TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in San Juan - Updated November 2024

Cafe Sanso

82/100 (566 ratings)

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Cafe

Spanish

Beef Salpicao

With Fries

Beef Caldereta

Churrasco Pork Belly

Caviar Smoked Salmon Bruschetta

Chips

Cafe Sanso Cubanos

Meat platter

Melon and Mango

Água Fresca

Chorizo Y Quezo Paella

Virgin Sangria

Red Sauce

Mejillones Al Vino

Gambas Al Ajillo

Albóndigas

Surf and Turf

Paella Valenciana

Seafood Paella

Fish

Basque

"When I arrived, there were just a couple of tables with people. For the 6 hours that we were there, people came and went. It was never empty, us..."

Jaycee Pagdanganan

"Relaxed ambience. Really good food. Attentive staff. One of the places in our list worth coming back..."

Susan Dagdag-Profeta

"Cafe Sanso is my happy place. I just hope that people talk a little softly when the place is full. Loud chitchat ruins the cafe's cozy..."

Lani Garcia

"The best Churros I've tasted! Their Callos, Paella, and Caldereta ...... one of the..."

Atoi Salita

"Relaxing 😎 interior great foid! Serene place and its beside Museo Sanso!!! You gotta eat..."

Rossini R Conwi

"A very pleasant cafe with nice interiors and an art collage on the wall, good food selection, service. What will make me return for more is the..."

Joseph Bernabe

"Pork Churasco, Caldereta Picante, Pasta Vongole hit the spot. The churros with Ice Cream or Ice Cream with Churros whatever you call it won me the..."

Mark Sto Domingo

"Really looooved the food! I will strongly recommend this to my friends...."

Camille Ann Castillo

"Delicious food!! � we tried the churrasco pork belly, jamon serrano salad, salpicao, and pescado frito! All dishes superb! To cap it off, the..."

Nina Caldona

"Quiet, quaint, and charming. This beautiful quiet space tucked in one of the side streets off P. Guevarra boast of a well curated menu with flavors..."

Edwin D. Tan

"Great food. Great staff. Compliments to the..."

Madz Barrido

"Wonderful food and lovely helpful staff. Great..."

Ash Meikle

"I will definitely come back again with the one whom I recommend..."

ELLE

"Ate here on random Saturday afternoon. Hands down, already one of my favorite chill date places. A little bit hard to find but it has 4-5 parking..."

M

"Very accommodating staff. Food is well-seasoned with good portion size for their price. I loved the callos, it was tender and very rich. I can eat..."

China

"Loved the food and the service was very good. The place is very relaxing and peaceful. We ordered Churrasco Pork Belly, Pan-seared Mahihi and Jamon..."

Johanna Babas

"First time to dine here despite being a frequent passerby in this area. My favorite would definitely be the mushroom chips, super highly recommended...."

Johanna Lim

"What I love about Cafe Sanso is the nice interior of the restaurant. Food is also great and plating is awesome. I like that each main dish has..."

Jason Pangco

"A hole in the wall restaurant hidden in one of the sides streets in San Juan, Cafè Sanso doubles up as a cafe/gallery in one. We ordered the Mahi..."

Alberto Tenedero Jr.

"Great food. Calm ambiance..."

Peter B

"The café had a really good ambiance. The serving was more than enough! Got a salad, mushroom chicarones, the bruschetta and sundried tomato and..."

Sam Co

"Used our zomato gold membership here. We had the smoked salmon triangles, paella Negra, hanger steak, paella valenciana, and churro cups for dessert...."

Ashley Lim

"Cafe Sanso has a cozy ambience. They have the most polite and accommodating staff. Great music selection. Big plus for me that it’s right next to..."

Marie Titular

"The area is very quiet and private, which I liked. They only had two servers that night so i worry if more people would be dining at the same time. I..."

Jules Gotauco

"Paella catalonia and mushroom chicharones were good. Gambas was okay. Their pork belly could be improved - i liked the crunchiness of the skin but it..."

