Best European Restaurants in Bangkok

6TH FRATELLO		Sukhumvit
Located 500 metres down a sub-soi, 6th Fratelli is a simply decorated neighbourhood place that seats about 30 people. Dining is relaxed, with muzak and TV on throughout. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2391-9946, 08-1668-5424 40/25 EKAMAI SOI 12, SUKHUMVIT Soi 63, BANGKOK 10110

A GARDEN		Sukhumvit
Set in a house decorated in a Victorian style, A garden features al fresco dining in a garden, as its name suggests, and indoor seating which exudes home comforts. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2260-4992 64 Sukhumvit Soi 51, Bangkok 10110

BEI OTTO		Sukhumvit
Diners can choose between sitting in a tavern-style ambience and the more restaurant-like eatery. There is also a small delicatessen selling bread, sausages and other german food products. Read an overview Style: German/European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2262-0892, 0-2260-0869 1 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Bangkok 10110

BOQUERIA		Ploenchit / Wireless
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. Read an overview 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		Sukhumvit
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. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2258-5510 B1/f Oakwood Residence, 15 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Bangkok 10110

CURRIES & MORE BY BAAN KHANITHA		Sukhumvit
Traditional Thai house with cutting-edge interior marked by lots of glass, modern art and views over the surrounding garden. Read an overview Style: Thai/European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommneded Tel: 0-2253-5408-9 63/3 Ruamrudee Soi 3, Bangkok 10330

D'S		Chatuchak
The creamy white colour dominates the restaurant, which is decked out with paintings and photos that create a relaxing ambience. Read an overview 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

FABB		Sukhumvit
The two-storey house boasts modern European decor with comfy sofa corners and a bar, ideal for enjoying fine dining and live jazz music. At the back is a garden with more seating. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for lunch, necessary for dinner Tel: 0-2713-1290-2 39 Ekamai SOI 12, sukhumvit soi 63, Bangkok 10110

FIREPLACE GRILL		Ploenchit / Wireless
This longstanding favourite was completely modernised about two years ago. the style is chic New York with wine racks and modern art competing for wall space and a show kitchen dominating the interior. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2656-0360 Intercontinental Bangkok, 973 Ploenchit Rd, Bangkok 10330

FONDOOZ		Ploenchit / Wireless
Modern and trendy, this high-ceilinged restaurant offers diners indoor seating and a terrace for an al-fresco experience. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2613-1382 7th Fl, Central World, Rajdamri Rd, Bangkok 10330

GOURMET GALLERY		Sukhumvit
Elegant and blissful, this white-onwhite restaurant is a sanctuary similar to the fine cafes attached to European museums. Classical music and sofas with pillows provide a modern living room comfort beneath artistic posters, including photographs by Mapplethorpe. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2260-0603 6/1 SOI PROMSRI 1, SUKHUMVIT SOI 39, BANGKOK 10110

MISTRAL (PLOENCHIT)		Ploenchit / Wireless
The spacious Mistral is enclosed by glass windows and has a sophisticated ambience. The decor is contemporary, with paintings and huge mirrors in gold frames on the walls. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2656-1440 LOBBY LEVEL, GAYSORN,999 PLOENCHIT ROAD, BANGKOK 10330

MONOPOLY		Ploenchit / Wireless
Although the exterior is dark and closed in, the elegant decor inside the restaurant subtly soothes you while smart lighting enhances the dining mood. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2684-5921 Langsuan Balcony, 99/18-19 Soi Langsuan, Bangkok 10330

PROVENCE		Ploenchit / Wireless
The airy sunlit atrium of the Peninsula Plaza is accented by linen umbrellas, dark furniture and colourful quirky sculptures. Read an overview Style: Thai/European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2652-1399 Peninsula Plaza, 153 Rajdamri Rd, Bangkok 10330

SALUTE		Sukhumvit
Diners looking for good food and a place for relaxed conversation with friends will adore the restaurant's fine dishes and ambience. A good selection of wine and great choice of music perfectly complement the delicious dishes. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Tel: 0-2382-1127 2/f par k lane ekamai, 18 Sukhumvit soi 61, Bangkok 10110

TESSA		Sukhumvit
Set in a glass-walled house with soft lights, this restaurant is brimming with home comforts. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2712-6844 20 Thonglor soi 23, Sukhumvit soi 55, Bangkok 10110

THE ANDAMAN		Sukhumvit
Inside, down-tempo tunes, huge wrap-around leather booths and a cheese motif create a relaxed and casual vibe. The outside patio provides an ideal pasture for all-day grazing. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2185-3800, 0-2185-3795 56/1 Thonglor Soi 5, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Bangkok 10110

THE CUP		Ratchada Pisek
Smart and upholstered enough to be one of Bangkok's premier English restaurants. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2264-0247 Lake Rachada Office Complex, 193/21-22 Ratchadapisek Rd, Bangkok 10110

THE DECK		Other Areas
Perfect for those in search of a romantic place to dine, the deck overlooks the Chao Phraya River and offers indoor seating as well as a terrace for al-fresco dining. Read an overview Style: European/Thai Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2221-9158 36-38 Soi Pratu Nok Yung, Maharat Rd, Bangkok 10200

TO DIE FOR		Sukhumvit
The restaurant offers a relaxing outdoor area with low cushion seating under candlelight at night. Inside, DJs play house music after 9pm. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart Casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2381-4714 H1, 998 Soi thonglor, sukhumvit soi 55, Bangkok 10110

WITCH'S		Ploenchit / Wireless
Ever popular with an after-work crowd that loves its relaxed vibe, live music and unfussy food, this Ruamrudee institution spills out from its ground-level bar, leaving upstairs to quieter diners. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Smart casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2255-5354-5 20/20-21 Ruamrudee Village,Soi Ruamrudee,Bangkok 10330

ZEIST		Sukhumvit
Mustard-coloured walls frame a large, sensuous mosaic and a big aquarium, lending a lively ambience to this small, intimate restaurant. Modern, tasteful touches include chocolatecoloured tablecloths and soft ballads playing in the background. Read an overview Style: European Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Not necessary Tel: 0-2391-9946 40/25 Soi Ekamai 12, Sukhumvit soi 63, Bangkok 10110