{"id":73103,"date":"2026-05-19T09:27:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=73103"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:27:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T01:27:26","slug":"list-6-hidden-gem-pizza-places-in-metro-manila-you-need-to-try","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/list-6-hidden-gem-pizza-places-in-metro-manila-you-need-to-try\/","title":{"rendered":"LIST: 6 Hidden Gem Pizza Places in Metro Manila You Need to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manila\u2019s pizza scene goes far beyond the usual big-name chains. From authentic Neapolitan-style pies<\/strong> to New York-inspired slices<\/strong> and creative Japanese-inspired toppings<\/strong>, these lesser-known pizza spots are serving up standout flavors that deserve more attention.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to discover your next favorite pizza place<\/strong>, here are six hidden gem pizza spots in Metro Manila<\/strong> to add to your list.<\/p>\n

Pizzeria Maestro<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pizzeria Maestro<\/strong>, located at Creekside in Makati<\/strong>, offers pizzas born from the creative collaboration of Italian and Japanese chefs<\/strong>, resulting in unique flavor combinations.<\/p>\n

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Each pizza dough is freshly prepared and baked per order. Diners may try their Margherita (Php 225)<\/strong> and Pepperoni (Php 305).<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Margherita with Cream Cheese (Php 295 \/ 8\u2033) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Diners can also try more unconventional options such as Beef Sukiyaki (Php 355)<\/strong>, Pork Ginger (Php\u00a0 310)<\/strong>, and Unagi Pizza (Php 495)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Beef Sukiyaki (Php 355 \/ 8\u2033) \/ IMAGE from Pizzeria Maestro<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Pizzeria Maestro in Makati: Freshly Baked Pizzas with Italian Technique and Japanese Flair<\/a>
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Crusted<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Crusted<\/strong> in Makati<\/strong> specializes in sourdough pizza<\/strong> made with handmade sourdough that undergoes a 24 to 48-hour cold fermentation process<\/strong> and with several menu items\u00a0infused with Filipino flavors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Their pizzas are baked in a gas-fired brick oven heated at around 300 to 350\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Crusted<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Popular choices include the Humba Pizza (Php 490 for 9-inch \/ Php 780 for 12-inch)<\/strong>, Creamy Spinach Pizza (Php 490 for 9-inch \/ Php 780 for 12-inch)<\/strong>, and Pesto Caprese Pizza (Php 970 for 9-inch)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Humba Pizza (9\u2033 \u2013 Php 490; 12\u2033 \u2013 Php 780) \/ IMAGE from Crusted<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Pesto Caprese Pizza (9\u2033 \u2013 Php 970) \/ IMAGE from Crusted Ph\u2019s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The restaurant can also accommodate private events with its 50-seat capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Crusted in Makati: Handmade Sourdough Pizzas with Bold, Comforting Flavors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Nolita Joe’s Pizza Bar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tucked in Poblacion in Makati<\/strong>, Nolita Joe\u2019s Pizza Bar<\/strong> serves New York-style pizzas<\/strong> best paired with craft beer. Their signature 21-inch pizzas<\/strong> are made with dough fermented for around 12 hours<\/strong>, resulting in a crust that\u2019s crispy on the outside and pleasantly chewy inside.<\/p>\n

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Must-tries include the SPM (Php 320\/s<\/strong>lice)<\/strong> topped with sausage, pepperoni, and mushrooms.<\/p>\n

\"\"SPM (Php 320\/ 21\u2033 Slice) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also among their must-try dishes is the Wild Mushroom & Ricotta (Php 300 \/slice)<\/strong>\u00a0and Pepperoni ala Vodka (Php 210\/slice)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Pepperoni ala Vodka (Php 210 \/ 21\u2033 Slice) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The space seats around 30 guests<\/strong> and can accommodate up to 50 people<\/strong> for private events.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Nolita Joe\u2019s in Makati: New York-Style Pizza and Craft Beer Done Right<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pizza Sisters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Created by the same group behind Osteria Antica under the Wildflour Hospitality Group, Pizza Sisters <\/strong>in Makati<\/strong> is a casual pizza spot that launched in 2023 and shares a space with Pink’s Hotdogs.<\/p>\n

\"\"Pizza Sisters, Salcedo Branch \/ IMAGE from Pizza Sisters<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Their dough uses a sourdough starter and takes approximately 48 hours<\/strong> from preparation to final fermentation .Crowd favorites include the Pepperoni Pizza (Php 895)<\/strong>, Margherita Pizza (Php 795)<\/strong>, and Truffle Mushroom Pizza (Php 895)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Pepperoni Pizza (Php 895) \/ IMAGE from Pizza Sisters<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Truffle Mushroom Pizza (Php 895) \/ IMAGE from Pizza Sisters<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Pizza Sisters in Makati: Wildflour\u2019s First Pizza Concept<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Pizzetta<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pizzetta<\/strong>, located at Poblacion, Makati<\/strong>, serves Neapolitan-style pizzas <\/strong>created by brothers Arthur and Alan Harrow. Their high-hydration dough is hand-stretched, giving each pizza a light texture with beautifully charred crusts.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Pizzetta<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Available in 8-inch and 14-inch sizes<\/strong>, menu highlights include Margherita (Php 99 \/ Php 259)<\/strong>, Pepperoni (Php 129 \/ Php 329)<\/strong>, and Samurai (Php 149 \/ Php 349)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Samurai (Php 149 \/ Php 349)\/IMAGE from Pizzetta<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also a convenient option for late-night cravings as it operates 24 hours<\/strong> and offers takeout and delivery services.<\/p>\n

Firehouse Pizza<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Firehouse Pizza<\/strong> in Alabang<\/strong> is a casual spot known for indulgent and creative pizzas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Firehouse Pizza<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Their standout Firehouse Signature Pizza with Burrata (Php 1,380)<\/strong> comes loaded with prosciutto, meatballs, arugula, salami, sun-dried tomatoes, jalape\u00f1os, and creamy burrata.<\/p>\n

\"\"Firehouse Signature Pizza with Burrata (Php 1,380)\/IMAGE from Firehouse Pizza<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Another popular choice is the Tropical Tango (Php 500)<\/strong>, which combines pineapple, onions, and balsamic vinegar for a sweet-savory twist.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tropical Tango (Php 500)\/IMAGE from Firehouse Pizza<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Firehouse Pizza in Alabang: Bold Artisan Pizzas Baked to Perfection<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Whether you prefer classic Italian flavors, oversized New York slices, or inventive toppings you won\u2019t find elsewhere, these hidden pizza spots prove that Manila\u2019s food scene still has plenty of delicious surprises waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for your next pizza fix? Discover these 6 hidden gem pizza places in Metro Manila, from authentic Neapolitan-style pies and New York-inspired slices to creative flavors topped with Japanese ingredients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":73109,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[16965,16969,16963,16970,16966,16967,16964,16968],"class_list":["post-73103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listicle","tag-crusted","tag-firehouse-pizza","tag-hidden-gem-pizza-places-in-metro-manila","tag-list-6-hidden-gem-pizza-places-in-metro-manila-you-need-to-try","tag-nolita-joes-pizza-bar","tag-pizza-sisters","tag-pizzeria-maestro","tag-pizzetta"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/05\/Feature-Image.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73103","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73103"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73103\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":73111,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73103\/revisions\/73111"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/73109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73103"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73103"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73103"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}