Aria Cucina Italiana.

Aria Cucina Italiana is a Boracay mainstay that successfully balances its prime beachfront real estate at D’Mall with a menu that avoids typical tourist traps. Under the direction of an Italian executive chef, the kitchen focuses on regional authenticity, utilizing wood-fired ovens to produce a massive roster of over 20 pizza varieties. The space is defined by its open-air, tropical-modern design, which invites the sea breeze through the dining room; for the best experience, aim for a table on the second-floor balcony during sunset. Beyond the handmade pastas and signature ink-stained Fettuccine Nere, the restaurant is well-regarded for its daily-made gelato and a cocktail list heavy on Italian aperitivos. It remains one of the island's most consistent spots for a polished yet casual meal where the quality of the imported ingredients matches the view.