Top 10 Restaurants for Business Meals

Moving away from the river and into the city, The Four Seasons Madison lacks the Chao Phraya view of the Oriental but more than makes up for it with a truly exquisite breakfast menu. The breakfast features a full range of juices, fruits, cereals and dairy products with such delights as stewed prunes. Traditional Asian and Western dishes are served as well as bread fresh from the bakery and indeed it is the overall freshness of the fare that really captures visitors' attention upon entering the restaurant. Created and designed by renowned restaurant designer Tony Chi, Madison features a private dining room for up to 16 guests.

Kuppa's interior comprises floor-to-ceiling glass windows, buffed concrete walls and marble-top tables. A one of its kind in Bangkok, Kuppa's Thai and Australian management partnership is evident throughout, from the décor to the Australian beef, the sandwich selections, salads and of course the traditional Thai fare. After finishing up with a coffee (the beans are roasted in house), a stroll around the attached art gallery is the perfect after-dinner treat.

Housed in a 100-year old building, The Blue Elephant is not only an innovative restaurant but also a cooking school. Featuring both set menus and a banqueting option it is perfect for small business conferences. With an all-Thai menu, Blue Elephant serves historic dishes from the ‘Forgotten recipes’ section, present-day options labeled 'Blue Elephant Classics', and futuristic dishes known as 'Our Chef's Creations'. All dished up by Thai chefs who have returned from international duty with extremely knowledgeable work acumens.

Calderazzo offers a wide selection of Italian fare and ranks among Bangkok’s finest and most popular Italian restaurants. Born through the inspiration of Marco Calderrazo, the dishes such as carpaccio del papa and Australian beef with shaved Parmigianino and a varied choice of wines reveal his mixed Italian/Australian origins. The restaurant's glass frontage looks onto the tree-lined Langsuan which is about as Parisian as Bangkok gets.

Koi restaurant in Bangkok is the third to open worldwide – the other two branches being in New York and Los Angeles. Koi's contemporary blend of furniture with dark wooden floors makes for a balanced interior. Before choosing from a selection of 20 sushi and sashimi items along with 16 hand-cut rolls and a choice of three great signature rolls, the wait staff serve up small jugs of hot sake to begin the feast.

The current darling of Bangkok’s Latino dining scene, Tapas is as good as it gets for Spanish food in Asia. Serving up traditional and modern tapas dishes, the ambience is decidedly informal and patrons will be struck by the ease and comfort they feel upon walking into the restaurant – in part due to the excellent staff and service that ensues. The Paella is one of the best I have tasted, including in Spain, but be forewarned it will take 30-40 minutes to reach the table giving business diners the chance to talk things over.

Renowned for its dim sum, diners at Evergarden have even been known to phone in their dim sum orders prior to arrival. A large portion of the menu is traditional Cantonese. A definite must-try is steamed snow fish in soy sauce garnished with shredded spring onions; the fish is cooked to perfection. Peking duck here is a long-time favourite and comes highly recommended. The elegant colonial-style décor is what separates this Chinese restaurant from its competitors.

Part of The Peninsula luxury business hotel chain, Jesters is in a league of its own when it comes to serving exquisite Mediterranean and Chinese cuisine in a contemporary setting. The award-winning restaurant commands river views set against a backdrop of Bangkok’s stunning skyline. Only open during the evening, Jester's has a distinct nocturnal feel to it with its discreet lighting and edgy yet hospitable interior. The Australian chef keeps things sweet and simple with his tight menu selection of world fusion dishes.

Best described as a sophisticated steakhouse, patrons are treated to the finest imported steaks, live lobster and other varieties of freshly caught sea food, topped off by an impressive wine list at Prime Bangkok Hilton. The contemporary decor and relaxed tones make for a comfortable setting and what with its impressive riverside location; the evening view of the illuminated Bangkok skyline is stunning.