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Davao Pizza Places

February 9 was Pizza Day so some of you might think this post is a bit late. Yes, it is. But everyday is a good day to have good pizza. If you agree, check out and bookmark this Guide to Davao Pizza Places. (Or maybe screencap, whatever works for you.)

From north to south, from P100 to P1000+, solo size to humungous 36″… we have all the Davao Pizza Spots here for you.

Barrio Bistro

One of Davao’s most popular homegrown pizza places is Barrio Bistro. Their popularity is due, primarily, to their multiple locations. And because of their Buy 1, Take 1 Promo.

What sets Barrio Bistro‘s Buy 1, Promo 1 apart is that the deal is available all day. Everyday. You can buy 2 12″ thin crust pizzas for as low as PhP355. Among all Davao pizza places, Barrio Bistro is the one we recommend for the best value for money offers.

They offer popular pizza flavors such as Pepperoni and Three Cheese, and more interesting ones such as Taco Mexicana and Chicken Fajitas.

Their signature pizza Barrio Pizza is topped with Italian sausage, olives, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Flavors are also available with thick crust. Our Managing Editor Olivia counts Taco Mexicana as one of her favorite pizzas.

Check out the complete Barrio Bistro Menu:Download

Barrio Bistro Branches:

MAIN BRANCH: Lacson Street, Obrero, +639225353006;
Damosa: Damosa Gateway, Lanang, +639332800882;
Sta. Ana: Encarnacion Building, Beechnut Square, Sta. Ana Avenue, +639229775551;
Ecoland: Ecoland Suites, Tulip Drive, Ecoland, Matina, +639321139168;
Buhangin: Door 9 &10, KSS Building, Km. 5 Corner Olive Road, Buhangin, +639128128850; and
Woodlane: 32B The Shoppes at Woodlane, Diversion Road, Ma-a, +63933-0326600.

BARRIO BISTRO
Business Hours: 10 am – 10 pm, Monday – Sunday
Price Range: PhP178 (10″ thick crust) – PhP395 (two 12″ thin crust)
Facebook Page: fb.com/BarrioBistroPhilippines

Cafe Canary

Looking for unique pizza flavors? Maybe one that would set your mouth on fire? Not literally, obviously. Check out Cafe Canary‘s Firecracker Pizza. It is a favorite of our correspondents Athina and Jexx.

Cafe Canary Salted Egg and Chorizo Helipop Pizza 01 — Cafe Canary Ollie Sardines Pizza

Firecracker Nacho, Salted Egg & Chorizo, and Ollie Sardines are some of Cafe Canary’s unique pizza flavors. But if you want something classic, you can opt for Margharite Flamingo, All Cheese Cannonball, or Pepperoni Primo. All of their pizza flavors come in 12″ and solo sizes.

Cafe Canary offers pizza and pasta bundles so you get to enjoy their dishes with your favorite people. The Barkada Bundle includes 2 whole pizzas, 2 pasta dishes, Canary Wings, 1.5 L soda or juice, and one whole loaf of garlic bread. All for only PhP1,149. They also have a Family Bundle priced at only PhP749 and includes a pizza, 1 pasta dish, canary wings, garlic bread, and 1.5L drinks.

CAFE CANARY
Address: Calachuchi Street corner Acacia Street, Juna Subdivision, Matina
Contact Number: +63906-0627070
Business Hours: 10 am – 10 pm, Monday – Sunday
Price Range: PhP170 – PhP220
Facebook Page: fb.com/cafecanaryDavaoph/
Instagram: @Cafe_Canary

Classio Mobile Wood Fired Oven

Looking for a unique pizza experience? Classio Mobile Wood Fired Oven might be what you are looking for. The business started as a food truck enterprise somewhere along the stretch of JP Laurel Avenue. After joining a number of food fairs and serving thousands of hungry diners at their JP Laurel spot, Classio now has a physical store.

They serve simple, no frill pizzas baked from their wood fired oven and straight to your table. My Davao City Editor Ria recommends Classio’s All Cheese Pizza and the Prosciutto Pizza.

