4 Italian Sensations in Bangkok

Italian food is beloved worldwide for its simple yet sophisticated flavors, quality ingredients, and timeless appeal. Bangkok’s Italian restaurant scene embraces these values while adding unique local touches through seasonal and local ingredients. Here are four standout places that bring a true taste of Italy to the capital city of Thailand.

1. Bella Sera

Bella Sera at Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, offers the Italian comfort food rooted in family traditions from Udine, in northern Italy. Dishes like seafood risotto, slow-cooked lasagna, tagliatelle, and black-truffle pizza feel like home but taste like Italy. The desserts—tiramisu and panna cotta—add a sweet, familiar finish. With warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere, Bella Sera is a good choice for casual dinners and satisfying weekday lunches near the bustling business and shopping area of Bangkok.

2. Biscotti

At Biscotti, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, Chef Giuseppe Bonura a culinary talent from the historic city of Syracuse in Sicily. With his roots deeply grounded in Sicilian traditions, Chef Giuseppe brings a refined, contemporary Italian dining experience that harmoniously blends the soul of his homeland with modern culinary innovation.

Specializing in contemporary Italian cuisine, Chef Giuseppe draws inspiration from Sicily’s coastal bounty—particularly fresh seafood—and the craftsmanship of handmade pasta. His approach combines authenticity with inventive cooking techniques, delivering dishes that are both rooted in tradition and elevated in execution. Highlighted selections from the menu include Panzanella alla Siciliana – A refreshing organic tomato salad with almond cream, pine nuts, and balsamic red onion, Pan-Fried Sea Bass – Served with spelt, mussels, clams, and artichoke in a rich prawn bisque and Mandarin Cannolo – A delightful dessert of orange ricotta, mandarin compote, and hazelnut ice cream.

3. Cannubi by Umberto Bombana

Cannubi at Dusit Thani Bangkok, brings the celebrated Chef Umberto Bombana—known for a 3-Michelin Starred Chef and expertise with white truffles—to Dusit Thani Bangkok. Led by Chef Andrea Sasto, the menu highlights seasonal, high-quality ingredients with classic Italian techniques. The standout dishes include the famous M5 Beef Tenderloin, truffle-rich risottos, house-made pastas, premium seafood dishes, and refined desserts. The dining room is elegant, creating a relaxing, upscale experience for anyone craving true Italian flavors.

4. CLARA

CLARA offers a modern fine-dining take on Italian cuisine in a stylish villa on Yen Akart. Led by Chef Christian Martena and Clara Del Corso-Martena, the 6–9 course tasting menus showcase regional specialties—seafood from the south, handmade pasta from central Italy, and seasonal desserts—all presented with artistic flare. Dining zones range from a garden lounge to chef’s counter, making the experience as much about the space as the food.

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