Here’s the Philippine Restaurants Given Stars at the Michelin Guide 2027 Ceremony

The Michelin Guide Philippines returned for its second year, as chefs, restaurant owners, staff, dignitaries, and officials gathered on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts in Pasay City.

Michelin Guide Ceremony for Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 coincided with the 100th anniversary of the Michelin Star and awarded 127 restaurants, up from 108 last year: 10 with Stars, 31 with Bib Gourmand distinctions, and 86 Michelin Selected distinctions. FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary cuisine accounted for nearly 60% of newly selected establishments.

Helm by British-FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary Chef Josh Boutwood retains its two stars, remaining the only Filipino restaurant to achieve such a feat. Through creative seasonal menus and an open kitchen counter, the intimate restaurant delivers service and a multi-course experience that have impressed inspectors and patrons alike.

Flow on Chino Roces Ave, Makati, enters the Michelin Guide this year with its first-ever star. Led by chef Kevin Uy and co-executive chef Gabriel “Gato” Ong, Flow offers Peruvian-FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary fusion, exemplifying its creativity and ambition yet remaining close to its roots through local tastes and ingredients.

Another highlight this year is that all eight restaurants that previously received one Michelin star kept their distinction, setting the benchmark and proving that FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary chefs are not only excellent but consistent, too.

Among these establishments-turned institutions are Asador Alfonso in Cavite, where Chef Chele Gonzalez serves Spanish-accented grilled meats; Celera in Makati, a contemporary Asian restaurant led by Chefs Nicco Santos and Quenee Vilar; Gallery by Chele in Taguig, also under Gonzalez; and Hapag in Makati under Chefs John Kevin Navoa and Raul Dolatre III.

Also on the list are Inatô in Makati, known for intimate counter dining under Chef JP Cruz; Kása Palma in Makati, where wood-fired global flavors meet French technique from Chef Aaron Isip; Linamnam in Parañaque, where Chef Don Patrick Baldosano reinvents Filipino cuisine through fermentation and aging; and Toyo Eatery in Makati, a modern Filipino restaurant rooted in everyday soul from Chef Jordy Navarra.

The Philippines is no longer just a newcomer at the Michelin table discussion. With ten starred restaurants and an ever-growing list of awardees, FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary restaurants are making their gastronomic case worldwide.