Not every dinner needs candles and champagne—but the best ones do: your birthday, your friend’s despedida, or your anniversary. When things get extra special, you need an equally excellent dining experience to match. We rounded up 4 elevated restaurants for the next time you’re celebrating something, because all milestones deserve a great meal.
Celera
Photos courtesy of @restaurantcelera
This refined casual dining restaurant located in Comuna’s artistic compound serves Asian fusion cuisine and moody interiors. Everything in their menu is intentionally curated, from ingredients to techniques. Their Discovery tasting menu (P5,460) with 10 courses showcases some of the best that Celera has to offer; it’s a meal befitting the occasion.
📍 Comuna, Makati City
Cantabria
Photos courtesy of @cantabria.manila
Renowned Chef Chele Gonzales’ Cantabria is an homage to his hometown in Spain, fusing traditional flavors with creative technique. This elegant spot specializes in elevated seafood dishes and comfort Spanish favorites. For extra fancy nights, get their Chuleta Angus (PHP 4,800) and pair it with a cocktail or two.
📍 Westin Ortigas, Pasig City
William Watson Steak Room
Photos courtesy of @williamwatsonsteakroom
This hidden steak room is one of Katipunan’s best-kept secrets: their interior is the perfect celebration setting, and they offer quality steaks for great prices. But what makes this place really special is that they also offer premium Japanese dishes, courtesy of Fukui next door. If you can’t choose between steak and sushi, you can order both at this restaurant.
📍 Katipunan Extension, Quezon City
Izakaya Geronimo
Photos courtesy of @izakayageronimo
Located at the heart of BGC’s food scene, Izakaya Geronimo is a laidback dinner spot with carefully selected Japanese dishes. If you’re in the mood for sushi and yakitori, this is the place to be; they serve elevated Japanese food, from yakitori sticks to hearty ramens. Their Spicy Tuna Temaki (PHP 200) and Toro Wasabi Salsa (PHP 2,500) are just some of the small starter plates to order with their drinks. Bonus: they occasionally invite DJs!
📍 Bonifacio Global City
Once in a while, we’ll have moments and milestones worth celebrating–and the best way to commemorate them is through an unforgettable meal. Whether you’re toasting to a new chapter, marking a milestone, or simply dressing up for the joy of it, these restaurants offer the perfect backdrop to make your celebration feel truly exceptional.We’re always on the lookout for new spots–celebrations or not. Create a list on the klikit app and share it with us! Available now on the App Store and Google Play Store.
