by Jelkie
Where to eat?
Where to do fine dining in the hustle and bustle of Cebu City? Well since eating is my favorite hobby, I’m beyond excited to function as your local food guide in order to please your gastronomic demands. Finding food in this vibrant city isn’t really hard since the growing selection of restaurants becomes quite overwhelming. However, I personally think it's hard for newbie travelers to find the places relatively unknown by the mainstream world, hence hidden spots.
Surely the lonely planet guide offers a bunch of superb recommendations for food and drinks, but I find the choices somewhat outdated (f.e. Mango Avenue evolved to an invasion of Korean town nowadays).
Armed with my regular food trips in Cebu, I put together a list of my favorite restaurants when you're trying to figure out where to go. Bon appetit!
Circa 1900
High-end superb food in a beautiful Spanish heritage house.
Address : Sanjercas Ville Ext. Road, Lahug
Gibbs' Hot Wings
All sorts of chicken wings.
Address : Streetscape, Banilad.
ECHOstore
Healthy and organic food.
Address : Streetscape, Banilad
Arano's
A must try! Authentic delicious Spanish food! The place is very intimate with a little garden area.
Address: Fairlane Village, Guadalupe.
My Greek taverna
Serves cheap gyros, pitas, kebabs and salads.
Address: BTC Banilad
10 dove street
For small romantic dinners & desserts.
Address: Oakridge Business Park
Bucket Shrimps
Highly recommended! Boiled shrimps in Cajun sauce or drool-worthy chicken wings. Eat with your hands here!
Address: Orchid street, Capitol site
Pueblo Mexican
Must-try! Mexican food.
Address: BTC, Banilad
Señor Kimchi
Mexican-Korean fusion.
Address : Laniba building, Escario.
Tymad Bistro
Best French brekky in Cebu!
Address : Paseo Saturnino, Maria Luisa Road, Banilad.
Vanille Bistro
Good place for desserts.
Address : Streetscape, Banilad.
Cafe George
Try spinach and cheese dip as appetizer.
Address: Ground floor MLD building, Banilad.
Lantaw Restaurant
Located on a windy hilltop. Authentic Filipino food.
Address: Roosvelt drive, Busay.
Pizzeria Michelangelo
Authentic Italian pizza.
Address: Escario Central
Blue Elephant
Good food for a reasonable price.
Address: IT Park or AppleOne equicom Tower
Barbeque Boss
Simple and cheap Filipino servings. Unlimited rice and cheap beer.
Address: Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Talamban
Abaca Baking Company
Go-to place for coffee and brunch.
Address : Crossroads, Kasambagan.
Shaka Hawaiian Restaurant
Absolutely LOVED the food here. Try the Hawaiian poke bowl in you're into sushi.
Address : IT Park, Garden Bloc, Apas
Larsian BBQ
BBQ hub for street food enthusiasts. It may not be the cleanest place to eat for those who have a sensitive stomach.
Address : Don Mariano Cui, St. Next to Chong Hua hospital.
Gusto Urban cafe + wine bar
Italian food. I find their pasta the best in Cebu.
Address: IT Park
FatCow Burgers
Juicy burgers. Try True Bleu cheeseburger.
Address: BTC Banilad
Pizza Republic
Customize your own pizza. Pick + mix.
Address: Salinas Drive
Bellini
Open balcony terrace bar and lounge with music entertainment and a skyline view.
Address: Panorama Heights, Nivel Hills
Garlic Rice
Cheap and simple dining. Filipino cuisine.
Address: Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Talamban
More on the list:
- The Pig & Palm
- Gorliz Tapas
- Sugbo Mercado
- Phat Pho
- Anzani
- Tavolata
- Camden Cafe
- Birdseed breakfast club
- Maya Mexican restaurant
- Giuseppe Pizzeria & Sicilian roast
- Beqaa
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