The local dining landscape is moving fast as we head into June 2026. This month’s crop of openings brings a heavy mix of international franchises, hyper-intimate private tasting rooms, and casual spin-offs from established chefs. If you are looking to update your current restaurant rotation, here is a grounded look at the newest spots across the metro, what they are serving, and where to find them.
Tadhana at Levanto Building, Makati
Address: 2nd Floor, Levanto Building, 389 Jupiter Street, Makati City
The Vibe: After earning a spot in the New York City Michelin Guide, Chef Frances Tariga has brought her acclaimed tasting menu concept home to the Philippines. Tadhana Makati serves a 10-course modern Filipino menu heavily driven by premium ingredients and childhood memory. Playful highlights include an elevated "kwek kwek" pie filled with smoked ikura, and squab flown in from France, positioning the restaurant firmly on the upscale, experimental side of the local dining scene.
Hainan Joe at The Podium
Address: Ground Floor, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong
The Vibe: A straightforward lunch addition for the Ortigas office crowd, Hainan Joe focuses strictly on Singaporean hawker classics without a bloated menu. The main event is their Hainanese Chicken Rice—available poached, roasted, or crispy—served alongside traditional ginger, chili, and dark soy dipping sauces. It is a functional, consistent fast-casual option that does exactly what it says on the tin.
Osteria Pop-Up by Josh Boutwood at The Balmori Suites
Address: Chef’s Table, The Balmori Suites, Rockwell Center, Makati City
The Vibe: Chef Josh Boutwood’s casual Italian pop-up is back for a limited run, trading the fine dining complexity of Helm for honest, rustic comfort food inspired by his childhood. The menu is simple and ingredient-driven, featuring hand-rolled crab tortelloni in pea-mint butter, layered beef lasagna, and crisp fritto misto. It’s a cozy, unpretentious setup built for easy dinners rather than theatrical plating.
Digámo at Marikina Heights
Address: GCN Commercial Building, 240 Narra Street, Marikina Heights, Marikina City
The Vibe: Spearheaded by Chef Francis Lacson, this tiny, 14-seat tasting room makes a serious argument for progressive Filipino food in the North. Their multi-course menu avoids predictable comfort food, choosing instead to explore local history and indigenous techniques. Expect an intellectual, history-forward meal featuring dishes that twist local ingredients into entirely unexpected textures.
Easy! Buddy at Ayala Triangle Gardens
Address: Lower Ground Floor, The Shops at Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, Makati CBD
The Vibe: This popular Bangkok franchise has brought its contemporary take on Pad Kaprao (holy basil stir-fry) to Makati. Instead of jasmine rice, their signature bowls utilize a chewy, wok-charred sticky fried rice base topped with a crispy-edged fried duck egg and sweet caramelized corn. It is priced for the corporate crowd but engineered for speed and a heavy hit of chili heat.
Cutie Pie and Joséphine at Karrivin Plaza
Address: Karrivin Plaza, Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City
The Vibe: The team behind Metiz and Automat has launched a dual-concept restaurant and bar space in Karrivin. Cutie Pie covers the pizza angle with unconventional, high-quality pies like the anchovy-laden Bon 'Chovy, while Joséphine is a slick adjoining bar serving premium martini riffs and bar snacks like JapaDogs. For more details on the menu and the creative minds behind the space, you can read the full breakdown via Tatler Asia's Dining Radar.
Idiot Sandwich by Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill at Uptown Parade
Address: Al Fresco Area, Uptown Parade, BGC, Taguig City
The Vibe: What started as a viral television meme has turned into a standalone streetside pop-up running through August. An extension of his formal bar and grill, this outdoor kiosk turns basic sandwiches into premium street food, serving a tonkatsu Cubano, pastrami on a pretzel bun, and a classic ham and cheese toastie. It carries a heavy "Ramsay tax" and plenty of novelty hype, so be prepared for crowds.
Bakuran Tasting Club in Quezon City
Address: Private Dining Space, Quezon City
The Vibe: An exclusive, eight-seat private culinary club that steps away from mainstream Luzon-centric dishes to highlight Tausug and Zamboangueño heritages. The intimate experience focuses entirely on rare indigenous ingredients and southern Mindanaoan cooking methods. The mandatory highlight here is the Dulang—a multi-layered specialty tray traditionally reserved for royal banquets.
