Gypsy Baguio by Chef Waya - Restaurants in Baguio, Benguet, Philippines

Gypsy is an upscale, high quality restaurant in a classic, well-maintained classic style building in Quezon Hill 2. The food comes from primarily local, high quality ingredients to produce savory, tangy, and delicious recipes. It's an expensive restaurant, but it's worth it. The food is truly art, and bursting with locally found spices cooked in exquisite ways. The owner is apparently associated with the Slow Food Movement, which if you know what that is, tells you a lot. We ordered the smoked duck with greens salad, octopus ceviche, and pompono fish with mixed rice, two San Miguels, and an ube latte. Total was around 2400 pesos including service charge and tax.

The cake was just okay, but the rest of the food we ordered was delicious. My personal favorite was the tomato soup with grilled cheese which is super satisfying. The staff is also very knowledgeable about the menu. It’s a great spot for those with dietary preferences too, as they have both vegan and vegetarian options available.

Gypsy Baguio by Chef Waya A Cozy and Comfy Place at the (Sculpted) Table Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained I was in Baguio for a CPA convention at the Country Club when Paul—fellow delegate and dear friend—invited me to an early dinner at Gypsy Baguio by Chef Waya. She’s a friend of his, and I was curious to meet her. The catch? My stomach was staging a protest. I almost canceled, but Paul and I agreed to swing by a pharmacy en route. No luck with the meds, but we pressed on toward our culinary sojourn. The drive was serpentine and uphill, with Gypsy perched cliffside, overlooking a cascade of houses tumbling down Baguio’s hills. The vibe? Cozy, comfy, and quietly elegant. The flowers on our table were real—no plastic impostors here. Fitting, for a city that blooms with Panagbenga pride. And the sculptural glass-top table we dined on? Designed by Chef Waya’s late father, Jerry Araos, a celebrated Filipino artist. Art and appetite, beautifully intertwined. Appetizers and Antidotes Paul ordered Roasted Bone Marrow with garlic bread. I went for Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese—hoping it would soothe my digestive drama. Thankfully, the ever-gracious Gypsy crew had meds on hand. Crisis averted. The soup arrived, deep red and steaming, clinging lovingly to my bread as I dunked. I may have “borrowed” a slice or two of Paul’s garlic bread—purely for research purposes. The grilled cheese? Gooey, stretchy, velvety. It melted on my tongue like a buttery secret. I don’t usually eat pork or beef, but that night, I expanded my comfort zone. I scooped out the white bone marrow fat, spread it generously, and let it melt into the bread’s crevices. It was like butter from the gods—savory, unapologetically umami, and worth every bite. I declared it a cheat day. My pancreas nodded in quiet rebellion. Good Food, Good Company For mains, I had Indian Butter Chicken with red rice; Paul chose Kimchi Adlai Rice with bacon. My Butter Chicken was so good, I had the leftovers packed and brought them back to Manila. Lunch the next day? Still magical. At Gypsy, grains like adlai and red rice—abundant in Baguio—are paired with homegrown ingredients. It’s not just local cuisine. It’s heritage on a plate. Strawberry Panna Cotta in the House Chef Waya had gone to Manila earlier that day, but we met her son Kulas instead. He and the staff surprised us with a complimentary Strawberry Panna Cotta. Paul and I shared this blushing dessert that wobbled with grace. Gypsy put its best fruit forward. Satisfaction, squared. We capped the meal with Café Americano, muscovado sugar, and milk on the side. Then came the keto-friendly Queso de Bola Cheesecake—rich, crumbly, and surprisingly kind to a diabetic like me. Sweet, but not guilty. A Night to Remember I’m glad I didn’t let my tummy tantrum get in the way. I showed up, shared a meal, and savored an experience worth keeping. For unforgettable meals and meaningful moments, come to Gypsy Baguio by Chef Waya. And to Paul—thank you for the invitation. You didn’t just take me to dinner. You gave me a memory carved into a sculpted table, wrapped in good food, laughter, and quiet magic. Most of all you gave me a story worth telling.

Excellent dishes. We enjoyed the Pompano, Salted Egg Deep fried Belly, Sweet and Sour with Adlai. Dark Chocolate Pistacho Cookies very well balanced Parking is very limited.

First thing to say is that the serving sizes are huuuge! We had to take out most mains (the salad and soups were good) We ordered the Beef rendang, Salted egg pork belly, Molo soup, and Dan dan noodles. Everything was good!

We had a great experience here! There was a lot of variety for vegan options, and the staff made sure we were really well catered for — which isn’t always easy to find. The food was top quality and absolutely delicious; it didn’t disappoint at all. We also loved the beautiful mountain views, which made the meal even more enjoyable. Service was fast and friendly too. The only small downside was that there weren’t any vegan desserts available — it would’ve been nice to finish off the meal with something sweet. Other than that, a fantastic spot that I’d definitely recommend to anyone, vegan or not!

I really enjoyed it here, the we order the salted egg pork belly, it was good but could have been better if all of it was seasoned with the salted egg. The spinach feta dumplings were so good divine. Will definitely come back and taste other dished on the menu.