Want to have dinner dates in a restaurant again? Have a romantic evening in Barcino while taking a sip of any of their well-curated Spanish wines. Pair this with a generous serving of paellas, croquetas and tapas. Don't forget to book in advance to avoid the long queue.

Visit their Facebook page to know more.

Enjoy Bar Pintxos' vibrant interiors once more starting this week, and take pleasure in a delightful bites of sizzling gambas, their perfectly-cooked chopito frito and of course, their menu of decadent pintxos!

Branches that are open for dine-ins are located in Alabang +632 8831 0065 and Bonifacio Global City +632 8810 1307. 

Gourmands who are looking to enjoy fine dining once again can now do so with Chef Jessie Rockwell Club. Chef Jessie is back, serving guests with scrumptious meals from grilled Prime Black Angus beef tenderloin, grilled salmon in berlinoise sauce, grilled tiger prawns in lemon butter sauce, and many more. Accommodation is strictly for reservation.

Give +632 8890 6543, +632 8890-7630, +632 7729-0122 or +63917 896 7880 a ring to reserve a table.

Marco Polo Ortigas' all-day dining restaurant, Cucina, and its speciality Cantonese dining outlet, Lung Hin, open its doors for dine-in starting 15 June. Originally a buffet, Cucina is now transformed to serve delightful à la carte dishes to comply with the Philippine Department of Trade and Industry guidelines.

If you are planning to visit soon, Cucina and Lung Hin encourage advanced reservations through +632 7720 7777. Feel at ease because they implement strict restaurant sanitation protocols as well as frequent disinfection and social distancing policies.

Margarita Forés' laid-back and unassuming Grace Park welcomes diners once again after three long months. Sit back and indulge in Italian classics that are sure to warm your heart. 

For reservations call +63939 934 7223⠀

Smoking hot crispy sisig, anyone? Dine-in at Manam in Power Plant Mall and savour Filipino comfort fare that is freshly-cooked, straight from the kitchen. Take a sip of the sinigang na beef short rib and watermelon and pair it with a steaming bowl of rice. Another cult favourite is their kare-kare, which is definitely to-die-for. Bring three of your friends or family (practice social distancing) and have a fun lunch in Manam almost like how it used to be pre-COVID19 pandemic.

Modern French restaurant, Metronome, is ready to bring you an elevated dining experience once again. Marvel at chef Miko Calo's refined dishes and match it with your choice of wine or liquor from their impressively stocked bar. They are currently open from 11 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm only.

For reservations, call +63917 147 3776.

Have you missed the Japanese-Peruvian restaurant, Nikkei? We did too! All their branches—Rockwell and Podium, as well as Nama Bar in Bonifacio Global City and Rada Street in Legazpi Village now accept dine-in customers. To kick off the week, they also launched bento meals comprised of Nikkei favourites such as tempura, sushi rolls, ceviche and salmon. 

Visit them on Facebook and Instagram to know more. 

Breakfasts need not be boring when you dine at Single Origin. Have a bite of their masterfully created breakfast plates and a sip of their aromatic coffees once more when you dine in any of their stores once more.

For more information, contact 63906 268 8902 for Bonifacio Global City branch and +63995 914 4137 for Rockwell branch.

Sit down and enjoy authentic Korean barbecue at Sheraton's specialty restaurant, Oori. Indulge in their freshly grilled Wagyu and Angus steaks, sustainably-sourced seafood, and locally-farmed pork. Match the sinful meat with their bibimbap bowls, pancakes, noodles, beef galbi jjim, and beef bulgogi and Korean chicken. Oori’s upscale Korean grill selections –  Spanish Duroc pork and premium Australian beef - are also available. Partner your meal with their uniquely crafted soju-infused cocktails that are light and refreshing.

For more information, call +632 7902-1800

Sheraton Manila's all-day dining restaurant, S Kitchen, is now back offering guests with a variety of dishes from across the globe. You can definitely find something that best suits your taste from their a la carte menu that is complete with selections from soups, salads, classic comfort food and dessert. Signatures like S Burger, Plant-based Pancit Bihon and Nasi Goreng, are also in store.

For more information, call +632 7902-1800

Fancy a plate of pasta bathed in a luscious sauce and paired with warm, freshly baked bread and good coffee? Enjoy Wildflour's sumptuous menu coupled with cosy NYC-inspired interiors as it reopens for dine-in in the new normal. Still wary of touching surfaces? Wildflour's contactless ordering through a mobile menu viewing via QR codes as well as online payment options is in place to ensure everyone's safety. All staff are also in complete protective gear at all times.

All branches are open from 11:00am to 8:00pm daily.

Have you tried (and failed) grilling steaks at home? That shouldn't be the case now especially with the world-famous Wolfgang's Steakhouse back in the dine-in scene. Indulge in mouthwatering USDA Prime dry-aged steaks that are cooked to perfection⁠—you deserve it. Celebrate milestones (responsibly) that were put on a halt during the lockdown.

To make a reservation, call ‭+63999 842 7954‬ for Resorts World Manila, +63917 702 8913 for Ortigas, ‭+63917 710 1682‬ for BGC, and ‭+63995 610 2361 for Molito.

This article was last updated 6 July 2020.