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Old Manila
Makati City, Makati
Restaurant in Makati, Philippines
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Heritage Hotel Fine Dining
Dress
Formal
Why go
Seasonal ordering is the right way to approach Old Manila in 2026: confirm what has changed, then use the restaurant for a composed Peninsula Manila meal rather than a casual drop-in. It suits anniversaries, client dinners, repeat visits where polish matters more than novelty; choose Manam at the Triangle or Blackbird Makati if the night needs a looser social feel.
About Old Manila
Old Manila is a Makati restaurant with a formal dress code, weekday lunch and dinner hours, Saturday dinner service, Sunday closure, confirmed Michelin Plate recognition in 2026. Consider it when those verified details fit the plan, compare it with nearby options such as Manam at the Triangle or Blackbird Makati when you are deciding what kind of meal you want.
For someone who has already been once, the smarter return visit is to confirm the current menu and schedule before settling into a plan. The verified details point to formal dress, defined lunch and dinner hours on weekdays, dinner on Saturday, Michelin Plate recognition in 2026. If the goal is a less formal Makati meal, compare other nearby restaurants first. If the goal is a Makati booking with formal cues, Old Manila is the clearer fit.
Use it for a composed Makati meal, not a trend-chasing night out
The main reason to choose this restaurant is predictability in the verified details: Makati, a formal dress code, Michelin Plate recognition, a schedule that works for weekday lunches, weekday dinners, Saturday dinners. That also means it is not the right answer for every plan. Diners looking for a lighter or more casual table may want to compare other Makati dining rooms before committing to a more formal meal.
Because the verified details do not name a chef, cuisine category, signature dishes, price point, or menu format here, the ordering strategy should stay practical rather than over-scripted. Treat the menu as something to confirm on the day, then choose based on what is currently offered. That approach keeps the booking grounded in what the restaurant is actually serving rather than in assumptions from a previous visit.
Lunch is the safer reset; dinner is the occasion play
For a return visit, lunch is the more practical choice when the priority is a weekday daytime meal, with service Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Dinner runs Monday through Saturday from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Saturday is dinner-only and Sunday is closed, so weekday planning matters more here than at all-day casual restaurants.
Use the wider city list when the brief is less formal: Our full Makati restaurants guide is the better starting point for comparing mood and format. For a full night around the meal, pair that with Our full Makati bars guide and other Makati planning resources.
Readers planning beyond Old Manila can also compare the occasion brief against Makati options such as Sage Grill, Shang Palace, Spices, or consider other dining in Makati more generally. Keep those comparisons focused on the kind of meal you want: formal, relaxed, business-minded, or more social.
Planning details
- Location
- The Peninsula Manila Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues Ground Level Makati, Makati City, 1226 Metro Manila, Philippines
- Website
- peninsula.com/en/manila/hotel-fine-dining/old-manila
- Phone
- +63 2 8887 2888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Old Manila registers as a grand-hotel dining room: deliberate, composed and formally delivered. Situated at the corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues inside The Peninsula, the room leans on institutional scale and the Peninsula’s service choreography—high ceilings, considered proportions and an atmosphere that encourages measured conversation. The restaurant’s Michelin Plate recognition underlines that this is chef-led cooking within an unmistakable hotel framework. The overall feel is urbane and weighty rather than trendy: a place that privileges calm, ceremony and the steady confidence of a long-established dining address.
Best For
This is a venue built for occasion framing: think quiet business dinners, date nights and milestone celebrations where the setting matters as much as the food. Located in a flagship hotel in the CBD, Old Manila leans into institutional continuity and attentive, managed service—qualities that suit formal evenings and travelers seeking a reliable, polished meal. Michelin acknowledgement suggests a kitchen geared toward thoughtful multi-course dinners, so reservations for evening service and an expectation of a paced, composed dining experience are appropriate.
Ordering Tips
Let the service guide the progression—Old Manila’s meal flow is described as managed rather than improvised, so allow time between courses. Focus on a handful of the signature mains: lamb loin encrusted in ground pistachio, Australian lamb chops, Boston lobster, Kurobota pork chop and Asian sea bass are all highlighted; finish with the restaurant’s take on halo-halo for dessert. With an assured kitchen and formal service, ask staff for their recommended sequence to experience the restaurant’s intended pacing and highlights.
Planning details
Location
The Peninsula Manila Corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues Ground Level Makati, Makati City, 1226 Metro Manila, Philippines · Directions
Recognition and awards
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Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
Try Blackbird Makati if the group wants a livelier international restaurant with more of a night-out feel. Choose Manam at the Triangle if value, comfort, a relaxed group setting matter more than hotel polish.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Makati
Choose Old Manila over Manam at the Triangle when the occasion needs a quieter, more formal hotel setting. Manam is the easier pick for a relaxed group meal and likely better value if the priority is comfort and speed; Old Manila is stronger for a planned lunch, anniversary, or client dinner where the room matters.
Blackbird Makati is the better cross-shop if the group wants international cooking with more social energy. Old Manila is the safer choice for a composed hotel meal, while Blackbird Makati works better when the restaurant itself is part of a bigger night out. Spices is the closer alternative for diners who want another hotel-adjacent Makati option without making the meal feel as formal.
Look at Shang Palace or Sage Grill when the brief is more cuisine-specific. Shang Palace makes more sense for a Chinese banquet-style meal; Sage Grill is the cleaner comparison for diners who specifically want a grill format. Old Manila sits between those use cases: more occasion-oriented than casual Makati restaurants, less narrowly defined than a single-cuisine destination.
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Compare Old Manila
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Manila | Makati | ; | 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2026 Michelin Plate |
| Spices | Makati | 2026 Michelin Plate | ; |
| Blackbird Makati | Manila | International | 2026 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #962026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #113 |
| Manam at the Triangle | Makati | 2026 Bib Gourmand | ; |
| Shang Palace | Manila | 2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1712025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3202025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1832024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2912023 OAD Classical in Europe Recommended | ; |
| Sage Grill | Manila | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Old Manila?
The verified details do not name signature dishes, a cuisine category, or a menu format, so confirm the current menu when you book or arrive. The clearest confirmed recognition here is the Michelin Plate in 2026.
Is Old Manila good for a special occasion?
Yes, if you want a formal Makati setting. The verified details include a formal dress code, weekday lunch and dinner hours, Saturday dinner service, Sunday closure, Michelin Plate recognition in 2026.
What should I wear to Old Manila?
The verified dress code is formal. Choose polished, tidy attire rather than casual clothing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Old Manila?
Lunch is available 11:30 AM–2:30 PM Monday through Friday. Dinner is available 6:00–9:30 PM Monday through Saturday. Old Manila is closed on Sunday, Saturday is dinner-only.
