10 Low-key places to go on a secret date in Manila

If you’re tired of the usual – movie date night or going out to dance – then, it might be time to spice things up. Of course, you have your go-to date spots but if you don’t want the romance to fizzle, you should be open to trying new date spots that might even become your new favorites.

We rounded several date spots in and near Metro Manila where it might be awesome to have that secret date.

These places might also be great if you want to keep that date on the down-low just because.

10. Liam’s Gourmet Cafe

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Photo source: Liam’s Gourmet Cafe Facebook Page

Tucked somewhere in Circulo Verde (a township located in Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Quezon City), Liam’s Gourmet Cafe offers comfort food served in a comfy ambiance. The brainchild of Chef Melisa Rocha, this restaurant serves the culinary perfection of Western Cuisine and local heirloom dishes to delight every customer.

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Photo source: Liam’s Gourmet Cafe Facebook Page

Liam’s Gourmet offers all-day breakfast, steaks, pasta, and heirloom local dishes.

Address: I 106 Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Brgy. Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Philippines

9. Balestier

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Named after American consul Joseph Balestier, this restaurant is tucked away in the east — Marikina City. Balestier offers classic flavors that are tied up with modern tastes. The restaurant has a minimalist vibe that is perfect for couples who don’t want being cramped in confined spaces.

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Photo source: Balestier Facebook Page

When it comes to its food, the flavors are playful and interesting. In a way, Balestier pushes the boundaries but is sure to make you fall in love.

Address: 14 Nicanor Roxas Street, Brgy. San Roque, Marikina City

8. Poco Deli – Kapitolyo

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What used to be a tiny neighborhood deli has already blossomed into a meat institution in the metro. Poco Deli is known for making handcrafted, wood smoked, traditional charcuterie, cold cuts, and bacon slabs since 2008. They only use prime meats, Angus and Kitayama Wagyu Beef and European and US Pork.

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Although not-so-secret anymore, the Kapitolyo branch is still undeniably a great date place when you want to keep things low-key while you enjoy mouth-watering artisan sausages paired with good wine.

Poco Deli also has branches in Ayala Triangle and BGC. Recently, it opened another branch in Coron, Palawan.

Address: 21 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig City

7. La Spezia

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Hidden in a residential area located a few meters off Tomas Morato on Scout Dr. Lazcano St., dining at La Spezia is like spotting a rare gem. Although the restaurant has been around since 2016, it remains a mystery to many, but one thing is for sure, if you want tasty Italian food that is as legit as it can get, this is the place to go to.

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Photo source: La Spezia Facebook Page

La Spezia specializes in the simplicity of Italian cuisine.

Address: 90 Scout Dr. Lascano Street, Quezon City, Philippines

6. The Community Kitchen

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Found in Metropoli Drive along Libis, The Community Kitchen is a relaxed bistro that cooks up casual French-Italian cuisine, freshly baked bread, and homemade gelato every day. This restaurant takes pride in creating food that’s uncompromisingly delicious, made with much care, bringing the freshest ingredients from different community producers to the dining table.

The Community Kitchen has a nice selection of wines too.

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When you’re done with your meal, don’t miss out on their homemade gelato that is crafted from the freshest, locally sourced carabao’s milk.

Address: G/F The Community Bldg., Metropoli Drive, Metropoli Residenza, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Philippines

5. Chesa Bianca

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Away from the hustle and bustle of the central Makati district, Chesa Bianca is a quaint restaurant along Yakal Street that features the Swiss cooking. You can enjoy a weekly menu of sumptuous international home-style cooking prepared by a Swiss chef, as well as the best fondue and classic Swiss dishes.

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Chesa Bianca’s menu items include veal, pork, chicken, and fish marinated in succulent sauces and spices, a Swiss cheese fondue selection, Swiss-style raclette cheese served with boiled potatoes, cocktail onions and gherkins and a lot more. The restaurant has a vast array of affordable wines from all over the world to suit any palate.

The ambiance is warm and homey with traditional wood paneling accented with rustic seating. Chesa Bianca’s warm atmosphere is strongly traditional but refreshingly unique.

Address: 7431 Yakal Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City

4. Agimat Foraging Bar and Kitchen

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Agimat is not the typical Filipino bar and restaurant that serves the usual wine, beers, cocktails, and food options. This restaurant may have that olden Filipino folk vibe and they demonstrate local rituals, but their food and drinks are unique. They serve their own classic drinks and food in a bar (all of which are local). Their bar-kitchen has a dark folk ambiance where you will spot faux branches accompanied by anting-anting hanging on each branch.

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It is definitely not your ordinary restaurant-bar spot. It’s a must-see, especially if you’re down to grab a drink or two or want to eat something you’ve never had before.

Address: 2/F 5972 Alfonso cor. Fermina Street, Poblacion, Makati City

3. Over Easy

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When you just want to low-key hang out with your new flame, Over Easy has amazing food and drinks that you can share. The ambiance in this restaurant is also perfect if you want to chat and learn more about each other. Over Easy isn’t just about eggs or breakfast, they serve pasta dishes too. They also have barbecue ribs on the menu.

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Oh, and they have craft beers and good coffee too!

Address: G&W Terrazza, Gil Fernando Avenue, Marikina City

2. Galileo Enoteca

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If you want to get a little intimate over good food and a bottle of wine, Galileo Enoteca is the perfect date spot for you. The restaurant is enveloped with walls of wine shelves that showcase different wine variants from across regions of Italy.

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Photo from: Galileo Enoteca Facebook Page

If you wish to be teleported in the Italian countryside without actually leaving the bustling city, try out Galileo Enoteca for you will surely love the relaxing ambiance and the amazing wine pairing experience.

Address: 80 Calbayog Street Corner Malinao Street, Mandaluyong City

1. Made Nice

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Photo source: Made Nice Facebook Page

Made Nice isn’t actually a new restaurant but an evolution of Made Nice Supper Club that was originally located in a more discrete area in Legazpi Village. The restaurant is popular for its elevated homecooked meals that are both surprising and satiating. Now, Made Nice is in a more posh location in the Rockwell Center neighborhood.

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The food at Made Nice is deemed as a showcase of the experiences of the owners. If you simply want to “make nice” to your date, head here.

Address: 122 G/F Joya Loft & Towers, Plaza Drive, Rockwell Center, Makati City

BONUS: Burrow Cafe

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Photo source: Burrow Cafe Facebook Page

Burrow Cafe is not in Metro Manila but it’s just a couple of hours drive away. Nothing can get any more secret than dining in this amazing underground cafe located in Taytay, Rizal. To access it, you have to walk down a narrow staircase that leads to this picturesque restaurant.

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Photo source: Burrow Cafe Facebook Page

Guests are kept close with nature as you listen to the flowing river and chirping birds while you dine on their gastronomic selection.

Address: 113 Beverly Hills Avenue, Beverly Hills Subdivision, Taytay, Rizal

What’s your secret date place in Manila?


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