Classio Mobile Wood Fired Oven

Casual Dining

237 Jp Laurel, Davao City, Davao Region 8000

+63942-4998560

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Price Range

PhP150.00 - PhP250.00

K1 Family KTV and Cafe

What better way to enjoy a good videoke session than with delicious pizza? You can do just that at Davao’s most family KTV spot. K1 is not exactly a pizza place but they do serve good pizza.

Their pizza flavors vary from classic Pepperoni, Vegetarian, and Hawaiian to more unique flavors Spam, Bacon Cheeseburger, and Chicken Coleslaw. K1 pizzas are available in Regular and Large sizes. They also serve a humongous 36″ Monster Pizza available in Beef & Mushroom, Aloha, Eduardo’s Special, or Meat Lover’s. The Monster Pizza is priced at PhP1,399.

K1 FAMILY KTV AND CAFE
Address: F. Torres Street
Contact Number: +63917-1121688
Business Hours: 6 pm – 1 am, Tuesday – Sunday
Price Range: PhP215 – PhP495
Facebook Page: fb.com/K1FamilyKtvCafeSpa/
Instagram: @K1Davao

Kalakoa Pizza and Coffee Hut

If you hate pineapples on your pizza, a Hawaiian themed pizza place might not attract you. But do not be fooled by its chill beach ambiance, Kalakoa serves more than just Hawaiian Pizza.

Kalakoa classifies their pizza into two: Regular and Premium. Regular Pizza flavors are Herbed Tuna, Herbed Mushroom, Cheese Supreme, Cheesy Garlic, Hawaiian (of course), and Carbonara. The 3 Premium Pizza Options are Ham and Pepperoni, All-Meat, and Supremo.

Their Supremo Pizza has quite a long list of toppings: ham, Hungarian sausage, pepperoni, bacon, tuna, pineapple, mushrooms, olives, onions, bell peppers, and fried garlic. All over a tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes. Interesting, right?

So when you are at mall and looking for Davao pizza places to try, why not order from Kalakoa?

KALAKOA PIZZA AND COFFEE HUT
Address: 3F Abreeza Ayala Mall, JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada
Business Hours: 10 am – 9 pm, Monday – Sunday
Branch: Matina Town Square, McArthur Highway, Matina
Price Range: PhP315 – PhP435
Facebook Page: fb.com/kalakoacoffeehut
Instagram: @kalakoa_dvo
Delivery Service: via foodPanda

La Toscana Ristorante Italiano

Their name translates to Tuscany Italian Restaurant. Literally. For those who have never been to La Toscana, it might seem a bit intimidating. The ambiance seems too formal. Truth is there is no strict dress code here. If you are looking for an authentic Italian pizza, visit La Toscana. Even if you’re wearing casual clothes.

They have an extensive Italian cuisine menu with a page dedicated to Le Pizza.

Davao Pizza Places: La Toscana Le Pizze Menu — La Toscana Le Pizze Menu

And yes, La Toscano has 3 convenient locations. If you are looking for Davao pizza places near you, you are sure to find at least one La Toscana nearby.

LA TOSCANA RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Address: Tiongko Building, Arellano Street
Contact Number: +6382-3056556
Branches: Citi Hardware Diversion Road Buhangin; Brgy. Buda, Marilog District
Business Hours: 11 am – 10 pm, Monday – Sunday
Price Range: PhP260 – PhP390

Lara Mia Cafe and Bistro

Lara Mia Cafe & Bistro: Pizza, Pasta, and More — Tartufo Pizza and Salty Lovers Club Pizza by Lara Mia

Sisters Lara and Mia started their food business with their family’s heritage fudge recipe. From its success, they built a food establishment that offers sophisticated food for refined palates. But mind you, Lara Mia is not stuffy, expensive, or high brow.

They serve only 9 pizza flavors, but each one is interesting and undeniably delicious: Margherita, Prosciutto & Arugula, Amore (All-Meat), Breakfast Pizza, Napoli (Shrimps and Mushrooms), Pepperoni, Tartufo (Black Truffles), Quattro Formaggi, and Salty Lovers Club. Lara Mia pizzas only come in one size: 12″.

