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Celebrate love in Manila with special Valentine’s Day menus at the city’s top restaurants and hotels. From fine dining and indulgent buffets to romantic rooftop spots and cozy cafés, enjoy decadent multi-course meals, premium seafood, handcrafted desserts, and curated wine pairings. With limited seats and exclusive one-night offerings, early reservations are a must. Here’s where to book for a memorable Valentine’s celebration!

Love at the Peak at O2 Rooftop Bar

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable at O2 Rooftop Bar with their Love at the Peak experience this Feb. 14 at 7 PM. Indulge in a five-course romantic dinner, accompanied by live jazz music and stunning panoramic views of the city. Set in an intimate atmosphere, this exclusive event offers a specially curated menu designed to celebrate love. Limited seating is available, so book your table now for an unforgettable evening under the stars!

Valentine’s Day at Phoenix Court

Experience a memorable Valentine’s Day at Phoenix Court, The Bellevue Manila from Feb. 11-15. Treat your loved one to a specially curated Valentine’s Set Menu, featuring exquisite dishes made with premium ingredients. Whether for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, the restaurant’s refined atmosphere ensures an unforgettable dining experience. Prices start at P4,200, so secure your reservation today!

Valentine's Day at Dr. Wine Poblacion

Treat your special someone to an unforgettable Valentine’s Day this Feb. 14 at Dr. Wine Poblacion with a five-course menu by Chef Romain Escande. Delight in foie gras with black truffle, Canadian lobster, and seared Wagyu beef, topped off with Auro chocolate pie and macarons. At P4,280, this exclusive experience includes a glass of Chandon Rosé. Reserve now for a memorable evening of romance and fine dining!

Apartment 1B 'Valentine Special for Two'

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special at Apartment 1B with a curated set menu for two, complemented by red or white wine and Prosecco. Priced at P3,250 for two (P1,750 for one), this exclusive meal is available for lunch and dinner on Feb. 14. Choose from Apartment 1B’s locations in Arya BGC, Salcedo, The Henry Hotel Manila, or The Henry Resort Laiya. Reservations are highly recommended to reserve your spot.

Valentine’s Day at Seva

Spend an unforgettable Valentine’s Day at Seva with a special set menu of classic favorites and new creations, all served in a cozy, intimate setting. No second seating means you can enjoy a leisurely evening, with reservation slots at 6:30 PM, 7 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8 PM on Feb. 14. Priced at P4,500 per person (exclusive of service charge), this exclusive experience is limited, so book early!

Valentine’s Day Special at I’m Angus Steakhouse

Make your Valentine’s Day special at I’m Angus Steakhouse with a specially curated menu from Feb. 13-15. Savor premium steaks and gourmet dishes in a cozy, intimate setting, perfect for a romantic celebration. Reservations are essential, so call 8892-5852 or 0956 135 4213 to secure your table for this exclusive offering.

Galentines at The Vibe

Celebrate Galentine’s at The Vibe Bar and Cafe from Feb. 12-17 with cocktails, sweet treats, and a curated experience. Enjoy a chic setup, exclusive Valentine’s cocktails, and indulge in bento cakes or cupcakes. Add a flower arranging activity with preserved roses for P799. Limited slots only, so reserve now for a memorable night with your besties!

A feast for both the eyes and the palate, charcuterie boards have taken center stage in gatherings and celebrations. These artful arrangements of cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and more are loved for their versatility and visual appeal.

What makes a charcuterie board enticing is it caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. Creating your own board might seem overwhelming at first, but with the right supplies and creativity, anyone can craft an Instagram-worthy spread. From wooden boards and bowls to artisanal cheeses and specialty meats, having access to quality ingredients and tools can make a difference.

To guide you, a charcuterie board features a combination of flavors – savory, sweet, tangy, and even spicy. It can include an assortment of deli meats like prosciutto and salami, cheeses ranging from creamy brie to sharp cheddar, and accompaniments such as crackers, fresh fruits, olives, and honey.

Get started by checking out these stores in Metro Manila listed below where you can stock up on everything you need for the perfect charcuterie board.

Säntis Delicatessen

Säntis Delicatessen is a premier gourmet deli in the Philippines, known for its high-quality imported goods and local specialties. With multiple branches across Metro Manila, Säntis offers both in-store pickup and takeout services. The deli features over 4,500 items, including imported cheeses, custom-aged Certified Angus Beef, Euro-Swiss sausages, premium wines, and a wide range of dry goods.

Click here to see a list of stores

Cheese Box MNL

Cheese Box MNL has become a favorite among cheese enthusiasts in Manila, thanks to its curated cheese boxes, dips, and jams. Known for its diverse offerings, the brand caters to various occasions, making it an ideal choice for gifts or indulgent treats. If you’re setting up your charcuterie board, you can check out some of the Go Boxes they offer, with each option already including cheeses, cold cuts, fresh and dried fruits, pretzels, and crackers, among others.

