{"id":58273,"date":"2025-05-07T15:47:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=58273"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:16:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:16:45","slug":"al-bacchio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/legazpi\/al-bacchio\/","title":{"rendered":"Al Bacchio in Makati: A Refined Take on Roman and Northern Italian Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"830\">Opened in 2025, <strong>Al Bacchio<\/strong> is an Italian dining concept under Bizu Groupe, born from a collaboration between <strong>Annie Tanco<\/strong>, founder and chairwoman of Bizu Groupe, and <strong>Italian Chef Roberto Boggio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"830\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64278\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Al-Bacchio_ExteriorA.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Al-Bacchio_ExteriorA.png 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Al-Bacchio_ExteriorA-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Al-Bacchio_ExteriorA-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Al-Bacchio_ExteriorA-145x218.png 145w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Al-Bacchio_ExteriorA-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Al Bacchio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"830\">Their partnership began during Tanco\u2019s travels through Tuscany and Sicily, where she encountered Chef Boggio and was drawn to his deep understanding of regional Italian cuisine and his respect for time-honored techniques. That meeting eventually led to an invitation to Manila, where Al Bacchio would take shape as a restaurant rooted in authenticity and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1358\">Located in <strong>Salcedo, Legazpi Village, Makati City<\/strong>, Al Bacchio reflects its guiding philosophy, <em data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"948\"><strong>Old Soul, Fresh Slice<\/strong>, <\/em>in both its setting and its cuisine. The restaurant is warm and understated, allowing the food to take center stage. Its menu is primarily inspired by <strong>Roman and Northern Italian traditions<\/strong>, emphasizing technique, simplicity, and the careful use of premium ingredients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1358\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64182\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-290x163.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/IMG_6447-2-copy-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Al Bacchio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\">One of Al Bacchio\u2019s most distinctive contributions to the local dining scene is its introduction of <strong>Pinsa Romana<\/strong> <strong>(Php 595 to Php 800)<\/strong> to the Philippines.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\">Lighter and more digestible than traditional pizza, the Roman-style pinsa is made from a blend of rice flour, soy flour, and reduced wheat, resulting in a crisp exterior and airy interior. It is finished with classic Italian toppings that showcase the dough\u2019s subtle flavor and texture, offering a refined yet comforting experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1946\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64178\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-789x600.jpg 789w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-1024x778.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-287x218.jpg 287w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-1536x1167.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Pinsa-Romana_1-2048x1556.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Pinsa Romana (Php 595 to Php 800) \/ IMAGE from Al Bacchio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\">Among their signature Pinsa Romana is their <strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Pinsa Pepperoni ( Php 595)\u00a0<\/strong>featuring their special pinsa crust layered with tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and premium Golfera spicy Primizia Salami Picante, known as the finest Italian pepperoni.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-65591\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/540917512_122157167852763189_8486300038615047608_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/540917512_122157167852763189_8486300038615047608_n.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/540917512_122157167852763189_8486300038615047608_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/540917512_122157167852763189_8486300038615047608_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/540917512_122157167852763189_8486300038615047608_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/540917512_122157167852763189_8486300038615047608_n-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Pinsa Pepperoni ( Php 595)\u00a0\/IMAGE from Al Bacchio&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\">The same philosophy carries through to the pasta dishes, all handmade daily. The <strong>Cacio e Pepe (Php 695)<\/strong>, a Roman classic, features house-made spaghettini tossed simply with freshly cracked black pepper and aged Pecorino Romano, simple, precise, and deeply rooted in tradition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1829\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64179\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-840x600.jpg 840w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-290x207.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Cacio-e-pepe_2-2048x1463.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Cacio e Pepe (Php 695) \/ IMAGE from Al Bacchio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\">For those seeking something more indulgent, the <strong>Gnocchi alla Bava (Php 795)<\/strong> delivers soft, pillowy handmade gnocchi coated in a velvety cheese sauce that feels both comforting and satisfying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"2309\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1463\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64180\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Gnocchi-alla-Bava.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Gnocchi-alla-Bava.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Gnocchi-alla-Bava-840x600.jpg 840w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Gnocchi-alla-Bava-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Gnocchi-alla-Bava-290x207.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Gnocchi-alla-Bava-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Gnocchi-alla-Bava-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Gnocchi alla Bava (Php 795) \/ IMAGE from Al Bacchio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2925\">Behind these dishes is Chef Roberto Boggio, who brings more than 40 years of culinary experience to Al Bacchio. He has worked in some of Italy&#8217;s most respected kitchens and previously served as Corporate Chef of Marriott International.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2925\">His cooking style mirrors the restaurant\u2019s identity: honest flavors, precise execution, and deep respect for Italian culinary heritage, expressed through clean and modern restraint. His expertise shines most clearly in the handmade pastas, Roman-style pinsa, and elegantly composed plates that define the menu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2925\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64183\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Chef-Roberto.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Chef-Roberto.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Chef-Roberto-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Chef-Roberto-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Chef-Roberto-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/05\/Chef-Roberto-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chef Roberto Boggio \/ IMAGE from Al Bacchio<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3403\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Al Bacchio is also well-suited for intimate celebrations and private gatherings. The restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 50 guests and accepts private event bookings, with customized buffet packages starting at Php 100,000, depending on menu selection and event requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"3403\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether for a quiet dinner or a special occasion, Al Bacchio offers a refined Italian dining experience that feels both timeless and thoughtfully adapted to Manila\u2019s evolving culinary landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Opened in 2025, Al Bacchio is an Italian dining concept under Bizu Groupe. 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