Just when we thought Ortigas couldn’t get any busier, The Podium’s sixth floor quietly transformed into a culinary cluster called Podium Social. It’s the metro’s newest dining spot that offers variety, atmosphere, and a view of the city skyline all in one well-curated space.
“Thoughtfully designed with the Ortigas community in mind, Podium Social offers a welcoming space to gather, unwind, and connect. Featuring a curated selection of five restaurants, it is perfect for family get-togethers, after-work unwinding, or simply enjoying time with friends,” said Steven Tan, president of SM Supermalls.
Podium Social is the kind of place you’d take your boss to lunch at one moment and meet your college friends for drinks the next.
There’s Bistro Aurora, which isn’t exactly flying under the radar. It’s already hailed as Best New Restaurant in the 2024 Tatler Philippines Dining Guide. The menu reads like a love letter to regional Asian food but is plated with finesse.
Brotzeit is for when comfort comes in the form of sausages, schnitzels, and a cold German brew. It’s been around since 2007, but its presence here feels especially at home, tucked in a corner.
Over at Lazy Suzy, Chef Patrick Go leads a kitchen that doesn’t shy away from bold flavors. The East Asian mashup (Japanese, Korean, and Cantonese) works. Whether it’s a solo lunch or midnight snack, it delivers both style and substance, where you can pretend you’re somewhere in Munich, even if only for an hour.
H Proper makes its Manila debut soon, bringing its Cagayan de Oro roots with it. Known for coffee roasted in-house and brunch plates that mean business (think Turkish eggs and croissant sandwiches), this one’s worth waiting for.
Finally, Osteria Antica brings Wildflour Hospitality’s Italian concept to the fold. Think brick-oven dishes, a reverence for traditional cooking, and seasonal ingredients that remind you why Italian food rarely goes out of style.
It’s good to note that Podium Social is not trying to be a food park or a bar strip. But that’s exactly what makes it work. It’s Ortigas knowing how to take a break.