The Quattro Formaggi is a favorite of kids and adults, alike. If you want something more interesting, try the Prosciutto and Arugula and the Tartufo. All three are highly recommended by Ria.

They are conveniently located somewhere south but not too far from downtown. This is the place to be for a cozy, homey pizza session alone or with your friends. Plus, they have an Instagrammable place so do drop by.

LARA MIA CAFE and BISTRO
Address: University Avenue corner Talisay Street, Juna Subdivision, Matina
Contact Numbers: +6382-2981789, +63932-8283636
Business Hours: 11 am – 9 pm, Monday – Sunday
Price Range: PhP280 – PhP370
Facebook Page: fb.com/LaraMiaFudge
Instagram: @LaraMiaFudge

Munchtown Grill Davao

Needless to say, Munchtown specializes in grilled skewered meats. Obviously. But do serve good pizza so they deserve a spot in this list.

They serve 4 classic pizza flavors: Three Cheese, Hawaiian, Bacon and Mushrooom, and Pepperoni. Completing their pizza menu is heir specialty: the Munchtown Overload Pizza.

MUNCHTOWN GRILL DAVAO
Business Hours: 11 am – 11 pm, Monday – Saturday
Price Range: PhP195 – PhP320
Facebook Page: fb.com/Munchtown.Davao
Instagram: @munchtown_dvo
Delivery Service: via foodPanda

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Valentine’s Day at Waterfront Insular Hotel

Valentine’s Dinner Date for 2

La Parilla offers an intimate dining experience of February 14. Treat yourself and your partner to a luxurious four-course dinner.

Start the night with a Caesar Salad and Borscht with Crème. For the main course, choose one of three options: Beef Tenderloin, Salmon or Chicken Supreme.

Beef Tenderloin.
Chicken Supreme.
Salmon.

End the meal with a sweet Strawberry Charlotte.

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Eat All You Can at Barrio Bistro

This weekend, celebrate World Pizza Day with even more pizza. Eat All You Can at Barrio Bistro! And drink all you can, too

The Barrio Bistro World Pizza Day Promo covers selected 10″ thick crust pizzas. Diners can choose from 3 flavor options: Hawaaiian Delight, Pepperoni, and Three Cheese Pizza. There are also 3 choices for drinks: Iced Tea, Blue Lemonade, and Pink Lemonade. You can eat and drink all you can for 2 hours.

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Mang Inasal Davao Celebrates Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal

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Confession time: Who goes to Mang Inasal for the unli-rice and the chicken oil? Right? But let’s be honest the unli-rice and the awesome oil tastes even better when they are served with the country’s most popular Chicken Inasal. Whether you love Mang Inasal for their chicken or the unli rice and chicken oil, you have even more reasons to eat at Mang Inasal this Saturday. Mang Inasal Davao and Mang Inasal stores nationwide will be celebrating the Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal.

Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal

This Saturday, gather your squad members and celebrate Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal together. On January 26, 2018, Mang Inasal will have a one-day promo.

Enjoy any Chicken Paborito Value Meal (PVM) with a P15 discount. There are two PMV meals: PM 1 Paa (Chicken Leg) and PM 2 Pecho. All PVM meals come with a cup of rice. And of course, you have the option to have it with unlimited servings of rice.

This promo is available for dine-in and takeout transactions for one day only. You can get the deal at Mang Inasal Davao stores and other Mang Inasal stores nationwide.

Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal Promo of Mang Inasal

Mang Inasal Brand Manager Schubert Quilinquin shares “It’s our way of thanking our customers for their loyal patronage over the last decade and a half, while at the same time, inviting new customers to come to our stores and taste our best-selling grilled chicken.”

Mang Inasal Davao Stores

Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal is part of Mang Inasal’s 15th Anniversary Celebration. Mang Inasal was established in 2003 and no has over 500 stores nationwide.

