Are you looking to experience the best flavors of Cebu? Have you been searching for a place to enjoy the best local dishes the province has to offer? Then look no further!
Cebu is widely renowned for its culinary diversity and vibrant restaurant scene. With endless options of eateries serving delicious traditional cuisines, it can be overwhelming for anyone looking for a perfect dinner spot in Cebu. From cozy street food carts to Michelin-starred restaurants, there’s something to suit everyone here.
We have compiled a comprehensive list of the 97 Best Restaurants in Cebu that you must visit during your stay in the province. Immerse yourself within true Cebuano culture and savor all the delights these places have to offer while creating memorable moments along your gastronomic journey.
97 Top Restaurants to visit in Cebu
| Restaurant Photo | Restaurant Name | Address | Website / Social Media | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Anzani New Mediterranean Restaurant | Panorama Heights Nivel Hills, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.anzani.com.ph/ | +63322327375 |
 | Lighthouse Restaurant | 8W63+94J, General Maxilom Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | https://web.facebook.com/lighthouserestaurantcebu | +63322332386 |
 | La Buona Italian Restaurant | Advent Business Center, 139 Acacia St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://m.facebook.com/labuonarestaurant | +63322313398 |
 | Balay Sa Busay | Cebu Tops Rd, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/BalaySaBusay/ | +63323547169 |
 | Top of Cebu | 9VCC+HCM, Tops Road, Cebu City, Cebu | https://m.facebook.com/topofcebu/ | +63325160718 |
 | Parilya | City di Mare Visitor Center, IL Corso, Cebu South Coastal Rd, Lungsod ng Cebu | http://www.lagunagroup.ph/our-brands/parilya/ | +63322323418 |
 | Kan Anan | 4th Floor Cebu Parklane International Hotel, Archbishop Reyes Avenue Corner Escario Street, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.parklanehotel.com.ph/ | +63322347000 |
 | Ginza Restaurant | 295 J. Panis St, Cebu City, Cebu | http://www.ginzamainline.com/ | +63322325406 |
 | The Pig and Palm | G/F, MSY Tower, Negros Rd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.thepigandpalm.ph/ | +63322558249 |
 | CNT Lechon – Jose L. Briones St. across SM | 8W59+W36, Jose L Briones Street, Lungsod ng Cebu, 6000 Lalawigan ng Cebu | https://saveit.co.in/lLtvYbw | +63322335339 |
 | I Love Bucket Shrimps – Capitol | 11 A. Climaco St, Cebu City, Cebu | https://i-love-bucket-shrimps-capitol.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral | +639264447069 |
 | Vikings Luxury Buffet – SM City Cebu | North Wing, SM City Cebu, 2nd, Juan Luna Ext, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.vikings.ph/ | +639175769888 |
 | Lemon Grass | ayala center cebu, Level 1, The Terraces, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://lagunagroup.ph/our-brands/lemon-grass/ | +63322338601 |
 | Tavolata | Design Center of 6014, A. S. Fortuna St, Mandaue City, Cebu | http://theabacagroup.com/ | +639209583125 |
 | Tavolata Ayala Center Cebu | ayala center, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.instagram.com/tavolatacebu/ | +63323422535 |
 | Woods Smokehouse | 9V3P+4R6, Cebu City, Cebu | http://facebook.com/woods.smokehouse/ | +639184802618 |
 | WOKMAN | Governor Beside Holiday Gym, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/WOKMAN-110859681627956/ | +639956748389 |
 | Chika-an sa Cebu | 3rd Level, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, CBP, Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu 6000City, Cebu | http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chika-An-Ayala-Terraces/216515981864895 | +63324106319 |
 | Tales and Feelings | F. Ramos St 2nd floor, M. Diaz Building, V. Ranudo St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/talesandfeelings | +639953262812 |
 | Shawarma Gourmet | N Escario St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63324120166 |
 | La Maison Rose – The Pink Restaurant | 371 Gorordo Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322685411 |
 | La Vie in the Sky | Tops Road, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +639998854318 |
 | Majestic Restaurant- Ayala Cebu | 4th Lvl Outdoor Ayala Center, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322313534 |
 | Blu Bar & Grill | Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Cebu Veterans Dr, Cebu City, Cebu | http://www.marcopoloplazacebu.com/ | +63322531111 |
 | Pusô Restaurant & Café | Quest Hotel, Archibishop Reyes, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.questhotelsandresorts.com/cebu/dine | +63324025999 |
 | Golden Cowrie | 42 Salinas Dr, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322334243 |
 | Pizzeria Michelangelo | One Paseo, Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63324164830 |
 | PUESTO RESTAURANT | The Greenery, Pope John Paul II Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/PuestoRestaurant/ | +639562781869 |
 | Charcoal Boy Escario | M2 Building, N Escario St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322343163 |
 | The Weekend | 88th Ave, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.theweekend.ph/ | Not found. |
 | Cafe Marco | GF, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Cebu Veterans Dr, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | Not found. |
 | Yakimix | NIC 2 Building Capitol Square, N Escario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/yakimix/ | +63322547499 |
