Just a few hours away from Manila, Tagaytay City is well known for its cool climate and serene setting that makes it an ideal location for a quick escape from the Metro. Tagaytay offers a wide array of cafes and restaurants with views of the famous Taal Lake and Taal Volcano that will surely leave you and your loved ones an unforgettable experience.

It is not only known as a tourist destination but also considered as the most sought-after location for property investments such as luxury condominiums and luxury homes. Well known because of its cool climate and its close proximity to Metro Manila with only a 1 and a half hour drive, Tagaytay has become one of the top vacation spots in the Philippines, which is why knowing the best restaurants to eat in Tagaytay is a must! Check out these cafes and restaurants in Tagaytay with great views and delicious food on your next trip down South.

Safety Guidelines for Dining in the Best Restaurants in Tagaytay City

Minimum health protocols are strictly implemented when dining in Tagaytay’s restaurants:

1. Wearing of face masks and face shield upon entering the restaurant is required.

2. Only customers aged 18 to 65 are allowed to dine-in.

3. Citizens with underlying health conditions and pregnant women are encouraged to stay in their residence. 

4. Tagaytay implements curfew hours with establishments expected to close at 9:00PM.

Check out these cafes and best restaurants in Tagaytay with great views and delicious food on your next trip down South.

1. Bag of Beans Tagaytay

This restaurant has several locations in Tagaytay City. Having been around for 2 decades, this restaurant in Tagaytay has already established its name. It is popular as a must visit restaurant with locals and tourists visiting the city. Guests will undoubtedly have a delightful dining experience because of this restaurant’s lovely design and ambiance.

Photo by Bag of Beans on Instagram

Address: Mendez Crossing West Tagaytay City (more locations here)

Operating Hours:

Monday to Sunday – 8AM to 5PM (may vary slightly per branch) 

2. Antonio’s Tagaytay

Hidden in Tagaytay’s stunning views is a fine dining restaurant housed inside a beautiful spanish Colonial-style house and is recognized for its great steaks and unforgettable dining experience. 

The design of the restaurant speaks for itself as it exhibits one of a kind grandeur in every corner of the room. Antonio’s is truly the definition of a premier dining experience. 

Address: Purok 138,, Barangay Neogan, Tagaytay City

Operating Hours: 

Tuesday to Sunday: 11:30AM to 3PM and 4:30PM to 8PM

3. Breakfast at Antonio’s

We all know breakfast is the most important (and the best) meal of the day. A healthy breakfast gives you more than simply the energy to face the day, it also boosts your metabolism and promotes heart health. Breakfast at Antonio’s hits all the marks to serving our most favorite meal of the day. It offers exquisite breakfast staples from different parts of the world. 

 Skipping breakfast is a bad idea so make sure that you get the top nutrients to boost your immunity, especially now in the pandemic era. 

4. Balay Dako

Balay Dako means “big house” in Negrense. The name is absolutely fitting because this restaurant in Tagaytay is housed in a grand Filipino-Spanish style home that matches their menu. They are also part of the Antonio’s group of restaurants which is well known for their top notch cuisine and quality service. Every dish they offer is a celebration of every Filipino’s shared sense of family and history. Dining at Balay Dako will surely give you a taste of classic and remarkable Filipino cuisine.  

The facade of this restaurant is speckled with classic architecture that reflects Filipino identity. This will give you the feeling of being transported to the luxurious life of the country’s old elites.

Architecture gives out the beauty of a space. It gives an important impact to the value of a home for future generations. There are a lot of ways how architecture influences the value of your luxury home  but with the concept of this best restaurant in Tagaytay, architecture preserves tradition by adding a little bit of modern taste.  

Address: Tagaytay – Nasugbu Hwy, Tagaytay City 

Operating Hours: 

Monday to Friday: 11AM to 9PM 

Saturday to Sunday: 8AM to 9PM 

5. Dine in vibrant hues at Cafe Voi La

This Asian inspired cafe strategically located at the entrance of Crosswinds Tagaytay, welcomes you with a vibrant collection of colorful interior and furniture. Their Asian menu will surely take you on a journey to your Southeast Asian countries’ tastebuds. 

