New restaurants and cafés around Metro Manila this March 2026

March continues the steady wave of new restaurants and cafés enriching Metro Manila, with concepts that lean into clarity, comfort and a stronger sense of identity. This month’s Dining Radar ranges from all-day neighbourhood spaces and minimalist ramen counters to wine-driven destinations, global café concepts and thoughtful evolutions of once-private dining experiences. Whether you’re in search of your next go-to spot or planning your next night out, this list offers a snapshot of where the dining scene is headed.

More from this week’s lineup:

• Inside the biggest night in hospitality: Tatler Best Philippines 2026
• Your ultimate guide to caviar
• The 10 best fish burgers in Metro Manila
• Gino’s Brick Oven Pizza: how to stay relevant 14 years later

Cheers,
Lauren Golangco
Associate editor, Tatler Dining & Travel

From an all-day dining newcomer in BGC to a Tokyo-born izakaya and a Seoul-based matcha concept, here are the new restaurants and cafés to know this March

• Scratch Smashburgers is popping up in Siargao this weekend, April 2-6 at Siargao Bed & Brewery
• Maker and Made in BGC has announced its April workshops on sourdough and fermentation—check out their page for more details
• Grace Park has teamed up with East Ocean Palace to present two collaboration dishes, available until April 30, with only 20 orders available per day at each Grace Park outlet