D’Mall is known as the heart of White Beach and the island’s premier lifestyle center. This is where you can find various shops selling souvenirs, clothes, flip-flops, swimsuits, sports attire and a few truly great restaurants! If you don’t want to go far, D’Mall will offer you a lot of restaurant choices depending on what type of dish you would want to try for lunch or dinner. Italian, Mexican, American and Filipino food can be found here.
You can find more info on Boracay restaurants in our Island dining series here:
ARIA CUCINA ITALIANA “Modern & Contemporary Italian Restaurant”
Aria is one of the most dined restaurants found on white beach. Italian dishes are its main courses and it even has a wood fire pizza oven. You can choose whether you like to be indoor or outdoor; Aria can still make your day. Aria is often visited by tourists just to chill and people watch – It’s an island hub. For breakfast, desserts, or coffee check out its sister restaurant Café de Sol right next door.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Seafood Pizza
- Quattro Stagioni
- Pasta Marinara
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 150
*Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
*Contact No.: 288-6223
ARIA GELATO “Italian Ice Cream”
Aria Gelato can be found beside Aria where it offers you different flavors of gelato that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. They have 18 homemade flavors daily and they also serve refreshing drinks perfect for a hot weather.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Delicrunch
- Pistachio
- Hazelnut
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 90
*Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
*Contact No.: 288-6223
BAHARAT KABSA STEAKHOUSE “Best Tasting Arabic Food”
This new halal restaurant is found beside Thai basil. It offers delicious Arabic food. Present the VIP Card and get Arabic Tea and Arabic coffee worth Php 500 for FREE or a 7% discount on your total bill! Try their best Kabsas, Salads and Steaks!
Go there for their best sellers:
- Goat Kabsa
- T-Bone Steak
- Fattoush Salad
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 100
*Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
*Contact No.: 0939-916-7991/ 0936-340-9077
CAFÉ DEL SOL “More Choices, Better Coffee”
This is one of the best venues to watch people on the front beach while you enjoy a smoking hot cup of coffee. Found at the entrance to D’mall across from Aria – you won’t find a better place to chill out and enjoy Barista made coffee while checking out all the talent passing you by on White Beach – or – you can just sit down and finish your favorite book! The desserts are surely to die for! Try the Mango Cheese cake – you’ll never say that I was wrong.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Mango Cheese Cake
- Decadent Cake
- Oreo Cheese Cake
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 115
*Business Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
*Contact No.: 288-5573
CYMA GREEN TAVERNA BORACAY “Best Greek Cuisine”
This is one of the most visited restaurants in D’Mall since they serve the best Greek cuisines ever. Try the famous Spinach and Artichoke Fondue or Flaming Saganaki (cheese), Greek salad, Chicken Gyros, or one of the mouth-watering lamb dishes – but it doesn’t matter because all of their meals are top end. It’s perfect to dine together with your family or friends and best to make reservations first.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Flaming Saganaki (cheese)
- Chicken Gyros
- Lamb dishes
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 195
*Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*Contact No.: 288-4283
HAMA ”Authentic. Modern. Amazing”
Hama lets you experience island Japanese dinning at its best! Never miss to try their amazing Sashimi Boat, Tempura, Teriyaki BBQ, Miso Soup, Ramen and all kinds of fantastic Nigiri. A great location in the heart of D’mall with Japanese delicacies served up by friendly staff faster than you can say “Oishii”.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Hama Gyuniku Steak
- Ittai Roll
- Beef Teppanyaki
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 75
*Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, 11:00 PM (Friday-Sunday)
*Contact No.: 288-5978
Hobbit Tavern “Small is Beautiful”
Newly renovated, formerly known as The Hobbit House – The Hobbit Tavern is still continuing its one of a kind restaurant and watering hole style. Set amidst a Lord of the Rings theme, the Hobbit House has small waiters serving delectable steaks and Filipino food, specialty best-selling drinks like the Green Dragon, and a variety of local and imported beers. It also has acoustic bands in the evening that will sure to entertain, and get you moving and grooving. A definite must-stop on the island!
Go there for their best sellers:
- Crispy Pata
- Kare-Kare
- Steak
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 280
*Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
*Contact No.: 288-6687
I LOVE BACKYARD BBQ “100% Pure Meat”
For all BBQ lovers, this affordable restaurant will let you enjoy barbeque specialties such as sausages, burgers and other sizzling dishes. Please yourself with steaks and ribs in the “doneness” you prefer. Be amazed with their creative walls designed to entertain!
Go there for their best sellers:
- Baby Back Ribs
- Bulalo Steak
- Pork Belly
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 150
*Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*Contact No.: 288-6980
Jammers “World Class Burgers, Shakes and more!”
