The most romantic holiday of the year is fast approaching, and while it’s all about who you share it with, nothing quite completes the celebration like a thoughtfully planned date out. Whether it’s for a cutesy daytime lunch or an even more intimate candle-lit dinner, it’s the perfect time to dress up and dine at a great place with amazing food as you bring even better company.
Keeping this in mind, we’ve scouted for all the top spots in town that check all these boxes.
Trattoria de Gianni
You can never go wrong with Italian food, and by extension, you can never go wrong with Trattoria de Gianni.
Featuring an extensive menu that ranges from fresh pasta and pizza to hearty entrees and decadent desserts, this restaurant is a Cebu classic for authentic Italian dishes.
Here, each plate captures the kind of hearty, sun-ripened flavors that make the cuisine a universal love language.
In addition to the food, its interior is also decorated with that countryside kind of charm that keeps the atmosphere intimate. Ideal to give your date that taste of a sweet Italian summer.
Open Tuesdays to Sundays at 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for lunch, and 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner, you can give Trattoria de Gianni a call at 0977 842 2786 for your Valentine’s Day reservations. Find them at The Crossroads on Gov. M. Cuenco Ave.
My Greek Taverna
Another Mediterranean favorite follows: My Greek Taverna is just the restaurant to be for your Mamma Mia rom-com fantasies.
Bringing in Greek staples like no other spot in Cebu, it’s a strong contender for indulgent plates of bright, fresh, roasted goodness that transport you to a romantic rendezvous in the coastal areas of Greece. Think rich meats and vegetables paired with zesty lemon flavors and herby aromatics.
Paired with a crisp white-and-blue interior reminiscent of the landscapes of Mykonos, it’s the perfect choice for a celebration that feels like an island getaway.
Open every day from 10 AM to 10 PM, you can call 0969 384 0110 to make your reservations at My Greek Taverna at Paseo Saturnino in Banilad.
Socarrat
If you’re looking to take a more fiery, passionate route, Socarrat presents you with the bold, festive spirit of Spain with their signature tapas and paellas.
Serving a symphony of strong, warm, smoked flavors—each bite of their food is a testament to their culinary excellence and their status as a 2026 MICHELIN Selected restaurant in the Philippines.
Matching the energy they bring to the table is also a space that’s a balance between sophistication and warmth. A sensory experience overall, a visit to this Spanish gem is sure to set the tone for a flirty afternoon or a seductive evening this Valentine’s.
Call 0968 407 4391 to reserve your table at Socarrat or visit them on the Ground Floor of Bonifacio District, Faustina Center at F. Cabahug St. at 11:30 AM-2:00 PM for lunch, and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner.
Circa 1900
For a Valentine’s date with a hint of local charm, Circa 1900 might just be the ultimate destination with romance rooted in the heart of the home.
A love letter to the local palate–you can expect a menu where heritage meets haute cuisine, featuring Filipino ingredients and flavors we know and love turned into a world-class experience.
This elevated tradition extends from the plate to the architecture of the restored colonial mansion. Its sense of old-world prestige creates a meaningful Valentine’s setting: A celebration of love as enduring and soulful as the history it honors.
Book your reservations and call Circa 1900 at 0908 866 3548. They’re open every day from 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
Brickwood Busay
Romance reaches new heights at Brickwood Busay as West Coast warmth finds itself in the spirit of the highlands.
With a Californian-inspired menu, they embrace a farm-to-fire approach, using a signature wood-burning oven to transform fresh produce into bold, clean flavors. Be it with their blistered artisanal pizzas or succulent roasted meats, this gives their food that hearty, soulful, and grounding effect.
To pair is the restaurant’s airy architecture that captures the cool of a Pacific retreat. Blurring the lines between the indoors and out, it’s sure to make a dreamlike escape out of your Valentine’s date.
Call 0920 984 7095 11 to book your reservations, or visit Brickwood Busay at 11 Roosevelt Drive, Cebu Transcentral Highway, Busay from Tuesday to Sunday, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