In Davao City, Mang Inasal has 11 stores:

Abreeza Ayala Mall along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada; Business Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bolton Davao located at the corner of Bolton Street and Rizal Street; Business Hours: 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
CWC Agdao located at DCWCI Lapu-Lapu Street corner N. Torres Street; Business Hours: 9:00am-8:00pm
Felcris Magsaysay at Felcris Supermarket Inc. along Magsaysay Avenue; Business Hours: 10:30 am – 7:30 pm
Upper Ground Floor of Gaisano Grand Mall Buhangin, Buhangin Road, Buhangin; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00pm
Ground Floor of Gaisano Mall Davao along J.P. Laurel Avenue; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Upper Ground Floor of Gaisano Mall Toril along Lim Street, Toril; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Skylite Arcade along Ilustre Street corner Duterte Street; Business Hours: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
San Pedro Street corner Bangoy Street; Business Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
2nd Floor of SM City Davao along Quimpo Boulevard, Matina; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
3rd Floor of SM Lanang Premier along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

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Kadayawan Itinerary Recommendations

Kadayawan Schedule of Activities

First things first, check out the Kadayawan Festival 2018 Schedule of Activities.

Download this Kadayawan 2018 Schedule of Activities and save to your smartphone.

For more details about these events, visit this post by Davao Bloggers.
http://www.davaobloggers.net/2018/07/21/kadayawan-festival-2018-schedule-of-activities/

Where to Stay

If you have not booked yet, Davao Bloggers has a list of Recommended Hotels in Davao.

Recommended Davao Hotel: The Bourke

Davao Bloggers list the Bourke Hotel, Home Crest Hotel, Green Banana Business Hotel, Madeline Boutique Hotel and Suites, and City North Inn in their recommendations. All five hotels are located within the heart of Davao and are easily accessible whether you are commuting or bringing your own car.

Recommended Hotels in Davao City

Learn About Davao

Kadayawan Festival is a celebration of Davao’s indigenous peoples, their arts, culture, and their invaluable contributions to Davao. There is no better way to celebrate the season than by knowing Davao’s roots and how the Indigenous Peoples, Christians, and Muslims came together to build the progressive and peaceful Davao that we now know.

A trip to Kadayawan Village in Magsaysay Park is a must. The village is home to replicas of houses and other architectural structures and buildings of the 11 Indigenous Tribes of Davao. During the Kadayawan Festival, it is the venue for many events and exhibits that showcase the life and culture of the Indigenous People of Davao.

Another place to visit is Museo Dabawenyo along Pichon Street, Davao City.

Artwork at Museo Dabawenyo.

Museo Dabawenyo is home to historical relics and artworks by Davao artists. Get to know how Davao was built and the pioneers who ventured south to be part of Davao’s history.

Appreciate Davao Arts and Culture

Marco Polo Hotel Davao is showcasing the works of rising Davaoeño fashion designer Wilson Limon and his collaborations with artisans of the Bagobo Tagabawa, Blaan, Tagakaolo, and Tboli tribes.

Tinky in Custom NiNOFRANCO Skirt.

The 4th Fashion Fusion also features works by Photographer Jowe Posadas, musician Maan Chua, and other Davao talents. The exhibit and pop up shop will be at the Marco Polo lobby until August 31, 2018.

Fashion Fusion Featuring NIñOFRANCO at Marco Polo Davao

For more information about NIñOFRANCO, visit their website at http://www.ninofrancoph.com/. To be updated updates, follow them on social media: at https://www.fb.com/ninofranco.ph on Facebook, and @ninofranco.ph on Instagram.

Kadayawan Itinerary Recommendation: Visit Davao Landmarks

Davao Bloggers list several other Davao landmarks as must visit stops for your Kadayawan itinerary.
http://www.davaobloggers.net/2018/08/04/five-must-visit-landmarks-in-davao-city/

In downtown Davao, you can visit People’s Park, D’ Bone Collector Museum, and the San Pedro Cathedral.
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Bloggers’ Favorite Cocktails at Zanzibar Davao

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While Davao City is one of the country’s major urban centers, its night scene is very much chill compared to Cebu and Manila. Yep, chill is how we would best describe the local nightlife. One of the best spots for chillaxing is Zanzibar Davao.

