La Casa Nostra

Taking over a stately old home on Sathorn’s tiny Soi Goethe, this Italian restaurant has well-heeled crowds going gaga for its low-key vibe, arguably one of the best wine lists in town, and polished yet rustic dishes. The past menu here is vast (22 choices in total). Choosing highlights are tough, but some recommended dishes are the Spaghetti All'Aragosta (B790) with Maine lobster spaghetti and Sicilian cherry tomatoes, or the Fettuccine con Salsiccia & Funghi (homemade fettucine, Italian sausage & mushroom ragout, B450). 

22 Sathorn Soi 1 Yaek 2 (Goethe), 02-287-2402. Open daily 10:30am-11pm.

Gianni Ristorante

Italian fine dining in Bangkok would not be where it is today without Gianni Favro. The longtime chef has delighted local rainmakers and power movers for the past 20-plus years with Mediterranean-inflected dishes, educating diners on the nuances of Dover sole, burrata and handmade pasta along the way. The refined setting echoes the restaurant’s reputation.

Athenee Tower, 63 Wireless Rd., 02-252-1619, 02-652-2922. Open daily 11:30am-2pm, 6-10pm.

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get 10% discount on food only 1 Jun ‘20 – 31 May ‘21

Enoteca Italiana

Enoteca has been among the top of Bangkok’s Italian restaurant scene for all the right reasons: delicate food bursting with traditional flavors, rustic dining room, huge wine list and personable service. Head chef Stefano Borra (formerly chef-owner of the one-Michelin-starred Ristorante VO) has kept up the reputation for comfortably priced degustation menus that aim for Piedemontese flavors. The huge wine menu spotlights Borolo.

39 Sukhumvit Soi 27, 02-258-4386. Open daily 6-10:30pm.

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get a complimentary Panna Cotta valued THB 460++ and get corkage charge when spending via Citi Credit Cards (limit 1 set /card /table /sales slip) 1 Jan ‘21 – 31 Dec ‘21

La Dotta

Probably the hippest pasta restaurant in the city in terms of notoriety. Chic and cheerful in eye-popping aquamarine (a mainstay color of the brand), this pasta house’s uncompromising dedication to authenticity is writ large in dishes like the tagliatelle Bolognese. This high-end take on a classic pairs juicy 24-hour-cooked wagyu beef shoulder with ribbons of daily-made pasta that are silky and smooth but firm to the bite. 

Thonglor soi 9, 02-392-8688. Open 11am-2:30pm, 5-10pm.

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get priority booking and preferential seating for Citi ULTIMA (upon availability) and Get a complimentary beverage and Bombolini (2 pieces) valued THB 540++ Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred and Select (limit 1 set /card /table /sales slip) 15 Jul ‘20 - 31 May ‘21

Il Fumo

While you’ll still find some of Europe’s most-prized beef cuts dry-aging in the showpiece chiller, Il Fumo is all about new-age Portugese cuisine. It’s been on our Top Tables official selection every year of its existence, and for good reason. Chef-partner Nelson Amorim brings the food culture of his native Portugal while cooking on open flames using house-made charcoal — it’s dynamite, you should eat here. 

1098/2 Rama 4 Rd., 063-981-8161. Open daily 5:30pm-midnight

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get priority booking and preferential seating for Citi ULTIMA (upon availability) and Get a complimentary beverage valued THB 300++ and Greetings from the head chef and tour of kitchen (upon availability) for Citi ULTIMA, Citi Prestige, Citi Premier, Citi Mercedes, Citi Royal Orchid Plus Preferred and Select (limit 1 glass /card /table /sales slip) 15 Jun ‘20 - 31 May ‘21

L'OLIVA Ristorante Italiano & Wine Bar

Dreaming of a trip to Italy? Co-founded by a passionate Abruzzo native, this restaurant in Sukhumvit Soi 36 (near Thonglor BTS) will take you there with its drool-worthy line-up of pizzas, cold cuts, pastas and more. From beautiful hand-painted lamps, welcoming aperitivo drinks and snacks, to hearty braised lamb shank with mashed potatoes, L'OLIVA feels like a welcoming, rustic Italian home. The menu is packed with heartwarming dishes inspired by the owner's family recipes, do not miss their Abruzzo-style timballo and whole baked sea bass encased in rock salt!

4 Sukhumvit 36, Soi 2 'Napahsup', 0948589868, Open daily 11am-11pm

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get a complimentary dessert valued THB 240 when spending THB 1,500 or more /sales slip (limit 1 dish /card /table /sales slip) 1 Oct ‘20 - 30 Sep ‘21

Mediterra Restaurant Bangkok

One of the hottest restaurants to open in 2020 (yes, that happened!), and they’re not pulling any punches. Specializing in Southern Italian cuisine, a style punctuated by the region's boldly flavored vegetables and bountiful seafood by the nearby Medditerranean Sea. Here, Chef Walter D'Ambrosio delights you with a unique selection of raw and cured seafood delicacies, all homemade pastas, pizzas, premium fish and meat main courses as well as traditional desserts. The outdoor al fresco dining area in the Mediterranean-style garden really brings those breezy Euro-coast vibes during the day and evening. They say, “lunch is an experience, dinner is a party”, and we believe them.

No. 14, Soi Sukhumvit 23 (Prasanmit), 02-115-7776. Open daily 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm.
 

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get 10% discount and get a complimentary dessert valued THB 280 when spending THB 1,000 or more /sales slip 1 Jul ‘20 – 30 Jun ‘21

Gigi Dining Hall & Bar

The Sing Sing and Iron Balls crew strengthen their foothold in Phrom Phong with this home-style Italian joint. Helmed by chef Edoardo Bonavolt (of plant-based trailblazer Barefood Bangkok), the kitchen busts out Italian comfort food in the cozy, cantina-like confines that used to house Quince. Expect dishes like Agnolotti del Pin—hand-made stuffed pasta with prosciutto, mortadella and Parmesan cheese—and Tartufo Nero Pizzette, a mini-pizza with mushrooms, mascarpone, scamorza and a liberal amount of truffle paste. Wash it down with signature drinks like the Bitch Spritz and Gigi Bellini.

4 Sukhumvit Soi 45, 02-662-4478. Open Mon-Thu 3-10pm; Fri-Sat 3-11pm; Sun 7am-6pm.

iO Italian Osteria

Italy’s osterias traditionally are much simpler; modest places for wine and light eats. This is the opposite, but to all our benefit. Food from 20 Italian regions fills the menu—Roman pizza, Neapolitan pies, carbonara, Bolognese, orecchiette and olive all’ascolana (pork-stuffed fried olives). Everything’s made from scratch and most ingredients are flown in from Italy. The pizza is prepared in massive slabs, and served al taglio (“by the cut”) and wine by the glass is barrel-poured.

1/F, The Groove @ Central World, Rama 1 Rd., 02-117-3826. Open daily 10am-11pm.

Exclusively for Citi credit card members: Get 10% discount on food only 1 Aug ‘20 - 30 Jun ‘21

Appia

Through a menu that charts in-house rotisserie meats, unctuous stews, Mediterranean seafood and incredible homemade pastas, chef Paolo Vitaletti’s home-style interpretation of Italian cuisine is as close as the city comes to true trattoria dining. Rarer, seasonal items come and go to complement the Roman family recipes, but what seemingly never changes is the restaurant’s mix of class and casual charm, only heightened by an excellent wine list.

20/4 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 02-261-2056. Open daily 6pm-10:30pm; Sun 11:30am-2:30pm