A display device and method of manufacturing the device that facilitates exposing a pad includes a flexible substrate including a central area and a peripheral area surrounding the central area, a display unit in the central area, an encapsulation layer covering the display unit and including at least one inorganic layer and at least one organic layer, an insulating layer disposed in the peripheral area defining a recess having a bottom and side portions, and a reinforcing portion disposed inside the recess, including a metallic material, and covering at least a part of the bottom and side portions of the recess.