Via Mare

about us

the start of something timeless

On September 5, 1975, Glenda Rosales Barretto and a group of friends led the opening of the first Via Mare Restaurant. Located in Legaspi Makati, the foundation of our company was a fine dining seafood restaurant, hence “Via Mare”, which is Latin for “Way of the Sea”.

A young Glenda Barretto

one legacy, many tables

For 50 years, Via Mare has brought the flavors of Filipino tradition to countless celebrations. From the elegance of fine dining to the warmth of our cafés, from grand gatherings through catering to intimate feasts at home with Redi-Feast, every table carries the same legacy of flavor, hospitality, and heritage.

Because wherever there is a Filipino table, there is a story, and Via Mare has always been part of it.

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Via Mare Fine Dining

It represents the pinnacle of Filipino dining—bringing together heritage recipes, impeccable service, and an atmosphere of refined elegance.

RediFeast by Via Mare

We offer our signature Filipino dishes in convenient frozen packs—bringing the flavors of tradition to homes everywhere, with the same quality you’ve always known from Via Mare.

Via Mare Catering

For life’s milestones and notable events, we bring refined Filipino flavors and seamless service trusted by Manila’s business, government, and social communities.

Via Mare Café

Where everyday dining meets classic Filipino flavors. Whether you’re stopping in for merienda or a satisfying feast, our cafés provide a welcoming space grounded in tradition.