Riverside Best Restaurants
Thailand Tatler

AH YAT ABALONE		Riverside
This is a large, functional, non-descript restaurant with circular tables, recessed ceiling lights and wood-panelled columns. The middleclass, utilitarian decor is typical of Chinese restaurants elsewhere. Read the full review Style: Chinese Seafood Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2291-7781-2 MENAM RIVERSIDE HOTEL,2074 CHAROENKRUNG ROAD, BANGKOK 10120

ANGELINI		Riverside
The restaurant is entered through the lobby and occupies a fabulous split-level setting with views of the gardens and swimming pool as well as the Chao Phraya River. A popular bar adjoins the restaurant and features live music. Read the full review Style: Italian Dress code: Casual but no shorts after 6pm Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2236-7777 Shangri-La Bangkok, 89 Soi Wat Suan Plu, Charoenkrung Road, Bangkok 10500

BAAN KLANG NAM		Riverside
An atmospheric, large clapboard house with a wooden pier over the Chao Phraya River offers a relaxed and friendly eating environment for small and large groups alike. Read the full review Style: Seafood Dress code: No Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2292-0175, 0-2292-2037 288 Rama III soi 14, Bangkhlo, Bangkok 10120

GALLERY CAFE		Riverside
The atmosphere here is bright and open, creating a very pleasant dining experience. The shop of modern Thai crafts within the restaurant makes for interesting browsing. Thai massage is available upstairs. Read the full review Style: Thai Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2639-5580/1 86-100 Soi Captain Bush, Charoenkrung SOi 30, Bangkok 10500

GIORGIO’S		Riverside
A bright, clean, spacious and modern room with brick walls which give way to windows overlooking the Chao Phraya River. The relatively unadorned restaurant falls into the category of simple minimalism. Read the full review Style: Italian Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2266-0123 Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, 2 Captain Bush Lane, New Road, Bangkok 10500

HARMONIQUE		Riverside
This quaint little house is set in the courtyard of an old mansion and just oozes character. There is indoor seating as well as small open-air dining areas, each like a small museum of Thai antiques. Read the full review Style: Thai Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2237-8175, 0-2630-6270 22 Charoenkrung Soi 34, Bangkok 10500

JESTERS		Riverside
Jesters is cool, modern, spacious yet intimate. Patrons sit at blond wood tables on metal-finish chairs in a room filled with mood lighting, candles, a jazz band, big vases filled with tall stalks and a sensual kaleidoscope of sights and spices. Read the full review Style: International Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended for dinner Tel: 0-2861-2888 PENINSULA BANGKOK,333 CHAROEN NAKORN ROAD, BANGKOK 10600

LE NORMANDIE		Riverside
Forget the restless Chao Phraya and Thonburi views as you gaze out ceiling-high windows from your silk wall, belle epoque splendours, and savour a unique treat in French cuisine’s traditions and innovations. Read the full review Style: French Dress code: Jacket and tie required Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2659-9000 The Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500

LORD JIM’S		Riverside
The dining room is approached via a long narrow entryway with a full-length aquarium featuring brightly coloured corals and exotic tropical fish. The decor, while stylish and modern, makes it clear that this is the place to come for seafood. If possible get a river view table to add to the aquatic feel. Read the full review Style: International Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2659-9000 The Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue, Bangkok 10500

MEI JIANG		Riverside
A simple yet elegant and comfortably laid out main dining area with a number of discreet and tastefully decorated private rooms give diners a feeling of relaxed and unhurried opulence that might once have been enjoyed by the Mandarins of China. Read the full review Style: Chinese Dress code: Smart/casual Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2861-2888 PENINSULA BANGKOK,333 CHAROEN NAKORN ROAD, BANGKOK 10600

SHANG PALACE		Riverside
Shang Palace greets diners with a big, gold Chinese Buddha statue situated at the entrance. A modern Chinese interior provides a spacious venue with many private rooms hidden behind the sleek wooden walls. Dark rugs and Chinese woodcraft set the tone for the main decor. Read the full review Style: Chinese Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Recommended Tel: 0-2236-7777 SHANGRI- LA HOTEL,89 SOI WAT SUAN PLU,CHAROENKRUNG ROAD, BANGKOK 10500

SUPATRA RIVER HOUSE		Riverside
Situated by the Chao Phraya River with views of the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, Supatra River House offers a picturesque dining experience. Diners can opt to eat al fresco or in airconditioned comfort in a traditional Thai house. Read the full review Style: Thai Dress code: Casual but no shorts Reservations: Necessary Tel: 0-2411-0305 266 Soi Wat Rakhang, Arun amarin Road, Bangkok 10700