TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Makati - Updated November 2024

Alba

89/100 (266 ratings)

Restaurants

Spanish

Lunch

Dinner

Salad

Tapas

Paella

Croquettes

Paella Valenciana

Fish

Callos

"Me and my gf went with the sea food paella and croquets, pallea were flavourful and had nice amount of sea food, the croquets were a bit tasteless...."

JJfood

"Pasta and white beans soup was really good, the musicians were accommodating they know how to play Spanish songs, the only thing I didn't like was..."

Kali Alaia

"The paella pasta and caldo gallego (soup with chorizo) is quite salty. Paella valencia tastes good as usual. The zomato deal made everything so..."

Danish Bernadeth Mahusay

"Personally think Albs is ine of the best Spanish restaurants around. It's an institution already, they've been around for a long time.I always..."

StranGerz

"Zomato Gold cant be used for Paella so we ordered Lengua and Salpicao for that. Their paella is meaty and has crab and other seafood. First..."

Jenny Bacolina

"Alba is one of the "go to places" to eat in Poblacion Makati.. You will experience great Spanish cuisine via their ala carte or buffet. Their..."

RDV

"For lunch, we ordered ala carte instead of the buffet. We were seated at the second floor, and one major reason why I only gave 4 stars was the..."

Jam Padilla

"Beautifully decorated in Spanish style. The selection on the menu was sufficient and it was very hard to make a decision. The price was very..."

Chanelle Dupre

"Still homey and food are still authentic and delicious. Quality never waned despite being in the business for so long. The band serenading the..."

Tarah Gonzales

"Food is great and the ambiance is very nice. I personally love the Paella Valenciana and Paella Negra. Excellent deal with Zomato Gold as well as we..."

Alexandra Vallejo

"We were looking for a good place to grab a bite but it was a Saturday evening and Poblacion tends to get rowdy during these time because of all the..."

John Carlos Gambol

"Took my mom out for dinner here during Valentine's Day. We weren't able to book a reservation but they still accommodated us despite them being..."

Lia San Mateo

"Made a booking via zomato and they confirmed. But when we got there, we weren’t on the reservations list. Good thing they were able to make a table..."

Charlene Roxas

"SERVES GREAT, QUALITY SPANISH FOOD 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 I highly recommend specially if youre craving for some paella and cochinillo! Pasta is so..."

Maan Del Carmen

"Recently visited this place in Poblacion, Makati with my friends- very old school!Had Rabas Fritas (fried squid tentacles) and Albondigas de..."

Ana Naval Nieto

"Celebrated Chinese New Year with the fambam at Alba's. Not the first time I ate here, but my last visit was buffet style. Thanks to Zomato Gold's..."

Kimchi Eats

"Unlocked my first Zomato Gold here! Place looks amazing - very romantic. They have a band of singers serenading each table. Ambience is 5/5. Food is..."

Sean

"The food and service were great! We had tostados with cream cheese, prawns paella, grilled prawns, maja blanca and mango crepe. My 7-year old son..."

Catherine Dancel

"I had dinner here with my friends. Everyone should visit this place at least once. The place is not that fancy but it’s private. The foods are so..."

Mary Jane Bacsafra

"Never fails to deliver a great meal with very pleasant atmosphere. Still good value; a wonderful place to enjoy good food with family and..."

Grey Fisher

"When Sunday is Family Day, make it a lil’ extra special with good serving of Paella Valenciana..."

Allans Gastro Snaps

"Paellas are delicious and reasonably priced. We loved the lengua as well. The best lengua I’ve tasted by far. Tostados are great appetizers..."

Camille

"We had one of the best dinners here! Service was great. Food was remarkable! The Chorizo, Paella Valenciana and Sangria sent us to paradise. We felt..."

Triksia Fontanilla

"This is still the number 1 Spanish restaurant for me despite its outdated interiors, and after having tried a few newcomers. I love their paella..."

Tina

"Food 5; ambience 5; service 5; price 5. My biggest fear in buffets is that they normally serve the cheapest cuts and drown them in oily sauce. But..."

No2badFood

"My relatives have been here before and I'm so glad they brought us here! The place is a little small but has a nice home-y feel. We all ate..."

