Manila Restaurants

Casa Armas

#8 of 271 things to do in Manila

#263 of 21668 things to do in Asia

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Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food, service

  • Address
    • J Nakpil St Malate
  • Phone
    • 02 523 0189
  • Price
    • meals P350-700
  • Hours
    • 11am-1am Mon-Sat, 6pm-midnight Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Casa Armas

A passionate clique of chowhounds and foodies have been spreading the good word about this Filipino-Spanish spot for years, where tapas, paella, seafood and even entire roast suckling pigs are on offer. There’s a second branch in Makati’s Greenbelt 3.

 

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    The best paella I ever had!

    mai73 recommends this,

    I love their paellas! Try the black squid paella. Your teeth won't look good afterwards but it so worth it!

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    So sinful it'll send you straight to heaven...

    animetric recommends this,

    Sinful is probably the most fitting word I can use to describe Casa Armas' cuisine. Their specialty Cochinillo al Horno ala Casatellana (suckling piglet, around P3000 or US$60) involves using plates to chop the piglet and is really quite a spectacle to behold. The piglet's skin is so shiny and crunchy while the meat is so soft, lined with fat that almost drips... this is SIN! You'll have to order Cochinillo several hours in advance to get a taste though.

    Casa Armas' other dishes are equally indulgent, since most of them are slow-cooked in oil and drippings. Another favorite of mine is their Filetes de Lapu-Lapu al Horno con Besamel (P380 or US$7+). It's grouper fillet covered in the richest, creamiest sauce you can imagine. It's so divine though, you'd want to pour the sauce over your rice... bread... everything! There is a downside to foods so rich however, it can tire out your palate pretty quickly.

    Casa Armas has live musicians which serenade every table with a variety of songs. The overall setting is quaint and on the upscale side. Service is very good, prices are higher than usual by Manila standards. I guess you could add this to your list of places to consider for a romantic evening. They've recently expanded with more branches in accessible places like shopping malls.

    Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food, service

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