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Pampanga has been one of our favorite out-of-town destinations for it boasts of so many good restaurants with culinary secrets and a delicious feast, waiting to be devoured. After all, Pampanga is the ‘Culinary Capital of the Philippines’.
As Pampanga is slowly reopening their borders to guests, you can best bet the most of these restaurants are accepting dine-in. However, it is best to contact them for reservations to make sure they’ll be able to accommodate you. Also, don’t forget to follow all strict health and safety guidelines!
Worked up an appetite yet? If so, here are some of the best restaurants in Pampanga where you can satisfy your hunger!
Where to Eat in Angeles City, Pampanga
25 Seeds
From the same owner and chef of Cafe Fleur – Chef Sau Del Rosario – 25 Seeds is a farm-to-table concept restaurant with a modern homey feel that serves up reinvented Filipino dishes. Fun fact: The restaurant is actually the Dycaico Ancestral House which is an abandoned mansion that was built in the 1920s.
Notable dishes they offer: Elote, Mushroom “Tom Yum” and Fried Vegetable Dumplings, 3-Cheese Brioche sandwich, and Sous Vide Duck with Adobo with Pinakbet Ratatouille
Available for: Dine-in
Reservations are accepted
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2F Dycaico Ancestral House, Barangay Sto. Rosario, 2009 Angeles City
(0905) 257-7149
Cafe Fleur
Cafe Fleur by Chef Sau del Rosario is a restaurant that serves up Kapampangan cuisine with a French twist. Homey and welcoming, this humble restaurant boasts care and authenticity from its interiors to its dishes. They also recently opened a new branch in Poblacion, Makati for those who live in the metro.
Notable dishes they offer: Tamales Pampanguena, Pinoy Caesar Salad, Buro and Hito, Pandan Sansrival, and Salted Egg Bibingka Cheesecake
Available for: Dine-in
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2/F Dycaico Ancestral House, Barangay Sto. Roasario, Angeles City
(0905) 257-7149
Didi’s Pizza
A pizza shop that’s been around since the 1970s, Didi’s Pizza offers up Filipino-style pizzas perfect for the palates who prefer tomato sauce that’s just a tad sweeter than the usual, topped with locally produced cheese.
Notable dishes they offer: Combination Pizza, Pizza Burger, Barbeque Ribs, and Pancit Canton
Available for: Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery
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5426 MacArthur Highway, Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga
(045) 331-5558
Susie’s Cuisine
Specializing in Pampanga kakanin since 1972, Susie’s Cuisine is the haven for those who love Pinoy kakanin, those who want a panghimagas, or those who want a snack since they also serve a variety of merienda dishes, pancit, and pasta.
Notable food they offer: Mochi (sticky rice with bean paste filling served with coconut sauce), Maja Blaca, Leche Flan, Nilupac, Palabok
Available for: Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery
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# 36 Hilda Street, Angeles City, Pampanga
(045) 888-0034
Aling Lucing Sisig
Known as the home of the first-ever sisig, Aling Lucing Sisig’s has been a hit since the 70s thanks to Lucia Cuanan’s ingenious idea to make something out of the pig heads which were unused by the U.S. Air Force personnel. Since then, she has been dubbed as the ‘Sisig Queen’ and her restaurant has been a classic go-to place for quality, flavorful sisig, and other Filipino dishes.
Notable dishes they offer: Pork Sisig, Bangus SIisg, Sisig with Lechon Kawali, and Sisig with Fried Chicken
Available for: Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery
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Glaciano Valdez St. Agapito del Rosario, Angeles City, Pampanga
(0906) 288-8905
Bale Dutung
The brainchild of the famous Chef Claude Tayag and wife, Mary Ann, offers a unique degustation dining experience with 3 standard menus: The Anthony Bourdain Menu, the Lechon Menu, and the Kapangpangan Menu. Should you decide not to stay, they also have “to go” specialties for you to choose from.
Notable dishes they offer: Hito at Balo-Balo Sushi, Lechon Tortilla, Adobong Pugo, Tibok Tibok, and Binagoongan Sisig
Available for: Pick-up and Delivery every Fridays
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Villa Gloria Subdivision, Angeles City, Pampanga
(045) 625-0169 | (0917) 595-0218
Downtown 1956 Cafe by Bale Dutung
Downtown 1956 Cafe by Bale Dutung is the laid back casual sister of the original Bale Dutung restaurant by Claude and Mary Ann Tayag. There, you can get a variety of Kapampangan dishes with a twist.