Trisha Aguilar

"I did the lunch buffet on a Wednesday. Very good price for the buffet. the choices of dishes are good, not too many, just right. The callos and..."

Edward Alvarez

"Ever since I was a kid, we would go here from time to time for special occasions. I was fortunate enough to meet Señor Alba himself. A few of the..."

Miguel

"Rich with culinary history, Alba’s truly authentic Spanish experience still stands the test of time. It is an institution that has inspired many..."

Philip Roa

"Buffet at Alba restaurant on Father's day celebration. For only 788/head, we get to eat unlimited suckling pig. Soft and juicy roated pork. The..."

PERFECT PAIR

"True to what their identity is, the best Spanish Cuisine served by people who have mastered their craft thru the years. The music and ambience..."

Adrian Elisan

"If you're craving for good Spanish food, Alba's is the place to go. They serve buffet during lunch time and it's fairly priced. They usually have..."

Mindful Eater

"Spanish dinner w the amigas. We always pass by this restaurant whenever we visit West Gate in Alabang or when we go to El Chups but since..."

Ruth Sarno

"I remember eating in Alba since I was a kid. It was one of my Grandfathers favorite my Mom and Dad also enjoyed it a lot so no surprised I do as well..."

Bryan Edward Tan

"Excellent choice for traditional Spanish dishes. Their lengua with mushrooms is delicious, but the portions are small for the price. The paella..."

Kit Reyes

"We tried the lunch buffet here and I love the food choices. There isn't much choices but food is flavorful so I kept coming back for my favorites. I..."

Mia Co

"Nice & good ambiance for couples on a date or simply celebrating their special occasion. We ordered calamares which is good and has the best..."

Marie Francine

"Excellente as always. Has not lost the taste throughout the years. Still has the best valenciana among restaurants. The cochinillo was very crunchy..."

Grace:-)

"Ordered paella Negra, almondigas, paella marinara and cannonigo... All So yummy. Great food but servings a bit too small. A bit pricey too. Did..."

Anne Dy

"I've missed out on the opportunity to have my daughter bring home some Spanish chorizo's & saffron from Barcelona and that had me craving for days...."

Rome G.

"My girlfriend loves their table wine. Not because it's cheap but because of its fruity and mild bitter taste that suits her palate . Best Paired ..."

Antonio

"If you would like to eat food rich in flavor coupled with a warm, accomodating staff, then this place is for you! The food here is really great at a..."

Joan Marie Garay Salahid

"this is indeed a great place to feast!! i enjoyed every food they have. the place is very nice and the management and/or personnels are very..."

John Victor

"Aside from great food, I always look for a cozy ambiance, and I found it in Alba, Polaris. Plus, I always get the value for my money. It is..."

Elann Cruz

"Please take me to Spain is all I can say after having some excellent paella, callos and red wine. Please dont compromise your paella craving in other..."

Tintin Francisco

"I love dining at Alba's even though their buffet spread is not as extensive as other buffet restaurants because I prefer quality over quantity. I..."

Vivian Co

"Two thumbs up! This restaurant, by far, serves the best Paella Valenciana I have ever tasted! I'm definitely going back soon to try their other..."

Nics Micaller

"Two thumbs up for a Spanish restaurant. The ambiance is cozy and the size of the place is not small and not too big. It's perfect for a family..."

Rush Mathew

"If you're craving for both Spanish cuisine and buffet, then Alba would be the perfect choice for you. This was actually the branch where I first got..."

She Co

"Authentic Spanish food from years back and it still remains that way. I went back to experience their lunch buffet as I always go there for ala carte..."

Patricia Infante

"Alba Is a restaurant that everyone should try.. I really enjoy their foods especially the Paella and Coca.. and its really value for..."

Maricon Mirano

"Knowing a restaurant is being managed well when it has not only survived but thrived over decades is one, but when you see the same frontliners..."

This Semi Vegetarian Life

"Friendly servers. Nice service. Nice place. Great food. Will definitely go back here. Will try their buffet soon, i hope sulit siya for the..."

Jericho Tanglao

"Every time I'm into Spanish restaurant I'll order paella , either Negra or marinara and accompanying meat like dal picaro and chorizo, their..."

