Mirèio Review: A Michelin-Listed French Lunch at Raffles Makati for $30

The short version: Mirèio, the French restaurant on the 9th floor of Raffles Makati, is listed in the Michelin Guide, and at lunch it’s a great value. Lunch for three came to about ₱1,900 ($30) a person. The room is modern, airy and private, the service is very attentive, and the bread is excellent and unlimited. The food is light and tasty, if the portions are on the small side, and it’s rarely crowded. I’d go back.

I’ve been to Mirèio twice: once for dinner while I was staying at Raffles, and once for lunch with two others in October 2026. We paid for everything ourselves.

Pros

• A set lunch from ₱2,000 for two courses
• Excellent, unlimited bread
• A modern, airy, private room in the middle of Makati
• Very attentive service from staff who know the dishes
• Rarely crowded
• Listed in the Michelin Guide

Cons

• Small portions
• Still pricey by Manila standards, especially à la carte

Getting there

Mirèio is on the 9th floor of the Raffles and Fairmont Makati building, right by Greenbelt, so it’s easy whether you’re staying at the hotel, shopping at Greenbelt or living in Makati. There’s valet parking, too.

The easiest way in is through the Raffles lobby, which has an almost Singaporean feel: understated, classy and refreshing. It sets the tone for the restaurant. From the lobby, make a left to a few elevators for guests of the building, separate from the hotel elevators. On the 9th floor, head to the other end from the pool and you’ll find the restaurant.

The setting: 8.5 out of 10

Because you come through the Raffles lobby, up to the 9th floor and down a hallway, it feels private and a bit exclusive. The room is modern glass, with that same Singaporean feel: very airy and bright. I think it suits the food, which is usually light rather than heavy.

On the right as you come in, there’s a small bar area with a bunch of bottles. There aren’t many restrooms, but they have little hand towels, a nice touch, and the same toiletries as the Raffles hotel.

Dinner has a slightly more romantic vibe than lunch, but the service and food were equally good.

It’s usually not crowded, which is nice. At dinner, I was at one of only two or three occupied tables, and at lunch there were at most a few people. The restaurant is named after Mirèio, an 1859 poem by Frédéric Mistral about Provence, according to the menu.

The food: 8 out of 10

At lunch, there’s a set menu: two courses for ₱2,000, three for ₱2,400 and four for ₱2,800. I think that’s a better deal than ordering à la carte, and it makes the prices a lot more reasonable.

Bread: 8.5 out of 10. Really excellent, with a lot of selection, and it’s unlimited. It’s nice and crisp, and it feels like they made it right there.

Grilled artichoke salad: 8 out of 10. Very refreshing, and the artichoke has a little bit of a kick to it. They actually give you more artichoke than salad.

Warm goat cheese salad: 8 out of 10. Pretty, and it tastes very fresh.

Herb roasted chicken breast: 8.5 out of 10. Very tasty, especially the skin. My favorite of the mains.

Australian beef tenderloin: 8 out of 10. A nice medium rare, and quite tasty. It’s ₱500 extra on the set lunch.

As you’d expect from fine dining, the portions are on the small side, across the board.

We also had the grilled tofu and edamame salad from the à la carte menu, ₱700.

We skipped dessert, and the only drink was a Coke Zero.

At dinner, I had the bread service and the crudo, both an 8 out of 10. The crudo was quite fresh and tasty.

Service: 8.5 out of 10

Polite and professional, very attentive and fast, with a lot of servers. They give you a little stand to put your bag on, and they know the dishes well. We asked what was in one of the salads, and they knew right away what kind of tofu it was.

What it cost

Lunch for three, with two set lunches and the tofu and edamame salad, came to ₱5,701.43 with service charge, about ₱1,900 ($30) a person. There was nothing else on the bill.

Value: 8.5 out of 10

I actually think it’s a great value. It’s still pricey by Manila standards, but for about ₱1,900 a person, you get a beautiful setting, a nice selection of food and a Michelin-listed restaurant in the middle of Makati. A four-course lunch works out to about ₱700 a course.

Vs. China Blue

China Blue at the Conrad costs about the same at lunch, around ₱1,700 a person for us. I think China Blue’s food might be just a little better, and its setting feels a little more unique. Mirèio’s advantage is that it’s right in the middle of Makati, and the room itself is beautiful: quite modern and very clean.

Who it’s for

Anyone in Makati who wants a quiet, nice lunch without paying full fine-dining prices, guests at Raffles or the Fairmont, and anyone visiting Greenbelt.

Tips if you go

• Go for lunch and get the set menu.
• Go in through the Raffles lobby, turn left to the building elevators, and on the 9th floor head to the far end from the pool.
• Reserve on weekends to be safe. On weekdays, or if you’re a hotel guest, it should be easy.
• Don’t hold back on the bread; it’s unlimited.

Verdict: 8.5 out of 10

A great restaurant: a private, modern room in the middle of Makati, very attentive service, excellent bread and light, tasty food. The portions are small, but at this price, that’s easy to forgive. Would I go back? Yes. This restaurant is in my Where to Eat in Manila guide, with all fourteen ranked and matched to occasions.

FAQ

Where is Mirèio?

On the 9th floor of the Raffles and Fairmont Makati building, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati, next to Greenbelt. Go through the Raffles lobby and take the building elevators on the left.

How much does Mirèio cost?

The set lunch is ₱2,000 for two courses, ₱2,400 for three and ₱2,800 for four, plus service charge. Our lunch for three came to about ₱1,900 ($30) a person.

Is Mirèio in the Michelin Guide?

Yes, it’s listed in the 2026 Michelin Guide Manila as a Selected restaurant.

Is there a tasting menu at Mirèio?

Yes, the Menu Découverte, five courses for ₱6,000 plus service charge, with a wine listed for each course. I haven’t tried it.

What are Mirèio’s hours?

Lunch is 12 to 2:30 p.m. and dinner 6 to 10 p.m., daily, with a Sunday brunch from 12 to 2:30 p.m., according to the Raffles website. The dress code is smart casual.

Do you need a reservation at Mirèio?

It’s usually quiet, so you can often walk in, but reserve on weekends to be safe.

Mirèio or China Blue?

About the same price at lunch. China Blue’s food is just a little better and its setting a little more unique, with the bay view; Mirèio is more central, in Makati, with a beautiful, modern room.