Stop twenty-three on our curated Michelin itinerary, part of a larger pursuit to explore and experience all 108 establishments on our Philippine gastronomic map.
Last Saturday, my husband and I returned to Mirèio (recently recognized as Michelin Selected restaurant) for brunch , once again accompanied by the sweeping views of the Makati skyline framed through their floor-to-ceiling windows.
The experience was as delightful as it was familiar: natural daylight suffused the space, servers greeted guests with warm, cheerful smiles, crisp white paper table covers set a refined stage, and carefully curated artworks offered subtle visual delight.
Months after our first morning here, the format remains thoughtfully unchanged. Guests may choose the cold buffet, a composed spread of fresh fruits, artisanal breads, coffee, and made-to-order fresh juices, priced at ₱1,250. For a more expansive indulgence, the Ultimate Breakfast builds upon the cold buffet with à la carte hot dishes from the menu, accompanied by unlimited specialty coffee, hot chocolate, and wellness-focused fruit beverages, offered at ₱2,500.
I opted for the Ultimate Breakfast, a choice justified by simple arithmetic: the unlimited wellness fruit beverages alone quickly offset the price, given their à la carte cost.
I began with two glasses of freshly squeezed orange juice, followed by eggs Benedict crowned with smoked salmon. From the cold buffet, I selected slices of watermelon, green melon, and dragon fruit—clean, refreshing interludes between courses.
As the morning progressed, I sampled the Watermelon Breeze , then a sweet-and-sour apple concoction enlivened with cucumber, ginger, and celery. Crisp bacon arrived on the side, soon joined by the mezze plate, a restrained Mediterranean composition of pita bread, hummus, tzatziki, olives, and feta—before returning, deliberately, to fruit for a gently saccharine conclusion.
My husband, on the other hand, remained loyal to the cold buffet, where he explored a well-curated selection of freshly baked breads, from classic croissants to indulgent kouign-amann, all enjoyed with unlimited hot lattes and, later, a freshly squeezed juice of his choosing.
By the time we finally pushed back our chairs, our breakfast at Michelin Selected Mirèio had revealed itself as a quietly indulgent affair. Each course from vibrant, sunlit fruits to elegantly plated hot dishes , was a study in balance and refinement, enhanced by impeccable service and the serene sweep of the Makati skyline. Whether opting for the cold buffet or the Ultimate Breakfast, Mirèio proves that fine dining need not be formal to be memorable; it is a space where Provençal elegance meets effortless comfort, leaving both palate and spirit equally satisfied.
Mireio is located at the 9th Floor, Raffles Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue, 1224 Makati, Philippines.
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