Where to eat: 5 satisfying pizza places in Manila for Pizza Month

In case you didn’t know, October is National Pizza Month.

Pizza deserves to be celebrated every day, and this month, pizza lovers have a good reason to do so as it’s dedicated to their favorite pick-me-up.

The best thing about pizza is you can enjoy it in so many ways—from the toppings to the crust and the base, you’re free to devour it however you like with no judgment. After all, whether it only has different kinds of cheese on top or overflowing garnish, it never disappoints. 

Here are some pizza restaurants you can count on to celebrate this special month. 

Big Mama’s Pizza

What we love about Big Mama’s is how it offers the best of both worlds with its two flavors in one pizza that's good for 6-7 pax. You can opt for your two favorite variants in one 18” pizza with a price range between P809 to P1,049. These include Half Cheese Duo and Half Pepperoni Overload (P809), Half Hawaiian and Half Five Cheese (P974), and Half Big Mama’s Special and Half Spinach Cream Cheese (P1,049), among others.

Big Mama’s Pizza is located at 186 Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. It’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Gianetto Pizzeria 

Gianetto Pizzeria has been a crowd favorite even before the launch of its physical store a few months ago. It’s famous for its Eats Me Spinach (P599) and Beer Buddies flavor (P600) offerings as well as its spiced honey that seals the deal. You can even make a toast to Pizza Month at its physical store as it’s comes with a bar to satisfy your boozy cravings. 

Gianetto Pizzeria is located at 304 V. Cruz St., Little Baguio, San Juan. It’s open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

101 Pizza

Up for a laidback pizza place? 101 Pizza is perfect for you. Situated in Makati, this food spot is unassuming but has delicious options on the menu. Among its bestsellers are the Margherita (P310/P390/P399), Uno’s Overload (P350/P450/P580), and Pepperoni (P299/P390/P499) available in 10”, 12”, and 14” boxes. You may opt to enjoy it with some sangria, which is also available in the store. 

101 Pizza is located at 6005 Escuela, Makati. It’s open from Mondays to Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Pizzulu Pizza

Pizza is Instagrammable by itself, but it’s even better if you enjoy it in an equally Instagrammable spot. Check out Pizzulu Pizza, which not only has lovely interiors but also unique pizza offerings including Carbonara Pizza (P675), Truffle Pizza Bianca (P699), and Prosciutto * Arugula Pizza (P699). Each of its 12” artisanal brick oven pizza is best enjoyed with its Signature Truffle Honey Sauce. 

Pizzulu Pizza is located at G/F Eight Forbes Town Road, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. It’s open from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. from Mondays to Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. from Fridays to Sundays.

Pizza Express 

Do you prefer having pizza with other food items? Pizza Express offers an option for you to customize your meal from starters, choice of two pizzas, and even drinks for P990 for two and P1,960 for four. The food package coupled with the restaurant’s vivid feel are perfect for your next romantic date with your significant other—or even a double date with your best friends.

Pizza Express is located on the ground floor of Uptown Place Mall along 9th and 11th avenue, 36th and 11th Drive in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. It is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Mondays to Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Thursdays to Sundays.