Notable dishes they offer: Pork Adobo Confit, Bringhe Pizza, Lechon Tacos, Claude’s Famous Buco Pandan, Pecan Tartlets, and Halo-Halo
Available for: Dine-in, Pick-up and Delivery
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Cluster 1B The Quad @ Nepo Plaridel St., Sto. Rosario, Angeles City
(0917) 535-9198
Piccolo Padre
A beautiful Italian restaurant that offers 80-year old family recipes, Piccolo Padre by Chef Danilo Giampaolo is the perfect place for couples to enjoy quality Italian dishes in breathtaking interiors. Insider tip: Look up and you’ll see majestic paintings situated on the ceiling.
Notable dishes they offer: Ahi Katsu, Piccolo Padre’s Maine Lobster Tails, Ossobuco Alla Milanese
Available for: Dine-in, Pick-up and Delivery
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Prime Asia Hotel Narciso Street, Angeles City, Pampanga
(0917) 500-4750
Binulo Restaurant
Another restaurant serving authentic Kapampangan cuisine and US grilled steaks, Binulo Restaurant is a spot that promises good food and good memories you’ll definitely enjoy with good company.
Notable dishes they offer: Paco Salad, Fried Hito with Buro and Kubol sa Gata, Pangat na Ulang, and Kalderetang Kambing
Available for: Dine-in and Take-out
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Bldg. 6410-6413, Manuel A. Roxas Hwy, Clark Freeport, Angeles, Pampanga
(045) 499-2238
Where to Eat in Clark, Pampanga
Spanglish
Spanglish, as their name suggests, serves Tex-Mex cuisine as playful and colorful as the interiors of the space.
Notable dishes they offer: Paquitos, Wet Burrito, Chimichanga Plate
Available for: Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery
Reservations are accepted
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Unit 7-9 Pavilion Mall, M.A. Roxas Highway, 2009 Clark, Pampanga, Philippines
(045) 286-1281 | (0917) 582-3514
Matam-ih Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine
Known for their authentic Kapampangan cuisine, Matam-ih is a restaurant where you can go for not only authentic cuisine – ranging from the exotic to the traditional – but also a unique dining experience you won’t forget anytime soon. Fun fact: Matam-ih means ‘delicious’ in Aeta dialect.
Notable dishes they offer: Binagoongang Baboy, Pinaupong Manok, Pritong Hito, Pinaupong Manok, Ensaladang Pako, Tawilis
Available for: Dine-in and Take-out
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Lot 1-D, M.A., Manuel A. Roxas Highway Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga
(0939) 988-2382
Where to Eat in San Fernando, Pampanga
Rainforest Kichene by Chef Vince Garcia
Rainforest Kichene is a quaint forest-inspired restaurant by Chef Vince Garcia that advocates a healthy and green eating lifestyle. Fun fact: ‘Kichene’ is an old English word for kitchen.
Notable dishes they offer: Rainforest Signature Seafood Paella, Angus Rib-Eye Steak, Duck confit, Sea Bass en Papilote, Tuna Watermelon Ceviche
Available for: Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery
Reservations are recommended
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Green Fields Square, Sindalan, Infront of Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU), San Fernando, Pampanga
(0917) 704-4500
Denlim’s Kitchen
A private dining kitchen and experience showing off Chef Dennis Lim’s home-cooked style cooking, Denlim’s Kitchen is the spot for those who want to celebrate special occasions with a 7-course degustation menu and their special Pugon Liempo Wrap.
Notable dishes they offer: Pasta Perlita (Sisig Pasta), Broiled Salmon and Asparagus, Gambas Al Ajillo, Baked Mussel Casanova, Beef Shank Stew
Available for: Pick-up and Delivery
Strictly by reservations
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Maharlika Street, San Fernando, Pampanga
(0905) 521-7911
The Souq
If you want a place where you have loads of food as well as furniture options, then The Souq is the right spot for you. It’s a place where food vendors come to serve you a variety of familiar specialties from around the world.
Notable dishes they offer: Pritong Adobo, Fire Cracker Belly, Seafood Platter in Aligue Sauce (crab fat), and caramel-filled Palitaw
Available for: Dine-in
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Lazatin Blvd., San Juan, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
(0925) 827-2730
Where to Eat in Guagua, Pampanga
Estos Kitchen + Cafe – Guagua
Estos Kitchen + Cafe is one of Guagua’s hidden gems. It’s a family-owned restaurant that offers affordable and delicious comfort food that guarantees the bang for your buck.
Notable dishes they offer: Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce, Honey Sriracha Wings, Seafood Aglio e Olio, Classic Carbonara
Available for: Dine-in, Take-out and Delivery
Reservations are accepted
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Estos Kitchen + Cafe, Ferdiz Building San Pedro, 2003 Guagua, Pampanga
(0925) 707-0750
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