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Where to Eat in Makati
Makati is where the Michelin stars cluster. Save up for a tasting menu at Helm, Toyo Eatery or Hapag, or book Blackbird for dinner inside the 1937 Nielson Tower in Ayala Triangle.
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- ₱1,500 per head, starting prices before transport
- Makati
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- 1 place
- ₱1,500 per head
- Updated July 2026
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Kumain sa loob ng lumang airport tower? Pwede sa Blackbird! The restaurant fills the Art Deco Nielson Tower, built in 1937 as the terminal and control tower of Manila's first commercial airport, right inside Ayala Triangle. The old control room is now the upper dining floor, reached by a spiral staircase, and the terrace looks out on the garden. The menu mixes world classics with contemporary Asian cooking, and the MICHELIN Guide lists it in its Manila selection. It's a go-to for anniversaries, despedidas and business lunches. Best moment: dinner on the terrace as the Ayala Triangle lights come on, or a slow weekend brunch or afternoon tea.
Good to know
How much should I budget?
Starting budgets for the top picks run ₱1,500 per head. Each place page breaks down what the money covers.
Which Makati restaurants have Michelin stars?
Helm by Josh Boutwood has two stars. Toyo Eatery, Hapag, Celera, Inatô and Kása Palma each have one. Blackbird at the Nielson Tower is also in the Michelin Guide.
How are the places in this guide picked?
Only gala-worthy places make the list. Each one is scored on real evidence, like editorial lists, Philippine travel apps, Reddit threads, review volume and Michelin, plus how well it fits a day out. Plain eateries, chains and ordinary malls are left out, and the rest are ranked best first.
Can I plan a whole day from this guide?
Yes. Save the places you like, then start a plan: pick a date, invite the barkada with one link, and split the budget in the app.