Top 5 Italian Restaurants in Bangkok

The Roman Trattoria Experience

If you want to feel like you've been transported to a family kitchen in Rome, Appia is the place. It’s warm, rustic, and bustling with energy. They are famous for their homemade pasta (especially the Carbonara) and their Porchetta, slow-roasted pork stuffed with herbs. It’s less about "fancy" dining and more about "comfort" dining at the highest level.

Opening Time:

Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30 – 14:30 & Dinner 17:00 – 22:00

Sat-Sun: 11:30 – 22:00.

Location: 20/4 Sukhumvit Soi 31.

How to get there:

Taxi: Tell the driver "Sukhumvit Soi 31" (Soi Sawasdee). Go deep into the soi; it's on the left.

BTS: Phrom Phong Station (Exit 5), then take a 5-minute motorbike taxi or taxi.

The High-End Tuscan Feast

For a special occasion, Lenzi is unbeatable. Chef Francesco Lenzi sources almost all his ingredients, hams, cheeses, and oils directly from his own family's farm in Tuscany. This farm-to-table approach results in incredible flavors you won't find elsewhere. The open kitchen lets you watch the magic happen. Don’t miss the cold cut platter to start; it’s legendary.

Opening Time:

Daily: Lunch 11:30 – 14:00 & Dinner 17:30 – 22:30

Location: 69/1-2 Ruamrudee Soi 2, Wireless Road.

How to get there:

Taxi: Tell the driver, "Soi Ruamrudee 2." It's a quiet residential lane off Wireless Road.

BTS: Phloen Chit Station, then a short taxi ride.

The Best Pizza in Bangkok

If you are craving pizza, Peppina is the undisputed king. It was the first pizzeria in Thailand certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, meaning they make pizza exactly the Neapolitan way: soft, chewy dough with a charred crust. The vibe is loud, fun, and casual. It’s perfect for groups who want to share pizzas and wine.

Opening Time:

Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30 – 15:00 & Dinner 17:00 – 23:00

Sat-Sun: 11:00 – 23:00.

Location: 27/1 Sukhumvit Soi 33.

How to get there:

Taxi: Tell the driver, "Sukhumvit Soi 33." It's about 500 meters into the soi on the right.

BTS: Phrom Phong Station, then walk (10 mins) or take a motorbike taxi.

The Classic Institution

Gianni has been serving Bangkok’s elite for decades. Recently moved to a stunning new location at Athenee Tower, it remains the standard for classic, elegant Italian dining. The service is impeccable, with old-school waiters in white jackets who anticipate your every need. The menu covers all the classics, from Risotto with Truffles to fresh Mediterranean seafood. It is sophisticated, quiet, and consistently excellent.

Opening Time:

Daily: Restaurants open 1 around 11:30 – 14:00

Restaurants open 2 around 18:00 – 22:00.

Location: Ground Floor, Athenee Tower, Wireless Road.

How to get there:

BTS: Phloen Chit Station. It is a short walk down Wireless Road to the Athenee Tower (next to The Athenee Hotel).

The Modern Fine Dining Art Villa

If you want to impress a date or experience Italian food as "Art," CLARA is the destination. Housed in a stunning white Bauhaus-style villa in the quiet Yen Akart neighborhood, it feels like a private gallery. Chef Christian Martena serves Modern Italian Cuisine, forget simple pasta; think complex 7-course tasting menus where every dish looks like a painting. It is consistently ranked among the best new restaurants in Asia.

Opening Time:

Mon-Fri: 17:00 – 23:00

Sat: Lunch 12:00 – 15:00 & Dinner 18:00 – 23:00.

(Closed every Sunday)

Location: 69 Soi Prasat Suk (Yen Akart Road), Chong Nonsi.

How to get there:

Taxi: This is deep in the Sathorn residential area. Tell the driver "Yen Akart Soi 2" or "Clara Restaurant."

MRT: Lumpini Station, then a 5-10 minute taxi ride.