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Via Mare (Gateway Mall 2)

Via Mare (Gateway Mall 2) is a restaurant at Gateway Mall, Cubao, in the ₱₱ band (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head). Filipino heritage cooking: puto bumbong and bibingka, baked oysters and kare-kare, at the Gateway Mall 2 branch. Works whether or not you drink. Last verified 7 October 2026.

Restaurant · Gateway Mall · Gateway Mall 2, 28 General Araneta St · ₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head) · Map

When to go

Open Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 9 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 9 PM. Hours confirmed from a cited source.

Checked 7 October 2026.

What to order

  • Puto bumbong, ₱140 (price as of March 2026) (source)
  • Oysters Rockefeller, ₱625 (price as of March 2026) (source)
  • Kare-kare, ₱695 (price as of March 2026) (source)

How it fits a night out

The planner uses it most for an anniversary, usually as a second or later stop, arriving around 7:30 PM on a Saturday.

Plan a night around Via Mare (Gateway Mall 2)

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

Questions

Is Via Mare (Gateway Mall 2) open on Mondays?
Yes. On Mondays it is open 11 AM to 9 PM, from hours confirmed on 7 October 2026.
How much does a date at Via Mare (Gateway Mall 2) cost?
Plan on ₱500 to ₱1,500 a head (₱₱). That is its price band as last checked on 7 October 2026, not a menu quote.
What is on the Via Mare menu?
Three dishes from its menu, with prices as of March 2026: Puto bumbong, ₱140; Oysters Rockefeller, ₱625; Kare-kare, ₱695. Prices change, so check the current menu before you go.
Where is Via Mare (Gateway Mall 2)?
Gateway Mall 2, 28 General Araneta St, Cubao.

Sources

Last verified 7 October 2026. viamare.com.ph, viamare.com.ph, aranetacity.com. How we pick and check venues.

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