Taupe

The story

Taupe BGC – Contemporary Fine Dining in Makati City, Philippines

Chef Francis Tolentino’s vision

At Taupe, Chef Francis Tolentino turns his passion for the Philippines’ bounty into a canvas. Every dish is built around local ingredients—longan, calamansi, winter melon, lambanog—treated with techniques drawn from kitchens around the world. The result is contemporary fine dining that feels distinctly of its place.

Recognition in the first year

In 2026, Taupe became part of the inaugural Michelin Guide Philippines, earning a Michelin-Selected distinction. The guide acknowledges Chef Francis’s commitment to elevating Philippine produce into an art form, a recognition that came just months after opening.

The Elements Tasting Menu

Taupe’s current menu, Elements, is organized around four forces: fire, air, water, and earth. The 10-course tasting menu (₱8,000) leads with a blue crab ice cream sandwich—savory ice cream layered with chicken skin biscuit, mango gel, smoked roe, and Osetra caviar. A wet-aged hamachi course uses calamansi snow and avocado purée, touched by liquid nitrogen. Winter melon spaghetti arrives with pear, kaong, peach granita, and yuzu cotton candy. These are not just dishes; they are precise narratives of texture and temperature.

Atmosphere and service

The dining room is intimate and sophisticated. A winding staircase leads past a visible wine cellar, setting the tone for an evening that balances elegance with warmth. The team is dedicated to seamless service, and the Chef’s Table offers a front-row view of the kitchen’s craft.

Taupe is open Tuesday through Sunday, 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, by reservation only. Located on 26th Street in The Maridien Tower 2, Bonifacio Global City, it is a destination for anyone seeking contemporary cuisine that honors the Philippines.