Tiff Huang

"Polite and friendly staff food taste great! I have enjoyed their steak and the churizo y quezo was good and even the pasta taste great i will..."

Rosley Secerio Boncan

"Available discount via Booky.Got here and I the while indoor dining areais reserved. Not a problem because their alfresco dining is pretty..."

Kyuketsuki

"This chic cafe is located beside a museum. The interiors look like art. Ultimate Choco Brownie (4.5/5)- We were pleasantly surprised..."

Cheska Trinidad

"Over the years, Little Baguio in San Juan City has been a great dining destination for a whole lot of foodies from all over the Metro. The..."

EATSplorations

"Love this place! I recommend the mushroom chicharon, jamon bruschetta, caesar salad, surf and turf, churrasco pork belly, and cheese paella. For..."

Yv

"We were the only customers when we ate there. My first time and I must say that I enjoyed the food. I find the place simply nice and casual. Thinking..."

Janis Tan

"We tried their salad with jamon Serrano, their frittata, and their chorize y quezo paella. The salad was great, the flavors worked really well..."

Mark Philip Wu

"Tucked in the quiet and inner part of San Juan and away from the hustling and bustling of the city is the quaint Cafe’ Sanso. Named after the..."

May De Guzman

"Christmas is in the air... and in churro cups too! @cafesanso, a sure go-to when in the heart of San Juan prides itself for this Churro Ice..."

Thefoodadvenchers

"The food is amazing. Properly cooked, the flavours are just right, no extreme flavours. Not too salty, not too sour, not too spicy. Elegant..."

Mondell

"Food was good, service could've been better, ambiance was quite nice. We ordered the cheese paella and the cinnamon squash soup. The paella was..."

Peter Fainsan (Peeta)

"Food: 3.5/5Service: 3.5/5Ambiance: 4/5What we ordered:Paella Negra (P600) - it was my first time to try squid ink and I..."

Hungry Girl

"Restaurant was quiet, clean and had a homey ambience. Food was great and service was above average. It's perfect for quick catch-ups with friends if..."

Ethel Ravena

"I love the ambience of the place; cozy and classy at the same time. The pork belly and gambas linguini are the best! I hope you guys try it out. Best..."

Micah See

"Great place, although small. Food is great if you like spanish cuisine. I love their paellas and the callos melts in your mouth. The dessert is..."

Malvin Domingo

"The price was okay. The ambiance was good. The music was great. Wish it could have been just a tad wider. The catalana wasn't too sweet. Which I..."

Rex Matthew Sabido

"Got zomato delivery from here and the food was superb - clearly a hidden gem. We had beef in two ways: Caldereta Picante had tangy beef..."

Ravisiva

"This restaurant paved my way for liking spanish food more and more. I definitely loved their paella negra and mussels with cream sauce. Their serving..."

Kristine Gan

"2nd time here. Had what I had the last time, I don't recall what they call it but it's thick deep fried liempo over Rosemary infused baby potatoes...."

Detoxteam

"on their property and you can also park along the street (once the current road. repairs are completed). I am happy that Cafe Sanso opened in our..."

Jovijovijovi

"Good high end food in a great ambiance. A tad pricey but the food is very refreshing compared to the standard asian fare in the area. Despite so many..."

Jovijovijovi

"Away from the fast-paced dining scene is a quaint little cafe in Little Baguio called Cafe Sanso. We ordered the Bacalao Croquetas..."

ItsBeryllicious

"The ambiance is nice and cozy.. but the place can't accomodate large group. The food was great. The paella and the churros are to die for. The place..."

Vylette

"Coffee was good that I almost forgot to take a photo before I completely finished it. It is a real good place for a coffee and to have some real..."

Theadobo

"THE LOCATIONIf you're trying to look for a cafè that's directly beside an art gallery, then Cafè Sansò would be perfect for you. Upon..."

Jean Colleen Vergara

"This restaurant in San Juan is a delightful discovery. We had Tartuffo Linguini (pasta with truffle and ham) and Francesinha (ham, cheese and..."

