4. Lemuria

5 Julieta Circle, Horseshoe Village, New Manila, Quezon City
(02) 724 5211, 0927 428 4202 | Facebook | Website
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm to 10:30pm
Budget for two – P3,000

You won’t have to travel far for an escapade; Lemuria’s refreshing scenery is located just at the heart of QC. This fine-dining restaurant serves excellent French-Mediterranean cuisine in an exquisite restaurant ambiance. All their dish-components are made from scratch, using only the best and freshest ingredients. Even bread and ice cream are made in-house.

3. Rustic Mornings by Isabelo

1 Isabelo Mendoza Street, San Roque, Marikina City
(02) 681 2461, (02) 425 8610 | Facebook
Open every day from 6pm to 11pm
Budget for two – P1,700

For some, Marikina requires a pretty long drive. But try your best to get there in time for breakfast some day soon, and the Rustic Mornings experience will be more than a fitting reward. Make this your motivation: A bright and cozy vibe, coupled with scrumptious breakfast dishes like Crispy Waffle Churros, Waffle-Chicken-Salad and Filipino Breakfast Tray.

2. Chateau Hestia

J. Hernandez Street, Purok 5, Barangay Bukal, Silang, Tagaytay, Tagaytay City
(02) 246 9069 ext:251, 0929 711 3289, 0905 352 4636 | Facebook | Website
Open every day from 9am to 10pm
Budget for two – P1600

If you know where to go, you’ll find there are still parts of Tagaytay that remain a delicious secret among foodies. One of which is a European restaurant and deli called Chateau Hestia. You’ll delight in their culinary motto: “We only serve what we serve our own families and nothing less.”

And you’ll taste this in every dish they make. And if you think you need to extend your destressing, Chateau Hestia doubles as a bed and breakfast with serene cottages.

1. Marcia Adams’

J. Rizal Street, Barangay Sicat, Alfonso, Tagaytay City
0917 801 1456 | Facebook
Open every day except Tuesdays from 11:30 am to 8:30pm
Budget for two – P2200

Just a tad farther than the popular and packed part of Tagaytay, you’ll find a restaurant that looks like a piece of Tuscany. You’ll have to go through narrow, winding roads to get to Marcia Adams’, but the scenery and food will make the journey absolutely worth it. Explore the seemingly-endless pathways of lush greenery, snap photos of the rustic interiors and take in the charming surroundings, while indulging in their trademark fresh Mediterranean dishes.

Any other garden restaurants perfect for delicious destressing? Sound off below!

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