Best Restaurants in BANGKOK A to F, Bangkok

Sleek and modern, the spacious dining room faces the pool through a huge picture window for a pleasant lunch or romantic dinner.
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Style: Mediterranean

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2676-6982
The Ascott Sathorn, 187 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

AMAPOLA

A relaxed expat and Thai crowd can lounge and dine outdoors in Amapola's breezy poolside bar or lovely garden, or inside in an intimate, comfy, chic, window-illed dining room.
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Style: Steakhouse

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2258-7077
72/1 Sukhumvit Soi 51, Bangkok 10110

AMONTRE

On the ground floor of Fraser Suites serviced apartments, Amontre adopts the cosmopolitan image of the host building with its sleek minimalist interiors and hip background music.
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Style: International/Thai

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2359-9667-8
Fraser Suites, 55 South Sat horn RD, Bangkok 10120

ANGELINA PARIS

White-cloth tables and comfortable chairs create a classy, whitepicket- fence feel. If you don't mind the ladies' clothing section of the department store that surrounds it then you're game for a relaxing, creative and enjoyable eat.
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Style: Thai/French

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2793-7793
3/fl Central Chidlom , 1027 Ploenc hit Rd, Bangkok 10330

ANGELINI

Riverside

For contemporary authentic Italian cuisine in a modern setting that's casual yet sophisticated. Efficient, attractive waiting staff in street clothes gives an air of hip professionalism at this spacious venue.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2236-7777
Shangri-La Hotel, 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, Charoen Krung Rd, Bangkok 10500

ANNA'S

Pale yellow walls, black-and-white photographs of old Bangkok in gilded frames and white tablecloths highlight an airy, light and uplifting restaurant.
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Style: Thai/International

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Necessary	Tel: 0-2632-0619
118 Soi Saladaeng, Silom, Bangkok 10500

ANOTAI

Bamboo along the walls and windows provides a tropical feel to this two-storey restaurant.
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Style: Vegetarian

Dress code: Casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2641-5366-70
976/17 Soi Rama 9 Hospital, Bangkok 10320

ANOTHER HOUND

An inviting respite from the blur of shops and people that mill around the Paragon mall. At lunch and dinner the mixing of Thai cuisine with Italian touches reflects the eclectic mix of shops plying their wares nearby. Outside of main meal times it's a relaxing cafe, waffle and parfait parlour.
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Style: Thai/Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2129-4409
1st fl, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama I Rd, Bangkok 10330

ANTONIO'S

Antonio Armenio delights in sharing the joys of the Italian family kitchen he grew up in. The emphasis is on great flavours, not overwrought presentation. The venue is hip but cosy with low lights and Italian tunes . A well-trained staff takes pride in its work.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommende	Tel: 0-2258-4247, 0-2258-4108
26, Sukhumvit 31, Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana Bangkok, 10110 Thailand

ARIRANG

An exterior featuring a quaint wooden water wheel turning over beautiful turquoise water is an attractive welcome to Arirang, a sister to the restaurant of the same name in Sukhumvit's Little Korea.
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Style: Korean

Dress code: Cas ual but no shorts	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2635-4775
199/1 Sathor n Soi 12, north sathor n rd, bangkok 10110

ARTUR

The ever-present Artur eagerly goes out of his way to make all guests welcome. The decor is stylish with touches of eccentricity. Tamara de Lempicka prints mix with functional steakhouse table setting and delightful fresh flower arrangements.
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Style: Steakhouse/Seafood

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2658-6288
Blisto n suwa n park view, 9 soi to nson, Ploe nchit Rd, Bangkok 10330

ATHENA

Mustard-coloured walls cloister rooms offset with white pillars, lending a Greek look and feel to this neat, tidy establishment. Evocative Greek ballads, candle-lit tables and displays of flowers and souvenirs create a tranquil mood.
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Style: Greek

