El Nido is not known for food quality. Given the vast amount of tourist that stroll through town…read morefor activities, you would expect more. This restaurant was rated as one of the better places in town. The food was just ok: nothing to rave about. We had pad Thai and the vegetarian version does not come with tofu but a lot of "cabbage" in it. The Pad Thai was a bit oily and needed some spice. We also got some spring rolls: the vegetarian ones were just ok too. The service was good. Jay did a fabulous job! All staff at the restaurant aimed to please. The restaurant is not super big. The restaurant entrance is up some steep floors to a small room. When we visited the doors were open and the AC was not on. The restaurant was a bit hot. There is a small balcony out the back that offers views of the ocean. Great place to sit if you want to watch the ocean.

This is one of the busiest restaurants in El Nido, and for good reason. Well-proportioned dishes…read morewith excellent flavor, service that moves quick, and a fantastic selection of options for people with dietary restrictions. I tend to always over-order, and I did here with too many prawns, and two desserts (I really only needed one). But it was a great meal, among the best I had in town.

We had the best meal of our entire trip at Angel Wish! This place was recommended to us by the…read moreowner of our hotel. It is on the beach but is not a place that would necessarily catch your eye if you were walking by. I had the fried calamari and then squid ink pasta. Everything was divine! So fresh, so well cooked. The service was good and we sat at the window overlooking the water which was a great experience and perfect way to end the day after island hopping. Highly recommend this place if you are in El Nido!

Upon arrival in El Nido, and a short walk from our hotel, we found this front beach resto. The food…read morewas delicious. We had seafood chowder, fresh crab, and steamed lapulapu. For dessert, we had fresh buko ( coconut). Service was excellent to say the least. Just a refreshing lunch experience with a front view of the beach and mountains.

Right outside of this beachfront restaurant is one of the best spots to check out a sunrise or…read moresunset in El Nido Town. It's also a popular tourist spot to grab a cocktail (nothing craft...think Mai Tais and Woo Woos) and a bite to eat. We had wanted to sit in the sand but the restaurant is overrun by aggressive peddlers trying to sell pearl bracelets to you. The staff does nothing to help so we ended up sitting inside to avoid them. The menu is Filipino and full of favorites. We ended up getting the adobo calamari, prawn sinigang and grilled mackarel. The mackarel was a bit burnt which was disappointing and the adobo calamari chewy. The sinigang was pretty good however. Service was very slow and the restaurant sticky. The bathrooms were squalid and had no handsoap at all (it didn't even look like they ran out...just like it never existed) which only made the whole experience worse. This is one of the most popular spots in El Nido Town which makes me question everyone's travelling preferences. So glad this was a quick visit and we ended up staying in Sibaltan instead!

The best food and, without doubt, the cheapest on the beach of El Nido…read more Maybe the food does not have a high quality, but the portions are plentiful. They've got varied food, not only Philippine food. The bar/restaurante, overlooking the sea and with a terrace on the beach, is small. Rustic furniture wood, not very comfortable. The Mango blend or other smoothies is the best you can drink in this place. They have free wifi.

If you're tired after a long day going on tours and need a place to eat with AC and a nice…read morerestroom, come here. The food came out fast and the server was really attentive. We were really impressed with the quality of the food. We haven't had bad food yet in El Nido but this was the highlight of our stay. No pics cuz we were too hungry to take pics lol.

We were just walking around and saw this Thai restaurant…read more Told my son I wanted to eat Thai food. Went inside and felt so good about the restaurant ambiance and its staff were very nice, friendly, and polite. We ordered Tom yum, chicken pandan, curry vegetables And for desert we ordered the sticky rice with mango. Food really authentic Thai food. Fresh and really delicious. How I wish Yelp will expand its presence and promotion in the Philippines, people like me rely on Yelp most of the time, not only in the USA, but also in other countries like Philippines. Having a great vacation in El Nido, Palawan.

Barakuda stood out among everything else because of how upscale and modern it looked. Their menu…read morewas a mix of modern takes on traditional Filipino dishes with a ton of seafood options. They have a lot of potential here but the whole experience just fell short and we were mostly disappointed in the food. It's definitely a popular place but I'm not too sure if it's with locals or just tourists. We asked for a table around 7PM but there wasn't anything until 9PM. So if you really want to give them a try, make a reservation on their website. The inside is very nice and there's multiple AC units so it's a great break from the mugginess outside. Pineapple Express: On paper, this sounded pretty good. But in reality, we were half joking and half worried, that if we were to get food poisoning from anything, it would be this. The texture and taste of the fish was like something that's been sitting out for too long. Grilled Cabbage with Miso: I didn't think grilling vegetables could be messed up but this was hard to eat. It was like the cabbage wasn't thoroughly cooked and the miso flavor was very surface-level. So each bite, you'd just taste some bland cabbage with barely any miso. We were at least hoping for that chargrilled taste but there was none of that. Crab Fat Ravioli: Now this was pretty good and I was cleaning the plate. But I personally like all those crab guts and the bitterness that comes with it. The ravioli itself is just crab meat but with the sauce, you're truly tasting what an entire crab would taste like. Pulpo Adobo: For the price, it's kind of small since you only get one tentacle but it's very tender. This is one of their Filipino-inspired seafood dish and the adobo sauce is actually with squid ink! This was well done and I was also cleaning the plate at the end. We decided to eat family-style and with everything split, our experience with the good wasn't enough to save the bad. We also ordered some of their alcoholic drinks with pandan but it tasted really weird. Moreover, the prices are unusually high for El Nido. I guess they're trying for the upscale vibe but I think they need to work on bringing the food up to those standards before charging at those prices. There's plenty of cheaper and more satisfying options in the area.

