Cucina Higala

This was the best food we had during our trip. It was a really great experience for someone who is looking to try new cuisine. The staff and ambiance matched the good food that was served. I wish there was something like this in Manila. The good food reflected the culture. People who visits, should definitely give this place a try! The photos are the aftermath, and there were 6 of us during this meal.

Found this filipino restaurant gem in CDO. We ordered their chicken pastil, pork sinigang and sikwate. Everything we tried tasted great. Service was also efficient and staff were all attentive. They make sure to attend to customer's requests. The resto atmosphere and ambience were excellent. I appreciate the effort put into the details of the resto. Overall, I highly recommend trying out this resto when visiting CDO.

One of our favorites here in the city. The food tasted good as always, the sisig is good but could be improved. Their service has always been exceptional. Polite staff and very well trained. The prices have increased over the years, but the quality of their food is still very good, plus the staff are always accommodating.

It was a pleasant dining experience. I live in Quezon City but I can imagine Cucina Higala being a staple or go-to restaurant for most of those residing in CDO. Food was tasty and the staff was accommodating. The highlight of the lunch was of course, the sizzling binaki. Overall, the restaurant was worth visiting to when you visit CDO. It was a sure babalikan!

If you’re looking for an authentic and hands on experience of local cuisine in CDO, this is the place to visit. The restaurant showcases innovative cooking techniques and delivers impressive quality in every dish. Their creative take on rice dishes truly blew us away, perfectly complemented by their zesty drinks that refresh and cleanse the palate. While a few dishes didn’t quite hit the mark, the overall dining experience remained enjoyable and worth the visit. The staff were fun, courteous, and genuinely welcoming truly the gem of the place. Also i want to highlight and appreciate how lovely the plates used here, ceramic and aesthetic. I love it!

The place is great!!! The ambience feels like the place is for the rich, but all are welcome😬. Ace, the restaurant staff who attended to us was so accommodating. The Pako Salad was delicious!!! 5/5 The Lamb Kulma also, 5/5!!! Kinilaw na Isda, hmmm… 4/5. The Sizzling Binaki with Caramel was amazing!!! 10/10😬😁😬✌️.

Nice resto with a cozy ambiance and a menu that proudly highlights regional Filipino dishes — something I really appreciate. I enjoyed most of the food we tried. The pako salad, kare-kare, surol, and sizzling binakol were all excellent — rich, flavorful, and comforting. However, the prawns with salted egg sauce and the sinuglaw were a bit of a letdown. Still, overall, it was a satisfying dining experience and definitely worth a visit when in CDO.

Braved the strong winds and rain to get to this restaurant and I can only say it was well worth it. From the exterior facade, ambiance and food, it was of great standards and it delivered an excellent dining experience. No wonder the place was packed even during bad weather. Most of their regional specialties are coconut based if you are into that then this place is a haven for you.