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2392-7644
594 Soi Ekamai, Sukhumvit Soi 63, Bangkok 10110

AUBERGINE

Aubergine is based in a smart but welcoming colonial-style house, with four separate dining areas. This is the place to go for good, honest, slightly oldfashioned French cooking, with few frills or gimmicks. Service is crisp and helpful, although some might consider it over-attentive.
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Style: French

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2234-2226
71/1 Saladaeng Soi 1/1, Silom Rd, Bangkok 10500

B RESTO

This friendly restaurant, done out in orange and black, features two floors of seating for full-blown meals or late-night snacks. There is little or no parking nearby.
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Style: Thai/Italian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2640-1377
27/13 Soi Rangnam, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400

BAAN GLOM GIG

Set in a simple house decorated with family prints and a preponderance of white, with a pleasant outside area, this is place to come and gossip with friends over a leisurely dinner alongside the well-to-do Thai clientele that has taken to Baan Glom Gig.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Cas ual but no shorts	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2254-4254
25 Ruamrudee soi 1, Bangkok 10330 Tel.: 0-2254-4254

BAAN KHANITHA

One of three Thai restaurants under the Baan Khanitha banner, the Sathorn outpost is in a smart wooden house at the mouth of Soi Suan Plu, with an art gallery and coffee shop attached. Service is polite, efficient and confident
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2675-4200-1
69 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

BAAN KLANG NAM

On wooden decking over the river, Baan Klang Nam offers a casual and comfortable dining environment.
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Style: Thai/Seafood

Dress code: Casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2292-0175
288 Rama III Soi 14, Bangkhlo, Bangkok 10120

BACCHUS

Bacchus is a relaxed, multi-storey dining and drinking establishment amidst several similar places in Ruamrudee Village. The ground-floor bar area gets noisy, but things calm down as you climb the stairs. Service is eager but rather disorganised.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2650-8986
20/6-7 Ruamrudee Village, Soi Ruamrudee, Bangkok 10330

BACCO

For a friendly outing on any occasion, this large, airy restaurant in a leafy, residential area of Sukhumvit will not disappoint. There is a separate bar with a smoking section, a garden and private rooms upstairs.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2662-4538
35/1 Sukhumvit Soi 53, Bangkok 10110

BAI YUN

Bai Yun's arched, ceiling-high windows yield sweeping panoramas of Bangkok from atop the Banyan Tree. Diners settle into a bright, contemporary east-west decor: tallbacked, curved-arm chairs at tables set with simple brown tablecloths and white china.
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Style: Chinese

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2679-1200
Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100, South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

BALI

A relaxed, home-like atmosphere: garuda images adorn the tablecloths; indonesian dolls, puppets and masks, some a trile unnerving, gaze down.
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Style: Indonesian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2250-0711
15/3 Soi Ruamrudee, Bangkok 10300

BAMBOO CHIC

While it can be considered modern and stylish, with its high ceiling and low lighting, Bamboo Chic looks more like a night club than a restaurant. Tables are arranged on different levels, with a buffet area close to the open kitchen, where chefs display their skills while preparing the cuisine. The staff is of definite five-star hotel quality; friendly, helpful and well trained.
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Style: Asian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2232-8888
Le Meridien Hotel Bangkok 40/5 Surawo ng Rd, Bangkok 10500

BAN CHIANG

A charming, fading wooden two-storey house from the 50s set in a lush garden. A folksy, cosy room is filled with dusty knick-knacks while the largely western diners appreciatively tuck in at marble-top tables et with elephant-patterned tablecloths. Outdoor dining is also available.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2236-7045, 0-2266-6994
14 Soi Sriviang, Surasak Road, Bangkok 10500

BAN GLOM GIG

This new, yet already popular addition to the casual hi-so Bangkok dining scene is in a pleasant two-storey house with an outdoor courtyard. Black and white family snapshots adorn the walls, adding to the simple, stylish white wooden decor.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2254-4254
25 Ruamrudee soi 1, Bangkok 10330

BASIL

Hip, stylish designing makes this small, modern restaurant the place to unwind amid a colour scheme of white, black and golden. One wall displays Thai lacquerware. Dining tables include hammered-chrome tabletops. Big plants and a wood floor lend simplicity to the ambience.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2649-8366
SHERATON GRANDE SUKHUMVIT, 250 SUKHUMVIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10110

BASILICO

Managing director Sergio Forte, from Rimini on the Adriatic, has borrowed a building design often seen in his home region whereby copious glass allows diners to feel almost out of doors. Actual outdoor seating is available as is a semi-enclosed area where smoking is permitted.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2662-2323
8 SUKHUMVIT SOI 33, BANGKOK 10110

BAWARCHI

Decked out with ornate Indian design details, chairs with silk upholstery and low lighting, the spacious dining room has an appropriately exotic ambience. The kitchen is visible behind a glass partition, which adds to the experience.
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Style: Indian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2656-0102-3
president to wer, Intercontinental Bangkok, 973 Ploenc hit Rd, Bangkok

BECCOFINO

Nestled behind multi-storey bronze shutters that shield diners from the busy Thonglor traffic, Beccofino is the place to relax with great food and leisurely conversations. Leather chairs and black-andwhite photographs lend an unaffected but luxurious air.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2392-1881-2
146 Soi Thonglor, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

BED SUPPERCLUB

Where else can you lounge on Roman-style beds, take in movie clips, a DJ set and conceptual performance art while you eat, then shake off the calories at the adjacent nightclub? It would be worth entering this glorious, cylindrical edifice even if the food were sub-standard (which it isn't).
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2651-3537
26 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110

BEI OTTO

In a town dominated by Italian restaurants Bei Otto gives Bangkok's lovers of German food a dependable place to enjoy that country's hearty cuisine in a cosy Bavarian-themed venue. A deli sells sausages and other German goodies to take home.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2262-0892, 0-2260-0869
1 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Bangkok 10110

BEIJING 9

Located in the basement of an office tower next to the Intercontinental Hotel, the restaurant has a cosy ambience with a mute colour scheme, plush chairs and stone tile floor.
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Style: Chinese

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2656-0658
B1,2,3,PRESIDENT TOWER ARCADE, 973 PLOENCHIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10330

BELGUARDO

Set on the ground floor of Siam Paragon, Belguardo is cosy and has an open kitchen. Its large wine inventory gives it an elegant look that distinguishes it from other typical mall restaurants.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2610-9380-1
G Fl, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama I Rd, Bangkok 10330

BELLA NAPOLI

Small, funky and intimate, this is a place for a casual break to enjoy some fast Italian food while cruising Sukhumvit Road. Santanastyle music ricochets off walls adorned by small photographs and memorabilia, which bestow a neighborhood friendliness to the room.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: No	Reservations: Necessary for dinner	Tel: 0-2712-5422, 0-2259-0405
3/3 SUKHUMVIT SOI 31, BANGKOK 10110

BISCOTTI

Sophisticated atmosphere and stylish decor with white tones and wooden furniture complement authentic Italian cuisine. Well-groomed staff is knowledgeable about the menu and wine list, but can be less than attentive in busy periods.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2255-5443
Four Seasons Bangkok, 155 Rajdamri Rd, Bangkok 10330

BISTRO 33

A converted home tucked away in a quiet soi off Sukhumvit 33. Fronted by a garden, the glass-enclosed bistro has a yellow bar located in a corner with colourful mosaic walls.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2260-3533
22 Sukhumvit soi 33, Bangkok 10110

BISTRO M

A wide range of suitably executed dishes, relatively cheap and coupled with quick attentive service make Bistro M a no-brainer when looking for a casual dinner.
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Style: International