Click here to see their catalog

Hungry Cow Manila

Hungry Cow Manila is a specialty deli offering premium imported food products. From a diverse selection of cheeses and cold cuts to curated wines and gourmet items like olive oils and gelato, it caters to all your charcuterie needs with convenient curbside pickup, delivery, and in-store options. For starters, you can check out their DIY Grazing Sets, which has the items you need to create a small board.

Click here to see their product list and order form

The Bow Tie Duck

The Bow Tie Duck is an online delicatessen in Manila offering an exceptional range of gourmet food and beverages. Their curated selection includes premium cheeses, caviar, foie gras, truffles, and cold cuts sourced from around the globe. With refrigerated delivery services ensuring freshness, they make luxury dining accessible, complemented by free delivery for orders over Php3,000.

Click here to order

AP Grazing Table

AP Grazing Table, based in Mandaluyong, specializes in crafting elegant grazing tables and boxes for all occasions. Their offerings range from personal-sized Grazing Dream Cans to indulgent Grazing Grand Boxes, ensuring a delightful gourmet experience for both intimate and large gatherings. Consider ordering The Grazing Grand Box with No Wine option, priced at Php2,440, which includes premium deli, cheeses, olives, nuts, fresh fruit, crackers, and jam.

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The Curated Deli

The Curated Deli in Manila offers an impressive selection of artisanal cheeses, premium cold cuts, and fine wines, perfect for any occasion. Known for its elegant gift boxes and beautifully arranged platters, it’s a go-to for special celebrations and thoughtful gifting.

For inquiries, email [email protected]

Grazing Box Manila

Grazing Box Manila specializes in crafting charcuterie essentials with high-quality ingredients perfect for stunning spreads. Their offerings include gourmet cheeses like brie and gouda, premium cold cuts such as salami and prosciutto, and seasonal fruits like grapes and figs. Accompaniments like jams, honey, crackers, nuts, and even pickled vegetables complete their customizable selections, ensuring a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

For inquiries, email [email protected]

Eurocart Sausages & Deli

Eurocart Sausages & Deli in Manila offers a diverse range of gourmet meats, cheeses, and specialty products ideal for both personal enjoyment and gatherings. Renowned for their premium sausages, they feature traditional European varieties alongside local Filipino favorites like Chicken Longganisa and Beef Tapa. Their curated meat platters, such as the PARIS and VIENNA selections, pair perfectly with their gourmet cheeses and specialty items like Pastrami and Salami Milano.

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Restaurant Background

What happens when two stylish eateries join forces to create one special dinner degustation? Uma Nota Manila presented their first collaboration with none other than Neon Pigeon, a Singaporean bar and restaurant known for disruptive yet delicious flavors.

Both restaurants are renowned for unconventional takes on Japanese food but while Uma Nota marries the Brazilian palate to such flavors, Neon Pigeon proudly reinvents traditional Japanese fare at their cheeky izakaya.

For this special two-night degustation, Neon Pigeon Bar Manager Mario La Pietra had concocted four special cocktails to be paired with an eight-course meal by Chef Andres Rendon of Uma Nota and Chef Sean Mell of Neon Pigeon. Having taken place on the nights of Jan. 22 and 23, 2025, this special collaboration is just the first of what we hope to be many more between Uma Nota and friends.

The Vibe and Venue

Uma Nota is known to be stylish and contemporary, with food that is just as impressive. At 7 PM, we were greeted at the door by the restaurant’s lovely general manager, Michele Cantini, and brought downstairs to The Living Room. Here, the famous “Hanging Tree” installation stands proudly in mid-air, surrounded by colorful artwork. As Uma Nota’s main dining room, The Living Room is often packed with happy diners, where at 10 PM, a DJ steps into the booth to play soulful tunes that encourage more conversation.

At the restaurant’s marble bar, Mario La Pietra demonstrated both talent and finesse, regaling us with stories while meticulously preparing a variety of cocktails. Service was of course exceptional, with attentive servers taking great care of diners’ needs. Throughout the eight-course meal, chefs Andres Rendon and Sean Mell would step out of the kitchen to explain each course, sharing invaluable insight into their menu and teamwork.

The Cost

The Uma Nota x Neon Pigeon collaboration introduced diners to a P3,900 degustation that can be paired with cocktails. Each cocktail cost P600.

The Menu

There’s a little bit of everything for everyone on the menu; however, majority of the courses prepared were meat or fish-based. Flavor profiles were varied and diverse; some courses – such as the Scallop Ceviche – were spicy and bold, while others – such as the Black Garlic Miso Cod – explored umami taste profiles. Obvious care was taken in creating this menu; everything was incredibly well-balanced, with plenty of fun textures to bite on.

