Parks & Nature
Visit the park every Saturday (except holidays) mornings from 7 AM to 2 PM for the Salcedo Market. A place where you can experience the Philippine food culture. Fresh and organic fruits and vegetables are also available, so make sure to check this out.
30 locals recommend
Jaime C. Velasquez Park
TordesillasVisit the park every Saturday (except holidays) mornings from 7 AM to 2 PM for the Salcedo Market. A place where you can experience the Philippine food culture. Fresh and organic fruits and vegetables are also available, so make sure to check this out.
Feel like doing any active exercise like jogging? Then this area provides a jogging path where you can do all that. What's fascinating about it is that it's at the heart of the CBD.
53 locals recommend
Legazpi Active Park
RadaFeel like doing any active exercise like jogging? Then this area provides a jogging path where you can do all that. What's fascinating about it is that it's at the heart of the CBD.
In the mood to work outdoors? This park has wi-fi access, so working outside is not a problem.
Should you feel hungry, there are rows of restaurants to choose from-Italian, Japanese, Filipino, and Singaporean cuisine. Or just simply lounge at the coffee shop.
272 locals recommend
Ayala Triangle Gardens
Cor Ayala AveIn the mood to work outdoors? This park has wi-fi access, so working outside is not a problem.
Should you feel hungry, there are rows of restaurants to choose from-Italian, Japanese, Filipino, and Singaporean cuisine. Or just simply lounge at the coffee shop.
Food Scene
One of the best places to experience great Spanish cuisine. They also have a wide selection of good wine.
10 locals recommend
Terry's Bistro
One of the best places to experience great Spanish cuisine. They also have a wide selection of good wine.
Another highly recommended place for gourmet comfort food.
You can try their Osso Boco.
They are open from breakfast to dinner.
24 locals recommend
Apartment 1B
Corner SedeñoAnother highly recommended place for gourmet comfort food.
You can try their Osso Boco.
They are open from breakfast to dinner.
Carving for Filipino dishes? Try out their "Corned Beef Sinigang" and "Boneless Crispy Pata" (Boneless Pork knuckles) both our personal favourites.
9 locals recommend
Sentro 1771 (Greenbelt 5)
Carving for Filipino dishes? Try out their "Corned Beef Sinigang" and "Boneless Crispy Pata" (Boneless Pork knuckles) both our personal favourites.
Filipino comfort food made fun and creative.
Their drinks boast of locally brewed beers like Joe's Brew, San Mig, and Privo Praha; their signature cocktails also infuse local fruits and ingredients like calamansi, Bukidnon pineapple, Batangas dalandan, and labuyo.
51 locals recommend
Locavore
Burgos CircleFilipino comfort food made fun and creative.
Their drinks boast of locally brewed beers like Joe's Brew, San Mig, and Privo Praha; their signature cocktails also infuse local fruits and ingredients like calamansi, Bukidnon pineapple, Batangas dalandan, and labuyo.
A must-try for tourists, balikbayans, and locals. One of the best places to experience authentic Filipino-Spanish cuisine.
Make sure you come early as the queue can be really long.
Mesa Filipino Moderne Cuisine
Lopez DriveA must-try for tourists, balikbayans, and locals. One of the best places to experience authentic Filipino-Spanish cuisine.
Make sure you come early as the queue can be really long.
Looking for dessert? This Korean dessert shop has soft-serve ice cream just perfect for the hot weather in the Philippines. You can also try out their cakes, cookies and sparkling juices.
Kiss the Tiramisu
SalcedoLooking for dessert? This Korean dessert shop has soft-serve ice cream just perfect for the hot weather in the Philippines. You can also try out their cakes, cookies and sparkling juices.
Craving for burgers? This might be your go-to-place, right at the comfort of LP Leviste. They have different varieties to choose from. So make sure to drop by and try out the place.
10 locals recommend
8 Cuts Burger Blends
cor L.P. Leviste StreetCraving for burgers? This might be your go-to-place, right at the comfort of LP Leviste. They have different varieties to choose from. So make sure to drop by and try out the place.
Delicious and juicy grilled chicken plus all you can eat rice & soup at an AFFORDABLE price. At Php 113 for a Chicken + All you can eat rice and soup, this is definitely a bargain!
Don't forget to try out their pork sisig and pork barbecue.
55 locals recommend
Mang Inasal
124 Valero Delicious and juicy grilled chicken plus all you can eat rice & soup at an AFFORDABLE price. At Php 113 for a Chicken + All you can eat rice and soup, this is definitely a bargain!
Don't forget to try out their pork sisig and pork barbecue.
Local bread called "Pan de sal" at Php 4.50 per piece. This is definitely a steal. Best to eat together with your hot cocoa or coffee.
25 locals recommend
Pan De Manila
Local bread called "Pan de sal" at Php 4.50 per piece. This is definitely a steal. Best to eat together with your hot cocoa or coffee.
Because its Instagram worthy!
Conveniently located below the condominium unit and opens from 7am to 11pm., you can easily setup meetings at the coffee shop. With free wi-fi when you order.
40 locals recommend
Coffee Project
115 TrasierraBecause its Instagram worthy!
Conveniently located below the condominium unit and opens from 7am to 11pm., you can easily setup meetings at the coffee shop. With free wi-fi when you order.
