WHERE AND WHAT TO EAT: Top Restaurants and Best Places to Eat in Tagaytay City

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Tagaytay is a top tourist destination in the Philippines because of its cool climate. Its proximity from Metro Manila also makes it a favorite weekend destination among travelers and tourists seeking for a quick weekend getaway. Aside from Tagaytay's tourist spots and attractions, it is a "food haven", with its many restaurants, cafes and farms offering a wide array of food options. When it comes to food, Tagaytay offers a lot of dining places that will surely stimulate your taste buds. Wheter you're traveling with the whole family, with your friends, or with your special someone, you'll certainly find a good place to eat in Tagaytay!

So if you're looking for good places to dine, where to eat and what to eat in Tagaytay City, check out these restaurants, cafes and food stalls that I have personally tried.

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Taal Volcano

Where to Eat: Mahogany Market

Mahogany Market is famous for its food stalls selling bulalo. You'll also find here fruits stands and stalls selling fresh meat and locally grown vegetables. Many restaurants in Tagaytay City serve bulalo but the ones in Mahogany Market remains a favorite and most popular among visitors. For me, this is the best place to eat bulalo in Tagaytay.

Bulalo from Mahogany Market

Location: Mahogany Ave, Brgy. Kaybagal South, Tagaytay City, Cavite
What to Eat: Bulalo and exotic dishes like bull testicle, tripe and intestines
Store Hours: Open daily from morning until 6:00 PM

Free Bananas

Mahogany Market

Bulalo

Where to Eat: Mushroom Burger

This is a fast food chain in Tagaytay where mushroom is the main ingredient. An ideal dining place for vegetarians!

Mushroom Burger

Location: Km. 60, Brgy. Kaybagal Tagaytay, Philippines (walking distance from Sky Ranch, Taal Vista Hotel and Casino Filipino)
What to Eat: Mushroom Burger
Store Hours: Monday-Sunday – 7:30 am to 11:00 pm
Telephone Number: (+6346) 483-1330

The Restaurant

Counter

Mushroom Burger

Where to Eat: Tower Ground Bulalohan

Tower Ground is one of the favorite Bulalo stops in Aguinaldo Highway going to Tagaytay City. It offers an al fresco dining experience with where you could enjoy the cool breeze of Tagaytay and breathtaking views of Taal Volcano and lake.

Tower Ground Restaurant's Bulalo

Location: Aguinaldo hi-way, Sambong, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines
What to Eat: Bulalo (400 pesos per serving, good for 3-4 persons)
Store Hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

View from our table

Crispy Pata

With friends

Where to Eat: Loumars Cafe, Pies and Tarts

A store/cafe in Tagaytay best known for their “Buko Pie Crumble”. It's a perfect pasalubong before leaving the city.

Location: Olivarez Plaza, Tagaytay City, Cavite (across Jollibee)
What to Eat:Buko Pie and Tarts
Store Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Telephone Number: 0919 783 8853
Facebook: www.facebook.com/LoumarsCafe

Loumar's Pies and Tarts

Loumar's Packaging

Loumar's Assorted Pies

Where to Eat: Taza Fresh Table Restaurant

Taza Fresh Table Restaurant in Taal Vista Hotel (Check Rates Online) promises to serve their guests fresh and delectable dishes. It is farm-to-table inspired restaurant that showcases the local produce, meats, veggies and seafood from around the country and from Taal Vista Hotel's own garden. It offers an alfresco dining restaurant experience with a nice view of Taal Volcano.

FULL RESTAURANT REVIEW: Taza Fresh Table Restaurant at Taal Vista Hotel

Taza Fresh Table Restaurant

Address: Taal Vista Hotel (Check rates online),
Kilometer 50, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City 4120
Contact Numbers: +632 917-8225, 63 46 413-100, +63 917 809-1254
Operation Hours:

• Monday to Sunday - Brunch (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
• Monday, Wednesday to Saturday - Dinner (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM)
• Sunday - Dinner (5:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

ALSO READ: Taal Vista Hotel (Hotel Review)

Where to Eat: Rowena's Pasalubong Haus and Restaurant Tagaytay

A restaurant and pasalubong center famous for their apple tarts. I love that their tarts has a distinct flavor and not overpowered by sweetness. Don't miss to bring home some of Rewena's Tarts when visiting Tagayaty City.

