Ratatouille (Thanks to Disney 😜), Beef Bordeaux, Escargot, Baguette and Crepe are just some of the popular French food that you might be familiar with. All over the world, these French Restaurants in Metro Manila continue to surprise people with innovative meals. Each plate aims to satisfy the tastebuds and the eyes of the diner.
But French food is not that popular with Filipino palettes as they are more accustomed to Spanish, American, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean flavors. So it is a bit uncommon to find delicious French restaurants in Metro Manila. Worry no more, because we’re here to help you discover French cuisine without leaving the country! Thanks to these French Restaurants Metro Manila
So here are some of the French Restaurants in Metro Manila. Trust us, we’re Frenchmen and we know our food. You won’t get disappointed when we tell you that these restaurants are the best ones you should visit today!
Society Lounge
Probably one of the best French Restaurants in Makati City Society Lounge takes pride in its curated menu of delicious canapes, main courses and desserts, satisfaction is guaranteed! The restaurant is suitable for celebrations, and date nights where you wanted to explore a different cuisine that is new from the ones you are familiar with.
What we loved here is the generous selection of appetizers that are already delightful by themselves. For us, it made us more excited about what will come next. If the canapes are already delectable, what more for the main courses right? We were not disappointed, their Coq au vain and Beef Burgundy were tender and full of explosive French flavors that we are both familiar with. If you’re feeling a bit fancy, they also have foie gras.
Society Lounge also has a boulangerie or a bakery wherein you can order various French pastries and bread. But what we recommend for you to try aside from the usual Butter Croissant is the Brioche! It is mildly sweet and airy that is even perfect to eat on its own due to its softness.
This French Restaurants in Metro Manila is also an events place, a source for fine French groceries, and liquors & wines. They probably carry what most international groceries in Metro Manila don’t have. So a visit to their store, and online store is worth it.
Dr Wine (Poblacion, Rooftop, and BGC)
Dr Wine is one of the best places for you to try French food for that reason, it is one of the best French Restaurants in Metro Manila to try! The meal selections are not too intimidating and are great for individuals who are just starting to acclimate their palettes to French cuisine.
Aside from delicious and freshly made French food, Dr Wine also serves wine, (of course) and several refreshing, sweet, and fruity cocktails to choose from. Dr Wine currently has 3 branches in Makati and BGC areas, all distinctive to please discerning eyes and palettes.
Dr Wine Poblacion (POB)
The first branch and if not their flagship branch. This branch in POB offers a wide array of sumptuous meal options for every kind of diner. From French classics like the Beef Bourignon, Oyster Platter, and Creme Brulee for dessert! They also serve a variety of choices of handcrafted cocktails, and a selection of fine wine from their cellar.
The interiors of the place remind us of the simple French countryside elegance that is very much visible in the restaurant. That’s why Dr Wine Poblacion is a good choice for both French expats and Filipino locals alike.
From a table for two on a romantic date night to a private party located on the 3rd floor of their building, Dr Wine surely can cater to your needs.
Dr Wine Rooftop
Located still in Dr Wine’s Poblacion building. Dr Wine Rooftop is a Rooftop bar like no other. This tropical and laidback bar takes pride of their unique views. Dine and wine while having a sight of the Rockwell, Makati and BGC skylines, and witness a good-looking sunset while the vista and the sky turn orange before finally turning dark.
The Rooftop Bar in POB is the ultimate chill destination for individuals who seek to experience something new without the crowd. Enjoy refreshing sangrias, cocktails, and perhaps a sausage and charcuterie platter to complete the experience.
Do keep in mind that the parking areas and seating capacity of the place is limited in both of their Poblacion branches. So it is best for you to book a table a day or two prior to your visit and just go there via Grab to avoid any parking issues.
Dr Wine BGC
Now let’s go to Dr Wine BGC! Dr Wine’s latest venture! Due to popular demand, the owners of Dr Wine decided to take the party to BGC! It is located in Forbestown and Burgos Circle, the center of international culture and dining in BGC.
