Photo: Courtesy of FB @lascalabangkok By Julian Kim August 01, 2019
The best there is. Italy just seems to have food for every occasion: lunch with family, a lively evening with friends, a romantic date. Combine all that with an appreciation for the finer things in life like a healthy glass of wine, and there’s no wonder Italian cuisine is so loved. Here at Thailand Tatler we could go on and on so without further ado, here are the top-scoring Italian establishments in Bangkok from our 2019 restaurants guide.
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With their open kitchen, La Scala (91/100) invites you to share their passion for Italian cuisine. Their seasonal menu respects and redefines Italian classics with each dish paired with a glass from their extensive, curated collection of fine European wine. Read the full review here.
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Enoteca (90/100) started as a restaurant wanting to promote Italian wine and culture in Bangkok. Today, Enoteca is a triumph of Italian fine dining as they serve traditional dishes with modern twists. And with a name that literally translates to “wine library,” you’d be surprised to find that the restaurant doesn’t serve wine. We’re just joking, of course they do! Read the full review here.
39 Sukhumvit Soi 27, Bangkok 10110 0-2258-4386 https://enotecabangkok.com Photo: Courtesy of Galleria Milano FB
Modelling itself after the Galleria in Milan that represents a historic centre of fine dining, Galleria Milano (90/100) celebrates this legacy by creating classic Italian dishes from carefully selected premium ingredients. Read the full review here.
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Lenzi (90/100) and their cuisine is a love letter to Tuscany where their menu draws its inspiration from. The restaurant’s warm and comforting interior is the ideal venue for everything from dinner with family or a romantic date. Read the full review here.
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Those looking for unpretentious Italian cuisine will find comfort at La Bottega di Luca (89/100). Letting you enjoy your meal inside their cosy interior or the refreshing air on their wooden terrace, the restaurant serves delicious Italian food with a Mediterranean twist. Read the full review here.
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Gianni (88/100) views itself as more of a theatre than a restaurant, as everything—from the food to the setting, to the wine and even the music—acts in harmony to provide you an unforgettable Italian dining experience. Read the full review here.
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Sensi (88/100) is a contemporary Italian restaurant that just loves to put on a show. At the front of their kitchen is their Chef’s Table where you can experience a mesmerising display of craftmanship as your food is prepared. Read the full review here.
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Biscotti (87/100) is a trattoria-style restaurant that takes pleasure in the simple things of life. Serving homely and scrumptious Italian cuisine, Biscotti feels less like a fine dining establishment and more like home. Read the full review here.
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Jojo (87/100) is an elegant journey through fine Italian dining. Dedicated to their craft, the chefs carefully select authentic ingredients seasonally to ensure quality flavour. Their visually stimulating and fashionable interior adds to the ambience of the truly exquisite Italian restaurant. Read the full review here.
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Stylishly rustic, La Casa Nostra (87/100) translates to “our house” and succeeds in creating one of the most charming and inviting atmospheres in Bangkok. The restaurant effortlessly serves incredible Italian cuisine while showcasing a vast and thoughtfully curated wine collection. Read the full review here.
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It’s impossible to mention Urbani Truffle (87/100) without mentioning the breathtaking view that comes with your dining experience. Just as its name suggests, the restaurant serves classic dishes accented by signature truffles. You can enjoy their seasonal rotation of black truffles or try Italian cuisine’s crown jewel: the white truffle from Alba. Read the full review here.
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