Cover Photos: Courtesy of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls
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A premier destination for the finest dining experiences, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls takes you on a culinary journey of diverse cuisines and flavours that are worthy of celebration
Nothing unites family and friends like a sumptuous holiday feast to ring in the New Year. While we have all worked to prepare such a spread at home for the past two years, many of us couldn’t help but miss the joy of dining in at our favourite establishments and enjoying the warm service and ambience they provide for jovial and festive get-togethers.
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Fortunately, the past year has granted us the return of many grand and trivial comforts, from getting to travel once more or even simply reuniting with old friends over dinner and casual socials. Now is certainly the time to celebrate and usher in 2023 with the city’s most enchanting gastronomic tastes, and these colourful dining gems across Megaworld Lifestyle Malls ensure that such delectable experiences highly anticipate your arrival.
Here are some swanky and distinguished outlets to hit off your list:
Salvatore Cuomo & Bar
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Neapolitan cuisine is all about making wonders from simple, fresh ingredients—and at Salvatore Cuomo & Bar, these stellar creations are the cornerstone of every feast and gathering. Founded by the celebrated Italian-born Japanese celebrity chef it is named after, the elegant dining outlet is a timeless venue for both authentic and reinvented tastes. Make sure to complement their delicious offerings of tagliatelle con salsiccia tartufata, Napoli-style pizza, pistachio sans rival, and more with a serving or two of their wine and sake options.
G/F, Uptown Parade, Bonifacio Global City | +63921 698 7938
Perrochiko
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From one vibrant cuisine to the next: Uptown Parade’s Perrochiko is a contemporary Spanish restaurant with a fun and captivating touch of Latin influences. Here, you can expect to chow down on different kinds of Catalan-style paellas and croquetas that simply burst with rich flavour. Their bestselling ensalada de queso de cabra is additionally a perfect vegetarian and gluten-free option, delectably topped with pan-seared goat cheese and a luscious strawberry vinaigrette.
G/F, Uptown Parade, Bonifacio Global City | +63916 660 3947
Ponte Rialto
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Italian comfort food also await at the rustic address of Ponte Rialto at the Venice Grand Canal Mall, where you can raise a glass to the New Year amidst romantic and enchanting views. As you fill up on their decadent selections of pizza, pasta, gelato, and so much more, their spaghetti aglio olio peperoncino con vongole on the menu is a highlight dish you can’t afford to miss.
G/F, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Upper Mckinley Road | +632 7960 1611
House of Wagyu
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Located on the ground floor of Eastwood Mall, House of Wagyu’s classy and riveting ambience creates the ideal backdrop for elevated occasions and intimate dinners. Have your choice of premium, marbled Wagyu steaks cooked just the way you like on a stone grill in front of you, and enjoy each tender bite on a hot marble slab. Seafood fans will also delight in scrumptious and buttery selections from oysters Rockefeller and New Zealand baked mussels, to grilled prawns in a creamy lemon butter sauce and baked seabass with scalloped potatoes and fresh mushrooms.
G/F, Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City | +632 8706 5385
Stoned Steaks
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Wine and dine some more when you stay at Stoned Steaks in Eastwood City, where refined and moody interiors add to the decadence of high-quality steaks that are cooked and served on searing hot lava stone. Memorable conversations are sure to flow around the dining table as you savour grilling and consuming the succulent meat at your own pace. For more indulgent bites, don’t miss their spaghetti with Wagyu meatballs, truffle fries, and Stoner’s Fresh Catch comprising of salmon, shrimp, and scallops.
G/F, One Eastwood Avenue Tower 1, Eastwood City | +63917 710 6511
Dr. Wine
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The newly opened branch of Dr. Wine in Forbes Town welcomes old and new patrons of the Poblacion haunt with wide open spaces and cosy interiors meant for lounging all night in the bustling city. Freely unwind with your favourite company and let your conversations draw out even way past midnight as you enjoy the finest cocktails and vintages, house-made charcuterie platters, and exceptional French brasserie fare.
G/F, Parklane, Forbestown Road | +63917 715 2807
Cerveseria
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Head over to Cerveseria in Forbes Town for lovely Spanish tapas and cocktails in a trendy and sophisticated ambience. Their main portions of salmon al horno and US prime ribeye steak are sure to steal the show in any celebratory spread, ideally coupled with pinchos and croquetas as your starters and a crema catalana for dessert. Come by on weekends as this restaurant and bar features a DJ set that will pull you and your loved ones onto the dance floor.
G/F, Parklane, Forbestown Road | +63917 631 0892
Casa Buenas
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Newport Mall’s Casa Buenas is a signature staple for elevated Filipino favourites and Spanish-inspired delicacies, all within a setting that equally pays homage to the country’s traditional and intricate architecture. Further underscored by their warm service and hospitality, dining experiences in this beautiful venue are instantly celebrations of our rich culture, cuisine and heritage, and it is high time to pay a visit during the holidays.
G/F, Newport Mall Grand Wing | +632 7908 8988
With all these and more across the splendour of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, the only question that truly remains is: where to next?
For more enquiries, you may call their hotline at +622 8462 8888.
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