Over at the bar, Mario was simultaneously preparing cocktails. Each cocktail beheld a different vibe from the sweet, smoky Banana Republic cocktail (made with butter-washed Johnny Walker Black, smoked miso caramel, and banana water) to the quirky, fruity Singapo-Riesling shaken with Tanqueray No.10, Curacao, Reisling, cherry, pineapple, and coconut-whey-peanut aerosol.

What We Tried

We began the night with drinks for, as loyal patrons will know, it is customary at Neon Pigeon to start and end the meal with a shot of sake. At the bar, Mario prepared an incredible tipple which remains my favorite of the night: the Japanese Loafer. Made with Midori and Don Julio Blanco, this cocktail is perfect for those looking for something light yet memorable. It is infused with yuzu lime and lemon, then topped with egg white which tampers down any strong alcoholic taste. A glow-in-the-dark ice cube is added to the drink, which Mario joked is customary in Neon Pigeon as both a tribute to its name and also a logistical must-have (due to the izakaya’s dark ambiance).

This was followed by a sip of the Banana Republic. Sweet tooths may have found themselves drawn to this beverage as it boasts of caramel and banana water but don’t be fooled. This tipple comes with a kick! Full-bodied and deep, the cocktail starts off sweet but ends with a lingering, smoky aftertaste that imbibes sophistication.

The eight-course meal then began with Neon Pigeon’s Tokyo Hummus, which Chef Sean proudly revealed has been on the restaurant’s menu for ten years now. A quick bite will explain why; this incredible dip replaces chickpeas with edamame to create a creamy appetizer that is topped with furikake and paired with crunchy baguette chips baked in curry oil. Flavorful, creamy, and crunchy, this was undoubtedly the perfect way to start the night.

The second course was one that easily refreshed the palate. The Coffee Cured Hamachi consisted of fresh sashimi garnished with watercress miso, wasabi yogurt, pomelo, and pickled shallots. All these flavors came together for a slightly sweet appetizer (due to the freshness of the fish as well as the shallots) that was also a little earthy (from the watercress miso and wasabi yogurt).

Up next was the Scallop Ceviche which is served with crispy tapioca chips. A contrast to the previous course, this third appetizer was bold, spicy, and incredibly vibrant. It banked on the freshness of its scallops, which easily absorbed the flavors of yuzu kosho, tomato, and cucumber. Paired with bits of creamy avocado and crispy chips, Chef Andres rightfully described it as a “burst of flavor and texture.”

But of course, what is Japanese food without sushi? The fourth course introduced us to a smoky, savory delight: the Smoked Wagyu Roll. MB5 wagyu is smoked to perfection and then rolled with caviar and sweet, homemade BBQ sauce. It is then topped with crispy sweet potato and served with a side of soy sauce for a savory, smoky delight.

A main course to die for, the fifth item on the menu was the Black Garlic Miso Cod. It was a favorite for many due to the expert way it was cooked. The fish itself was sinfully soft and moist; laying on the plate atop crunchy, flavorful skin, all of which simply dances in the sweet, umami taste of black garlic miso. Truly an incredible taste profile to experience.

By this time, we definitely felt a little fullness in our stomachs but happily, the next course was just as tempting. The indulgent Crispy Duck Leg course is one for the books. A generous portion of duck leg is cooked in duck fat, yuzu, and ponzu, ensuring flavor in every bite. The skin is, of course, crunchy as can be expected, just the way Filipino diners like it.

The dinner’s penultimate course is perhaps what diners were most excited about: the Wagyu Katsu Sando. Soft, melt-in-your-mouth wagyu tenderloin was sandwiched between slices of bread and paired with shoestring fries and curry mayo. The pairing of decadent, tender wagyu with bold curry mayo (made with a little tonkotsu sauce to boot) felt absolutely indulgent for all the right reasons.

After a heavy meal, nothing feels better than a scoop of ice cream. The dessert, called the Abacaxi Churrasco, consisted of a scoop of coconut ice cream atop a bed of almond crumble. It was then drizzled with caramel sauce and paired with burnt pineapple on the side. Fruity, fun, and flavorful, the only fault for this course was that it simply wasn’t enough! The fresh coconut ice cream paired beautifully with the sweetened taste of burnt pineapple – add that to the crunchy, earthy texture provided by slivers of almond and you’ve got yourself a dessert that you can’t get enough of!

The Uma Nota x Neon Pigeon collab took place on Jan. 22 to 23, 2025 at Uma Nota, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on Uma Nota’s next degustation by connecting with them online.