First, if you haven’t been to the place, you might not find it at all. The bar is situated inside Batu House Cafe. It used to have no outdoor signage of the bar at all. (Luckily, now they have a signage already.) So it’s sort of a secret bar. It used to be such a quiet place, known only to a few. But now, more Davaoeños have discovered our favorite spot. And we suspect, its popularity will just grow in the coming months.

Zanzibar Davao is a nice, cozy place where you can just sit back and enjoy a bottle of beer for less than a hundred while spending quality time with old and new friends. They pipe in music at just the right volume that you can actually converse with your friends.

Davao Bloggers at Zanzibar Davao

Davao Bloggers love the place for its easy, relaxed vibe and their wide range of delicious cocktail drinks. They have so many drinks that it can become confusing and overwhelming for those visiting for the first time. Great thing is nothing is over PhP300. And their 30+ cocktails are categorized into five: Bold and Boozy, Sour, Fruity, Fizzy, and Sweet Confectionery.

Fruity Cocktails at Zanzibar Davao

Since we love the place so much, we each have our own favorites. Here’s our guide to our Davao Bloggers’ Favorite Cocktails at Zanzibar.

Let’s start with our most ordered drink, the Strawberry Basil Fresca.

Strawberry Basil Fresca

Menu Description: Like summer in Baguio! Refreshing and Cool! Vodka, Strawberries, Basil, and Lemon.

Clea Banal and Julie Alontaga both love this drink since they both like strawberries. It’s strong but remains sweet and refreshing. It might seem like a light drink, like a fizzy strawberry drink. Do not get deceived. The alcohol will hit you even before you finish one glass.

On our first cocktails night at Zanzibar, the girls tried Gin Pom.

Menu Description: Made using Davao’s Sweet Pomelo!

Back in the 1990s and early 2000s, Gin Pomelo was the most popular cocktail of college students and yuppies. It was sweet and fruity and gin was hella cheap. You could say Zanzibar’s Gin Pom brings us this classic favorite, but this time made with fresh pomelo juice. And the rim of glass has pink sugar, making it an Instagrammable drink.

For those who want something more refreshing, our editor-in-chief Ria Jose recommends Kalamansi Krush.

Kalamansi Krush Cocktail by Zanzibar Davao

Menu Description: A cocktail that highlights our own local lime! Gin, Calamansi, Cointreau, and Honey.
Like the other fruity cocktails of Zanzibar, this is deceivingly sweet and light. But becareful. It packs a punch. So do not take this and other items in the Fruity Cocktails menu lightly. They will give you a buzz.

Sweet Confectionery

If you want something sweet but not fruity, order the White Russian.

White Russian. Photo by Claudine Chua.

Menu Description: Creamy Coffee Cocktail! A boozy dessert!
For coffee lovers who also love alcohol, this is what Claudine Chua and Jeffrey Mondia would like you to try. It is a combination of milk, Kahlua and well, vodka. It is the best of both worlds, or three rather, as what Claudine says.

Note that Kahlua is basically rum and coffee. So you get two doses of liquor in one drink. And they serve it in such a quaint way, too. The vodka-infused milk is served in a jar labeled with the instruction “Pour Me” and the Kahlua is served in an Old Fashioned glass with ice. And you get to pour the milk over the Kahlua so you get to see the layers of booze, milk, and coffee swirling and mixing together creating a decadent (and very alcoholic) drink. After drinking, it has the aftertaste of coffee instead of the rum or vodka.

Roxanne Lacap mixing the White Russian

This cocktail is not just for the girls because guys love it too. “I am not a big fan of cocktails but I like the White Russian for its coffee flavor and it is like I am making an affogato.” Jeffrey shares.

Sours at Zanzibar Davao

If sweet is not your thing, give your palate something tangy, citrus, tart… everything sour.

Julie suggests the Amaretto Sour.

Amaretto Sour

Menu Description: Disarrono liqueur, hand-squeezed lemon juice, egg whites, all shaken violently.
It is just the right amount of tangy and bitter with just a hint of sweet. Unlike the fruity and sweet cocktails, you can easily taste the alchohol content in this one.
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