{"id":61638,"date":"2025-09-19T09:53:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T01:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=61638"},"modified":"2025-10-09T14:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T06:43:16","slug":"old-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/french\/old-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Manila in Makati: A Legacy of French Fine Dining at The Peninsula Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since its establishment in 1976 alongside the opening of The Peninsula Manila, Old Manila<\/strong> has been synonymous with sophistication and fine dining. For nearly five decades, it has held its place as one of the capital\u2019s most distinguished culinary landmarks, offering diners a refined experience rooted in the traditions of French haute cuisine.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from The Peninsula Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from The Peninsula Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

In 2025, Old Manila entered a new era with the appointment of Executive Chef Remy Carmignani<\/strong>, a prot\u00e9g\u00e9 of French culinary legend Guy Savoy and a veteran of Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe and Asia, including Daniel Boulud\u2019s Singapore restaurant.<\/p>\n

Bringing both expertise and innovation, Chef Carmignani blends classic French flavors with modern artistry, highlighting premium imported ingredients and the freshness of seasonal local produce.<\/p>\n

Among Old Manila\u2019s signature creations is the Ratatouille Tart<\/strong>, a crisp tart shell filled with vibrant vegetables harmonized by basil and olive oil\u2014a dish that balances health and indulgence.<\/p>\n

\"\"Ratatouille Tart (Php 1,250++) \/ IMAGE from The Peninsula Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For a truly luxurious experience, the Beef Tenderloin \u201cRossini\u201d <\/strong>pairs tender Angus beef with rich duck foie gras, finished with brioche and truffle mash.<\/p>\n

\"\"Beef Tenderloin \u201cRossini\u201d (Php 2,890++) \/ IMAGE from The Peninsula Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

To conclude, the Cr\u00eape Suzette <\/strong>is flamb\u00e9ed tableside, offering both flavor and spectacle with its Grand Marnier and citrus notes.<\/p>\n

\"\"Cr\u00eape Suzette (Php 990++ per person, minimum of two) \/ IMAGE from The Peninsula Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For those who wish to explore the chef\u2019s artistry more fully, the Degustation 5-Course Menu (Php 5,500++)<\/strong> presents a curated journey through French fine dining.<\/p>\n

Old Manila also offers exclusivity for intimate gatherings with a VIP room<\/strong> that seats up to 22 guests, complete with a TV screen and consumable packages starting at Php 50,000++ for lunch and Php 100,000++ for dinner.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from The Peninsula Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Blending timeless elegance with contemporary creativity, Old Manila remains a premier destination where Manila\u2019s fine dining heritage continues to flourish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Since its establishment in 1976 alongside the opening of The Peninsula Manila, Old Manila has been synonymous with sophistication and fine dining.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":61646,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,202,90,112,7667],"tags":[343,6233,7577,265,7576,4503],"class_list":["post-61638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french","category-ayala-avenue","category-makati-avenue","category-makati","category-fine-dining","tag-fine-dining","tag-fine-dining-restaurants-in-makati","tag-french-fine-dining","tag-makati-city","tag-old-manila","tag-the-peninsula-manila"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61638"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61638\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61647,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61638\/revisions\/61647"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61638"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}