Taupe by Chef Francis Tolentino
BGCA long dinner · Book ahead · Open late
- Address
- The Maridien Tower 2, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634
- Hours
- Tue to Sun, 6pm to 11pm (the site's location page still lists Wed to Sun)
- Phone
- +63 962 718 9892
Taupe is Francis Tolentino's tasting menu restaurant in The Maridien Tower 2 on 26th Street, BGC. He cooks Philippine ingredients with techniques from his New York training, and dishes often arrive in forms the staff explain at the table. Essence, his fourth seasonal menu, runs ten courses at ₱7,000 or eight at ₱6,000. The kitchen is semi open, so ask about seating when you book if you want a closer view.
Why go
- 01MICHELIN Selected in the first Philippine guide
- 02Philippine ingredients cooked with global technique, on a new seasonal menu called Essence
- 03Semi open kitchen; ask about seating when you book for a closer view
- 04Two menu lengths, ten or eight courses
Good to know
- Best time
- Weeknight dinner, booked ahead, with a kitchen view requested
- Good for
- An anniversary, a visitor who knows Filipino food
- Reservations
- Reservation only, through the website booking link or by phone
- Noise
- Quiet
Also worth knowing
- Access
- MICHELIN Selected, 2026 guide · Essence tasting menu: 10 courses ₱7,000, 8 courses ₱6,000 (taupedining.com, checked 17 Oct 2026) · Reservation only; book through the Book a Table link on taupedining.com or call 0962 718 9892 · Home page says Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm to 11pm; the location page still says Wednesday to Sunday, so confirm Tuesdays when booking
- Price
- ₱₱₱₱
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