JSClaudio

"Ordered food from Alba for home delivery via city delivery.ph. We tried the coca espiniacas (majorcan pie with spinach) for the first time. Nice..."

Ravisiva

"One of the all time favorites for Spanish cuisine. This restaurant serves delicious Spanish fare such as paella, tapas, cochinilla and more. Plus..."

Mike Yu

Rambla

80/100 (749 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegan Options

Spanish

European

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Lunch

Late Night

Brunch

Dinner

Foie gras

Burger

Shrimp

Beef

Octopus

Chicken Wings

Paella

Croquettes

Tataki

Pasta

Pesto

Salad

Pork

Risotto

Tuna

Salmon

"A bit expensive, but worth the extra, a bit better than hawker food in Singapore � haha! Beautiful prepared..."

Steve Rumble

"Love this place!!! Great food!! Great service!! And the bar upstairs is a hidden gem within..."

Gary T Stallings

"Wonderful food!! Very creative and good attention to details! Loved every single dish and the price was very..."

Kevin Hoshino

"My top 3 favorite restaurant in Manila. Every time the food is just getting better. You won't be disappointed. Look out for Pere the chef and Michael..."

Simon Côté

"Tasty funny smart , proper Spanish winelist and well done classic international..."

Emanuele Berselli

"It's a very delicious Spanish restaurant. The style is more easy and casual, but it fits the Spanish lifestyle. The tapas were big, so if you are not..."

Doreen Graham

"Rambla has been in Rockwell strip for a while now, but it was my first time to visit last night. Me not drinking alcohol, is likely the reason why I..."

Harvard

"A bit pricy for the serving size. The staffs are approachable and accommodating. I had two Paella Negra, Gambas, and Cochinilla. Glad that the food..."

Try Lang

"Since it opened, I consider Rambla as still one of the place I go for Spanish tapas and I recommend this often to friends asking advice for where to..."

Monika Veron

"I love love this restaurant as well even if they switched up their "pizzas" a bit. Employees are very friendly simply because we go here a ton..."

Alexaaa.roxasss

"A delightful feast. Commendably awesome food with rockstar cocktails! Food:- From their amuse-bouche of a magic ball of olive, you..."

Jed Yabut

"We eat here only on special occassions because of the price tag. But whenever we do, we are happy with the food. Our favorite is the chorizo...."

Guilty Pleasures Seeker

"I was always curious to try Rambla. I read (and even heard) a lot of good reviews about it. Finally!! I got a chance to try their this restaurant!..."

Lynlenc

"The place was small and intimate and i love the ambiance as well. The staff was accommodating and approachable. My friends and I had paella, ribs,..."

Madelyn Sevilla

"Their grilled sea bass was very fresh with the clams here. Very chewy, light and served with style. It would easily break down in my mouth because it..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"I love how tasty their paella was!! Quality ingredients as always i somehow wait them open in the grid after cycling sesh to try chef's special dish..."

Kim Quiñones

"This place is just amazing! Although their a lil bit pricey, their food is worth every cent! Their Paella Negra is one of the best I've tried so far...."

Kim Fong

"We came here to get some drinks post dinner. We like the ambiance, not too enclosed and still affords one some space. We dropped by a little before..."

Aileen

"Had another celebration for my brother’s graduation here, this time with a bigger group. The restaurant was packed on a Saturday night so it was..."

Racine Reinoso

"Visualize a generous dollop of fresh tuna tartar with wasabe mayo wrapped in a very light and crisp cone (filo pastry?). They look like ..."

PigOutSundays

"One of the best Spanish restaurants I have been to. Legit taste. Smells good and puts a twist to some familiar foods. Personally a must try for..."

EatsTimePH

"For starters, I tried the cheese platter, salmon Brie and truffle oil baguettes which definitely made me look forward to the main dishes... The..."

Nicole Bagtas

"This is my first time at this restaurant.I am eating here in the afternoon.The restaurant here is very nice.Because this is an open kitchen,In the..."

Keiven Cai

"I frequent Las Flores in Podium, because it’s near home. I got the chance to try Rambla in Joya Towers - and it was amazing! They already killed it..."