Now Dr Wine BGC is a bit different from the other two branches that we’ve mentioned above. Dr Wine BGC brings out the best that life has to offer in their rustic elegant countryside venue, the decors, paintings, and wood flooring makes it look like a Pinterest Board jumped out to life! Making it the best spot for Instagram photos while having a glass of wine and a charcuterie board, or even Escargot!
Excellent French food and drinks are also available here just like in their Poblacion branches. The restaurant tends to be full on weekends despite the fact that it only opened in June of this year. Is Dr Wine BGC the hottest restaurant at the moment? We think it is. That’s why for a hassle-free night out, it is best for you to always book a table to assure that there is some seating for you. They are one of the best French Restaurants in Metro Manila for a reason.
Brasserie Sagana
Now another great French Restaurant in Metro Manila is Brasserie Sagana located in BGC! Their menu mainly consists of familiar French and European favorites like pasta, steaks, salads and of course a selection of wines! Brasserie Sagana aims to please by bringing out the best of France to the tables of Manila.
Over the years, the restaurant grew, adored from Filipinos with an appetite for fine French meals and the French community in Metro Manila.
Be amazed on how delectable French food can be by order some of their crowd pleasing meals. This includes their French Onion Soup (order this in every French Restaurant you come across with, if you’re unsure on what you want to have. This is a classic dish loved by people around the world) Another one to order is their Roasted Norwegian Salmon which is quite good as well. And for dessert, order their Dark Chocolate Nelusko Mousse Gateau.
L’entrecote
A French- Swiss restaurant located in Forbestown BGC that serves classic European favorites that caught the hearts of foreign expats and Filipino foodies alike making it one of the frequently visited French Restaurants in Metro Manila
What we loved about L’entrecote is the Swiss Cheese Fondue which is one of the main staples of Swiss cooking. Just like the other restaurants we featured above, they are serving a variety of Pasta, Steaks, Tapas, Risottos and more!
What’s to love even more? It totally resembles a bistro in Paris, set in a melting pot of global cultures in BGC! The Al Fresco dining experience gives the diners a glimpse of Forbestown making it an ideal bonding place for families, friends, and colleagues of all ages!
Be amazed on how satisfying French comfort food can be at L’entrecote.
Metronome
Now a fancier place to visit! Metronome is all about contemporary French cuisine. With exquisite meal selections give a modern flair to classic French flavors. This restaurant is a little bit on the upscale side of the best French Restaurants in Metro Manila
Treat yourself and your tastebuds to some exciting, innovative, and delectable gastronomic dishes where every plate are both satisfying to the eyes and palette.
We think you’ll love the Foie gras parfait tartlet with tamarind, and roasted hazelnuts. Foie Gras is a staple in any French table and celebrations. We also find it satisfying to order some Lapu-lapu steamed a la plancha, a Filipino fish used for a French canape? Wow! But the Seared duck magret is undoubtedly a great duck dish every French Cuisine enthusiast must try!
Mireio a la Maison
This other restaurant is a little bit on the upscale side of the best French Restaurants in Metro Manila, Mireo a la Maison aims to bring fine French and continental favorites here in Raffles Makati.
Experience the joie de vivre and celebrate the goodness of life with quintessential meals in one of Makati’s luxury hotels, and enjoy a luscious meal while marvelling at the views of cosmopolitan Makati while having a glass of French or New World wine of course.
Not only that, order a decadent meal from the restaurant du jour in the metro with a tap of a finger! Find a Mireio signature dish at your doorstep with Grab Food that delivers daily in Makati from 10am to 5pm.
Hungry yet? All of these French restaurants in Metro Manila we’ve mentioned above are guaranteed to give you the satisfying French dining experience that you are looking for! We are very glad to share our French favorites with you guys. So go on, and visit one of these restaurants today and indulge on the richness and authenticity of French Cuisine. These best French restaurants in Metro Manila are just some of our favorites for a reason.
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