Who doesn’t love traveling? Everyone does! Of course, while you enjoy the breathtaking views in every places you visit, you also get to experience the food they offer. In case you missed it, we went to Bataan for the 77th Araw ng Kagitingan last April 7-9.

And because we want to maximize our time there, we also did a mini food crawl in Bataan. I’ll be showing here the list of the restaurants that we went to.

restaurants in bataan — Molten Lava Cake from Sybilla’s Restaurant (125 php)

1. JOYOUS TANGWAY RESTAURANT

Our first stop was this Filipino restaurant that opened in February, 2012. This is one of the finest restaurants here in Bataan. One of the best-seller dish here is their Sinigang na Manok sa Ayo, which was one of my fave too!

Instead of using tamarind broth or powder, they use the leaves from Ayo (Tetrastigma Harmandi), a woody vine growing to a length of 10 meters.

Address: Capitol Road, San Jose, Balanga City, Bataan

Contact Number: (047)2371828

Facebook page: Joyous Tangway Restaurant & Catering

2. SYBILLA’S RESTAURANT

This was probably one of my favorite restaurants in Bataan. Why? Because they almost offer everything. From soup to grilled cheese to sizzling dishes to salad, and even desserts.

MY TOP PICKS:

Address: Roman Superhighway, Brgy. Camacho, Balanga City, Bataan

Contact Numbers: 09129658855 | 09157146886

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, Tuesday-Sunday

Facebook page: Sybilla’s Restaurant

3. MARRES KITCHEN

What can you observe from the place first was it’s just like a carinderia. So we didn’t expect much from them. But as soon as they serve our food, we were shocked by the big servings of the food and the taste. All the food were great! THIS IS A MUST TRY! They serve Filipino food with Kapampangan accent.

MY TOP PICKS:

Address: Gov. J.J., Linao Road, Ala-Uli, Pilar, Bataan

Contact Numbers: (047)6122042

Operating Hours: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM, daily

Facebook page: Marres Kitchen

4. NICO’S TERRACE GRILL

This place is perfect for your barkada night outs. Enjoy the food while listening to a live band performing on the stage.

MY TOP PICKS:

Photo_1556030045801 — Sinigang na Belly (235 php)

You can also order homemade gelato that is made by one of the owners. My fave was their Taro!

Photo_1556029962478 — Mango (55 php per scoop) Taro (55 php per scoop) Tsokolate (65 php per scoop)

Address: Kinatawan Rd., Tenejero, Balanga City, Bataan

E-mail: nicosgrillbataan@gmail.com

Operating Hours: 5:00 PM-1:00 AM, Monday to Thursday

Facebook page: Nico’s Terrace Grill

5. STREGATO GELATERIA

Looking for some desserts? Here is the perfect place for you! The desserts will not only satisfy you but also their lovely interior. I really fell in love with this place from the moment I opened their door.

Photo_1556030114706 — Pistachio (90 php)

Aside from desserts, they also offer other dishes like sandwiches and rice meals. Check my full blog post here.

Address: Saint Joseph Street, Balanga City, Bataan

Contact Numbers: (047)2372003

Operating Hours: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, daily

Facebook page: Stregato Gelateria

6. ESQUINITA KITCHEN & PUB

This place is a happy place in Bataan. If you’re up for some drinks, then visit this place. They serve awesome pulutan such as sisig and isaw. My personal favorite was their Nachos.

If you’re up for some challenges, they also have it here inside. Just inform one of the staff from the bar. Also, they have a branch in Poblacion, Makati.

Address: 182 Magnolia St., Balanga City, Bataan

Contact Numbers: (047)9352800

Operating Hours: 8:00 AM-2:00 AM, daily

Facebook page: Esquinita Kitchen & Pub

Are you drooling with all the photos I posted? Go visit Bataan and try the ferry to reach Bataan in just 1 hour! Read my full blog post here.

Bataan is truly one historical province here in the Philippines. But little did we know that it’s also a hidden gem in terms of food. Last April 7-9, we went and visit Bataan for the 77th Day of Valor. Aside from that, we also did a food crawl and saw the best restaurants in Bataan. Don’t worry, I’ll be making a separate blog post about that.

For now, let me share this instagrammable dessert house that we tried in Balanga, Bataan named Stregato Gelateria.

ABOUT STREGATO GELATERIA

This is not only a dessert house that serves gelato (of course) and other desserts, they also offer rice meals, pasta, and sandwiches.

If you’ll look the outside of the cafe, you’ll definitely be curious what’s inside because of its colorful swings, giant ice creams, and garden-type ambiance of the cafe.

But wait, there’s more. Wait until you enter the cafe!!! I definitely fell in love as I enter the door. I immediately called Ian to take pictures of me. LOL.

Of course, we tried their gelato to beat the freaking heat. I got one of their best sellers, which is Pistachio (premium) for only 90 php.

Here are the other flavors you can choose from.

OVERALL RATING

Food – ⭐⭐⭐ (I only tried their desserts so I’ll only give 3 stars)

Price – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Service – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ambiance – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location – ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sad that we didn’t got a chance to try their other dishes and desserts. If ever I will visit Bataan again, this will be on my top places to visit. I really love the ambiance and interior of the place. My heart is so full when I saw the place. I left with a heavy heart because I don’t wanna go yet. HUHU. This place must be on your list too!

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