FROM its beginnings as a local dining concept to receiving international recognition, Eduardo Diego Ristorante continues to mark milestones in its culinary journey after being honored at the Asia’s Best Brand and Leadership Awards 2026 in Singapore, receiving the Global Award for Best Natural and Authentic Italian Pizza and Pasta.
The recognition represents a proud achievement for the homegrown restaurant brand, reflecting its continuing commitment to Italian-inspired cuisine, quality food and memorable dining experiences.
It also adds to a growing collection of industry awards earned by Eduardo Diego Ristorante since its establishment as an independent restaurant brand in 2016.
For the people behind Eduardo Diego, this international distinction is more than a tropy.
It celebrates years of dedication, hard work and a shared vision of bringing the flavors of Italian cuisine closer to Filipino diners.
The story of Eduardo Diego Ristorante began with J2J Fastfood and Café which offered Filipino favorites alongside Italian dishes.
As customers embraced its pizza and pasta selections, the business saw an opportunity to develop a dedicated restaurant concept centered on Italian-inspired cuisine.
In 2016, Eduardo Diego emerged as an independent restaurant brand, developed by managing partners Jeifred Pakino and Edgardo Quimpano Jr.
Their vision was to create a welcoming dining destination where families, friends and couples could enjoy Italian-inspired dishes in a relaxed and accessible setting.
The restaurant built its identity around pizza and pasta, drawing inspiration from familiar Italian ingredients such as tomatoes, basil and oregano while catering to the preferences of Filipino diners.
Its menu features Italian-inspired favorites including pizza margherita, pizza Diego, spaghetti pomodoro, sseafood marinara, Italian flakes and other foferings that reflect the restaurant’s culinary direction.
Over the years, Eduardo Diego Ristorante has continued to develop its menu, strengthen its customer relationships and establish its presence in Cagayan de Oro City’s dining scene.
Its journey reflects the determination of a homegrown business to grow while remaining connected to the community where it began.
The international recognition received in Singapore builds on a series of awards that have marked Eduardo Diego Ristorante’s progress through the years: Q Asia National Product Quality Excellence Awards (2018), Elite Business Excellence Awards (2019), Asian Sterling Business Award (2022), Asian Top Choice Awards for Excellence (2023) and NCO Pacific Eminence Awards (2024).
For Eduardo Diego Ristorante, the 2026 recognition is both a celebration of its achievements and a reminder of the work that lies ahead.
From Cagayan de Oro City to Singapore, Eduardo Diego Ristorante continues its journey – one pizza, one plate of pasta and one memorable dining experience at a time.
