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Food Guide to the Best Tagaytay Restaurants
Just a few hours away from Manila, Tagaytay City is well known for its cool climate, serene setting, and the best restaurants. That makes it an ideal location for a quick escape from the Metro. Tagaytay offers a wide array of cafes and restaurants in Tagaytay with views of the famous Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. This will surely leave you and your loved ones an unforgettable experience.
It is not only known as a tourist destination but also considered as the most sought-after address for property investments such as luxury condominiums and luxury homes. Well known because of its cool climate and its close proximity to Metro Manila. With only a one-and-a-half-hour drive, Tagaytay has become one of the Top Vacation Spots in the Philippines. This is why knowing the best restaurants to eat in Tagaytay is a must! Check out these cafes and restaurants in Tagaytay with great views and delicious food on your next trip down South!
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Tagaytay’s safety guidelines:
Minimum health protocols are strictly implemented when dining in Tagaytay’s restaurants:
1. Wearing face masks upon entering the restaurant is required.
2. Only fully-vaccinated customers aged 18 to 65 are allowed to dine in.
3. Citizens with underlying health conditions and pregnant women are encouraged to stay in their residence.
4. Tagaytay implements curfew hours with establishments expected to close at 9:00 PM.
Best Casual Fine Dining Restaurant in Tagaytay City
Bag of Beans Tagaytay
This restaurant has several locations in Tagaytay City. Having been around for 2 decades, this restaurant in Tagaytay has already established its name. It is a popular,must-visit restaurant with locals and tourists visiting the city. Guests will undoubtedly have a delightful dining experience because of this restaurant’s lovely design and ambiance.
As one of the best restaurants, you can enjoy a good food trip with a relaxing ambiance while being surrounded by the lush greenery of Tagaytay restaurants.
Address: Mendez Crossing West Tagaytay City (more locations here)
Operating Hours:
Monday to Sunday – 8AM to 5PM (may vary slightly per branch)
Antonio’s Tagaytay
Hidden from Tagaytay’s stunning views is a fine dining restaurant housed inside a beautiful Spanish Colonial-style house. It is recognized for its great steaks and unforgettable dining experience.
The design of the restaurant speaks for itself as it exhibits one-of-a-kind grandeur in every corner of the room. Antonio’s is truly the definition of a premier dining experience.
Address: Purok 138,, Barangay Neogan, Tagaytay City
Operating Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 4:30 PM to 8 PM
Breakfast at Antonio’s
We all know breakfast is the most important (and the best) meal of the day. A healthy breakfast gives you more than simply the energy to face the day, it also boosts your metabolism and promotes heart health. Breakfast at Antonio’s hits all the marks in serving our most favorite meal of the day. It offers exquisite breakfast staples from different parts of the world.
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Balay Dako
Balay Dako means “big house” in Negrense. The name is absolutely fitting because this restaurant in Tagaytay is housed in a grand Filipino-Spanish style home that matches their menu. They are also part of the Antonio’s group of restaurants which is well known for their top notch cuisine and quality service. Every dish they offer is a celebration of every Filipino’s shared sense of family and history. Dining at Balay Dako will surely give you a taste of classic and remarkable Filipino cuisine.
The facade of this restaurant is speckled with classic architecture that reflects Filipino identity. This will give you the feeling of being transported to the luxurious life of the country’s old elites.
Architecture gives out the beauty of a space. It gives an important impact to the value of a home for future generations. There are a lot of ways how architecture influences the value of your luxury home but with the concept of this best restaurant in Tagaytay, architecture preserves tradition by adding a little bit of modern taste.
Address: Tagaytay – Nasugbu Hwy, Tagaytay City
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday: 11AM to 9PM
Saturday to Sunday: 8AM to 9PM
Dine-in vibrant hues at Cafe Voi La
This Asian inspired cafe strategically located at the entrance of Crosswinds Tagaytay, welcomes you with a vibrant collection of colorful interiors and furniture. Their Asian menu will surely take you on a journey to your Southeast Asian countries’ tastebuds.
This restaurant in Tagaytay also features an alfresco dining area for guests who prefer enjoying lunch or dinner with open and safer spaces. Guests will surely enjoy al fresco dining in this restaurant with stunning views of over 35,000 pine trees surrounding the luxury community of Crosswinds Tagaytay
Crosswinds offers panoramic views of the European countryside while Cafe Voi La serves all-day breakfast classics. Image by Cafe Voi La / Zomato
Cafe Voi La is a cafe in Tagaytay that you most definitely need to check out when you next visit the South.
Address: Iruhin Crosswinds Tagaytay
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday – 8AM to 8PM
Saturday and Sunday – 7AM to 8PM
Coffee Project Crosswinds
Located at the entrance of Crosswinds Tagaytay and right beside Cafe Voi La stands Coffee Project. The architecture of this cafe matches the Swiss-inspired theme of Crosswinds Tagaytay. This is the only branch they have in Tagaytay, but they have several branches nationwide. This coffee chain is well known as the most Instagram-worthy coffee shop because of its good ambiance and pleasing interior design perfect for chilling moments.
The breathtaking backdrop at Crosswinds Tagaytay
Address: Iruhin Crosswinds Tagaytay
Operating Hours:
Monday to Sunday – 7AM to 9PM
Ruined Project?
This unique Villar-owned cafe is the 50th branch of Coffee Project located at the Villar group’s luxury residential development, Crosswinds Tagaytay by Brittany Corporation. The name itself explains that beauty can be found in the most unexpected time and situation. There is beauty in ruins. Launched in the last month of 2020 during a pandemic, Ruined Project? is envisioned as the Coffee Project’s flagship store.
It’s all about that perfectly imperfect interior.
Ruined Project? Feature an alfresco cafe with accents of live plants that present a nature-themed interior emphasizing the outdoor feel even more. If you want to drink your coffee with great views, head over to the balcony, for a breath of fresh air and indulge in the great views of Crosswinds Tagaytay.
Ruined Project? Is more than a cafe; it signifies hope and perseverance.
Address: Crosswinds Tagaytay, Tagaytay City
Operating Hours:
Monday to Sunday – 7 AM to 9 PM
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NAPA at Crosswinds
Napa at Crosswinds is a beautiful place to enjoy the pine tree forest of Tagaytay.
Feast your senses with their Instagram-worthy location. This recently launched NAPA Valley in Northern-California inspired cafe is nestled inside the luxury community of Crosswinds. The best part about this restaurant is that it is situated in an exclusive community with beautiful views of nature and Crosswinds’ luxury residential area making it a perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience dining in a more relaxed and quiet location.
This cafe has a wide range of food and beverage options. From coffee-based beverages to expensive wine and charcuterie boards, they serve it here. Plus, they are pet-friendly! You can walk with your pets around the community after enjoying a meal at NAPA.
Crosswinds Tagaytay is a 100-hectare Switzerland-inspired community by Brittany Corporation of Vista Land. This luxury community in Tagaytay is perfumed by over 35,000 pine trees which have been specially imported from other countries.
Al fresco dining with breathtaking views of Crosswinds
Address: Crosswinds Tagaytay, Tagaytay City
Operating Hours:
Monday to Sunday – 7AM to 9PM
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Savor panoramic views and save special moments
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This themed community by Brittany will let you experience the country life near the Metro. Crosswinds offer different types of luxury properties such as luxury pre-selling condo in Tagaytay, luxury lots for sale, and luxury ready homes.
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