Elmer Gatchalian

"The food was great! The pastas and the paella were really tasty! We had the tartuffo and gambas linguini. For the paella, we ordered both the paella..."

Lissa Agbayani

"Good food! I had one of their salads and also a fruit shake. :) I wish though there were more seating space, my friend and I ended up eating in a low..."

BellaMoran

"Come here before everyone discovers it. It's cute, quiet and has yummy sandwiches. The Francesinha is a rich, cheesy hearty sandwich that I enjoyed..."

Iamjulienne

Co/op

80/100 (526 ratings)

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"The place has a homey feel and food is great! Loved their nachos, bbq pork ribs, harvester's salad, finishing them off with coffee and their..."

Adriene Elizabeth Lim

"Harvest salad, onion stack and aglio e olio. This is a perfect combination and it fed two of us. Dinner was capped with smores cupcake. Ice cold..."

Cleng Clemente

"What a treat to find this place in the intriguing backstreets of Addition Hills! Wonderful ambience, a gift store of unusual and delightful finds,..."

Lynne Castelijn

"Very good concept... dining and picking gifts for girlfriends bday or something for her... haha... Nice place to celebrate bday parties,..."

Ryan Deloso

"Our fave place to dine in and feast my eyes with their unique items and knitted stuff dolls. Love their food not only its healthy but tastes good..."

Beng Averilla

"Really nice place to relax with family and friends. Very cozy and they've got lots of parking too. The food is really good. The servings are HUGE!..."

Edsel Lance Tan

"A great find with an impressive collection of items for sale and on display; a hidden treasure indeed. Finding it was a challenge as it's not as..."

Monalisa Chuang

"We had spanakopitas for starters. And it was so generous with prawn filling. The shrimp blended well with the cheese. Best tried while..."

Sushmito Praxides

"Good place to hang out with friends or unwind when you’re alone.. conducive for meetings and “group” study where you can eat and share opinions..."

Gytha

"Delicious food at reasonable price. Cosy atmosphere. Coffee and desserts great as well. Spacious parking , friendly staff. A good place to..."

Tin Ching

"Co/op's a cute place - definitely one where you can work or set a meeting in! I think they change their menu every now and then or have seasonal..."

Kelsey Policarpio

"A different restaurant experience since you get to check out merchandise on display while waiting for your food.Herb Crusted Beef..."

Tin Manalo

"We came here this morning and although we were confused by whether it was table service or not. They didn’t have flavour coffee (caramel, vanilla..."

MmmFood

"Found a hidden gem in San Juan! 😮 This cappuccino is nicely brewed — perfect for a coffee fix. It’s not purely a coffee shop though so they..."

Epicurean Foodies PH

"One of the favourite Salted Caramel desserts ever made! I first ate this one back September 25, 2014 and it’s still the best Cheesecake in Wilson..."

Justine Lauren B. Chan

"The experience was pretty amazing. The place has a cozy ambiance, which make it very relaxing. The food was also great! Especially the smoked salmon..."

Kia Gabay

"Fancy a cozy place where the food is great and the a quiet sort of crowd? Well, look no more. This is the place for you. Their pasta is always..."

Rein Mutuc

"Can’t get over the way this place looks. It reminds me of a greenhouse with the large glass panels that let in warm sunlight. A lovely interior..."

Fried And Prejudice

"(11.04.17)I’ve been always wanting to try out this really attractive place in San Juan ever since I saw it. From the outside, the..."

Aemmanuelle Magno

"I rated this based on my previous meals here. They have big servings and overall food are great. This time we had: Pork ribs- since I’m..."

Rain

"This quaint shop is hidden in one of the side streets of San Juan. The first time I visited I was quite surprised, they have beautifully decorated..."

Fat Girls Day Out

"It was early last year when I discovered this place (thanks Zomato). Since then, I became a regular customer and I make sure that I'll drop by at..."

Nix Mix

"I’ve passed by this numerous times since it opened and just visited it now. Just like the good reviews from the online community and relatives, my..."

