The busy Manila will be decorated with balloon hearts, flowers, and ribbons - literally everywhere! - during Valentine's Day. You'll be happy to know that restaurants in the metro will be providing delectable meals designed both for families and couples. If you're thinking about bringing your special someone on a romantic dining excursion, be sure to dine at fancy restaurants, which can offer everything from elegant Filipino cuisine to French-style menus.

With the aid of delicious cuisine, Valentine's Day can always be made more special—or bearable—whether you're a lucky fella with a blossoming love life or a person whose matters involving personal romance are problematic.

Numerous restaurants in the metro all provide mouthwatering dishes, picturesque views, and joyful moments that will last a lifetime.

While families choose to settle in Quezon City, the headquarters of all BPOs and multinational corporations are located in Makati and BGC. Many families, start-ups, and those who are still starting their career who have settled in Makati can find a range of eateries to suit their tummy needs.

Known to be an Urban Jungle of Metro Manila and a kingdom in itself, BGC is comparable to Las Vegas, and for Valentine's Day, it would be lovely to have dinner in one of these romantic restaurants.

Dr. Wine Poblacion

Dr. Wine Poblacion, a Makati restaurant that is well-liked by couples who have a flair for fine wines, is only a five-minute stroll from Rockwell. With a wide assortment of French-style wines that will tickle your mouth, its large drink menu offers exceptional value for the money.

Get a glass of Unduragga, a red wine with flavors of vanilla and green bell pepper, for Valentine's Day (costs P250 per glass). It will taste much better when paired with a savory portion of Dr. Wine's famous Cheese Platter (costs P900).

O2 Rooftop Bar

Visit the O2 Rooftop Bar in Taguig if you want a romantic dining experience with a beautiful city view. You can have delectable appetizers and nibbles, including crabcake, mangoes, tomato soup, and truffle salad for only P2,799!

Prepare your stomachs for a lavish meal of ribeye and succotash for the main course. Additionally, the restaurant will give you a personalized card, a keepsake photo, and delectable chocolates as you celebrate Valentine's Day.

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Makati

Consider spending Valentine's Day at Ramada Encore by Wyndham Makati - this is for couples who enjoy buffets. Ramada Encore's special Valentine's Day cuisine will quickly satisfy your hunger with a delectable selection of meat, seafood, and sweets that will definitely keep the warm and passionate feeling.

This coming February 14, musicians will perform at the restaurant while couples enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The cost of the buffet is P999 per person.

Elbert's Steak Room

The obvious choice for Valentine's Day is steak, and Elbert's Steak Room is the local restaurant that knows the dish like the back of its hand. With oysters, caviar, foie gras, strawberries, and your choice of either the Double Gold Tenderloin Medallion or Double Gold Striploin as your main course, their St. Valentine's 2023 set meal, which costs P8,000 per person, checks all the appropriate boxes.

Visit them at 3/F Sagittarius Building III, 111 HV dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City

Sagana

It's impossible to go wrong with French cuisine in Valentine's Day, and Sagana in BGC is one restaurant that does it credit. With dishes like the Warm Mushroom, Farmed Chicken & Duck Foie Gras Pate in Puff Pastry appetizer, Seared Hitachiwagyu Beef Chuck Roll, and the Iced Fresh Strawberry & French Vanilla Bavarois Cream for dessert, their four-course Valentine's menu which costs P2,250/person, highlights Chef Marc Aubry's mastery of traditional French cuisine.

One World Kitchen

There's no reason why you can't include Asian cuisines in the Valentine's Day menu.

Perhaps, when you think of Valentine's Day meals, Western or continental cuisine is probably what comes to mind. Let Babu's Chef Him Uy de Baron's Valentine's Day meal at One World Kitchen serve as your guide and give it a twist a little bit!

Expect dishes that combine East and West flavors, such as the Braveheart Beef Wellington, Shio Broiled Prawn, and Warm Salad of Baby Carrots (glazed with shoyu caramel, with an apple-teriyaki beef jus).

There are two seatings for this special meal, which costs P4,500 per person and includes one beverage, from the 13th to the 15th of February.

La Vie en Rose

The place to make a reservation for Valentine's Day is La Vie en Rose, which is in a rather secret position in the residential neighborhood of Poblacion.

You can order the five-course tasting menu from the secret restaurant on the 14th with chicken (costs P2,800), salmon (costs P3,200), or ribeye steak (costs P3,900) as your main meal. On request, vegetarian choices are also offered.

Better yet, why not go all out and choose a wine- or cocktail-pairing option to go along with it, as well as a bouquet of flowers (P2,500) to boot? Rest assured, your money will be well-spent!

A romantic date in nearby Manila with a condo

There are plenty of condos in the Philippines that are staycation-worthy. If you plan to spend a romantic night in a rather cozy, relaxing way, then there's a perfect condo for that.

Along L.P. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village stands Salcedo Square. It is a condo in Makati City that is ready for occupation and has decent bedroom experience.

The occupants have easy access to all they need. Due to its location, it is possible to live comfortably close to prestigious schools and universities, as well as retail stores, workplaces, and a Sunday market. Additionally, a variety of public transportation options are nearby, allowing couples to travel around with ease in case they still decide to dine in any of the fancy restaurants mentioned above.

May it be in a fancy and prestigious dinner or as simple as a worry-less staycation, spending Valentine's Day with your loved ones is the most romantic thing to do.

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