No time to go to Cebu and try out their famous Cebu Lechon (Roasted Pork)? No worries, Makati allows you to experience it. Check out Zubuchon in Talisay Makati.
6 locals recommend
Zubuchon - Crispy Roast Pig
MalugayNo time to go to Cebu and try out their famous Cebu Lechon (Roasted Pork)? No worries, Makati allows you to experience it. Check out Zubuchon in Talisay Makati.
Looking for Filipino food? Then Max's restaurant is the place to satisfy that craving. Popularly known as the house that fried chicken built. Try out their spring chicken, make sure to eat it with Filipino banana catsup.
Max's Restaurant
20 W Capitol DrLooking for Filipino food? Then Max's restaurant is the place to satisfy that craving. Popularly known as the house that fried chicken built. Try out their spring chicken, make sure to eat it with Filipino banana catsup.
Searching for pizza places around the vicinity? Then Yellow Cab might be the place you're looking for. A personal favourite for our pizza cravings!
I recommend the MANHATTAN MEATLOVERS, Charlie Chan Pasta (Chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms and roasted peanuts in a spicy oriental sauce), and their Hot Chix (Crisp and juicy chicken tossed in spicy wing sauce). While my wife loves their Dear Darla Hand rolled pizza.
11 locals recommend
Yellow Cab
McKinley Hill DriveSearching for pizza places around the vicinity? Then Yellow Cab might be the place you're looking for. A personal favourite for our pizza cravings!
I recommend the MANHATTAN MEATLOVERS, Charlie Chan Pasta (Chicken strips, shiitake mushrooms and roasted peanuts in a spicy oriental sauce), and their Hot Chix (Crisp and juicy chicken tossed in spicy wing sauce). While my wife loves their Dear Darla Hand rolled pizza.
Craving for ramen from Fukuoka? Then this might be the place you are looking for. A famous Ramen chain from Japan, right at the comfort of Valero.
12 locals recommend
Ramen Nagi
114 ValeroCraving for ramen from Fukuoka? Then this might be the place you are looking for. A famous Ramen chain from Japan, right at the comfort of Valero.
This reminds me of the ramen houses in Japan. The small, cramped spaces, shared tables, but great and flavourful ramen!
One of the hidden places situated at the Ground Floor of the Dela Rosa Carpark.
Araya Ramen
107 Dela Rosa StreetThis reminds me of the ramen houses in Japan. The small, cramped spaces, shared tables, but great and flavourful ramen!
One of the hidden places situated at the Ground Floor of the Dela Rosa Carpark.
Arts & Culture
This privately run museum showcases the richness of the Philippine culture.
96 locals recommend
M Cafe
Dela Rosa StreetThis privately run museum showcases the richness of the Philippine culture.
Shopping
One of our favorite mall. You can find everything you need here.
13 locals recommend
Ayala Center Makati
One of our favorite mall. You can find everything you need here.
Never leave the Philippines without visiting SM.
For tourists, make sure to visit KULTURA at the 3rd Level for souvenir items.
110 locals recommend
SM Makati
East StreetNever leave the Philippines without visiting SM.
For tourists, make sure to visit KULTURA at the 3rd Level for souvenir items.
A budget friendly department store. There is also a supermarket at the basement.
The whole Ayala Mall complex is connected via the Dela Rosa walkway.
Walk via Valero Street, cross the Ayala underpass and go up the dela rosa walkway. This walkway will connect you to Ayala Museum, Greenbelt and Landmark.
Then Landmark is connected to Glorietta. And Glorietta is connected to SM Makati.
63 locals recommend
Landmark Department Store
Civic DriveA budget friendly department store. There is also a supermarket at the basement.
The whole Ayala Mall complex is connected via the Dela Rosa walkway.
Walk via Valero Street, cross the Ayala underpass and go up the dela rosa walkway. This walkway will connect you to Ayala Museum, Greenbelt and Landmark.
Then Landmark is connected to Glorietta. And Glorietta is connected to SM Makati.
Essentials
Find all your personal needs from personal items, toiletries and snacks.
19 locals recommend
Mercury Drug
L.P. Leviste StreetFind all your personal needs from personal items, toiletries and snacks.
Definitely a plus to have a 24hr convenience store on the ground floor of the building.
6 locals recommend
All Day Convenience store
107 L.P. Leviste StreetDefinitely a plus to have a 24hr convenience store on the ground floor of the building.
Kang's
110 ValeroCraving for korean food?
Mr Laba-Luvah G/F at The Columns Makati
The nearest Self-service Laundry in the area. Get your laundry done instantly within an hour.
The Columns Ayala Avenue
6821 Ayala AvenueMr Laba-Luvah G/F at The Columns Makati
The nearest Self-service Laundry in the area. Get your laundry done instantly within an hour.
Bruno's Barbers - Salcedo Village
L.P. Leviste StreetClassic Barbershop for men.
HQ barbershop
Dela Rosa StreetBarbershop for a quick 10 min haircut.
Salon for men & women. You will never go wrong with Mr. Shin.
Better make an appointment before visiting, call 0917 520 0044
Beauty Brick
122 JupiterSalon for men & women. You will never go wrong with Mr. Shin.
Better make an appointment before visiting, call 0917 520 0044
Entertainment & Activities
Greenbelt 3 Cinema
3 Greenbelt DrOne of the best cinema in town.