Filipino cuisine has always been rooted in fresh, farm-grown ingredients. With dishes often rich in vegetables and local produce, it’s no surprise that the farm-to-table movement has taken hold across the country. More and more restaurants are embracing this approach, serving up meals that celebrate both flavor and sustainability.

Enjoy nutritious and tasty meals made with local produce at these five terrific farm-to-table restaurants:

1. Farmer’s Table

Located within the Nurture Wellness Village, Farmer’s Table offers a fully al fresco dining experience surrounded by nature. Their menu is packed with dishes made from fresh, local ingredients, including Filipino favorites like pinakbet and kare-kare, as well as pizzas topped with homegrown vegetables.
Location: Tagaytay

2. Grace Park

Conceived by the late culinary icon Margarita Forés, Grace Park was among the first to bring the farm-to-table concept to urban diners when it opened in 2013. The restaurant was celebrated for highlighting local ingredients and using them in international dishes. Today, Grace Park continues to be a cut above the rest with their homey and heartwarming meals.
Locations: Makati, Quezon City

3. The Fatted Calf

The Fatted Calf is a self-named “farmhouse kitchen” where you can dine on your favorite comfort foods with a twist. Using ingredients from Cavite, Bulacan, and even as far as Visayas and Mindanao, Chefs Jay Jay and Rhea SyCip don’t play when it comes to bringing the farms of the Philippines to your plate. Some of their top dishes are the Crab Carbonara and Strawberry Shortcake.
Locations: Tagaytay

4. The Upperdeck

The Farm at San Benito is among the most well-known holistic wellness resorts in the country. Upperdeck is a culinary gem that highlights holistic wellness and Mediterranean flavors by using fresh, locally sourced vegetables, herbs, and pasture-raised animals. Signature menu items include Chicken Kibbeh with Hummus & Tabbouleh and a Roasted Eggplant Moussaka.
Location: Batangas

5. Bistro Lokal

Benguet’s fertile farmland sets the stage for Bistro Lokal, a restaurant dedicated to seasonal and sustainable Filipino cooking. Using organic Cordilleran produce, the kitchen crafts traditional dishes like Bagnet Binagoongan and Mama’s Patatim, an heirloom recipe that pays homage to the chef’s roots.
Location: Baguio

There’s no better way to celebrate the earth than by savoring its gifts. These farm-to-table restaurants bring you closer to the land, offering meals that are not only good for the body, but also for the planet. So go ahead, take a bite out of something fresh and local.