Charfused pizza: the dark pizza of Mactan
Every pizza that leaves our oven in Mahayahay, Mactan has a dark crust. It is not burnt. It is Charfused: our dough made with activated vegetable charcoal, and the signature of Moreno's Italiano.
What is Charfused pizza?
Charfused is our name for pizza dough made with activated vegetable charcoal. Chef Moreno folds it into every dough, which gives the crust its deep black color, a crisp outside and a light, airy center. The toppings are classic Italian; only the dough is different.
Why a dark pizza?
In the old tongue, Moreno means dark. The dark crust is a nod to the name, and to the restaurant's story. In December 2021 Typhoon Odette destroyed Chef Moreno's previous restaurant on this island. He rebuilt quietly, from a take-out kitchen to a 10-seat reservation room to the 30-chair restaurant of today. The dark dough became the symbol of that comeback: something dark can still be beautiful.
In Chef Moreno's words, the charcoal is there in remembrance, for health, for the look and for faith.
Which Charfused pizza to order
- Margherita: the classic, and the best way to taste the crust for the first time.
- Tartufo e Burrata e Speck: truffle, burrata and speck over the Charfused crust, finished with balsamic. Our most photographed pizza.
- Diavola, Capricciosa, 4 Formaggi and Salumi for the Italian favourites.
- Ask about the weekly specials, such as the Speck e Tartufo and Pizza Salsiccia.
See every pizza and price on our menu.
Try it at aperitivo hour
Monday to Thursday, 3 to 5 PM, our L'Ora Dorata aperitivo pairs a Pizza Croccante, Gnocco Fritto or a deep-fried calzone with an Aperol Spritz.
Frequently asked questions
What is Charfused pizza?
Charfused is Moreno's Italiano's pizza dough made with activated vegetable charcoal. It bakes into a dark, crisp crust with a light center.
Where can I eat charcoal pizza in Cebu?
At Moreno's Italiano in Mahayahay, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City. Every pizza on the menu is made with Charfused dough.
Does the charcoal change the taste?
The toppings and flavours are classic Italian. The charcoal mainly changes the colour and gives the crust its crisp texture.
Reserve your table at Moreno's
Message us on WhatsApp with your date, time and number of guests. Open daily, 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM.