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.
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.