This 24 hour restaurant is said to be the first fast food restaurant on the island by a New Yorker. This is the first lifelong tourist serving burgers, hotdogs, fish n’ chips and other goodies. Jammers is a great place to stop and have a bite after a late night party. For some, stopping by to close the night off is a tradition.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Cheese Burger
- Meatball Hero
- Australian Steak
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 120
*Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*Contact No.: 288-6980
KA-ON “The Rooftop Filipino Restaurant”
Ka-on is the Tides Hotel’s rooftop Filipino restaurant. It features rich Filipino culture of diverse and delectable dishes that are regional in origin. The results are sincere. Its main concept is simplicity but with sincere outcome. More or less, they want you to taste good Filipino food.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Camote Nachos
- Beef Ribs Adobo
- Crispy Guava Chicken
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 250
*Business Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:00 MD
*Contact No.: 288-4517
LEMON iCAFE & RESTAURANT “Soul Food Restaurant”
If you have a sweet tooth, then this is one of the best places to check out on the island. Their cakes are simply irresistible. Their Mango Madness is simply marvelous. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, no matter how many times you’ll stop by, there is always something worth trying.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Mango Madness
- Grilled Porkchop
- Seared Chicken Breast
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 70 for pastries, Php 400 for main course
*Business Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*Contact No.: 288-6781
OLE SPANISH TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT “Revel in our Spicy Latin Atmosphere”
Ole gives you the best of the best of the Spanish cuisines. Ole boasts their specialty Paella which is a popular Spanish rice dish. Ole is also enjoyed by a lot of tourists because they have a wide variety of imported beers, perfect while you’re listening to their live music every night. Your time at Ole will surely be worth it – It’s not easy to find quality mexican food in Asia.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Paella
- Fajitas
- Beef Tacos
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 169
*Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*Contact No.: 288-5940
PLATO DE BORACAY “Home of Pinoy Style Cooking Service”
Plato de Boracay offers cooking services at reasonable prices and will cook your fresh seafood any way you like. You can choose from Grilled Clams, Buttered Crabs, Prawn Sinigang, and more. This is where you can definitely taste a Philippine styled seafood dish. They now have two convenient branches at D’mall and D’Talipapa.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Sizzling Sisig
- Grilled Clams
- Buttered Crabs
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 150 per kilo
*Business Hours: 24 Hours D’mall, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM D’Talipapa
*Contact No.: 288-3864, 288-1475
THAI BASIL “Fresh. Authentic. Thai.”
Found at the right at the back of Budget Mart, Thai Basil offers genuine Thai cuisines! They provide a selection of extraordinary dishes from Southeast Asia worth coming back for. Try their best seller Pad Thai which comes in shrimp, chicken or vegetarian options.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Pad Thai
- Kai Pad Med
- Green Curry
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 180
*Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*Contact No.: 288-2787
TILAPIA AND CHIPS FAMILY RESTAURANT “The Best BBQ Ribs!”
This air-conditioned restaurant located next to Crafts Supermarket will let you escape the heat of the island. Indulge yourself with their Beer Battered Fish and Chips or a local version served with rice. The prices are affordable and they also have delicious burgers and a children’s menu. Also try their BBQ Ribs and Breaded Chicken with Rice and Iced Tea for only Php 99. It’s a great place to find authentic western food in Asia.
Go there for their best sellers:
- BBQ Ribs
- Beer Battered Fish & Chips
- Fried Tilapia
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 99
*Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
*Contact No.: 288-2283
TRES AMIGOS “Mexican Cantina”
Tres Amigos is a Mexican restaurant found near Aria Gelato. They have an open fresh feeling atmosphere; decorated with cool paintings wherein if ever you pass by, you can’t help it but to smell their fragrant Mexican dishes. You must try their burritos, tacos, Mexican ceviche, and quesadillas. They also have the Tres Amigos Combo!
Go there for their best sellers:
- Burritos
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 80
*Business Hours: 6:00 AM – 12:00 MD
*Contact No.: 288-2791
VALHALLA “Feast like a Viking”
This restaurant offers feasts designed for for heroes! Big and extravagant portions, excellent service and conveniently located in the middle of D’mall, this is a must try for everyone. When dining at Carnivores I recommend their ribs, steaks and seafood – it’s grilled to perfection. There are also fantastic salads designed to keep our friendly herbivores happy. This is the kind of place you could bring your group to on the last night of your vacation, and be confident that everything ends on the highest high note.
Go there for their best sellers:
- Filet Mignon Steak
- Ribeye Steak
- T-Bone Steak
Additional details:
*Starting price: Php 195
*Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 MD
*Contact No.: 288-5979
So, there you have it! Our job here is done like dinner. Showcasing some of the best restaurants found on the island, particularly in D’mall. Visit Boracay and taste the different cuisines from around the world! So, what are you waiting for 🙂
Photo Credits:
Aria – Aria Cucina Official Website, www.phoebeann.me
Aria Gelato – Aria Gelato Facebook Page
Baharat Kabsa Steakhouse – Baharat Kabsa Steakhouse Facebook Page
Café Del Sol – Café Del Sol Facebook Page
Cyma – Jeethau Ho, Google Images
Aria Gelato – Aria Gelato Facebook Page
Hama – Hama Official Website
Hobbit Tavern – Paolo Duran Javier
I Love Backyard BBQ – Amran Yan Samsudin, Chris Ling, Stephen Caesar Untal
Jammers – Alfred Maligaya, Catherine Unabia Salamanca, Momsie Mamita
Ka-on – Pinoy Adventurista, Sinjin Pineda, flickriver
Lemon iCafe & Restaurant – Lemon iCafe & Restaurant Facebook Page
Ole – Ole Facebook Page
Plato – Jenifer Pablo
Thai Basil – Thai Basil Facebook Page
Tilapia N Chips – Tilapia N Chips Facebook Page
Tres Amigos – Jethro Joaquin
Valhalla – Valhalla Facebook Page