Enjoy the vast views of the European countryside at Crosswinds while dining on all-day breakfast favorites at Cafe Voi La. Image by Cafe Voi La / Zomato

This restaurant in Tagaytay also features an al fresco dining area for guests who prefer enjoying a lunch or dinner with open and safer spaces. Guests will surely enjoy al fresco dining in this restaurant with stunning views of over 35,000 pine trees surrounding the luxury community of Crosswinds Tagaytay.

Cafe Voi La is the underrated cafe in Tagaytay that you most definitely need to check out when you next visit the South.  

Address: Iruhin Crosswinds Tagaytay

Operating Hours:

Monday to Friday – 8AM to 8PM

Saturday and Sunday – 7AM to 8PM

6. Coffee Project Crosswinds

Located at the entrance of Crosswinds Tagaytay and right beside Cafe Voi La stands Coffee Project. The architecture of this cafe matches the Swiss-inspired theme of Crosswinds Tagaytay. This is the only branch they have in Tagaytay, but they have several branches nationwide. This coffee chain is well known as the most Instagram-worthy coffee shop because of its good ambiance and pleasing interior design perfect for chilling moments. 

The breathtaking backdrop at Crosswinds Tagaytay

Address: Iruhin Crosswinds Tagaytay

Operating Hours:

Monday to Sunday – 7AM to 9PM

7. Ruined Project?

This unique Villar-owned cafe is the 50th branch of Coffee Project located at the Villar group’s luxury residential development, Crosswinds Tagaytay by Brittany Corporation. The name itself explains that beauty can be found in the most unexpected time and situation. There is beauty in ruins. Launched in the last month of 2020 during a pandemic, Ruined Project? is envisioned as the Coffee Project’s flagship store. 

It’s all about that perfectly imperfect interior.

Ruined Project? Feature an al fresco cafe with accents of live plants that present a nature-themed interior emphasizing the outdoor feel even more. If you want to drink your coffee with great views, head over to the balcony, for a breath of fresh air and indulge in the great views of Crosswinds Tagaytay. 

Ruined Project? Is more than a cafe; it signifies hope and perseverance. 

Address: Crosswinds Tagaytay, Tagaytay City 

Operating Hours:

Monday to Sunday – 7AM to 9PM

8. NAPA at Crosswinds is one of the newest but best restaurants in Tagaytay

Napa at Crosswinds is the a beautiful place to enjoy the pine tree forest of Tagaytay.

Feast your senses with their Instagram-worthy location. This recently launched NAPA Valley in Northern-California inspired cafe is nestled inside the luxury community of Crosswinds. The best part about this restaurant is that it is situated in an exclusive community with beautiful views of nature and Crosswinds’ luxury residential area making it a perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and experience dining in a more relaxed and quiet location.  

This cafe has a wide range of food and beverage options. From coffee-based beverages to expensive wine and charcuterie boards, they serve it here. Plus, they are pet-friendly! You can walk with your pets around the community after enjoying a meal at NAPA. 

Crosswinds Tagaytay is a 100-hectare Switzerland-inspired community by Brittany Corporation of Vista Land. This luxury community in Tagaytay is perfumed by over 35,000 pine trees which have been specially imported from other countries. 

Al fresco dining with breathtaking views of Crosswinds

Address: Crosswinds Tagaytay, Tagaytay City 

Operating Hours:

Monday to Sunday – 7AM to 9PM

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Crosswinds Tagaytay is a serene, relaxing place inspired by European themes.

Live close to these best restaurants and cafes. Invest in your future luxury home in Crosswinds Tagaytay where you get the luxury to savor such great views of an exclusive community and the cool climate of Tagaytay. This themed community by Brittany will let you experience the country-life near the Metro. Crosswinds offer different types of luxury properties such as luxury pre-selling condo in Tagaytay, luxury lots for sale and luxury ready homes. 

Wake up to breathtaking views each day in your future home near the metro and experience luxury living like no other only in a luxury home by Brittany. 

Discover more about living in your own sanctuary at Crosswinds here.