Practical guides from 25+ years in hospitality and 10 restaurant openings in the Philippines, plus our own tips for eating well in Mactan.
Ten questions, your readiness score and the next steps to work on before you sign a lease.
Free ToolFree Restaurant Calculators: Menu Price, Food Cost & Break-EvenPrice a dish from its plate cost, check your food cost percentage and find how many guests a day you need to break even.
Restaurant BusinessHow Much Does It Cost to Open a Restaurant in the Philippines? (2026 Guide)2026 budget ranges from Chef Moreno Benigno: build-out, kitchen equipment, opening inventory, rent deposits and working capital for a 120 sqm restaurant in Cebu.
Restaurant BusinessFood Cost Formula and Menu Pricing for Restaurants in the PhilippinesHow to calculate food cost percentage and price your menu for profit, with peso examples from Chef Moreno Benigno of Moreno's Italiano, Cebu.
Moreno's Italiano in Mahayahay, Mactan: Charfused pizza with activated charcoal dough, fresh pasta, steak and Italian wine, 15 minutes from Mactan-Cebu airport. Open daily 11:30AM to 10PM.
Eat at Moreno'sSteak Night in Cebu: 500g Ribeye & 1kg Porterhouse with Italian WineReserve a steak night at Moreno's Italiano in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu: 500g Ribeye ₱3,500 or 1kg Porterhouse ₱5,600, with a bottle of Sangiovese or Montepulciano included.
Eat at Moreno'sCharfused Pizza in Cebu: Activated Charcoal Pizza at Moreno's Italiano, MactanThe story of Charfused pizza at Moreno's Italiano in Mactan, Cebu: dough made with activated vegetable charcoal, a dark crisp crust and a light center. What it is, why we make it and what to order.
Eat at Moreno'sAperitivo Hour in Mactan: L'Ora Dorata, Aperol Spritz & Italian BitesL'Ora Dorata at Moreno's Italiano, Mactan: Italian aperitivo hour Monday to Thursday, 3 to 5 PM. Gnocco Fritto, Pizza Croccante or a deep-fried calzone with an Aperol Spritz, from ₱780.
Eat at Moreno'sBirthday Dinner in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu: Free Dessert with the Birthday ClubCelebrate your birthday at Moreno's Italiano in Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. Join the free Birthday Club for a free dessert on your birthday, then pick Charfused pizza, Italian pasta or a reserved steak night.
In one hour we go through your concept, startup costs, permits and menu costing, and you leave with clear next steps. The Restaurant Launch Blueprint ebook and the full toolkit of templates are included with your call.