Dress code: Cas ual but no shorts	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2302-5555
marriott executive apartme nts, 90 Sukhumvit soi 24, Bangkok 10110

BLUE ELEPHANT

In an opulent, multi-storey, colonial-era building, Blue Elephant, which has branches around the world, embraces everything essentially Thai. Gilded mythic creatures and fronds adorn the walls, and Thai classical music plays in the background. The ambience is sumptuous and serene.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2673-9353
233 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

BLUE SPICE

Blue Spice has a modern, coffee shop-style setting with clean white walls accented by a wooden backdrop.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2365-8487
304 Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

BLUE VELVET

Like a medieval castle annexed by an army of the trendy hipster elite, Blue Velvet's exterior boasts a drawbridge with moat and irresistibly chic interiors. Relax in its eclectic collection of velvet chairs and overstuffed couches while bopping your head to a smooth blend of R&B, jazz and pop tunes.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2392-1769-70
105/2 Thonglor soi 5, Sukhumvit soi 55, Bangkok 10110

BO.LAN

A charming modern Thai house stylishly decorated to match the contemporary Thai food on offer. An outside terrace provides a more informal ambience. Blanco the labrador provides a friendly wag to returning guests.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Casual but no shorts or sandals	Reservations: Necessary for dinner	Tel: 0-2260-2961-2
42 Soi Pichaironarongsongkram, Sukhumvit soi 26, Bangkok

BONJOUR

A pleasant converted house in the former ground of Dinsor Palace, the red and white interior is decorated with black and white photographs of Prince Bira and grand prix racing.
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Style: French

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2714-2112
1217/2 Sukhumvit Rd (bet ween Sois 59 and 61), Bangkok 10110

BOQUERIA

The restaurant makes good use of space, with mirrors and low, comfortable, earth-tone sofas contributing to an overall ambience that is modern and deeply relaxing.
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Style: European

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2685-3930
G/fl CRC Tower, All Seasons Place , 87/2 Wireless Rd, bangkok 10330

BOUCHOT

Upon entering the restaurant area, diners are greeted with a charming little village scene of small shops and window sills lined with flowers. Outdoor seating is on cobblestones; inside, rustic materials such as red brick walls, wood decorations and bright red and orange pillows bring a little jazz to the picnic-style wooden tables and cream-coloured sofas throughout the room. Staff is pleasant, always helpful and very attentive.
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Style: European

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2258-5510
B1/f Oakwood Residence, 15 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok 10110

BOURBON STREET

The outside is unassuming, but the interior, splashed with colourful New Orleans memorabilia, eases diners into a cosy ambience. Bourbon Street is still the only place in Bangkok serving Cajun/Creole cuisine.
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Style: Creole/Cajun

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2259-0328-9
Washington Square, 29/4-6 Sukhumvit Soi 22, Bangkok 10110

BREEZE

Breeze is an experience, offering diners breathtaking views of the city. It is definitely the goto place for wining, dining and splurging on special occasions. The service is spot-on if you want to have your every whim indulged. Those looking for a little more discretion might find it a bit overwhelming.
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Style: Asian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2624-9555
51-52/fl Lebua at State To wer, 1055 Silom Rd, Bangkok 10500

BRIDGE

A stunning, geometric glass structure houses this modern and elegant eatery. the club-style ambience looks to attract a trendy crowd.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2258-1590
26 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Bangkok 10110

BRIO

Riverside

The tropical gardens and cool river breezes of the Marriott Resort and Spa give added value to Brio's setting. The restaurant is designed to look like a high ceilinged Tuscan house, and has a very friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2476-0022
Anantara Bangkok Riverside 257/1-3 Charoennakorn Road Thonburi, Bangkok 10600, Thailand

BUMBU

New to the Bangkok scene, Bumbu serves a young, diverse Thai crowd intrigued by Singaporean, Indonesian and Malaysian food. With a funky art deco vibe and chandeliers made of cutlery, this restaurantcafe makes conversation light, fun, and friendly.
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Style: Asian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2675-8360
241/4 South sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

