Most of El Nido's food identity is built around fresh seafood, which is part of why Ver De stands out as much as it does. A fully plant-based restaurant that's become a genuine dining destination, not just a niche vegan option.
What it is
Ver De is a 100% plant-based, contemporary à la carte restaurant, located inside H Hotel in El Nido, with sister locations in Puerto Princesa and Siargao. It's led by what the restaurant describes as a pioneering vegan restaurateur, and the menu is built around international vegan cuisine rather than plant-based reworkings of Filipino classics alone. See verderesto.co for current menus and all three locations.
On the menu
Signature dishes include Bang Bang Tofu, Beyond Meatball, Pad Thai Salad, Soba Stir Fry, Rasta Pasta, Soyrizo Tacos, and a plant-based Crème Brûlée for dessert. It's a menu that reads more like an international small-plates restaurant than a "vegetarian option" tacked onto a standard menu. The restaurant is explicit that it's designed to appeal to vegans and non-vegans alike, not just a niche audience.
The setting
Ver De's interior is built around hanging gardens draping from above and floor-to-ceiling windows with a panoramic view over the town, going for a "luxury and elegance" feel while keeping the atmosphere "stylish and casual" rather than formal. It's as much a destination for the space itself as for the food.
Recognition
Ver De El Nido has been recognized as a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice award winner (2025) and ranks near the top of Tripadvisor's restaurant listings for El Nido.
FAQ
Is Ver De only for vegans?
No, the menu is designed to appeal to everyone, vegan or not. Plenty of non-vegan diners visit for the food and the setting alone.
Where exactly is it located?
Inside H Hotel in El Nido town. Sister locations exist in Puerto Princesa and Siargao too.
What kind of cuisine does it serve?
International vegan cuisine, think tacos, stir-fry, pasta, and small plates, rather than traditional Filipino dishes reworked to be plant-based.
Do I need a reservation?
Given its popularity and Tripadvisor ranking, booking ahead is a reasonable idea, especially during peak dinner hours.
Before you go
For a plant-forward or vegetarian traveler, having one restaurant in town built entirely around that way of eating, rather than hunting for accommodating dishes on seafood-focused menus, genuinely changes how easy a plant-based week in El Nido is. See our broader guide to going vegetarian for a week in El Nido for more on making that work across your whole stay.
