Travel and Food

We’ve got our eyes on these noteworthy joints and hole-in-the-walls which offer the finest pizzas in Manila In pursuit of new establishments around the metro to get your pizza fix? We’ve got you covered. What constitutes the perfect pizza? The in-between crunchy and soft dough, mouthwatering sauce and delectable toppings, of course. We rounded up the best homegrown restaurants (and an iconic British chain!) for those on the quest for “the one.”  Crosta Pizzeria View this post on Instagram The biggest pizza dilemma we tend to have: red or white sauce?? Obviously, get both! Try this combo out tomorrow, and we swear you won’t regret it! 😋 —————- 🍕 Burrata: Homemade Italian plum tomato pizza sauce with whole roasted cherry tomatoes topped with sliced garlic, Burrata cheese, ground pepper and salt, and basil 🍕Stuffed AF: White base, mozzarella, fontina, taleggio, Gorgonzola, Parmesan with spinach and artichoke dip stuffed crust A post shared by CROSTA 🍕💥🍕 (@crostapizzeria) on Oct 28, 2018 at 9:46pm PDT Address: The Social On Ebro, 5770 Ebro Street, Poblacion, Makati Phone number: (916) 6338378 Operating hours: Closed on Mondays, 5PM to 11PM from Tuesdays to Thursdays, 5PM to 12MN from Fridays to Saturdays For late-night comfort food in Manila, Poblacion is undoubtedly the "it" nightspot for locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re a regular or a first-timer, there’s something for everyone. The Social on Ebro—Poblacion’s own version of a food park—houses Crosta Pizzeria, famed for their Basic B*tch Pizza, which is anything but. The coal-fired, sourdough-style crust topped with mozzarella and basil leaves packs a flavorful punch. They also have vegan options available. PSA: You can even bring your four-legged friends!  Amare La Cucina  View this post on Instagram Meet My Crust 😍 #amarelacucina #amarepizza #pizza #crust A post shared by Amare La Cucina (@amare_la_cucina) on May 27, 2019 at 1:58am PDT Address: 91 East Capitol Drive, Kapitolyo, Pasig Phone numbers: (2) 2469069 Operating hours: 11AM to 10PM daily Baguio’s finest wood-fired brick oven pizza is now in Manila! Here, you can actually DIY and make your own traditionally-cooked pizza. Feeling a bit adventurous? Their Foie Gras Pizza is a must-try. It’s made of mozzarella, basil, white truffle oil and superstar ingredient foie gras (duck liver). Why not finish it off with dessert and try the scrumptious Roasted Mallow Speculoos Pizza?   Pizza Grigliata View this post on Instagram Indulge this weekend, you deserve it! #pizzagrigliatamanila #pizzagrigliata #grilledpizza #pizzamadesexy A post shared by PizzaGrigliata.Manila (@pizzagrigliata.manila) on Oct 6, 2018 at 5:24am PDT Address: Cullinan Prime Building, 8 Missouri Street, Greenhills, San Juan Phone numbers: (917) 5497310 Operating hours: 11AM to 11PM daily From frequent pop-ups to a neighborhood brick-and-mortar, Pizza Grigliata was born out of an idea of “a total pizza experience” from Chef Emman Galves. This is where pizza is grilled and torched to perfection. Their bestselling artisan pizza is the Quattro Formaggi Pizza with Truffle Oil, which actually won grand-champion status at a 2018 taste test. Other staples worth trying out include the famed Prosciutto Arugula, Margherita and Pepperoni served with either a black dough made with squid ink or regular white dough. Kermit View this post on Instagram Are you more a Pizza or a Pasta person? 🍕 🍝 Pic and 🙏🏾: @eatsjay_notjane A post shared by Kermit Manila (@kermitmanila) on Jul 20, 2019 at 12:39am PDT Address: 4636 Molina Street, Poblacion, Makati Phone numbers: (2) 2759219 Operating hours: 5PM to 12MN from Mondays to Thursdays, 5PM to 1AM on Fridays, 11PM to 1AM on Saturdays, 11AM to 12MN on Sundays If you frequent Siargao, you’re no stranger to Kermit, which undisputedly has the best pizza on the island. The reception is incredible that getting a table means reserving days in advance. With the incessant debacle between thin and thick crust pizza, they have perfected the in-between crust. Try founder Gianni Grifoni’s favorite: the pizza with spicy salami and artichokes. PizzaExpress  View this post on Instagram Celebrating our 1st anniversary today 🎉 Here’s to more delicious pizzas and memorable moments together. Because we want to share this special occasion with you too, we’re having a giveaway! *To join, just like this post and share it on your feed to get a chance to win P2,000 worth of surprises! We’ll announce the winner on our social media 1 week from now. #pizzaexpressph #anniversary #pizzas #since1965 A post shared by PizzaExpress Philippines (@pizzaexpressph) on Feb 21, 2019 at 2:47am PST Address: 3/F Mega Fashion Hall, Sm Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong Phone numbers: (917) 6312287 Operating hours: 10AM to 10PM daily Pizza Express recently opened their flagship branch in SM Megamall—the biggest in the country. The pizza chain, which is a household name in England, is doubly committed to serving authentic ingredients, highlighting “the dough to die for.” Indulge in the Calabrese—the only rectangular pizza on the menu—with its hot Calabrese sausage, ‘nduja salami and fresh chilies. For meat lovers, the Le Rose is heavily loaded with pancetta, prosciutto, Calabrese sausage and grilled chicken chunks. RELATED: Beyond Poblacion: Where to Go Next for Good Eats and Great Drinks