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Canvas Bistro Bar Gallery

2nd level, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, | Ayala Center, Cebu City 6000, Philippines
63-32-4171978
Ranked #3 of 250 restaurants in Cebu City
4.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Cuisines: Australian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Lapu Lapu
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Canvas is my favorite restaurant in Ayala and one of my favorites in Cebu. Here's why: 1. The menu has a variety of choices, ranging from sandwiches to Australian pub grub to creative salads and excellent entrees. It's a menu that will appeal to foreign travelers but there are some traditional Filipino foods as well. The calamari appetizer is one... More

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Australia
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Was the first time for me here having gone to OIio but went with friends and was very happy. Excellent and extensive menu, lots to choose from and some nice Aussie steak to be washed down with Aussie wine Meal are not expensive but the steak is up to 1000 pesos a dish but worth it Desserts are not as... More

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See 9 more reviews by BenDaniels for Cebu City
san diego, ca
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Been to the restaurant a number of times now for travel and has not disappointed. The staff is well trained and friendly. It is nice atmosphere, with an inside and outside area.....which is cool if not too hot out. Steve the owner is awesome...props my man! Food: Menu is very big......almost too big! But kind of cool to try different... More

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Riyadh
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Yes, back in Cebu and enjoyed many restaurants in this great City. However yet again, Chef Steve and the Canvas service team are by far an outsatnding restaurant. New menus including Aussie mini pies, absolutely original and also the outstanding Ossobuco. Such much variety and each visit we return, new dishes are on the menu. Very creative. Casual and relaxed.... More

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See 2 more reviews by ErikRiyadh for Cebu City
Cebu City, Philippines
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Will always be my favorite restaurant. They can tweak a dish the way you like it. Service is caring and thoughtful, brisk and friendly More

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See 8 more reviews by Marilyn M for Cebu City
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
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Will keep coming back!:) i really love their food. A must try :) More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
2
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I went there a number of times during my time in Cebu, and tried several of the dishes. I wasn't disappointed, and noticed lots of locals eating there too, not just expats and visiting Aussies hungry for a pie. I met the owner who is very passionate about the place and the food, and this is evident when you have... More

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Cebu
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
1
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Visited Canvas a couple of weeks ago after watching a movie. I had my usual pasta while my two other friends had osso buco and another seafood pasta. The taste was just right and the service was fast. The waiters are courteous. The restaurant, as its name implies, also doubles as a gallery. Be sure to look around. A painting... More

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See 11 more reviews by clamoor for Cebu City
Cebu City, Philippines
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I heard a lot about this restaurant - friends in town recommended it and they visit on the weekends. My wife and I went for lunch one day and tried the "Rice Bowl" meals with a salad. The food was average - I had a Thai Curry bowl - flavor was good, meat was a little overcooked for my taste,... More

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See 6 more reviews by timbuckcebu for Cebu City
sunny philippines
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

They serve a lot of Aussie food, from Fish and Chips to Beef Onion Pie. The place is owned by an Australian Chef and his Filipina wife. My favorite is the Pork Medallions with Prawns and Pesto Fettuccine! Simply the best combination. I dont' think there is another place that serves better Pesto Fettuccine in the whole Philippines. a must... More

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