Gretchen Panganiban

"Sumptuous food tho a bit pricey. Great ambience. Their cakes are a must try! ❤️ If you’re looking for a perfect place to eat and chill, this is..."

Alex De Guzman

"I've finally found the best Salted Caramel Cake in town. 💯 If you want to have good food and good dessert, come thru! The place is awesome, the..."

Nyl Umali Sarmiento

"CO/OP is a lifestyle and café located along A Mabini Street in San Juan, Metro Manila. A splash of quirky décor is the first thing you’ll notice..."

Christian Manguiat

"Ambiance ||💋💋💋💋💋The modern industrial design was balanced off by the inviting for-sale-products showcased in the room. We loved..."

SkinnyFoodieMNL | Zy Tinio

"A big coffee place in San Juan area. Aside from being a coffee shop this place is also a store that sells art stuff and bags. The place is very..."

FOOD IS LIFE PH

"189 A Mabini St San Juan City I love the place so much ,i love the design there resto but no wifi and there coffee was good naman..."

Eatmorefunph

"After a lunch thing just along A. Mabini at San Juan, I was really craving for a cup of coffee. Good thing CO/OP was really close so I decided to try..."

Jason

"super spacious!! parking pa lang 5 stars na!i love the design and layout. we ordered the chicken, carbonara and a dessert ( forgot what it..."

LJ The Explorer

"Foodie with a twist of artsy? Go to CO/OP now — where you can shop while waiting for your food. Their mini shop costs a bit higher than expected..."

April Torres

"We tried their beef brisket sandwich and their shrimp diablo pasta. Firstly their prices are a bit high, but their serving sizes are also fairly big,..."

Mark Philip Wu

"Great food but expensive. Interior design of the place is very good. Nice place to have business meetings in San Juan area.. Parking is very..."

J&E

"Soon as you drive into their area, you feel homey. The food is prepared simply with a touch of elegance. We ordered the BBQ pork ribs, herb crusted..."

Maria Cecilia Luz Romero

"I went here for the Skin Speak event hosted by CosRx and Skincare Curator. The food was very tasty! I had some of their sweets and I loved them. The..."

Blessy Chio

"CO/OP is a refreshing creative space that serves up breakfast food and gourmet sandwiches. The portion size is generous. The eggs Benedict, for..."

Micky Domingo

"Quaint coffee shops never fail to make me giddy. But quaint coffee shops that serve good food make me happier. Shops like Tweedle Book Café,..."

Mary Love Siy

"Slow service. Pricey food. Delicious but quite forgettable. The only thing interesting was the interior and the ventilation and the stuff sold. Might..."

Chelsea Eusebio

"Easily my favorite place to get a salad from! So much love for their cobb salad 😍 very reasonable prices considering the huge servings that's..."

Page Lopez

"Co-Op was a hidden gem in Greenhills. The interior is very nicely done and their food tastes great albeit on the pricey side. Try their pizza..."

Paul Kim

"Co/op was surprisingly good both in its ambiance as a seller of quaint tchotchkes and as a purveyor of food & drink! The place is a heaven for people..."

Ravisiva

"A house-turned-lifestyle store and cafe in San Juan. This Laid back store is selling hip goods and comfort food in one roof!I'd say this..."

Iza Gram

"Some time last year, I have heard of CO/OP but never found out where it is located until now that we are looking for a place to chill before moving..."

Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC

"CO/OP is a find! This design focused restaurant is an old converted house in the Addition Hills area. The garden out front is framed by gorgeous..."

Marianne In Manila

"A cross between Heima and a cafe, Co/op offers a unique dinning exprience for a wide range of audiences. Whether you're a bookworm, artist, shopping..."

Cindie Cheng

"Went here with my partner for a quick snack which later turned out to be a nice dinner. Ambiance and good service are always strong points for me..."

Deochristed

"I frequently pass by this place and missed to inspect that it is a resto and also houses merchandise of quaint home and living items. Perfect for..."

