CebuRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Cebu: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

Zubuchon

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:KAMIAS SHAKE

Must Try:Kamias Shake
02

CNT Lechon

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:SIGNATURE ROAST

Must Try:Signature Roast
03

Rico's Lechon

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CEBUANO SPICED ROAST

Must Try:Cebuano Spiced Roast
04

House Of Lechon

CUISINE:FILIPINO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CARCAR-STYLE LECHON

House of Lechon feels bright, busy, and deeply Cebuano. The room carries the scent of slow roasting, native herbs, garlic, and warm rice. Tables fill with families, travelers, and office crowds sharing crisp skin, rich sauce, and local sides.

Must Try:Carcar-style Lechon
05

Larsian Fuente

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PORK BARBECUE AND PUSO

Larsian Fuente sits near Fuente Osmeña with open grills, plastic tables, and smoke in the air. Skewers of chicken, fish, squid, and vegetables are cooked over charcoal while puso rice waits in woven palm leaves.

Must Try:Pork Barbecue and Puso
06

Lantaw Native Restaurant

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:BAKED SCALLOPS

Must Try:Baked Scallops
07

Casa Verde

CUISINE:AMERICAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:DEATH BY CHOCOLATE

Must Try:Death by Chocolate
08

Abaca Baking Company

CUISINE:ARTISANAL BAKERY
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BUTTER CROISSANT

Must Try:Butter Croissant
09

Circa 1900

CUISINE:INTERNATIONAL FILIPINO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:ROAST CRUNCHY PORK BELLY RIBS

Circa 1900 sits inside a restored colonial house in Lahug, with polished wood, garden air, and quiet old Cebu restraint. The room feels formal without stiffness, built for slow dinners and proper conversation.

Must Try:Roast Crunchy Pork Belly Ribs
10

Anzani

CUISINE:NEW MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:TRUFFLE MUSHROOM RISOTTO

Anzani presents a sophisticated, elegant dining experience. Modern design blends with warm, inviting elements. Guests enjoy panoramic views of Cebu's vibrant cityscape. Soft lighting creates an intimate, luxurious atmosphere.

Must Try:Truffle Mushroom Risotto
11

Golden Cowrie

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:BAKED SCALLOPS

Must Try:Baked Scallops
12

Chikaan Sa Cebu

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:BAKED SCALLOPS

Must Try:Baked Scallops
13

STK Ta Bay

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:GRILLED TUNA BELLY

Must Try:Grilled Tuna Belly
14

AA BBQ

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN BARBECUE

Must Try:Chicken Barbecue
15

Matias BBQ

CUISINE:CEBUANO BARBECUE
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:CHICKEN BARBECUE

Must Try:Chicken Barbecue
16

Cafe Laguna

CUISINE:FILIPINO
SETTING:INDOOR-MALL
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:BAKED SCALLOPS

Must Try:Baked Scallops
17

Top of Cebu

CUISINE:FILIPINO
SETTING:ROOFTOP
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:SIZZLING SINIGANG

Top of Cebu sits high in Busay, with glass walls facing Cebu’s bright coastline. The room feels polished but relaxed, with cool mountain air and city lights below. Plates lean Filipino, with seafood, chicken, calamansi, coconut, and native vinegar doing real work.

Must Try:Sizzling Sinigang
18

La Vie Parisienne

CUISINE:FRENCH
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:CROISSANTS AND FRENCH WINE

La Vie Parisienne sits in a pink, European style house on Gorordo Avenue. Inside, the mood is relaxed and polished, with bakery counters, wine shelves, garden seating, and warm evening lights.

Must Try:Croissants and French Wine
19

Abuhan Restaurant

CUISINE:CEBUANO
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:BAKED SCALLOPS

Must Try:Baked Scallops
20

Entoy's Bakasihan

CUISINE:CEBUANO SEAFOOD
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:NILARANG BAKASI

Must Try:Nilarang Bakasi