Kimberly Mas

"One of my favorite restaurants in Manila! Super good! From cocktails, wide variety of gin + garnishes, spherical olives to the entrees! I love going..."

FisforFoodBlog - Timmy Castañeda- Chua

"Ambience:Creative, cozy, soft and chill music, action packed bar where customers can sit, warm lighting indoor. Outdoor is ok..."

Claire Del Rosario-Bernabe

"Me and my grandmother decided to eat in Rambla for lunch since we were headed to Rockwell anyways. I wanted to get something I haven’t tried from..."

Lexi Enriquez

"This is actually my second visit to Rambla here in Rockwell.On my first visit, it was spectacular, especially since the head chef was there..."

Jc Saulog

"Actual rating: 4.8My Rambla experience was great! The interior of the place is perfect for dates, catch up dinners, and any somehow special..."

Jesse Lui

"I really like the ambiance of the place. The food is delicious. However, some of the food options are too expensive for their kind or for their..."

Clarizza Napa

"To be fair. I just had their compli chips and peach iced tea 😂 Have yet to try other items, they do look promising. Hindi lang ako ready sa budget..."

Diandra Muassab

"The ambience is beautiful and waiters are bery friendly and courteous. There was a generous serving of beef carpaccio and the calamaris are so yummy...."

Jeric Travis Prospero

"We love their paella’s and all of their tapas! Expensive but superb taste so you may forgive the price! Had my Christmas dinner here with friends!..."

Angelika E

"The food here was great. I tried their Paella Negra with Baby Squid, it was delicious, good for 2-3 people. However, I noticed that we were the only..."

Maedeliene Uy

"My family and I went to Rambla for an advance Valentine’s dinner celebration. I must say, we went home happy and satisfied.The food was..."

Moshi Eats

"This place is definitely one of the best out there around Rockwell area. The paella was just so beautifully cooked and the pulpo and the air..."

Anika Molina

"Excellent food- good quality and variety of options! Love the tapas here- especially the gambas with mushrooms, the bikini sandwich (pretty much..."

Diksha Rai

"Our group of 6 was absolutely delighted with the food and felt looked after with the prompt service. The food was absolutely yum and flavorful, big..."

RKA_Baroness

"If you’re posh craving for Mexican food like tapas, then this place is indeed for you. 🍽Ambiance: 4 out of 5The interior is..."

Justin Sindol

"Quiet. Classy. Delicious. If only I were on a romantic date, it would have been perfect. But I was not. Lucky for me that it was raining hard. It was..."

Alfredspineda

"Very good food. Quite expensive but good. Perfect for dates. Small area busy area, but ambiance is homey. Same owners as the ones who own..."

Average Person

"No words to describe but delicious. Food, ambience and service. You need to make a reservation. We went on Sunday for dinner and it was packed. :)..."

Skbunagan

"Great tapas! Definitely go for the crispy/crackling pork, was my personal favourite. We ordered quite a fair bit for 2 people (about 8 dishes) but we..."

Marcus W K Wong

"They have bomb sangrias! 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽ambience is just great and they have wonderful, accommodating staff! Will definitely come back and..."

Ania Gulle

"Great place for Tapas 🥂PLACE:Cozy and kinda romanticFOOD:Crispy Chicken Skin and Prawns : Chicken skin was..."

Shellah Marie Reyes

"Cozy place to dine out whether it's a catch up, date night, or even family lunch. Veggie options available, my favorite would be the paella. Try..."

Reichelle Demot

"This is now my favorite spanish restaurant. Great ambience to enjoy their food and some drinks. I love their chorizo & white wine and their gambas..."

Randal Elido

"I ordered paella negra and it was so good! But Please try to be a little generous for the servings! Nice ambience and staff! a must try resto in the..."

Eats.Jneth

"Where do I begin? After quickly passing by Powerplant Mall, a short walk to Rambla restaurant made the evening of Friday 5th of May very special. Not..."

Manila Eats

"RAMBLA Rockwell Center:Churros - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5Americano - ⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️️..."

Johnbunag

"ABSOLUTELY LOVED OUR EXPERIENCE!Went to have our Anniversary dinner here and staff has been more trhan cordial and nice! The Iberica Jamon..."

