Carmelo’s Steakhouse, famed for its premium steaks, has launched a holiday menu perfect for festive gatherings.
Chef Cristina Santiago has designed a collection of dishes that add a special twist to the restaurant’s fine dining experience, blending family traditions with innovative flavors.
Holiday Menu Highlights
Start with the Mushroom Vol Au Vent, a rich and creamy French classic encased in a flaky puff pastry shell.
This dish has become a signature starter, long envisioned by Chef Cristina for her menu.
For group dining, the Paella Valencia makes a delightful centerpiece, offering a perfectly soft, moist texture and bursting with fresh seafood flavors. Chef Cristina shares that this paella has always been a holiday favorite among friends and family.
Desserts also play a starring role, with recent additions quickly becoming crowd favorites.
The L’Amour Cheesecake—a delicate, creamy burnt Basque cheesecake—was perfected by Chef Cristina after multiple attempts to achieve just the right balance in sweetness and texture.
For chocolate enthusiasts, the Nutella Croissant offers a flaky, Nutella-filled indulgence that’s hard to resist.
Centerpiece Selections
For a memorable main course, Carmelo’s has introduced a Roast Turkey based on a family recipe. Sourced from the U.S., this turkey is slow-cooked to retain its juices, creating a tender and flavorful dish.
Also featured is the Roast Beef, a recipe deeply embedded in Chef Cristina’s family history.
Marinated with a unique blend of secret ingredients passed down through generations, this roast beef is slow-cooked to achieve a juicy, tender finish, sure to leave a lasting impression.
About Carmelo’s Steakhouse
Located in Rockwell’s Proscenium Retail Row in Makati, Carmelo’s Steakhouse is Chef Cristina Santiago’s homage to her late father, Carmelo Santiago, who opened the first steakhouse in the Philippines featuring Certified Angus Beef in 1987.
Blending family legacy with her own culinary flair, Chef Cristina has crafted an elevated dining experience that distinguishes Carmelo’s from other Manila steakhouses.
Chef Cristina says, “It’s the holiday season, and food brings people together. Our roast beef is always a staple at gatherings—a standout dish that guests remember and talk about long after the celebration.” – AL/VC