BURITARA

Diners looking for an outdoor riverside setting in a restaurant with great scenery should be satisfied with Buritara. The view from the outdoor terrace overlooking the river can be mesmerising. Live bands are always available for diners'entertainment.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2682-9457
762/2 Rama III Rd, Bangkok 10120

BUTLER'S

On the lower ground floor of the upmarket Gaysorn, Butler's is an ideal place for ladies of leisure to take a break from retail therapy.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2656-1108
Gaysorn, 999 Ploenc hit Rd, Bangkok 10330

C'EST BON

Cosy, romantic and sophisticated. Framed black-and-white photographs adorn the walls of this graceful, well-appointed restaurant which dangles silky gauze between some tables to seclude diners in semi-cocoons amid little pillows, indirect lighting and other flourishes.
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Style: French

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Necessary for dinner	Tel: 0-2656-1531-2
PRESIDENT TOWER ARCADE, 975 PLOENCHIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10330

CAFE BUONGIORNO

Set in a beautiful house, this cafe-like restaurant offers seating in air-conditioned comfort or al fresco in a lush garden.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2662-3471
22 Sukhumvit Soi 33, Bangkok 10110

CAFE CHILLI

A spacious room decorated with wrought-iron birdcages, kites and wooden tables. The outdoor terrace, with burbling pond and folk music, makes Bangkok seem far away.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended on Friday-Sunday	Tel: 0-2610-9877-8
Siam Paragon, 991 rama I Rd, Bangkok 10330

CAFE DE LAOS

A charming, traditional wooden house with wall-hanging textiles and antique light fixtures allows diners to feel as if they are back in time or upcountry, enjoying home-cooked food. Windows look out on garden dining and a pond.
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Style: Laotian/Northeastern Thai

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Necessary for lunch, recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2635-2338-9
16 Silom soi 19, Trok Wet, Bangkok 10500

CAFE ICE

With an eclectic mix of art pieces adorning the space, this three-storey restaurant in Silom draws the office crowd at lunch. The staff is friendly and prompt with requests and attentive despite having to run up and down the stairs to cover all tables.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2636-7373
44/2 Pipat Soi 2, Sathorn Soi 8, Bangkok 10500

CALDERAZZO

A bright, modern house with floorto- ceiling windows. This smart restaurant is divided into three levels, each with well-spaced tables.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2252-8108-9
59 Soi Langsuan, Bangkok 10330

CELADON

Designed by American-based Ed Tuttle, the hotel has won countless awards for its interiors. Following a refurbishment, Celadon exudes a simple yet luxury Thai ambience. Thai salas surrounded by lotus ponds, exotic cutlery and stylishly-outfitted waiters make the place exquisite to dine in.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2344-8888
Sukhothai Hotel, 13/3 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120

CHARLIE'S

Formerly Anna's Cafe, this bright and airy eatery has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, ideal for family dining.
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Style: Thai/International

Dress code: No dress code	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2678-0092
236 Soi Srinakorn, Nang Lynchee Rd, Bangkok 10120

CHARM THAI

This contemporary Thai restaurant exudes relaxation from the light-coloured wood furniture. The open kitchen lends a lively feel as chefs dexterously prepare the dishes. Things can get hectic on days when there is a business conference though.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2656-1555
HOLIDAY INN BANGKOK,971 PLOENCHIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10330

CHESA

For 10 years Chesa has been keeping Bangkok satisfied with traditional Swiss delicacies in a comfortable atmosphere. The 350-baht set lunch changes every week with a choice of five main courses.
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Style: Swiss

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2261-6650
5 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Bangkok 10110

CHI

An eclectic, fanciful, avant-garde restaurant with animals and flowers painted on the wall and a mounted, stuffed, white-feathered bird on display. Various rooms have unique decor including overlapping, empty picture frames, slices of mirrors, feathered boas and other zany items.
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Style: International