Alexis

"Interiors was amazing! My friends and I enjoyed it being the first one when we visited. Although, we didn't get to try the rainbow cake as they..."

Regine Alvarez

"Went here last night and was shocked that there was not a lot of people around, so thats good for us. Anyway, the sandwich was good, would order it..."

Iris So

"This place has a very cozy and artsy feeling that one will feel comfortable for a scrumptious meal from their mouthwatering offerings. I dont think..."

Jv Abellar

"The initial reaction after seeing the menu is that there arent many choices. We had onion rings, nachos, roastwd tomato soup, grilled cheese, aglio..."

No2badFood

"Coop has awesome food. Big servings and healthy recipes. Awesome ambience as well. Definitely worth returning to. Pastas and sandwiches and..."

Jovijovijovi

"Everything we ordered was really good. Simple but they hit the spot. The ambience was cool, filled with a lot of novelty items for sale. Generally a..."

Raina Cheng

"Cozy is the word I would describe this place. If you want a laidback affair or nightcap, I strongly suggest you go here. The ambiance is enough to..."

Cristina Luis

"CO/OP is your neighborhood hangout spot serving great food, with a good ambiance. Upon entry one will notice that the restaurant ambiance is a little..."

Cliff-Jacky Cheng

"Their salted caramel cheesecake caught my eye. It turned out to be quite a nice catch if I do say so myself. The cake was sweet and smooth and the..."

Wilma Poso

"I had the mac and cheese in this place. I originally just wanted to try their coffee but I got hungry so that is what I got. It actually went well..."

Albert Yap

"Cozy is the word I would definitely associate with this place. The first few times I was here I got so relaxed I was not able to work as planned. I..."

Justo Yap

"They offer pasta and sandwiches as the main meal. They have big servings. Pasta is good. Sandwich is great. The home made drinks are even better...."

Malvin Domingo

"Love their dessert selection! The s'mores cupcake, chocolate cake, and coffee creme brûlée are all so gooooood ❤️❤️ The Tartufo pasta is..."

Ren Dela Cruz

"The place is inviting basically because of its urban chic look... This is a cafe and a curio store at the same time though the stuffs are pricey..."

Fridate Diaries By Cecil Valle

"Late dinner date at co/op. We ordered the tomato soup, Caesar salad and the Tartufo pasta (which I forgot to take a photo of!)..."

Jen CC Tan

"I egged my bestfriend into a free dinner one Saturday and was brought to this place. Given her choices of menu, I had second thoughts but lo and..."

TheWanderingRaven

"I promised to give this artsy nook a second chance so I will come back and check it out again but during their soft launch, I was disappointed with..."

Angelika E

"CO/OP is a hidden gem among the streets of San Juan. Doubling as a coffee shop and a home store, it's clear to see why this has come to be one of my..."

Jeune San Juan

"It's a nice modern classy place as if you eat at a forest cafe , what I like most is the parking, you can bring your nice ride here,I ordered roasted..."

JSClaudio

"CO/OP MANILA is a house-turned-lifestyle store and café in San Juan selling hip goods and comfort food. The name was inspired by the "cooperation"..."

Anton Diaz

"New to Zomato but just had to sign up to review this place. After driving by every day for months I finally decided to stop in and give it a try and..."

Stephen Shu

"Co/Op is San Juan's hidden gem. I mean that literally because I got lost looking for the place! The place is reason enough to go there, but the food?..."

Phylicia Marie Pineda

"It's a lifestyle store with a restaurant where you could just chill and catch up with your friends. It could also be a perfect dating spot, your gf..."

Krista Mendez

"Before I tell you why I love this place, I will let you know the one disappointment I had. They burned the coffee :( If you're reading this Co/Op,..."

Themullerproject

"Place looks amazing! Love the design and the products. Its really different from your usual stores. Food = very good. I'd say my favorites..."

Sam Chan

"Food is yummy, servings are big for sharing! Ambiance is great. Love the quirky and unique crafty things they sell. Plus points for..."

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