We booked a 10:30pm table at this very centrally located restaurant in El Nido in order to not…read morefinish too early before the NYE celebrations. A bit of back and forth and confusion about our reservation being real but Jana was able to help us out. 7 courses, well laid out and timed, but not shared with anyone until we sat down. For an island like Palawan it would be much more difficult to get the ingredients sourced than for example any restaurant in the Manila Metro area but viewing the local (tourists) public quite understandable. Which ones stood out? For me the crab bisque, emperor fish and of course that beautiful chocolate dessert. And the margaritas! Perfect. Bummer on the ravioli being very already dente, 20, maybe 30 seconds more cooking time would have created a great result, although the filling was nice. What else, wellington was OK but we would have been happy with a more local beef rendition. The restaurant itself is really cosy and has a welcoming atmosphere and the staff is fantastic. But I could say that about 8 out of 10 places in the Philippines. Recommended? I'd love to come back for something that has Palawan written on it a bit more but as said the restaurant and also the town needs to cater to the public to survive. All in all very memorable for staff, margaritas and dessert and a great way to start 2025.

This is a nice change up if you want something different than Filipino food. The pizza is…read morewoodfired. I would say outside of Italy This was a pretty good pizza. I ordered the Hawaiian pizza by mistake, but it was actually good. The pineapples were fresh and The ham did not have a processed taste.. This has a nice casual date atmosphere. However, it can get a little stuffy as there is only one window and only one table for two near it. Surprisingly, it is right next to the beach but you wouldn't know it. the decor inside is nicely done. If you want some thing even more casual, they have another location across the street With an open air rustic environment. Fairly priced dinner menu.

There are two Trattoria Altrov'e branches in El Nido: the restaurant near Corong Corong Beach…read more("Trattoria Altrov'e Italian Cuisine" on G Maps) and the "express" in Town Proper. This Yelp listing currently has the restaurant name associated with the "express" address, so it's a bit confusing! The "express" used to just be take-out, however, as of recently, they also have dine-in! This review is for the "express" located in Town Proper, properly titled "Altrov'e Express" on G Maps. Onto the review! This place has no frills and if you can get in (I would suggest any time after 7:30pm), then do it! They've got pizza and pasta, what more could you ask for? Everyone in the restaurant ordered their own individual pizzas... this is not a place for individual pizzas, lmao. It's a pretty decently sized pizza, so I would strongly suggest sharing -- worst case scenario, you could always order another pizza! But I saw too many people leaving leftover pizza and while some people did take their leftovers back to their hotels ... it just doesn't hit the same. So definitely order a pie to share! We got the Pizza Bianca and as someone who loves tomato based pizzas, this white pizza was pretty good!! The brick-oven pizza was super flavorful and welcome after a whole day of island hopping! Apparently they offer a free ride from the "express" to the Trattoria Altrove Italian Cuisine near Corong Corong Beach -- if I had more time in El Nido, I definitely would have tried it!

After a long day of Island Hopping in El Nido, we made a reservation at Punta Playa at Lio Beach…read morefor some relaxation and treated ourselves decent dinner. We researched Yelp and found this place with high reviews from locals, expats and vacationers. The seafood jambalaya got our attention and were not mistaken by ordering this delicious dish. The rice mixed with seafood and spices was unquestionably the highlight of the evening. We also enjoyed some tasty fresh salads and sliders to fill us up. We were quite full, to say the least. The live band added to the vibe, playing slow rock songs. Listening to the ocean breeze and feeling the warm air made the whole experience very special with the family. I would highly recommend Punta Playa for an excellent dining experience while at Lio Beach.

Yelp is not popular in Asia, but I am hosting for the Yelp family to experience this wonderful…read morerestaurant Great seaside restaurant with nice service and relaxing ambience. Billed as Asian fusion but it's more Mediterranean, and the owner is from Spain. The octopus tapas/Bravas was spectacular. Normally I wouldn't want potato purée with the gummy texture but it works for this dish. I had the Mariscos paella, and it had rich flavor with a sacorrat crust. Outside of Spain, this is a great dining experience.

Stayed here for 3 nights, this is a gem. Very room has its own character. Food is delicious, for…read moredinner. We ordered fish fillet with capers and carrots, it's tender and tasty. Service is fast and very accommodating. Ambiance is very tropical and great for families and couples. If you want to celebrate honeymoon.

The best tasting food in the entire country of Philippines! Hands down! Better than all of the high…read moreend places in Manila, Makati! Great service, excellent ambiance!