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2381-7587/9
H1, 998 Soi Thonglor, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

CHINE CHINE

Chic and chi-chi, Chine Chine is a modern Cantonese restaurant on the second floor of the hip haven of Bangkok's young professionals, J Avenue. Stylish Victorian meets with modern Chinese interior decorated with oversized chairs and crafted-tile wall in a modern pattern.
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Style: Chinese

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2712-6541-2
2ND FLOOR,J AVENUE, SOI THONGLOR 15,SUKHUMVIT SOI 55,BANGKOK 10110

CIRCLE

Set in a three-storey building and cosily decked out with soft lights, the eatery offers both al fresco and indoor dining experiences. It also features a lounge.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2650-8047-8
20/27-29 Ruamrudee Village, Soi Ruamrudee, Bangkok 10330

COFFEE BEANS BY DAO

The two-floor Ruamrudee branch of this popular chain is well maintained and well lit. The decor is delicate, with lots of mirrors and floral detail. The staff is friendly, but seems a little stressed as the place is usually full.
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Style: International

Dress code: Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2254-7780, 0-2254-7117
20/12-15 Ruamrudee Village, Soi Ruamrudee, Bangkok 10330

COMTESSE DU BARRY

A narrow, modern cafe with candle-lit tables and pale yellow tablecloths that soften the mood.
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Style: French

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2250-7871
1st fl, Erawan Bangkok, 494 Rajdamri Rd, Bangkok 10330

CONTRAZI

A two-storey house with modern Italian decor that offers diners indoor seating or al fresco on the patio.
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Style: Thai/Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2254-5995
19 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok 10110

COOCURRY

Coocurry's location leaves something to be desired, in a nondescript commercial area with no other entertainment venues and a short taxi ride away from the nearest BTS station. Once you get inside, the restaurant is tastefully decorated in an Indian style and the food is authentically Indian.
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Style: International/Indian

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2678-1300
2210/32 Narat hiwat -Ratc hanakarin Rd, Bangkok 10120

COYOTE ON CONVENT

Located right in the middle of Silom, Coyote provides iesta-style Mexican fare in a two-storey setting. the upstairs is a little more formal while the downstairs is more of a margarita bar.
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Style: Mexican

Dress code: No Dress Code	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2631-2324-5
Sivadon Building, 1/2 Convent Rd, Bangkok 10500

CREPES & CO

Near the end of the soi, Crepes & Co is set in an old Thai house and guests can enjoy a tropical garden. The cheerful atmosphere of the place makes it a place to visit and revisit; all-day brunch is a particular draw for regulars.
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Style: Mediterranean

Dress code: Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2653-3990-1
18/1 Sukhmvit Soi 12, Bangkok 10110

CRYSTAL JADE

Crystal Jade features high-backed banquet seating and tables set in a contemporary Chinese decor with elaborately patterned columns and lots of dark wood.
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Style: Chinese

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2129 4342-4
G fl, Siam Paragon, 991 Rama 1 Road, Bangkok 10330

CURRIES & MORE BY BAAN KHANITHA

Traditional Thai house with cutting-edge interior marked by lots of glass, modern art and views over the surrounding garden.
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Style: Thai/European

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommneded	Tel: 0-2253-5408-9
63/3 Ruamrudee Soi 3, Bangkok 10330

CY'AN

Chic and contemporary design with a mainly black and white colour scheme, and an ultra-bright blue bar area. Alternatively one can dine alfresco by the hotel pool.
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Style: Mediterranean

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2625-3388
The Metropolitan, 27 South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120

D'S

Chatuchak

The creamy white colour dominates the restaurant, which is decked out with paintings and photos that create a relaxing ambience.
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Style: European/Thai

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2619-5252
G/FL Baan Yoswa di, 34 Phaholyot hin Soi 7, Bangkok 10400

