5 Hidden Gems In and Near Tagaytay You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner

Location: 9014 J. Rizal Street, Alfonso, Cavite

Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Menu Rates: Starts at PhP210

Feast on hearty and healthy dishes at Lime and Basil Restaurant! This restaurant near Tagaytay offers delightful Thai dishes that can take your tastebuds on a quick trip to the Land of Smiles. You can select from their array of a la carte dishes or set menus with appetizers like spring rolls and entrees like duck meat. Besides mouthwatering meals, you can also buy kitchen items like chopping boards and rolling pins from the resto’s in-house store Laura’s Yard or purchase goodies like chili garlic, and cocoa powder from Food Finds.

Location: UNIT D, NBB Farm, Aguinaldo Hwy., Mendez Crossing East, Tagaytay City, Cavite

Operating Hours: Friday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Menu Rates: Starts at PhP2,100 per person (for set menu)

One of the most underrated places to go in Tagaytay, Don Limone Napa Grill lets its guests munch on only the freshest fruit and veggie dishes using ingredients straight from the farm’s produce. Apart from its refreshing Mediterranean dishes, lamb piccata, and beef tenderloin, cheesecake is another one of the must-tries here. The flavors of their cheesecake vary almost every time, with flavors ranging from classics like ube to unique ones like limoncello. Dining in at this spot might be expensive, but previous diners would say it’s worth it!

Location: SVD Road, San Jose, Tagaytay City

Operating Hours: Friday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Another one of the area’s best-kept secrets is Moon Garden Tagaytay. This rustic haven fits anyone searching for a quiet and isolated place to visit. The vacation rental has private cottages in a dreamy garden setting, making it twice as healing and peaceful. And to set itself apart from other resorts in Tagaytay, Moon Garden lets you bring your fur baby along with you because it offers comfy pet-friendly cottages for you and your pet. Local products like handmade soaps and citronella sprays are also available.

Location: Kabangaan Road, Brgy. Cabangaan, Border Silang/Tagaytay

Operating Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Friday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

If you’re not in the mood to roam around Tagaytay’s tourist spots, you can find a place to get away from it all. Gratchi’s Getaway is the place for you! The breathtaking farm resort and landscape boasts cottages and camping grounds suited for leisure vacations and team buildings. During your stay, you can indulge in the waterfall infinity pool, where you can take in the captivating view of the mountains and highlands of Tagaytay, or have fun-filled fishing and farming adventures at the farm. If you feel like growing a plant baby of your own, feel free to choose from over 200 varieties of plants that Gratchi’s Getaway sells.

Location: Purok 102, Poblete Street, Barangay Maharlika West, Tagaytay City

Room Rates: Starts at PhP8,500 (suitable for 2 persons)

Here’s a destination that not even Tagaytay can keep for so long! Escala Tagaytay is a luxurious boutique hotel in Tagaytay, home to 60 elegant rooms. It takes pride in its location, for all its rooms offer an unobstructed view of the Taal volcano and lake. Each room also has a private balcony where you can enjoy Tagaytay’s crisp air and relaxing scenery. As one of the premier hotels in Tagaytay, it boasts an iconic infinity pool that’s a great spot to relax in the daytime and nighttime.

Make the most out of your visit in the south and check out these unspoiled places in Tagaytay for your next trip! Remember that these destinations implement health protocols, so always double-check the travel guidelines and requirements before visiting. Stay safe!

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