 | Boosog Restaurant | 135 Juana Osmeña St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +1562-250-7134 |
 | Acacia Steakhouse | Green Valley Subdivision, Acacia St, Capitol, Cebu City, 6000 | https://steakout.ph/ | +639611855978 |
 | Arano’s Bar and Restaurant | 29-31 Fairlane Village Rd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322561934 |
 | Maya Mexican Restaurant | Crossroads Mall, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://theabacagroup.com/ | +63322389552 |
 | House of Lechon | Acacia St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://m.facebook.com/HouseOfLechonCebu/ | +639166620163 |
 | Hukad | Ayala Center, Biliran Rd, Cebu City, Cebu | http://www.alwaysafeast.ph/ | Not found. |
 | Kusina Clasica | GND Building, F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +639384121740 |
 | Tales and Feelings | F. Ramos St 2nd floor, M. Diaz Building, V. Ranudo St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/talesandfeelings | +639953262812 |
 | Feria | 8W69+3WF, Radisson Blu Hotels and Resorts, Sergio Osmena Boulevard, Corner Juan Luna Avenue, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-cebu/restaurants | +63325051700 |
 | STK ta Bay! | 6 A. Climaco St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322534732 |
 | The Ching Palace | 20 Salinas Dr, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/thechingpalace | +63322338833 |
 | Birdseed Breakfast Club + Café | Unit F19, Axis Entertainment Avenue, 6000 N Escario St, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/BirdseedBreakfastClub/ | +63322549463 |
 | La Vie Parisienne | 371 Gorordo Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.lavieparisienne.com/ | +639479111111 |
 | Alburs All In Pizza Burger Pasta | Villa Aurora Tennis Court, 417 Gen. Lim St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.facebook.com/alburscebu | +639567888281 |
 | happy hippos | Phase 2, Streetscape, Unit 5 Paseo Saturnino, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +639171027235 |
 | Pukot Kitchen | 10 Adelfa Street El Dorado Subdivision, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +639052319525 |
 | Beehive | 47 F. Ramos St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322537428 |
 | Mr. A Bar & Restaurant | 9V2Q+RW7, Nivel Hills, Lower Busay Heights Cebu, Budlaan – Busay Rd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.facebook.com/mr.abarrestaurantcafepizzeria | +639171239746 |
 | Chika-an Sa Cebu | 42 Salinas Dr, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322330350 |
 | Butchero Dining | 8 Wilson St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | Not found. |
 | Gorliz Tapas Y Vinos Spanish Restaurant | 2nd Floor Streetscape Cebu, Paseo Saturnino, Lungsod ng Cebu, 6000 Lalawigan ng Cebu | Not found. | +63325649825 |
 | Vúe | 9VHF+35X, Tops Road, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/vuebydelicerestaurant/ | +639551364210 |
 | Olio Restaurant & Lounge | Unit T, Crossroads Mall, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://olio.com.ph/ | +63322323589 |
 | Ola Restaurant | 8V8V+WWP, N Escario St, Cebu City, Cebu | http://www.olarestaurantct.com/ | Not found. |
 | Unplug | CR44+R5G, Cebu Transcentral Hwy, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +639171344314 |
 | Ilaputi | Axis Entertainment Avenue at Vibo Place, N Escario St, Brgy. Kamputhaw, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | Not found. |
 | Casa Verde | 69 Lim Tian Teng, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.casaverdecebu.com/ | +63322536472 |
 | Cebu Chef’s Garden Restaurant | 8W62+GGP, General Maxilom Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63324164456 |
 | Abaca Baking Company | Crossroads, Banilad Rd, Lungsod ng Cebu, 6000 Lalawigan ng Cebu | http://theabacagroup.com/ | +63322620969 |
 | Italianni’s Ayala Cebu | Ayala Mall, Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.italiannis.com.ph/ | +63322665732 |
 | Yakski Barbecue | 268 Don Mariano Cui St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322543977 |
 | Salt Restaurant | Casa Rosario Hotel Ramon Aboitiz St, 101 E R Aboitiz St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.facebook.com/saltseafoodresto | +639496976843 |
 | Tops Korean Restobar | Cebu Veterans Dr, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +639323088917 |
| Vikings Luxury Buffet – SM City Cebu | North Wing, SM City Cebu, 2nd, Juan Luna Ext, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.vikings.ph/ | +639175769888 |
 | STK ta Bay! | 6 A. Climaco St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322534732 |
 | Casa Verde | 69 Lim Tian Teng, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.casaverdecebu.com/ | +63322536472 |
 | Lighthouse Restaurant | 8WR6+4CP, Wilson St, Apas, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | Not found. |
 | Snowsheen Restaurant | 7VWX+R3P, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322557576 |
 | Unplug | CR44+R5G, Cebu Transcentral Hwy, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +639171344314 |
 | Abuhan Restaurant – Mango | Ground Floor Mango Square Mall, 311 General Maxilom Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/Abuhan-Restaurant-Mango-165127414192017/?ref=settings | +63322628800 |
 | Majestic | SM City Cebu, Juan Luna Ave Cor Cabahug And Kaoshiung St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322320720 |
