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Table for Two, Please: Valentine’s Day Dining Worth Booking Early

It’s not a Valentine’s date without dinner reservations. From Michelin-starred kitchens to thoughtfully curated set menus, these are the date-night spots worth booking this love season.

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Candlelight, clinking glasses, and courses designed to linger—Valentine’s romance is best served at the table. Whether it’s Filipino, French, or Italian, choose your partner’s favorite and plan a night worth savoring.

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Old Manila

At The Peninsula Manila in Makati Ave., Old Manila elevates date night with an experience that begins in the sky—a helicopter ride over Metro Manila—before landing at an exquisite six-course dinner curated by Michelin-selected chefs.

Reserve a table—and a helicopter ride on Feb. 14 for ₱48,000 for two

Book a table via email [email protected], website, or call +63288872888.

Bar Flora

Quezon City’s Bar Flora sets the mood for a soft, unhurried evening at Sct. Rallos, anchored by a modern Asian four-course menu. Complete with Valentine’s-exclusive cocktails—Meet Cute and Hard Launch, the date transforms into an intimate and effortless occasion.

Bar Flora's Valentine's Set Menu
Bar Flora’s Valentine’s Set Menu, available on Feb. 14 for ₱2290 for two
Meet Cute
Meet Cute
Hard Launch
Hard Launch

Send Bar Flora a message via their Instagram to reserve a table.

Yamazato

For melt-in-your-mouth Japanese fare, Hotel Okura’s Yamazato offers an intimate escape to Japan with multi-course meals highlighting fresh fish, shellfish, and Wagyu steaks. Intimate, romantic, and just serene at Newport City, Pasay.

sashimi
Yamazato’s Valentine’s menus start at ₱7,000 from Feb. 9-15
Sauteed Tai-seabream
Sauteed Tai-seabream

Reserve a table through Hotel Okura’s website.

Uma Nota

Uma Nota celebrates love with lunch and dinner set menus infused with its signature Brazilian-Japanese flair. Oysters, nigiri, lobster udon, roasted pepper tiradito—all these courses will delight your date, especially when paired with their cocktails.

VALENTINE'S AT UMA NOTA IS AVAILABLE ON FEB. 14-15 STARTING AT ₱5,900 PER PERSON
VALENTINE’S AT UMA NOTA IS AVAILABLE ON FEB. 14-15 STARTING AT ₱5,900 PER PERSON
EXPERIENCE A JAPANESE-BRAZILIAN SPREAD LIKE NO OTHER
EXPERIENCE A JAPANESE-BRAZILIAN SPREAD LIKE NO OTHER

Book now through their website or call +63 9173072766.

Sicilian Roast

The beauty of Italian food is its effortless way of inviting romance to the table in San Juan, Quezon City, Makati, and Alabang. This Valentine’s Day, Sicilian Roast is making your date even more special with premium steaks, seafood options, and their Valentine’s-exclusive Brioche con Gelato—olive oil gelato tucked into homemade brioche and finished with lemon zest, Maldon salt, and Biscoff crumble.

Bistecca Steak
Bistecca Steak
Scampas
Scampas
Brioche con Gelato
Brioche con Gelato

Contact Sicilian Roast via their email [email protected] or visit their website to book a table.

Juniper

At Shangri-La Plaza, Michelin-selected Juniper offers more than a romantic meal—it delivers culinary artistry in a refined, elegant setting. Highlights include salmon, steak, tapioca fritters, and an indulgent chocolate cake, making it the kind of dinner where even a proposal wouldn’t feel out of place.

Juniper's Valentine's set available from Feb. 12-15
Juniper’s Valentine’s set available from Feb. 12-15

Don’t wait—contact +639274123848 or reserve online for a table.

Los Tacos

For Valentine’s Day, Los Tacos presents para dos, a special degustación featuring small, artful plates that showcase the chef’s craft and creativity. With eight new dishes—including ribeye tartare, scallop ceviche, wagyu asada, and maize ice cream—plus optional wine pairings, this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in BGC promises a dining experience full of surprises.

Los Tacos' Para Dos on Feb. 14, for ₱4,000 per person
Los Tacos’ Para Dos on Feb. 14, for ₱4,000 per person
Expect off-menu creations and neo-mexican dishes
Expect off-menu creations and neo-mexican dishes

Reserve a table through their website.

Medusa at the Palace

Over at BGC, Medusa at the Palace brings drama and spectacle to date night. Couples can enjoy apple salad, octopus and chorizo, sticky toffee pudding, and cocktails served with flair. In a space that seamlessly blends dining and nightlife, Valentine’s dinner becomes an event in itself.

Medusa at the Palace's Valentine's Special, available on Feb, 13-14 for ₱9,800 for two
Medusa at the Palace’s Valentine’s Special, available on Feb, 13-14 for ₱9,800 for two

Reserve now at their website for a spectacle like no other.

At the end of the day, it’s not just about where you dine, but about savoring every course and lingering a little longer over a table shared for two. Reserve early, dress up, and let dinner do the rest.


Featured Image and Photos: JUNIPER, BAR FLORA, SICILIAN ROAST, YAMAZATO, LOS TACOS, THE PENINSULA MANILA, MEDUSA AT THE PALACE (via Instagram)

Frequently Asked Questions

Notable options for Valentine’s Day 2026 in Manila include Old Manila at The Peninsula Makati, Juniper at Shangri-La Plaza, Yamazato at Hotel Okura in Pasay, Los Tacos in BGC, and Bar Flora in Quezon City. Most offer dedicated set menus available for booking in advance.

Juniper at Shangri-La Plaza and Los Tacos in BGC both hold Michelin recognition — Juniper as a Michelin-selected restaurant and Los Tacos as a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Both offer Valentine’s Day set menus, with Los Tacos presenting a special eight-course degustación for two on February 14.

Old Manila’s Valentine’s Day experience is priced at ₱48,000 for two and includes a helicopter ride over Metro Manila followed by a six-course dinner curated by Michelin-selected chefs. Reservations can be made via email or The Peninsula Manila’s website.

Yes. BGC has two strong options for Valentine’s Day 2026: Los Tacos, offering a Michelin Bib Gourmand degustación for ₱4,000 per person on February 14, and Medusa at the Palace, whose Valentine’s special runs February 13–14 at ₱9,800 for two and combines dining with nightlife.

Yamazato at Hotel Okura Manila offers multi-course Japanese Valentine’s menus from February 9–15, starting at ₱7,000, featuring fresh fish, shellfish, and Wagyu. Uma Nota offers a Brazilian-Japanese fusion option with oysters, nigiri, and lobster udon available on February 14–15 from ₱5,900 per person.

Moira Del Rosario

Moira Del Rosario

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