Small Talk Café

A small restaurant in the old Albay district, open since 1999, that turns pinangat and Bicolano stir-fries into pasta. It's the best-known restaurant in Legazpi.

Located on Doña Aurora Street in the old Albay district, Small Talk opened in 1999 and is one of Legazpi's most consistently praised local restaurants. Signature dishes include pinangat pasta made with taro-leaf coconut sauce, Bicolano stir-fry pasta, Maranyi ravioli stuffed with pinangat, taro fries, and Bicolano mini pizza served with laing and a stir-fry dip. The space is small and often full at mealtimes. Service can be slow, and some dishes sell out. Expect about PHP 300 to 500 per person. It's about 10 minutes by tricycle or jeepney from the city center.

Opening hours

Daily lunch through dinner; hours as posted by the restaurant

Local favorites · Bicolano food · Creative cuisine

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