{"id":8120,"date":"2025-05-14T16:40:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T08:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/restaurant\/?p=8120"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T06:13:42","slug":"caruso-ristorante-italiano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/italian\/caruso-ristorante-italiano\/","title":{"rendered":"Caruso Ristorante Italiano in Makati: A Culinary Journey to Authentic Italian Flavors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caruso Ristorante Italiano <\/strong>in Makati<\/strong>\u00a0delivers the taste of authentic Italian cuisine in the Philippines.<\/p>\n

For more than 20 years, the Italian restaurant has celebrated special family occasions, welcomed artists and ambassadors, and served delectable Italian gourmet using only the freshest and finest ingredients from Italy.<\/p>\n

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Renowned as a dining destination frequented by world-famous personalities and even the Italian ambassador, the restaurant has built its reputation on preserving authentic, traditional flavors. The restaurant prides itself on the freshness of its dishes, with both pasta and pizzas made in-house.<\/p>\n

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Among their standout pasta offerings are the Tagliatelle alla crema di tartufo e Parm ham<\/strong>, a decadent pasta dish made with truffle cream and Parma ham; Ravioloni emiliani ripieni, al burro e salvia<\/strong>, which features homemade ravioloni filled with spinach and ricotta cheese and their Garganelli ai funghi dell’Ossala<\/strong>, a flavorful combination of homemade garganelli in a rich porcini mushroom sauce.<\/p>\n

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They also offer the indulgent Tagliolini with Black Truffle,<\/strong>\u00a0a dish that elevates the dining experience with its rich, silky pasta served with the finest black truffle. The delicate tagliolini is generously topped with aromatic, finely shaved truffles, creating a luxurious and fragrant flavor profile.<\/p>\n

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In addition to their pasta, the restaurant offers a variety of pizzas and steaks that promise to impress. These dishes are crafted with a perfect balance of flavors and textures, transporting your taste buds straight to the streets of Italy.<\/p>\n

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Among their fork-tender steaks, the Bistecca a la Fiorentina<\/strong> is a great choice, served with a side of mashed or roasted potatoes, spinach, or mixed vegetables. You can enjoy it cooked to your preferred doneness, seasoned with just a pinch of rock salt, or paired with their pepper or cognac sauce.<\/p>\n

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An extensive selection of wines is also available as an accompaniment to their dishes, one of which is the Pinot Grigio, which you may pair with their dishes.<\/p>\n

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For a true taste of the sea, Caruso Ristorante Italiano also offers the Dover Sole<\/strong>, a delicately prepared dish that showcases the exquisite flavor of this premium fish. The buttery sauce, subtle yet flavorful, beautifully highlights the delicate, mild taste of the fish, creating a luxurious and refined dining experience.<\/p>\n

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Through word-of-mouth, coupled with Emilio Mina’s<\/strong> charismatic personality that shines through every aspect of the dining experience, the restaurant has continued to attract an ever-growing crowd of patrons.<\/p>\n

Emilio Mina’s passion for hospitality is palpable, and it\u2019s not uncommon to hear his voice serenading guests at Caruso Ristorante Italiano, adding a personal touch that makes every visit truly special.<\/p>\n

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If you’re ready to experience the authentic Italian dining experience that can only be found at Caruso Ristorante Italiano, you may book a private dining with them! The venue offers an enclosed private room accommodating up to 25 people for Php 80,000.<\/p>\n

For larger gatherings, guests can rent the entire venue, which can host 60 individuals at a cost of Php 195,000 on Mondays and Tuesdays, or Php 220,000 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please take note that the venue is unavailable for rental from Friday to Sunday.<\/p>\n

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With its intimate setting and areas for private events and special occasions, Caruso Ristorante Italiano is indeed a fine dining restaurant that is perfect for romantic dates, anniversaries, birthday parties, and even business meetings. <\/span>Everyone can experience the genuine taste of Italy right here at Caruso!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Emilio Mina brings home his love for his Italian heritage in the quiet corner of Makati City through Caruso Ristorante Italiano.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":52070,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[65,112,7667,6644,6645],"tags":[6401,5801,5451,2181,666],"class_list":["post-8120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-italian","category-makati","category-fine-dining","category-private-room","category-rent-entire-restaurant","tag-authentic-italian-restaurants","tag-caruso","tag-caruso-ristorante-italiano","tag-italian-restaurants-in-makati","tag-steaks"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8120","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=8120"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63833,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8120\/revisions\/63833"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}