Rowena's Pasalubong Haus and Restaurant Tagaytay

Address: #152 Brgy Francisco, Tagaytay City, Philippines
Contact Numbers: (+046) 483 0129 / +63920 9080318
Operation Hours: 08:00 am - 10:00 pm

Rowena's famous Apple Tarts! Yummmm!!! ❤️ #Tagaytay #Cavite

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Where to Eat: Lake Café Restaurant

Lake Café Restaurant is The Lake Hotel Tagaytay (Check rates online)'s in-house all-day dining restaurant. offers a wide variety of local and international cuisines, vegetarian specialties, delectable pastries, unique concoctions of drinks, while guests enjoy a breathtaking view of Taal Lake and Volcano.

Tagaytay Bulalo

The Lake Hotel Tagaytay

Address: Km.58, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Highway,
Brgy. Maharlika East, Tagaytay City, Cavite, 4120 Philippines
Telephone Numbers: (+632) 584-4470; +63-917-593-9431; (046) 413 4680

ALSO READ: The Lake Hotel Tagaytay (Hotel Review)

Where to Eat: Amacena Restaurant

Amacena by Chef Luigi Muchlach is a lovely restaurant at One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites(Check rates online) that features chic and contemporary space, chill ambiance and relaxing interiors. It can accommodate up to 40 guests, with a lovely private room for 10 people ideal for corporate meetings and intimate family gatherings. Amacena serves an array of delectable comfort food and fusion dishes. The dishes they offer are a bit pricey, but they are really good and the serving is good for sharing.

Crispy US Beef Short Rib Kare-kare

One Tagaytay Place Hotel and Suites

Address: Barrio Sungay, Tagaytay City, Cavite, 4120 Philippines
Telephone Numbers: +(63 2) 584-4111 / 477-7111

ALSO READ: One Tagaytay Place Hotel and Suites, Tagaytay City (Hotel Review)

Where to Eat: Veranda Restaurant

Veranda Restaurant is Taal Vista Hotel's all-day dining restaurant. Set in the manicured gardens of Taal Vista Hotel, Veranda Restaurant offers guests with not just good food but also with an unrivaled views of the iconic Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. It is open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for Breakfast, 12:00 NN to 3:00 PM for Lunch and 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM for dinner. Lunch buffet is at PHP 1,000 from Monday to Friday and PHP 1,350 during weekends. Dinner buffet is at PHP 1,350 and is available every Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is also open for non-hotel guests. So, even if you're not checked-in at Taal Vista Hotel, you can still dine at Veranda Restaurant and savor their sumptuous dishes.

Taal Vista Hotel Tagaytay

Address: Kilometer 60, Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City 4120, Philippines
Contact Numbers: +63 (2) 917-8225 | +63 (46) 413-1000 | +63 (917) 809-1254 (mobile)

ALSO READ: Veranda Restaurant at Taal Vista Hotel, Tagaytay City (Review)


There are still a lot of awesome dining places in Tagaytay City. Feel free to comment below for your suggestions. Happy eating!

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Where to Stay in Tagaytay City?

• Taal Vista Hotel Tagaytay
• Summit Ridge Hotel Tagaytay
• One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites
• The Lake Hotel Tagaytay

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Recommended Tagaytay Hotels for Staycations

• Escala Tagaytay Stay with Breakfast
• Taal Vista Hotel Stay with Breakfast
• Twin Lakes Hotel with Daily Breakfast
• Quest Hotel Tagaytay with Breakfast and Kawa Bath Experience
• Anya Resort Tagaytay
• 8 Suites by Fat Jimmy's with Breakfast
• Cabins by Eco Hotels Tagaytay Stay with Breakfast
• Crosswinds Resort Suites Stay with In-Room Full Operational Kitchen
• Containers by Eco Hotels Tagaytay Stay with Breakfast
• La Bella Boutique Hotel Stay with Breakfast and Rooftop Jacuzzi Use
• The Villa at Hotel Kimberly Tagaytay Stay with Breakfast

How to Get to Tagaytay City from Manila

By Public Transportation: There are buses stationed at the Southwest Integrated Provincial Bus Terminal in Uniwide Coastal Mall, Parañaque City that are bound for Tagaytay City. Check on airconditioned and non-airconditioned buses that are labeled "Mendez, Tagaytay or Nasugbu" such as Lorna Express, DLTB Co., San Agustin, Erjohn Almark and BSC Bus. Travel time is about 2 hours and fare is around 90 - 120 pesos.

By Private Car: You can drive to Tagaytay via the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). Or you may drive via Aguinaldo Hi-way passing through Cavite towns of Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas and Silang. Tagaytay is the town next to the municipality of Silang.

For more Tourist Spots and Attractions in Tagaytay, click HERE.

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