee Empire, you can see them roast coffee, and they also do cuppings (check the website).

Rate: 4.1/5.0; 38 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: 74 West Ave, Quezon City
Website: www.coffeeempire.com.ph
Hours: 9am-1am
Price: mains P200-400

This restaurant, set in a beautiful yellow villa on an isolated stretch of waterfront, raises Camiguin's gastronomic reputation significantly. The culinary-school-trained Filipino owner-chef specializes in Thai and Vietnamese street food, as well as daily specialities such as Indonesian-style chicken and Bangkok pork.

Desserts and drinks are similarly inventive – the thaitini is a must-try (rice wine and Thai basil). There are four lovely rooms available, as well as cookery classes at Guerrera .

Rate: 4.5/5.0; 270 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: Pearl St Yumbing
Phone: 0917 311 9859
Website: www.guerrera.ph
Hours: noon-2pm & 4-10pm
Price: mains P300-350

For nearly 15 years, this sophisticated European bistro, Sala has been regarded as Manila's best. It is run by Scottish chef-owner Colin Mackay, who also owns People's Palace and Blackbird.

Sala offers excellent service as well as a constantly changing menu of fusion cuisine and inventive desserts. The P2900 five-course tasting menu is a decent option; add P1450 for wine pairings with each dish.

Rate: 4.3/5.0; 175 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: Makati Ave cnr Ayala Ave Makati
Phone: 02-750 1555
Website: www.salarestaurant.com
Hours: 11am-2pm & 6-11pm Mon-Fri, 6-11pm Sat & Sun
Price: mains P500-1500

This locally owned craft brewery also serves as the best restaurant in Vigan. It's a smokehouse, so pick your meat and a couple of sides to go with it, and wash it down with some craft beer. Even paying for 'premium' beef, the dish is excellent value (recommended). There's also a wine and tapas bar where you can buy 12-course Ilocano tasting menus in advance (per person P1800).

For P150 per person, including a flight, you may take a tour of the Calle Brewery in this century-and-a-half-old mansion.

Address: 11 Encarnacion St
Phone: 0917 719 1694
Facebook: www.facebook.com/callebrewery
Price: mains P200-500

This wonderfully restored colonial-era mansion is one of Davao's jewels, with polished wood flooring, carved trellis work, and a white clapboard exterior. Claude's is the city's most elegant and romantic restaurant, and its cuisine matches its ambiance. The specialty is steaks by weight, which range from T-bones to wild boar and deer, although seafood and pasta meals are also excellent.

Reservations are recommended at Claude’s Le Cafe De Ville because the wine list is wide.

Rate: 4.4/5.0; 122 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: 143 J Rizal St
Phone: 082-222 4287
Website: www.claudescafedavao.com
Hours: 10am-10.30pm Mon-Sat
Price: mains P320-1500

Locavore creates French-inspired variations on Filipino staples like Bicol exprés (spicy minced pork), kaldereta (beef stew), and, of course, halo-halo, using locally sourced ingredients to amazing effect (various fruit preserves served in shaved ice and milk). The famous lechón (suckling pig roast) and oyster sisig are to die for.

Locavore does not accept bookings, so expect to wait.

Rate: 4.4/5.0; 710 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: 5-7AB Forbeswood Rd, BGC
Phone: 02-8796 2017
Hours: 9am-2pm
Price: mains P300-700

This aptly named restaurant, which seems like a warm ski lodge with a roaring log fire and a fleece-clad multinational audience, is one of Sagada's many wonderful surprises. Roast meats with local vegetables or pasta are only a few of the dishes on the menu, which are accompanied by a small wine list. Make a reservation for the popular Saturday-night buffet in advance.

Upstairs, Log Cabin has three cozy rooms for rent (double including breakfast P1500).

Rate: 4.5/5.0; reviews(Source: Google.com)

Phone: 0915 326 0755
Facebook: www.facebook.com/logcabinsagada
Hours7am-9pm
Price: mains P190-290

In Puerto Princesa, this no-shoes eatery is a local institution. It has a great Balinese vibe about it, with colorful murals, sculptures, and masks adorning the walls, and a general aura of friendliness.

At Kalui, gourmets can choose from a variety of fish options, all paired with vegetables and a seaweed salad, or go for the lavish set meal (P795), which includes dessert of coconut flan. Reservations are strongly advised, particularly for dinner and large parties.

Rate: 4.5/5.0; 1213 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: 369 Rizal Ave
Phone: 048-433 2580
Hours: 11am-2pm & 6-10.30pm Mon-Sat
Price: mains P245-265

The owner of Artisans, a Scot, refers to the style as 'obscurity,' and it essentially consists of whatever he likes. The menu is a cross-cultural mix of tikka masala, Mexican, Indonesian rendang, sloppy joes, giant salad bowls, and – for drinkers – margaritas. He takes an unconventional method, yet he manages to pull it off.

Both the music and the design are varied at Artisans. For a picnic meal, remove the sandwich coverings.

Rate: 4.6/5.0; 200 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: Rizal Ave
Phone: 0920 419 9145
Facebook: www.facebook.com/artisansresto
Hours: 10am-10pm
Price: mains P300-500

The medium-crust pizza here is the best in Puerto Galera, loaded with mozzarella and fresh toppings. It doesn't look like much – literally a lean-to with only a few tables – but the medium-crust pizza here is the best in Puerto Galera, heaped with mozzarella and fresh toppings. The kitchen is staffed by a tall Italian who serves a modest menu of pizza, pasta, and salads. The pizzas serve two people, making this a great deal.

It's located 5 kilometers west of Puerto Galera town, and across from the Ponderosa Golf & Country Club turn-off, Arcobaleno Pizzeria & Ristorante s definitely a wonderful eatery to enjoy your meal!

Rate: 4.6/5.0; 49 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: National Hwy, Minolo
Hours: 9am-9pm Tue-Sun
Price: mains P220-300

Manileos are enthusiastic about Japanese food, and no one has caught the wave quite like Mecha Uma's senior chef Bruce Ricketts.

Bruce Ricketts meticulously sources the best tuna and other ingredients for his little meals, which could include hand rolls, aburi sushi, or mini Japanese–style tacos. He is a US–trained Filipino. Take a seat at the chef's table for the omakase (tasting menu) (reservations essential).

Rate: 4.5/5.0; 158 reviews(Source: Google.com)

Address: 25th St cnr 6th Ave,BGC
Phone: 02-964 9605
Website: http://mechauma.ph
Hours: 6-11pm Mon-Sat
Price: meals P800-2000