With El Nido fast becoming a world-famous destination, the local dining scene has also exploded with variety. Where you’d once have only found budget-friendly Philippine restaurants, you’ll now be able to find a good choice of quality international offerings, too. Naturally, you can still enjoy fantastic views and stunning sunsets with your meal, whatever you’re eating.

The vibe of El Nido (and, by extension, its restaurants) is very chilled out, as you’d expect of a beach destination. Don’t expect 5-star fine dining, but do expect good, tasty food. Prices often vary according to how fancy the setting is, so you’ll usually be paying more for the view than the ingredients.

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    The best restaurants in El Nido offer a great range of delicious cuisine types served in splendid settings by committed staff. They generally offer havens of tranquillity at which you can enjoy hearty local specialities, seafood, or international delicacies in a serene ambience. Despite the relative remoteness of El Nido, the quality of ingredients used can be outstanding, too. Being mostly...

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