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Top 12 Italian Restaurants in Bangkok
Craving for a taste of Italy while in Bangkok? Look no further! Luckily, amidst all the fun and excitement in the heart of the Land of Smiles, you’re still spoilt for choice when it comes to delicious pizza, pasta, and more!
And to help you find the best Italian restaurants in Bangkok, we did the legwork and visited each one. Read on as we dish out what makes each one a helluva unforgettable experience for your palate!
Pala Pizza Romana & Bistrot
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Address: Room 1, BTS/MRT Sukhumvit Asok Montri Road, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Operating Hours: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 22 591 228
Costs: ฿฿
Website: http://www.palapizzabangkok.com/
Pala Pizza Romana & Bistrot is distinct among the pizzerias and Italian restaurants in Bangkok because of its signature pizza al taglio. What’s unique here, though, is that they sell pizza by the slice, allowing you to try out various flavors!
Although this setup makes this restaurant seem more like a cafe, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Surprisingly, Pala Pizza Romana & Bistrot has a massive menu, from bread and pastry to classic dishes like bruschetta, burrata, pasta, risotto, and various cured meats.
Via Emilia Ristorante Italiana
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Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 93 138 8373
Costs: ฿฿
Website: https://viaemiliabangkok.com/
Via Emilia is relatively new to the restaurant scene in Bangkok but it has been steadily gaining recognition, as considered one of Asia’s top pizzerias.
True to its name, this restaurant specializes in iconic dishes from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, like lasagna bolognese and sformatino al parmigiano reggiano.
The best part? You don’t have to break the bank when dining here because of their reasonable prices, averaging 400 baht.
Enoteca Italiana
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Address: Sukhumvit Soi 27 Khlong Toey, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Operating Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 63 942 9669
Costs: ฿฿฿
Website: https://enotecabangkok.com/
Featuring a rustic interior and romantic atmosphere, Enoteca is the place to be for a romantic dinner date in Bangkok. Here, you can enjoy an intimate candlelit setting and fantastic food that’s worthy of its Michelin star.
Speaking of which, Enoteca’s star chef Stefano used to own a Michelin-star restaurant, which explains how his leadership helped grow this place’s reputation.
The restaurant’s extensive menu that features classic Italian dishes should give you a hint. Enoteca’s signature Seven Sins menu, in particular, is reason enough to drop by.
Gianni Ristorante
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Address: Athenee Tower, 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 21 688 080
Costs: ฿฿
Website: https://www.giannibkk.com/
If you’re looking for a genuine Italian restaurant experience in Bangkok that’s backed by a 25-year history, a visit to Gianni Ristorante is a must.
At first glance, you’ll immediately notice how its charming interior captures the traditional Italian aesthetic and cozy atmosphere.
Pasta lovers in our team especially love the spaghetti di Gragnano here. But a popular option for diners who can splurge a bit is the 4-course experience!
La Bottega Di Luca
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Address: Terrace 49 Building Terrace 49 2nd fl, Soi Sukhumvit 49, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 97 114 7342
Costs: ฿฿฿
Website: https://www.labottega.name/
La Bottega Di Luca is a romantic Italian restaurant in Bangkok that stands out for the high-quality service and food it offers. Although expensive, it’s to be expected since they mostly use premium ingredients in their dishes imported directly from Italy.
But, you can also get bang-for-your-buck deals in La Bottega Di Luca. The special lunch set menu by Chef Marco Avesani, in particular, is perfect if you’re looking for an affordable lunch option that entitles you to a multicourse meal.
With this special lunch set, you can get a two-course meal at a starting price of 450 baht, or 590 baht if you select the three-course set. Plus, this special promotion is open to all lunchtime guests!
L’Oliva Ristorante Italiano & Wine Bar
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Address: Soi 36 Subsoi 2, Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 94 858 9868
Costs: ฿฿฿
Website: https://www.lolivabkk.com/
L’Oliva is a luxurious Italian restaurant in Bangkok that boasts authentic dishes from the Abruzzo region. Expect to pay high when dining here, but it should be worth every penny for the quality of service and authentic Abruzzese dishes you get.
On top of that, L’Oliva’s rustic dining area is among the most romantic settings you’ll find in a restaurant in Bangkok. If you love the atmosphere of an outdoor dining area next to a vibrant garden, you’ll do well to choose this place for your next dinner date.
What’s more, you’ll find a small cafe beside the restaurant that L’Oliva also manages, so you can relocate here if you only want a taste of authentic Italian pizza. Otherwise, it’s a good spot to get some Italian snacks and pastries for dessert.
