Enye by Chele Gonzalez, the signature Spanish restaurant of Crimson Resort and Spa Mactan, proudly announces its inclusion in the Michelin Guide Philippines 2025, a remarkable recognition that marks a defining moment for Cebu’s dining landscape.

This honor places Enye among the few distinguished restaurants in the country recognized by the Michelin Guide, the world’s most respected authority in gastronomy for more than a century. The Guide’s anonymous inspectors evaluate restaurants based on five key criteria: quality of ingredients, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef as expressed through the cuisine, value for money, and consistency between visits.

Earning a Michelin Guide recommendation is a mark of excellence, signaling that a restaurant delivers outstanding food and experience worthy of international attention.

Conceptualized by Chef Chele Gonzalez, a celebrated figure in the Philippine dining landscape, Enye was created to reimagine the spirit Spanish cuisine for the modern palate, bringing together tradition and innovation in equal measure. Its name, Ñ symbolizes heritage and identity, a fitting emblem for a restaurant that honors its roots while embracing innovation. To date, it is a venue for good food, relaxed evenings and indulgent comforts. Over the years, it has evolved into one of Cebu’s most distinguished dining destinations.

The restaurant entered a new chapter in 2023 with the arrival of Chef de Cuisine Francisco Javier García Amador, whose background includes stints in some of Spain’s Michelin-starred restaurants. His expertise and passion for modern gastronomy have infused Enye’s kitchen with renewed creativity and depth, further strengthening the restaurant’s position as a benchmark for Spanish dining in the region.

For the Enye team, the Michelin Guide recommendation is both a professional triumph and a deeply personal achievement. It reflects the dedication of every chef, service staff, and team member behind each service all united by a shared belief in excellence and hospitality.

“This recognition means so much to us,” shares Chef Javier. “It is a celebration of everyone behind Enye – our chefs, the service team, the heart of the house team and to every guest who has dined with us. It’s proof that passion, persistence and authenticity resonate beyond the table.”