Rough Guides

"Pinakbet is a traditional dish that is made of lowland vegetables such as squash, string beans, okra, eggplant, and bitter gourd that are sautéed in fish sauce. Although this combinations seems odd for a pizza, well, somehow, it works. This 12-inch must-try is perhaps the best way to understand what being Ilocano really means."

Journey Freaks

"Cafe Leona – This is one of the few food institutions in Vigan. Dine-in at their Al-fresco section at night. Journey Freaks’ tip: Try their famous pinakbet pizza for a unique Ilocano cuisine experience."

Anna Beatrix Dela Torre

"This is the only contemporary Ilocano dish I can’t get enough of! It is a fusion of Ilocano delicacy and the famous Italian pizza. This is Café Leona’s Pinakbet Pizza! If you are not the adventurous type but you still want to have a bite of Ilocano flavor, try that pizza out and you will definitely come back for more!

Ceena Ong

"We just took some photos, looked around the area and had lunch at another must-eat place, which was just across the church, Herencia Restaurant. Of course, we ordered the Pinakbet Pizza, which was really good."

Ginyn Noble

"Cafe Leona marries Vigan flavors with international cuisines. Imagine enjoying savory bagnet with a Japanese or Italian twist! The must-try dish? The Pinakbet Pizza."

Giovan Auxili

"It has to be one of the appetizing meals ever to satisfy a gastronomic craving while we were in Vigan. A scoop of Pinakbet spread around the pizza dough mixed with cheese and pizza sauce did the trick. Indeed it was a delectable treat and a must-try when you are in Vigan."

Myjel Alinea Guevarra

"Aside from serving traditional Ilocano and Filipino cuisine, Café Leona also offers an eclectic fusion of Italian, Chinese, and Japanese dishes. And nothing highlights this better than their pinakbet pizza."

KKday

"A favorite among locals and tourists alike is Café Leona, which is named after Ilocos’ most influential female poet and playwright Leona Florentino. A must-try when you dine here is the Pinakbet Pizza—a fun twist on the quintessential Ilocano dish."

Burgers and Margaritas

"Have lunch at Herencia’s Cafe and feast on their Pinakbet Pizza. You’ll never want to leave."

Martha Barbara

"Tadah! Pinakbet Pizza! It's Filipino Margerita, IMHO. This pizza plays with flavors as it's salty, sour, and a bit bitter due to Ampalaya; if you thought Dinuguan Pizza is weird, you have to try this yet with Bagoong (Fish sauce) and you know what? It's good! The bagoong we used in this pizza is Herencia's very own Bagoong recipe which you can buy and take home, and you should because it's sooo good with Bagnet!"