Carlo’s in BGC: Serving Classic American-Italian Comfort Food and Hand-Tossed Pizzas
Carlo’s, located at Asian Century Center in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig, is a friendly neighborhood restaurant that brings together the comforting flavors of American-Italian cuisine with a contemporary dining atmosphere. Founded by Carlo Alvarez, the restaurant was inspired by nostalgic dishes that many diners grew up enjoying, reimagined using quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation.
IMAGE from Carlo’s Instagram account
The ambiance at Carlo’s reflects its welcoming and laid-back concept. Rather than being overly formal, the space blends elements of American diner nostalgia with modern design details, creating a casual yet stylish setting that encourages diners to relax and enjoy good food with friends and family.
IMAGES from Carlo’s Instagram account
Their menu celebrates well-loved American-Italian comfort food while maintaining an approachable and satisfying style that appeals to both casual diners and food enthusiasts. Carlo’s offers New York-style thin-crust pizza, hand-tossed and served in generous 12-inch pizzas or 18-inch pizzas. Diners may also avail their tavern-style pizzas, which are crispy, square-cut, and perfect for sharing alongside beer or cocktails.
Among the popular options is the Selena Pizza (Php 1,500, 18″ Classic/Php 1,300, 18″ Tavern Style/Php 650, 12″ Classic), which features house marinara, mozzarella, garlic, red onions, prawns, anchovies, Parmigiano Reggiano, and parsley for a bold yet balanced seafood-forward flavor.
Selena Pizza (Php 1,500, 18″ Classic/Php 1,300, 18″ Tavern Style/Php 650, 12″ Classic)/IMAGE from Carlo’s Instagram account
For those who enjoy a bit of spice, Carlo’s Spicy Vodka Pizza (Php 990, 18″ Classic/Php 890, 18″ Tavern Style/Php 500, 12″ Classic) delivers a punch with its rich spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, pesto, and Parmigiano Reggiano. The combination of creamy sauce and herbaceous pesto creates a pizza that is both indulgent and memorable.
Spicy Vodka Pizza (Php 990, 18″ Classic/Php 890, 18″ Tavern Style/Php 500, 12″ Classic)/IMAGE from Carlo’s Instagram account
Beyond pizza, the restaurant also serves comforting pasta dishes prepared with the same attention to flavor and quality. A highlight is Carlo’s Spicy Vodka Rigatoni (Php 950), featuring rigatoni pasta coated in a rich spicy vodka sauce and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano for a satisfying balance of creaminess and heat.
Carlo’s Spicy Vodka Rigatoni (Php 950)/IMAGE from Carlo’s Instagram account
With its menu of comforting American-Italian classics, hand-tossed pizzas, flavorful pasta dishes, and inviting neighborhood atmosphere, Carlo’s offers a dining destination where familiar flavors meet contemporary flair.
