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Casa Armas

Julio Nakpil St., Manila, Luzon, Philippines (Malate)
(02) 523 0189
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Ranked #31 of 664 restaurants in Manila
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Neighborhood: Malate
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Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Neighborhood: Malate
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Recently popped over with friends and family as a few had not enjoyed the original Casa Armas. It's the place for somer really spectacular dishes — the Crab and the Roast Chicken stand out (you need to pre-order the chicken with your reservation). The ham croquettes earned a second round. The tapas are consistently good and the service is affable.... More

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Manila
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42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

My husband and I love Spanish food so we usually end up in a Spanish restaurant during date night. Time and time again, we return to our favorite, Casa Armas in Malate, because of their fantastic paella. After trying out the paella in different restaurants, the one in Casa Armas still gets our vote. The flavors are rich and hearty,... More

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Makati, Philippines
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28 reviews 28 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

I found the food to be okay but nothing spectacular. I grew up eating Spanish food and I was not too impressed with their tapas nor their paella. I still very much prefer the flavors of Alba"s or the now closed (at least to my knowledge) Mingoy's and Dona Nenas. Amalia's (Mingoy's wife) in the Magallanes Makati , in my... More

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Malolos City
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51 reviews 51 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

Each time I crave for vegetarian paella, the first thing that comes to mind is Casa Armas. The vegetables are cooked just right (unlike the vegearian paella in another more established Spanish resto which serves overcooked, soggy vegetables in their vegetarian paella). Salad is also good though nothing extraordinary. I really am disappointed that the branch in Trinoma closed. Now... More

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Manila, Philippines
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Casa Armas is the best restaurant I have been for the last 3 years in Manila.very tasty Spanish food. Serrano ham cut like it most be done, not too thick not to thin. Filet mignon tender like Kobe beef. Service very friendly. A band of 3 guitar players were playing Spanish music. Highly recommanded.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2012

We went here for our last meal in the Philippines since it was close to our hotel and recommended in Lonely Planet. Its a small place which could be more cozy than it was. This was christmastime so they has three gentlemen caroling, which sounds nice but since it was such a small place you actually couldnt hear eachother over... More

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Helsinki
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012 via mobile

After read positive reviews of Casa Armas of Malate I have to say that we got all in negative way. Gambas al ajillo was tasteless because garlic was burned brown. Main course was sole in oven with beurre blanc sauce.Sole was swimming in huge amount of sauce. No rice no potatos or any green. Only wine by glass is the... More

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Las Pinas, Philippines
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79 reviews 79 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012

FOOD QUALITY: Very Good! The restaurant serve Spanish Cuisine. We had two types of Paella (Valenciana and Negra), Pata Estofado, Lengua Estofado, Calamares Fritos, Callos, and Special Fried Chicken smothered with crispy garlic). Our favorite were the callos and the Paella Negra. AMBIANCE & FUNCTIONALITY: Very old world and Latin. You will be transported to the world of a tapas... More

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Manila, Philippines
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 18, 2012

The Tapas and the Paella was great. The servings were also huge enough to share. They have good pasta too but will defintely recommend the Paella Marinara.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2012

Great paella and tapas, cheap beer and great atmosphere. Close to the Hyatt and other hotels and the Robinson Mall

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