The Best Italian Restaurants In Bangkok Thailand

Exotic beaches, Buddhist temples, a nonstop party on the cheap; these are the things that are synonymous with Bangkok. However, Italian culture is making an impact on the Thai food scene, and these restaurants are the best of the best.

1. Medici Kitchen and Bar at the Hotel Muse

Restaurant, Bar, Italian

Evoking the name of the famed Italian royal family from the Renaissance and housed in a rustic yet industrial space suggestive of a dark, punky sort of Phantom of the Opera, Medici Kitchen and Bar has a gothic ambiance. This fits perfectly with the spectacular Tuscan food offered. At the Medici, expect only the freshest ingredients and adherence to traditional Italian recipes. There are no tricks or frills here, just good quality dishes, spanning the spectrum from pastas and fish dishes, to simple grilled meats with impeccably chosen sides.

2. Lenzi Tuscan Kitchen

Restaurant, Italian

Elegant. Cool. Hip. Tuscan. Former head chef of the Medici, Francesco Lenzi, started this restaurant after leaving the aforementioned restaurant. The decor is similar to Medici in that it is modern yet dark, and littered with contemporary art. Lenzi has a great wine cellar replete with the obligatory inexhaustible list of Tuscan wines too. Try the cold cuts that are imported from his uncle’s butchers’ shop in Italy, or opt for the black mussels in white wine sauce and lemon reduction, fatbacks with rock salts and herbs, or any other of the fine European classics.

3. Brio

Bar, Restaurant, Italian, Wine

A wood-fire oven makes all the difference in Italian food, and that really shows at Brio in the Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort and Spa. The restaurant has views of the waters of Bangkok in a posh resort setting, along with with a creamy burrata from Italy and a selection of Italian wines adorning the menu. There’s really nothing like this one when it comes to authenticity.

5. Sensi

Restaurant, Italian, Mediterranean

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Sensi takes the view that all five senses are needed to truly appreciate a meal. From presentation to taste to olfactory attack, Sensi doesn’t apologize for the way they approach cuisine. It takes traditional dishes and adds a gastronomic twist, like a traditional homemade gnocchi in a gorgonzola, green apple rocket and red wine sauce. What’s more, the edgy, art-deco setting makes the ambiance perfect for a multi-course meal that has conflicting yet somehow perfectly aligned flavors.

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7. Gianni Ristorante

Restaurant, Italian

A go-to establishment since 1996, Gianni Ristorante, or simply “Gianni’s”, has the feel of a family restaurant operating on a much larger scale. The titular Gianni is always smiling and splits time as maître d’, chef and server, seemingly transitioning from one role to the next as if he’s the only one working at the restaurant (he’s not). The menu maintains fixtures of authentic Italian dishes, like homemade pastas in lamb ragu, along with some truly excellent red and white wine options directly from The Boot.

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