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This Old Bus Turned Into An Al Fresco Restaurant in Bohol Is Amazing

La Vara Restaurant gives you a pink sunset view while dining al fresco!

By: Mira Maestrecampo | September 30, 2022
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You won’t have to chase pink skies when you dine at this old bus-turned-diner in Bohol.

Images: La Vara Facebook page

Have you ever dreamed of being on a tropical shore and dining on delicious food in a laid-back and chill spot? Luckily, a dining spot like that in your imagination exists in the suburbs of Doljo, Panglao, located in the stunning province of Bohol! Top it all off with a gorgeous sunset view or the cool, breezy air that touches your sun-kissed skin, equating to an eccentric and relaxing escape.

What is more fascinating about this restaurant in Bohol might just surprise you—how La Vara Restaurant satisfies guests with delicious food, a unique glamping experience, and casual alfresco dining!


Be amazed by this old Bohol bus converted into an Asian dining bistro! Yes, that’s true.



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An old Bohol bus converted into an Asian dining bistro is eye-candy and a gem in Panglao.

Images: La Vara Facebook page

La Vara Restaurant is a unique alfresco restaurant in Bohol that serves Asian-inspired cuisine steps away in front of Panglao’s majestic sunset views. A local, mid-range bistro, La Vara acquaints guests with a tropical ambiance and nostalgic interiors with a mix of modern twists. This restaurant in Bohol can also cater to you with lavish amenities inside the restaurant, such as the exclusive glamping tents that can accommodate you on your dinner dates, short gatherings, or simply for an unwinding break all by yourself. La Vara Restaurant continues to add new dishes to its menu options, and it would be a delight to try them all as you keep coming back for more at this unique food spot.


Instagrammable, you say? La Vara is a yes to that!



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Unfiltered and breathtaking—the skies in Panglao, Bohol, have the best view at this charming diner.

Images: La Vara Facebook page

You might be mesmerized once you step foot at La Vara Restaurant with the calm ambiance that embraces you while you relax and dine. You are invited to dine in both style and simplicity at this outdoor restaurant in Bohol with its aesthetic, Instagrammable designs that do not just look good in photos but as well as looking at the resto in actual view. What is also good about this resto is how it keeps on improving and curating its menu, adding more food options, while also maintaining the overall aesthetic design of the place.

Tagged as one of the best restaurants in Bohol, La Vara Restaurant exceeds your dining expectations with its unforgettable gastronomic experience. You name it: Bohemian feels, tropical vibes, or an afternoon summer ambiance. A quick stopover at this bistro while on a road trip in Bohol is also a bright idea that you can do.

As you step foot in the restaurant’s vicinity, you may settle in the wooden chairs under the cozy umbrellas or inside the glamping tents where you can sit ‘Indian-style’ on comfortable pillows. Either way, the views, and the vibe are just as exquisite as you would expect.

More so, this alfresco restaurant in Bohol is well-loved by tourists because of its eccentric and cozy ambiance. The iconic, old bus standing as the restaurant’s landmark remains to become its signature accent. The tall palm trees surrounding it add to the tropical vibe, and how the restaurant is strategically fronting the majestic sunset makes dining at this spot worthy of all time and money spent.

Complemented with the breathtaking skies and colors of nature with good times and good conversations over delicious food with a special someone, with friends, or gatherings with families turned into precious core memories is another thing that La Vara Restaurant promises to its guests. Coming for a stopover at this diner is another activity you need to add to your bucket list in Bohol.


La Vara never disappoints in taste and food quality.



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With vast options of Asian and multi-national cuisine, La Vara never disappoints in taste and food quality.

Image: La Vara Facebook Page

Every month, La Vara either launches a new menu or features an in-house specialty to further satisfy your cravings. Their menu ranges from viands, pizzas, pasta, desserts, classics, and refreshing coolers. This month, they have observed that pizza is a hit among their customers; thus, La Vara Restaurant launched their new pizza menus that you should not miss. Pizza flavors are the Carnivora Pizza for the meat lovers at PhP340, Herbivora Pizza with a flavorful, pesto vegan twist for the vegetarians at PhP290, and a pasta addition is the Creamy Vannamei-aligé Pasta topped with Parmigiano Reggiano with a buttered side toast for only PhP349!

This alfresco restaurant in Bohol also serves other wide varieties of food options, letting you explore the tastes of Asia and more! Other food from the menu: Valencian-inspired Chicken and Sausage Paella at PhP320, Seafood Paella, which is a popular seafood dish originating from Spain at PhP370, La Vara Sisig at PhP370, which is a new addition to the menu as well, letting you taste this Kapampangan dish with a twist. Also from La Vara Restaurant’s menu is the Three-Way Tacos based on the Mexican street food for PhP340, which is also a must-try.


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La Vara Restaurant serves limitless options for all your food cravings!

Images: La Vara Facebook page

The bistro’s menu includes other main courses, viands, desserts like Egg Waffle Ice Cream and Mango Crepe, smoothies, coffee, milkshakes, milk teas, and cocktail mixes. La Vara also serves light Pica Pica snacks like Carne Nachos at PhP189, Doljo Nachos at PhP197, and Ahos-Pasayan at PhP293, which you can enjoy on a casual afternoon snack break.

La Vara Restaurant always puts customers’ gastronomic needs in mind. This al fresco restaurant in Bohol is proud to offer healthy food options: Mediterranean Malasugi or Poached Swordfish with Roasted Tomato Quinoa at PhP320 and the Garlic Basil Chicken with Mango Quinoa at PhP290. These low-calorie meals are prepared alternatively using quinoa instead of rice. Low-calorie sauces and ingredients are also used, and these meals guarantee a healthy, guilt-free taste without compromising the rich flavors of each meal.


La Vara Restaurant
Address: Purok1, Doljo 6340 Panglao, Philippines; Between Bellevue Resort and Modala Resort.
Contact Number: 03 8502 0579
Operating Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Price Range: PhP290 to PhP437
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaVaraBohol


Thinking of unwinding for an hour before getting back on the road? Or hang out for the whole afternoon and wait for the sunset? You can do all that while basking in the island vibe of Bohol at La Vara Restaurant. The natural views and breeze will just amaze you! Not only will you be fascinated with the unique story of how this diner came about, but you will also crave more of their food that will make you return to this alfresco restaurant in Bohol.


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Stay safe as you dine in! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions. For now, keep safe!


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About Mira Maestrecampo
Mira - with a long surname - is a girl who dreams of becoming a news anchor someday, in God's perfect time. She loves to read books and eat different kinds of cheesy or saucy food. A coffee addict and a dog lover, she loves long hugs, hot coffee on an afternoon break with friends, or simply sleeping all day with her stuffed unicorns.
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