 | The Weekend | 88th Ave, Gov. M. Cuenco Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.theweekend.ph/ | Not found. |
 | Booodotz Seafood Grill – Capitol | 8V8Q+2RP, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Booodotz-Seafood-Grill-Capitol-Branch-992593620929029/ | +639562783231 |
| Majestic Restaurant- Ayala Cebu | 4th Lvl Outdoor Ayala Center, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322313534 |
 | Persian Palate | Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu, Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://persianpalate.ph/ | +63322325898 |
 | The Ching Palace | 20 Salinas Dr, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/thechingpalace | +63322338833 |
 | Lola Eats | 43 M. Velez St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +639683310583 |
 | Princess & Faith Kitchenette | 8WH3+FG2, UCMA, Apas, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/Princess-and-Faith-Kitchenette-645176802209654/ | +63322626188 |
 | St. Moritz Restaurant | 8W82+8X5, St Moritz Rd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322311148 |
 | Landers Central | 8WC5+9QQ, Cardinal Rosales Ave, Cebu City, Cebu | http://www.landers.ph/ | +63322655500 |
 | Ipar’s Restaurante Y Bar De Tapas | 157 F. Ramos St, Cebu City, Cebu | http://www.ipars.com.ph/ | +63322554727 |
 | Little India – Lahug Cebu City | #5 SSY Business Center, Salinas Dr, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://littleindiahealthycuisine.com/ | +639329481411 |
 | Red Lizard, Filinvest Cyberzone | Filinvest Cyberzone Cebu Tower 2, W Geonzon St, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.instagram.com/redlizardph/ | +63322339879 |
 | Kuya J Restaurant | UG , SM City Cebu, Juan Luna Avenue , 6000 Cebu City , Cebu, 6000 | http://www.kuyaj.ph/ | +63322602991 |
 | Ranudo Cafe & Restaurant | 110 V. Ranudo St, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322539070 |
 | AA BBQ | 8WH2+WF7, Salinas Dr, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322382185 |
| Cebu Big Mao Chinese Bistro | Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322310347 |
 | Manila Foodshoppe | Siomai Queen City, Capitol Square, N Escario St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322555505 |
 | Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant | Ayala Center Cebu, 176 Archbishop Reyes Ave. Cebu Business Park, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +639954292561 |
| Sky Vue Restaurant | 7VWX+4FM, V Gullas, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63322545674 |
 | Sialo | 8WF7+VHP, F. Sotto St. Villa Aurora Subdivision Bgy., Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | +63324124101 |
| Booodotz Seafood Grill – Capitol | 8V8Q+2RP, Cebu City, Cebu | https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Booodotz-Seafood-Grill-Capitol-Branch-992593620929029/ | +639562783231 |
 | Snowsheen Restaurant | 7VWX+R3P, Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | Not found. | +63322557576 |
 | The Social | Ayala Mall Cebu, Archbishop Reyes Ave, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu | http://www.thesocial.com.ph/ | +63322310679 |
 | Sachi | 8WH4+PJW, Cebu City, Cebu | Not found. | Not found. |
6 tips to enjoying cebu’s flavors
Cebu is a flavorful paradise filled with delicious cuisine and unique dishes. If you’re planning a trip to this tropical island, here are 6 tips to enjoy the flavors of Cebu:
#1 Visit Local Markets – Local markets are a great way to get a taste of what Cebu has to offer! You’ll find fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and more at these bustling markets. Simbang pandesal (Cebuano bread rolls) often sold around the city as well. You may even find some unique ingredients or dishes you’ve never seen before.
#2 Try Variations on Traditional Dishes – Cebuanos don’t shy away from creating new takes on traditional dishes. From Adobo Flakes to Balbakwa (stewed goat meat), there’s something for everyone in the local market.
#3 Try Delicious Desserts – From Baklava to Suman sa Ibos (rice puddings), try out some delicious desserts while exploring Cebu’s flavors. There’s so many unique sweet treats that’ll have your mouth watering!
#4 Eat out Everywhere – Eating out is a must in Cebu! This tropical paradise has so much food ranging from street vendors, restaurants, small eateries and pubs. Trek around and explore all that Cebu has to offer in terms of food experiences and cuisines!
#5 Gorge Yourself on Seafood – As an island destination, there is plenty of seafood available in Cebu. Have yourself some scrumptious crablets, shrimp tempura or tuna sashimi whenever you can!
#6 Don’t Fear New Experiences – When it comes down to trying local specialties, don’t be afraid! Most places serve up food with minor modifications depending on what guests are most comfortable with – so you don’t have to worry too much about what you eat. Relax, sit back and allow yourself to expand your palate with delicious tastes of Cebu’s flavors!
In conclusion, Cebu has countless incredible restaurants that offer a well-rounded experience; the perfect mix of local and international cuisine for any taste. Together with the impressive landmarks, temples, dive spots, shopping malls and more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful city.
Whether you’re looking for fine dining or some casual street food, Cebu has it all! Remember to explore every corner of this wonderful place and try out one of the 97 best restaurants to complete your Cebu experience!
