The art of dining well is alive and thriving at Osteria Antica, the latest—and arguably most impressive—restaurant by the Wildflour Group. Nestled high above the city with breathtaking wraparound views of the Ortigas CBD, the restaurant reveals itself slowly through a series of doors: a handsome bar gives way to casual and fine dining spaces.  

The interiors, designed by longtime Wildflour collaborator Lara Fernandez Barrios, strike a perfect balance between rustic warmth and cosmopolitan sophistication. Brick walls, chandeliers, carefully-curated antique tables and leather chairs imbue the space with Old World charm against the backdrop of the stunning view. Fine details abound: rest in delicate cut glass vases, table legs are elegantly carved, and each setting is thoughtfully composed to make every guest feel like the protagonist in an Italian film. The space feels at once historic and fresh—like a rooftop bar in New York or Chicago, yet distinctly, deliciously, Italian.

At the helm of the kitchen is award-winning Chef Walter Manzke, who has crafted Osteria Antica as an elevated ode to traditional Italian fare. The menu, while deeply rooted in authenticity, is executed with a finesse that befits its luxurious setting. Handmade pastas—either lovingly hand-rolled or extruded to perfection—take center stage, and wood-fired pizzas emerge from the oven with that quintessential Neapolitan char. The commitment to quality is non-negotiable: the best local produce meets the finest Italian imports, from the most luscious olive oil to true San Marzano tomatoes. 

A shining example of Osteria Antica’s devotion to detail is the Cauliflower Agnolotti, an evolution of a beloved Wildflour Italian dish. Previously made with sweet corn when in season, the new iteration celebrates cauliflower in a delicate yet decadent preparation, adorned with truffle freshly shaved at the table—because drama, when well executed, is always welcome in fine dining.

Osteria Antica is as much about the art of service as it is about the art of cooking. Table-side presentations add an element of theatre to the meal, whether it’s a flourish of truffle over pasta or a bottle of fine Italian wine poured with reverence. The staff, impeccably trained, ensures that every guest feels both cherished and at ease—a nod to the golden era of hospitality, where refinement never came at the expense of warmth.

In keeping with the philosophy of Italian cuisine, the dishes at Osteria Antica are crafted with a meticulous simplicity—never more than seven ingredients on a plate, allowing each flavor to shine. The result? An extraordinary dining experience that feels both indulgent and effortless, where luxury is measured not in excess, but in the exquisite execution of the essentials.