Salvia
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Address: Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, 494 Rajdamri Road Khwaeng, Lumphini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 22 541 234
Costs: ฿฿฿
Website: https://www.facebook.com/SalviaBangkok
Even with a young chef at its helm, Salvia is among the top dogs of Bangkok’s Italian restaurant scene. The Italian chef Roberto Parentela competed in the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, proving his skill as a rising new chef in Thailand.
At Salvia, you can expect to get top-notch Italian cuisine in Bangkok. From classic risotto and pasta dishes to Italian cured meats, savory lamb chops, and premium steak cuts, you’re spoilt for choice here.
The Angus and Wagyu cuts or tagliata, in particular, are the most exquisite items on Salvia’s menu.
Giglio Trattoria Fiorentina
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Address: 149 Sathon Soi 12 Alley, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Monday – Thursday)
11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (Friday – Sunday)
Contact Number: +66 88 923 0961
Costs: ฿฿฿
Website: https://www.gigliotrattoria.com/
If you’re craving some Tuscan flavors, Giglio Trattoria Fiorentina should be on your radar. Here, you can get authentic-tasting Tuscany salami, ham, sausage, and the iconic pecorino toscano.
But even with these excellent dishes, you shouldn’t miss out on their Lily risotto, consisting of chianti wine, Tuscan sausage, and pecorino risotto. This dish embodies the rich flavor that most people associate with the region of Tuscany.
La Dotta Pasta Bar Silom
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Address: 10/15 Convent Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 22 365 558
Costs: ฿฿
Website: https://www.ladotta.co/
With six Michelin Plates to its name, it’s easy to see why La Dotta Pasta Bar should be on every pasta lover’s bucket list. Here, you’ll be served handmade pasta dishes that taste and look like what you’d expect from a high-end Italian restaurant.
Best of all, the seating arrangement in the dining area lets you see how the chef prepares your chosen pasta dish. With the entertaining display of skill, you won’t have any dull moments even while waiting for the order to arrive at your table.
The dining space is pretty cramped, though, so you’d better reserve a table if you’re dining with a big group.
Peppina Sukhumvit
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Address: 27/1 Sukhumvit 33 Alley, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Weekdays)
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Weekends)
Contact Number: +66 21 197 677
Costs: ฿฿
Website: https://www.peppina.asia/
Peppina is a southern Italian restaurant in Bangkok that boasts a remarkable selection of Neapolitan pizza across seven different locations. The main Sukhumvit branch should be your first choice but the other branches won’t disappoint either.
The best thing about Peppina is that it follows the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana’s guidelines, ensuring an authentic-tasting Neapolitan pizza. So, this restaurant is the closest you can get to the taste of Naples while you’re in Thailand.
Believe it or not, Peppina paved the road for Bangkok to have many incredible pizzerias today. By following the guidelines to let the dough rise for up to seventy-two hours, they made great pizzas that forced the competition to adapt and improve.
Pizza Massilia (Ruam Rudee)
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Address: 15, 1 Soi Ruamrudee Community, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 94 552 2025
Costs: ฿
Website: https://www.massiliabkk.com/
In 2022 and 2023, Pizza Massilia was included in 50 Top Pizza’s list of top pizzerias in the world. If an Italian restaurant in Bangkok can rank higher than pizzerias in Italy, you know they make authentic Italian pizza.
It also explains why it was able to grow into the behemoth given that it was only a pizza truck in 2015. It also helps that this place ferments its pizza dough for seventy-two hours and cooks it in a woodfire oven, adding to the authenticity.
Interestingly, Pizza Massilia still has its pizza truck, which you can find in the area of Sukhumvit. What’s more, they even launched Pizza Tuktuk by Massilia, which, as the name suggests, will serve their signature artisan pizza from a tuk-tuk.
Nonna Nella by Lenzi
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Address: 83, ออล ซีซั่นส์ เพลส, 20 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Operating Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. (Daily)
Contact Number: +66 20 382 184
Costs: ฿฿
Website: https://www.nonna-nella.com/
Nonna Nella by Lenzi serves authentic pizza in its cozy, but romantic dining area. It’s interesting to note that they feature the pasta and risotto recipes of Chef Francesco Lenzi’s late Sicilian grandmother, hence its name.
Here, you can expect homemade Southern Italian dishes in their simplest and most authentic form. On top of that, you know they’re made from high-quality ingredients because they use the produce grown at Lenzi’s farm in Italy.
And because of the simplicity of Nonna Nella’s Sicilian recipes, you can get classic amatriciana and carbonara pasta at a reasonable price. Of course, you can’t miss out on their excellent cold cuts and cheese platters because these are bestsellers.