D'SENS

Rama 1 - Rama 4 - Rama 6

On top of the Dusit Thani, the view over Bangkok and the elegant, contemporary decoration sets the scene for a unique experience and some of the best French cuisine in town. Recently refreshed, D'Sens is run in partnership with the Pourcel brothers, who own the two Michelin-star Jardin des Sens in France.
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Style: French

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2200-9000
Dusit Thani Hotel, 946 Rama IV Rd, Bangkok 10500

DAO VIEN

Dao Vien boasts a modern and spacious layout with high airy ceilings. An open kitchen adds colour to the room.
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Style: Vietnamese

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2266-7812
Baan Silom, 653 Silom Soi 19, Bangkok 10500

DB BRADLEY

Si Ayuthaya Road - Phaholyothin

Located at the Eugenia, a high-end boutique hotel, DB Bradley offers diners the atmosphere of an exclusive club. The main room overlooks a swimming pool and Thai-style pavilion among lush greenery. Service is excellent, staff courteous, attentive and knowledgeable about the recently revamped menu as well as the hotel and the restaurant.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2259-9017-9

DEJA VU

Situated in the exclusive Pullman King Power Hotel, Deja Vu offers French cuisine with a contemporary twist. The menu is updated regularly under the auspices of chef Cyrille Vero and the restaurant itself is decorated in a chic and ultra-modern style.
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Style: French

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2680-9999
Pullman Bangkok King Power, 8/2 soi Rangnam, Bangkok 10400

DELICATEZZA

Delicatezza's new location offers more space than before, with private rooms and a balcony on the second floor. The setting is casual and cosy with plenty of greenery.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2382-2850
351/3 Soi Thonglor, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

DELICES

The restaurant is situated at the Ploenchit end of ruamrudee Village but has yet to gain the popularity of some of its neighbours. The style is simple and clean with some bamboo adornments to add a little touch of Vietnamese ambience.
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Style: Vietnamese

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations: Not necessary	Tel: 0-2675-3991
20-20/1 Ruamrudee Village, Soi Ruamrudee, Bangkok 10330

DEVA

Si Ayuthaya Road - Phaholyothin

The new outlet by celebrity chef ML Kwantip Devakul is light, airy and modern, with orange and olive tones throughout.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2662-5427
32/1 Sukhumvit Soi 39, Bangkok 10110

DON GIOVANNI

Located on the first floor of the Sofitel Central Plaza, the restaurant is spacious with ample intimate areas.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommneded	Tel: 0-2541-1234
Sofitel Central Plaza bangkok, 1695 Phaholyothin Rd, Bangkok 10900

DRINKING TEA EATING RICE

The restaurant is spacious and patrons may choose to sit at the teppanyaki station, sushi counter or tables overlooking the lobby of the Conrad Hotel.
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Style: Japanese

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2690-9999
The Conrad Hotel, 87 Wireless Rd, Bangkok 10330

DUILIO'S

The eatery exudes home comforts with its use of red bricks and dimly lit lamps.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2258-7930
17 Sukhumvit Soi 49, Bangkok 10110

EAT ME

hidden gem off the beaten path of Convent Road, this subtly sophisticated restaurant offers a special experience. Staff is well trained, approachable and able to communicate in both Thai and English. The clientele is mostly male couples or groups of friends who come for the atmosphere and cuisine.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2238-0931, 0-2233-1767
1/6 Pipat Soi 2, Convent Rd, Bangkok 10500

ELITE GRILL BAR

A grill-it-yourself restaurant, Elite offers diner-style seating inside, and more relaxed seating al fresco.
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Style: Japanese

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2259-7588
307 Sukhumvit Soi 39, Bangkok 10110

EMBER

Occupying two floors facing the road at the Langsuan Balcony complex. The design is modern and fairly minimalist and the restaurant needs to be busy to show character.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2652-2086-7
Langsuan Balcony, 99/11-12 Soi Langsuan, Bangkok

