Enoteca Bangkok — Restaurant in Khlong Toei Nuea Subdistrict

Got the babysitter in and took my wife out for dinner here at the weekend. The different bottles of olive oil available were fantastic though the bread wasn't especially fresh. Smoked scallops starter was genuinely excellent, with an amazing mixed of smoke and acidity making it one of best and unique starters I've had in Bangkok.

The two pasta dishes were great, and I had food evy over my wife's choice of the crispy Italian sausage Tortellini. For secondi my wife had beef tenderloin and I had lamb cutlets. Both were very well put together, though greater consideration of vegetable accompaniments to the mains would be been welcomed.

There clearly is an attempt at the fine dinning experience here, with the range of taster menu options available, which we will probably return to test out at some point.

Of course their USP is their absolutely vast wine collection, from light table wine through to exclusive limted edition bottles from the owners private collection with prices that go up to really whatever you're willing to spend! The range can be quite daunting (even for those who fancy themselves as connoisseurs!) but owner was excellent at making wholly reasonable and well considered pairing suggestions with the dishes we'd ordered.

Overall, excellent, 4.5/5 although the only issue is that any top end Italian restaurant in Bangkok inevitably ends up getting compared to La Bottega di Luca... and on ingredients, menu concept, portions and price-point, Enoteca didn't quite take their crown! Though granted a few more visits are needed to make that comparison. Service was excellent.

I seem to recall for 2 starters, 2 pasta dishes, 2 mains and a shared dessert + two bottles of mid-range Italian red wine came to a little under 14000THB! So definitely pricey!.

My sense is they would probably do well to reduce their menu to handfull of superbly executed dishes (like the scallops!) and keep the taster menus to 1 or 2 max. But we'll certainly be back once I've taken out a small...

Italian omakase? Not common in many Italian restaurants so hell yes!

Housed in a bungalow tucked away in a quiet street in Sukhumvit area, Enoteca is a cosy, Italian restaurant perfect for a romantic date night.

They have an extensive collection of curated Italian wines at different price points so there is definitely something for everyone.

We went for the 7 course omakase menu priced at THB 3,600. We were already impressed by the 3 complimentary canapes served before start of the meal, especially the parmesan cheese ice cream with black truffle. I would order a full serving to myself if it's available on the menu.

This meal at Enoteca really expanded my horizons beyond my usual orders at Italian restaurants, and this is especially true for the mains (marinated duck, tomato & mascarpone tortellini, quail ragout gnocchi). You also get way more than 7 courses..besides 3 complimentary canapes, you get a palette cleanser in between your main and dessert, and petit four after your dessert to end the meal.

Every single dish is unique and delightful. I can't wait to be back to try other items from the...

I had a super enjoyable time at ENOTECA while celebrating my engagement— she said YES! The restaurant was beautiful, in a quiet place in the middle of the city. The food was very well crafted, and skillfully designed. The service was excellent! I really appreciated the awareness of each member of the service team. I also appreciated the descriptions of each course.

I had the Seven Sins Tasting Menu, but was completely overwhelmed with really soft and delicate textures, and loads of dairy. I expected a broader (perhaps more traditional, less theoretical) sense of "Italian" foods or flavors. I certainly could've gone a la carte instead, and perhaps would have had my expectations better met. If you're like me and more curious than hungry, definitely share it with someone.

One thing I would change, would be to share the goal or intention of the dish, so the guests can know what to expect, or what they should be getting out of it. A second thing I would change would be to offer alcohol-free beverages that also add to the experience of the meal, more than just water, sparkling water, and...