Barbie Alonzo

"It was an evening of good fun with long-time friends at Rambla. A last minute mini-reunion was set by my friends from my very first company which was..."

Red Plate

"This Spanish restaurant offers delicious food-we did enjoy their paella negra and beef tenderloin with mashed potato. The place is relaxing and it is..."

Rachel Reyes

"Mom requested for Spanish food for her birthday and my sister suggested Rambla since she had an awesome experience here with her friends.On..."

Triggerhappyfoodie

"It’s in my honest opinion that Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati doesn’t have the greatest food options.Sorry, not..."

Micca D.

"Stopped in at this place for a drink and liked it so much that we stayed for dinner. The staff is very kind and helpful. We basically asked them to..."

DR

"Perfect for a date night. Ambience is cozy and the food is very tasty. Service was quick and the the servers were very attentive to our needs. Will..."

Mr&MrsCheckers

"Been here a couple of times, and besides the great ambience of this upscale Tapas Bar, the vibe here is relaxing. Great place to hang out after a..."

Tina M. Gonzalez

"Rambla is one of my dream restaurants. Located in a prime spot in Rockwell, Rambla offers Spanish food - tapas, cochinillo, paella and a great..."

Foodfanaticph

"La Rambla is a street in central Barcelona lined with cafes and food markets that is a favorite among tourists and locals alike. So Rambla..."

Boodle Bear

"Must try their churros served with vanilla ice cream and very rich and creamy chocolate. The churros are cooked to a crisp and tossed with sugar...."

Audrey Ann Lee

"Rambla adapts itself to many situations - the after-work evening tapas, the splurge with your date, the group dinner where everyone has fun, and..."

Marianne In Manila

"Dinner at Spanish restaurants for me usually consists of tapas and paella. It was the same at Rambla. We were most happy with the empanadas (it had..."

Jen CC Tan

"This is one of my favorite go-to places for bringing in foreign guests, date night, semi casual business dinner, friends' get together, you name it!..."

Earlene Go-Reyes

"Rambla has great interiors. Very cosy and bespoke. I'm not a fan of Spanish food but i understand how flavorful their dishes are. Rambla presents..."

Irene Sharie Francisco

"Revisted Rambla since I said I wanted to try more dishes but I couldn't resist ordering their Foie Gras Mousse with Caramelized Apple and..."

Hungry Pants

"This place is a great find I spent my valentines dinner here where there was a degustacion menu set. It was well prepared. The gambas on chicken skin..."

Richard Tan

"I always feel glad when I find a good Spanish restaurant around. Such is Rambla in Rockwell which sits in a rather posh locale. The place is finely..."

RicKy SantiAgo

"Based on the 3 dishes we ordered, everything was yummy. But I don't know if it's just because I'm not in the mood but nothing was extra special in..."

Zzlleenn Lee

"I was able to try out Rambla when I went out with some of my friends. Naturally, I made it a point to check the reviews of the restaurant so I'd know..."

Joshah Caleb Chua

"can share be 5 stars this is spanish taste trational and not so old have some new idea especially for Ti some good design .good pic and for dinner..."

Yali Liu

"PERSONAL FAVORITE[Review is based on their lunch set menu]Rambla houses the BEST Vongole Pasta ever. I can adhere to this since I..."

Nikki Peralta

"Amazing staff for an amazing place ! The food is good with good wine! Try U bu Undurraga Merlot with their exceptional tapas!If you want to..."

Yiannis Papageorghiou

"The meal did not start of well with disappointing and over priced cocktails. But our food arrived and it all changed, great concept with small,..."

ALauren

"One of my favorite restaurants these days. Crispy skin and prawns is to die for. If you're looking for something savory for starters --- ..."

Jay Adlao Block

"EMILIO MORO Winery was established in 1891 in Northwest Spain. Now run by the 3rd generation of Moros, José & Javier, they produce one of the best..."

Anton Diaz

"I went here with friends last Dec 24. Best to make reservations to ensure you get seats. Definitely not the cheapest place but they have..."

Aimee Flordeliza

"Went there for dinner last night after making a reservation. Dispensing with the only bad part first: the cocktails were overpriced (php 495..."