The Test Kitchen
The Test Kitchen is a restaurant at Rockwell and Salcedo, in the ₱₱ band (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head). A black-concrete bistro at the foot of One Rockwell with ingredient-led European plates and wine pairings. Works whether or not you drink. Last verified 10 October 2026.
Restaurant · Rockwell · G/F, One Rockwell East Tower, Rockwell Drive · ₱₱ (₱500 to ₱1,500 a head) · Map
When to go
Open daily, 11 AM to 10 PM. Hours confirmed from a cited source. It takes reservations.
Checked 10 October 2026.
What to order
How it fits a night out
The planner uses it most for an anniversary, usually as a second or later stop, arriving around 7 PM on a Saturday. Its most common next stop is Carmen's Best, a few steps away.
The short version: Rockwell and Salcedo date night stops by vibe and budget.
Questions
- Is The Test Kitchen open on Mondays?
- Yes. On Mondays it is open 11 AM to 10 PM, from hours confirmed on 10 October 2026.
- How much does a date at The Test 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 The Test Kitchen?
- G/F, One Rockwell East Tower, Rockwell Drive, Rockwell and Salcedo.
- What is near The Test Kitchen for a second stop?
- Carmen's Best is the planner's most common next stop from here. Other stops nearby are on this page.
Sources
Last verified 10 October 2026. joshboutwood.com, guide.michelin.com, thediarist.ph. How we pick and check venues.