The second restaurant selection for Manila and Environs and Cebu will be unveiled at the Michelin Guide Restaurant Ceremony on October 29, 2026.
The Philippine culinary scene will have another night in the spotlight this October, as the Michelin Guide returns for its second restaurant selection in the country. The Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 will be unveiled on Thursday, October 29, at the Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts.
Following the success of its inaugural edition, the second selection continues the Michelin Guide’s look at the Philippines’ rich culinary heritage, warm hospitality, and new generation of culinary talent. The occasion also carries added significance for the global gastronomy community, as 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the Michelin Star. Since the distinction was introduced in 1926, the Michelin Guide has recognized culinary mastery and restaurants that deliver outstanding dining experiences around the world.
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Understanding The Michelin Guide Distinctions
At the ceremony, restaurants will be recognized across the Michelin Guide’s distinctions, each representing a different standard of dining.
The Michelin Star—awarded as One, Two, or Three Michelin Stars—recognizes culinary excellence. The Bib Gourmand highlights restaurants offering good-quality, good-value cooking, a distinction that has become especially popular among local diners across Asia. Michelin Selected restaurants, meanwhile, meet the Guide’s rigorous standards and are considered worthy of a visit.
Behind every distinction is the work of the Michelin Guide’s anonymous Inspectors, who independently assess each establishment according to five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, personality of the cuisine, and consistency both over time and across the menu. Together, these criteria offer a common standard through which restaurants are assessed, regardless of their cuisine or location.
What To Expect At The Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027
The Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 ceremony will bring together restaurateurs, industry leaders, official partners, and members of the media for an invitation-only celebration of culinary excellence.
The evening will also feature a curated food and beverage experience prepared by a selection of Michelin Guide award-winning international and local chefs, giving guests a taste of the culinary talent represented within the wider Michelin Guide community.
For those following the Philippine restaurant scene from elsewhere, the ceremony will be streamed live via the Michelin Guide Asia YouTube channel, allowing a wider audience to follow the unveiling of the 2027 selection.
All photos courtesy of The Michelin Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
The Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 restaurant selection will be unveiled on October 29, 2026, at the Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts.
The Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 is the second restaurant selection for Manila and Environs and Cebu. It continues the Michelin Guide’s recognition of the Philippines’ culinary heritage, hospitality, and new generation of culinary talent.
The Michelin Guide distinctions include One, Two, and Three Michelin Stars for culinary excellence; the Bib Gourmand for good-quality, good-value cooking; and Michelin Selected for restaurants that meet the Guide’s rigorous standards and are considered worthy of a visit.
Anonymous Michelin Guide Inspectors independently assess restaurants according to five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, personality of the cuisine, and consistency both over time and across the menu.
The Michelin Guide Manila and Environs & Cebu 2027 ceremony will be streamed live via the Michelin Guide Asia YouTube channel, allowing audiences to follow the unveiling of the 2027 restaurant selection.
