12 Noche Buena Restaurants For A Fun Family Feast
6 min readIt’s always best to plan ahead and look for the best Noche Buena restaurants as early as now.
As we approach the Christmas holidays, we start thinking about what gifts to buy or where to go for a holiday break. In all the hustle and bustle, many of us forget about the feast on the 24th or 25th, resorting to old and familiar meals.
Why don’t you notch it up by eating out on Christmas day? It requires less effort, comes in more interesting dishes, and allows you to just relax and spend time with family – and not preoccupied with chores if this was done in your own home.
These are the most recommended places in Manila that can serve you the best meals from around the world.
1. Circles Event Café – Shangri-La Makati
Where is it? Makati Avenue, corner Ayala Ave, Makati City
Enjoy unlimited rounds of gastronomical adventure in Circles Event Café. The international buffet will get your mouth watering with an array of famed dishes from Asia to the other parts of the globe. There’s no better way to spend Noche Buena than indulging in all the good food!
Shangri-La Makati offers you exquisite convenience at the richest city of the Philippines, where business establishments, entertainment centers, and high-rise offices stand side by side. Experience colorful city lights on the Christmas holidays.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: (02) 8813 8888
- Fax: (63 2) 8813 5499
More dining options in the area:
- Inagiku
- Sinfully Circles
- Shang Palace
- Sage Bespoke Grill
2. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse
Where is it?
- 2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City
- G/F The Podium, 18 ADB Ave, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
- LG/F One Bonifacio High Street, Taguig
These are the local branches of the best steakhouse in New York City. Aside from tender, flavorful steaks, the restaurant has many beautifully presented, well-perfected cuisines that will surely fit anyone’s cravings this yuletide season.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone:
(02) 8511-7009 – Pasay
(02) 7505 6272 – Mandaluyong
(02) 7586 4892 – Taguig
- Email: reservations@wolfgangssteakhouse.ph
(Read: 6 Fine Dining Restaurants In The Philippines That Are Strictly By Reservation)
3. Salvatore Cuomo & Bar – Bonifacio Global City
Where is it? G/F Uptown Parade 38th Street corner, 9th Ave, Taguig
Spend your Christmas enjoying a Neapolitan feast at this award-winning restaurant. Their delicious pizzas paired with delicatessen dishes and drinks will give you a different seasonal vibe that you’ll never forget.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: (02) 7946 3072
- Fax: (63 2) 8813 5499
4. Chef Jessie Rockwell Club – Rockwell Center
Where to find it? Ground Level, Amorsolo Square, Amorsolo Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati
Filipinos love pork, and Chef Jessie knows just how to make their meals so inviting. By adding personal touch to the menus, Chef Jessie’s restaurant never gets stale. It is among the places that food lovers go to for a truly satisfying feast, be it a holiday or not.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: 890-6543; 890-7630
- Email:chefjessiesplace@chefjessie.com
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5. Café Adriatico Premier – Remedios Circle
Where to find it? Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila
Stay away from the crowd to fully enjoy an intimate table filled with heart-warming food and bond in this homey café. The dishes are mostly Filipino which evoke a cozy feeling of being home for the holidays.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: 09267542757
- Email: info@ljcrestaurants.com.ph
6. Vikings
Where is it?
- Bldg. B, By the Bay, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
- SM Jazz Mall, Nicanor Garcia, Makati
- Mega D, L4, SM Megamall, EDSA Corner J.Vargas Avenue , 1550 Mandaluyong City
- 6F, SM Aura Premier, McKinley Parkway, Taguig
- SM City Marikina, Marikina-Infanta Hwy, Marikina
- The Block SM North EDSA, Bago Bantay, Quezon City
- 2F SM City BF Dr A. Santos Ave, Parañaque
No Viking would refuse a lavish feast, and so this buffet restaurant wants to offer its customers a gastronomic experience fit for the hungry buffet warrior. They offer dishes from different parts of the world in a seemingly bottomless banquet that you can enjoy all holiday season, and any other time of year. They have a sweet birthday promo.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone:
+63 2 8-845-4647 – Pasay
(02) 8891 3888 – Makati
0917 824 1888 – Mandaluyong
(02) 8478 3888 – Taguig
(02) 8845 4647 – Marikina
(02) 8845 4647 – Quezon City
0917 895 4888 – Parañaque
- Email:vikingsmarketing@gmail.com
7. High Street Café – Shangri-La at The Fort
Where to find it? 30th Street corner 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
This eponymous café is best known as a food hub, serving an array of culinary wonders. Finish your meal with a glass of sangria, or any of their drinks. It offers various dining experiences amid the bustling Bonifacio Global City.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: (63 2) 8820 0888
- Email: slfm@shangri-la.com
More dining options:
- Raging Bulls Chophouse and Bar
- Raging Bulls Burger
- Canton Road
- Samba
- High Street Lounge
8. Spiral Manila – Sofitel Manila
Where to find it? CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Spiral Manila gives you an extraordinary gastronomical adventure with its award-winning French cuisines paired with the best drinks. The lavish buffet is a well-deserved treat this Christmas Holidays.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: (02) 832 6988
- E-mail: h6308@sofitel.com
More dining options in the area:
- La Veranda
- Club Millesime
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9. Café Ilang Ilang – Manila Hotel
Where to find it? One Rizal Park, Manila
Café Ilang Ilang is one of the most recommended restaurants, located at the hall of the iconic Manila Hotel. World-class delicacies await you and your family, befitting the most wonderful time of the year!
The 100-year old hotel strategically located near Manila Bay, Intramuros, and Rizal Park offers an ambiance that transcends eras. You might even want to check out some historical sites and snap some unforgettable family photos after the meal.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: (632) 85270011; (632) 53015500
- Email: banquetsales@themanilahotel.com
More dining options at the hotel:
- Champagne Room
- Red Jade
- Cowrie Grill
10. Medley Buffet – Okada Manila
Where to find it? New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City Parañaque City, Metro Manila
Medley Buffet is the chief food haven of Okada that lets you travel the world through the eclectic tastes of delectable dishes on their menu.
For reservations:
- Phone: +632 8555 5799
- Email: RestaurantReservation@okadamanila.com
More dining options in the area:
- Kiapo
- La Piazza
- Yu Lei
- Enbu
- Ginza Nagaoka
11. Old Manila – Peninsula Manila
Where to find it? Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues, 1226 Makati City, Metro Manila
The satisfying modern interiors and Art Deco accents of Old Manila are just a bonus. The highlights are the exceptional cuisine and wide arrays of wine served for a fine dining experience.
For queries and reservations:
- Phone: +63 2 8887 2888
- Email: diningpmn@peninsula.com
More dining options at the hotel:
- Escolta
- Spices
- The Lobby
- The Peninsula Boutique
- In-Room Dining
12. The Café – Hyatt City of Dreams
Where to find it? Ground Floor South Gaming Area, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Boulevard corner Macapagal Avenue, Brgy. Tambo, Paranaque City
Inside Hyatt is a famous Café, where hundreds of wonderful tastes from different parts of the world come together for one satisfying meal. You won’t run out of options to fill that picky palate.
For reservations:
- Phone: (+632) 8-691 1234 extension 1162
- Email: TheCafe.Reservations@hyatt.com
The listed hotel buffets and restaurants may come off as a little pricey, but it’s the season of giving! We all deserve food that makes us happy and satisfied this Christmas season! These best places to spend Noche Buena in Manila are truly worth it!