How much does a date at Esmeralda Kitchen cost?

Plan on ₱500 to ₱1,500 a head (₱₱). That is its price band as last checked on 10 October 2026, not a menu quote.

Where is Esmeralda Kitchen?

43 Mayon Street, Santa Mesa Heights, Banawe Street (QC Chinatown), Banawe.

Is Esmeralda Kitchen good for a date on a rainy day?

Yes. Esmeralda Kitchen is indoors, so rain does not change the plan; it only matters for the walk or ride to your next stop.

Esmeralda Kitchen

Name: Esmeralda Kitchen
Address: 43 Mayon Street, Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City, PH
Price range: ₱₱

Esmeralda Kitchen is a restaurant at Banawe Street (QC Chinatown), in the ₱₱ band (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head). Filipino classics reworked in a plant-filled old house on Mayon Street, a few minutes from Banawe, with a 2026 Michelin listing. Works whether or not you drink. Last verified 10 October 2026.

Restaurant · Banawe Street (QC Chinatown) · 43 Mayon Street, Santa Mesa Heights · ₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head) · Map

When to go

Hours not confirmed, so message them before you go.

Checked 10 October 2026.

What to order

Pork dinuguan with puto (source)
Kare-kare (source)

How it fits a night out

The planner uses it most for an anniversary, usually to open the night, arriving around 6:30 PM on a Saturday.

Plan a night around Esmeralda Kitchen

The short version: Banawe date night stops by vibe and budget.

Questions

How much does a date at Esmeralda Kitchen cost?: Plan on ₱500 to ₱1,500 a head (₱₱). That is its price band as last checked on 10 October 2026, not a menu quote.
Where is Esmeralda Kitchen?: 43 Mayon Street, Santa Mesa Heights, Banawe Street (QC Chinatown), Banawe.
Is Esmeralda Kitchen good for a date on a rainy day?: Yes. Esmeralda Kitchen is indoors, so rain does not change the plan; it only matters for the walk or ride to your next stop.

Sources

Last verified 10 October 2026. guide.michelin.com, quezoncity.gov.ph, taraletsanywhere.com. How we pick and check venues.