ENOTECA ITALIANA

A charming small restaurant with very personal service set in a converted house in a Sukhumvit residential area with a high ceiling and large arched windows, run by a father and son team.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2258-4386
39 Sukhumvit Soi 27, Bangkok 10110

ERAWAN TEA ROOM

Designed in a plantation-style colonial manner, and located in the luxury Bangkok Erawan shopping mall next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan, this inviting restaurant is ideal for lunch, dinner and relaxing afternoon high tea.
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Style: Thai

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2254-1234
GRAND HYATT ERAWAN BANGKOK, 494 RAJDAMRI RD, BANGKOK 10330

EVERGARDEN

Typical Chinese decor with round tables, elegant place settings, flower, and contemporary Chinese art.
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Style: Chinese

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Necessary	Tel: 0-2266-9988
Evergreen Laurel Hotel, 88 North Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10500

FABB

Now settling down in its latest location on the cusp of Ekamai 10 and 12, Fabb offers decent Europeanstyle cuisine in a cosy atmosphere, decorated with art nouveau posters and enhanced by the sound of live jazz. Staff is friendly, but some have trouble living up to the aspirations of the place.
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Style: International

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2713-1290-2
39 Ekamai SOI 12, sukhumvit soi 63, Bangkok 10110

FALLABELLA

Falabella is located within the grounds of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, but is open to the public. Choose from the magical outdoor wooden terrace overlooking the golf greens or the cozy brick and black banquette interior with a comfortable, low-key indirect-lighting mood.
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Style: Italian

Dress code: Smart/casual	Reservations: Necessary	Tel: 0-2252-5131
ROYAL BANGKOK SPORTS CLUB, 100 RAJDAMRI ROAD, BANGKOK 10330

FAT FISH

A new seafood venue is always welcome in town. The simple, clean restaurant serving assorted dishes from the sea is decorated with glass, stones, wood and concrete, with small framed black and white photographs.
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Style: Seafood

Dress code: Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2261-2056, 08-6977-1972
20/4 Sukhumvit soi 31, Bangkok 10110

FEI YA

Fei Ya is the new, trendy hotel Chinese in town, richly decorated throughout, with hanging lampshades in the shape of rice farmers' hats to accentuate the eastern promise.
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Style: Chinese

Dress code: Smart Casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2125-5000
Renaissa nce Bangkok Ratcha praso ng, 518/8 Ploe nchit Rd, Bangkok 10330

FIREPLACE GRILL

It's all about heritage at the 45-year-old Fireplace Grill, one of the longest established specialised steakhouses in Bangkok. The revamped interior features beautiful volcano tiles with new LED lighting over wine displays.
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Style: Steakhouse

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations:	Tel: 0-2656-0360
Intercontinental Bangkok, 973 Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok 10330

FLAVA

Eclectic decor with mosaics, lock paper and stripey carpet adorning the walls, and indirect, orangey lighting remind you that you�re in the Bangkok manifestation of a New York boutique hotel. Say hello to the blue-and-white tiger.
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Style: Thai/International

Dress code: Casual but no shorts	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2254-8500
Dream Hotel Bangkok, 10 Sukhumvit Soi 15, Bangkok 10110

FOGO VIVO

White walls and a cement floor reflect colourful electric lights, offering a bold, modern look devoid of frills.
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Style: Brazilian

Dress code: Smart casual	Reservations: Recommended	Tel: 0-2656-0384
Levels G & B, President Tower Arcade, 973 Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok 10330

FONDOOZ

Modern and trendy, this high-ceilinged restaurant offers diners indoor seating and a terrace for an al-fresco experience.
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Style: European

Dress code: Casual	Reservations: Recommended for dinner	Tel: 0-2613-1382
7th Fl, Central World, Rajdamri Rd, Bangkok 10330

FUZIO