This New Filipino-Italian Restaurant in Makati Combines Galunggong and Pasta

Filipinos often joke about putting ketchup in their pasta. It's not only simple and practical but also matches our preference for sweetness. Eventually, we discover other world cuisines, such as Italian, and see how their homecooks and chefs turn basic ingredients into complex flavors. And this is what I'M Hotel's newest F&B outpost is all about as Osteria M redefines the dining scene with its unique blend of Filipino and Italian culinary traditions. This casual pizza hangout promises a delightful experience for both food aficionados and those seeking a vibrant dining ambiance. At Osteria M, every dish tells a story, blending the rich culinary traditions of two diverse cultures into a harmonious symphony of flavors.

It comes from the vision of Chef Melissa Lim, a finalist of the Singapore MasterChef Season and also happens to be I'M Hotel's General Manager. Her curated recipes invite guests to embark on a gastronomic adventure unlike any other. The fusion of Filipino and Italian culinary traditions is evident in every meticulously crafted dish. Handmade pasta and Italian breads, made with premium locally sourced ingredients, promise unparalleled freshness and flavor.

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Menu at Filipino-Italian Restaurant Osteria M, Makati

Chef Melissa Lim, a renowned culinary expert and esteemed finalist of Singapore MasterChef Season 2, brings her visionary approach to fusion cuisine to the forefront at Osteria M. Her curated recipes invite guests to embark on a gastronomic adventure unlike any other. The fusion of Filipino and Italian culinary traditions is evident in every meticulously crafted dish. Handmade pasta and Italian breads, made with premium locally sourced ingredients, promise unparalleled freshness and flavor. Lim has also brought in pastries and desserts from her French-style bakery, Melc Patisserie, which is located at The Shoppes in Ayala Triangle.

Snacks and Starters

Choices for starters include a Bread Basket (P450), which comes with a Baguette, Pan de Campagne, Focaccia Grassini, and Pesto Rolls. Put the Miso Butter on everything for umami. You can also order a plate of Bruschetta paired with Ube Foccacia (P400). The latter is composed of whipped stracciatella and burrata cream cheese.

Bread Basket

Aligue Ravioli with Bisque Sauce

Pizza and Pasta

Make sure to leave room for the pizzas, which are cooked Naples-style in a wood-fired oven. Toppings include Seafood Vichyssoise (P700), Beef Sausage Bolognese (P650), Mushroom and Three Cheese (P600), Ham, Truffle Sauce, and Pistachio (P650), and Classic Margherita (P600).

Beef Sausage Bolognese Pizza and Seafood Vichyssoise Pizza

The pasta choices are obviously Filipino-Italian fusion, from the Seafood Marinara Bagoong (P600) to the Galunggong Mousse Crab Pasta (P590). They also have renditions of the classics like the Arrabiata (P450) and Gnocchi Lasagne (P480).

Seafood Pasta with Bagoong

Truffle Pasta With Sous Vide Egg

Dessert

The dessert options are all in collaboration with Melc Patisserie. They have the heart-shaped Tiramisu (P350), which is made from Arabica coffee, homemade Italian sponge fingers, vanilla pate a bombe mousse, and linzer sable. Another must-try is the Amalfi Lemon + Yuzu Gelato (P350), which has a piece of rosemary ice cream waffle.

Tiramisu

Amalfi Lemon + Yuzu Gelato

For those looking to explore more dining options within I’M Hotel, The Common Good Restaurant offers international food choices, while Antidote Gastropub provides bespoke cocktails and tapas. The Mermaid Pool Bar is the perfect spot to unwind and appreciate art with a drink or two.

Osteria M is at I'M Hotel, Kalayaan Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Poblacion, Makati City. It is open daily from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.