Franca | Modern Italian and Fine Steaks — Restaurant in Khlong Toei Subdistrict

From the moment I tried to make a reservation this place was such a disappointment. Being on the phone I made the booking about a month in advance and it wasn’t an easy process as they kept claiming they were full. In the day I called again to reconfirm my booking as I had heard about them being forgetful or accommodating and on the phone they kept saying they were fully booked… and I kept explaining I have a reservation already for a special occasion I just want to check that it’s still in Your system as there was no follow up. Moving on as we arrived this “fully booked” restaurant they proceeded to seat me at a table the was not stable and wobbly. So we asked to move and they proceeded to tell us again that the restaurant was fully booked. I would say they had about 70 seats in the restaurant and we were 2 or the 10 people who were actually inside… in the end they let us move about 5 minutes later claiming that the other table had cancelled. 😲 so finally things are shaping up we are starting to enjoy a bit more being on our date we noticed another table had arrived 10 minutes after us and got all their food while we were still waiting for a few more dishes…… I thought it’s okay we are date taking it slow.. no worries ordered another drink and relaxed. Then our food came about 15 minutes later we started eating and then 5 minutes inside receiving the main Course they asked if we wanted dessert saying that we close In 20 minutes at which point I reminded them for a third time that day that I ordered a dessert a month ago to have it as a surprise considering our special occasion… a few minutes passed they came and asked again… do you want dessert 🤦‍♂️ and we started to feel really unwelcome . So they brought the dessert without clearing or setting the table and popped the bill on the table. At this point we were done trying to make the best out of a bad situation proceeding go to the cashier since actually you cannot pay at the table and he asked me how was tonight and I explained I’m very unimpressed as we don’t feel welcome here at all.. and he didn’t apologize just started making excuses or maybe next time we can improve. If you’re charging 3000-5000 baht per person I sorry I don’t think there will be a next time. Why not do something while we are there. The food was very over priced for what it was. 690 bath for 2 mini smoked salmon ice cream cones from the 80’s all the food lacked salt and seasoning. All in all the food was okay but just didn’t have the seasoning and was way over priced for what it actually was. As other people wrote there are much better Italian restaurants in the city at this...

Lovely Italian Dinner with Great Vibes and Flavor

I absolutely loved both the food and the atmosphere at this Italian restaurant! The staff were well-trained and attentive, and everything I ordered was truly satisfying.

For the appetizer, I had the Black Truffle Toast. It's small in portion but packed with flavor. The aroma and taste were rich and indulgent. They also served some complimentary bread, though I didn’t catch the name clearly. Still, it was a nice touch!

For the mains, I ordered Lasagna and Squid Ink Spaghetti Seafood. The lasagna was rich and creamy, comforting and well-layered. The squid ink spaghetti seafood really impressed me with its perfectly balanced flavors of creamy, savory seafood notes with just the right hint of spice. Absolutely delicious!

Dessert came with a surprise. I ordered the Lemon Crème Brûlée, as it the recommend menu, not realizing it would be served inside an actual lemon! Very creative presentation, though a little too sour for my personal taste.

If you're into wine and cocktails, this place has a great selection to explore. During my dinner, the table next to me ordered a birthday cocktail, and the staff served it with a cheerful happy birthday song such a fun and thoughtful moment!

Also worth mentioning There’s a charming indoor room next to the garden that many people were visiting just to take pictures. It’s beautifully designed and adds an extra layer of charm to the whole experience.

Parking Parking is very limited, but they do offer valet service, which will take your car to a nearby hotel. Still, I’d recommend walking from BTS Nana if possible, the soi is quite narrow and a dead end, so walking is much more convenient.

A great spot for a cozy yet vibrant dinner. I’d...

Atmosphere: cozy vibe as its quite small. We were told not to take flash photography as it could disturb other customers but there were at least 2 other tables taking full on photoshoots with flash while we ate. We also sat at a round table near the AC, which had a low ceiling so the cold air was directly at face height.

Service: Stafff didn't seem to know their wine. We asked for the house red Bordeaux and it took 3 people to understand us. Had to ask for the bill twice. They were good at clearing the table for the next portion of food, though.

Food: Waygu sandwich - tasty Burrata salad - Burrata didn't seem so fresh. Could have had more tomatoes Seafood lemon butter pasta - friends loved it but I'm not a fan of dill, which was in there so a no for me Short ribs - alright, nothing extra special. Good portion we shared with 7 people Porcine ravioli - good. 3 ravioli pieces and we cut to share Lasagna - nice flavour Tomahawk - cost 8,000 baht for 2.2kgs. Enough for 7 people for sure. The meat was great and cooked to medium rare like we asked. But the sauces that came with it (chimichurri, garlic butter, whiskey demi glaze) weren't the best. Tiramisu - crunchy lady fingers (I liked because I normally don't like tiramisu that is super soakef in coffee) Lemon creme brulee - delicious!

Drinks: nice aperol spritz (can never go wrong). The wine glasses smelt like it had been in a storage room for a while. They had a create-your-own cocktail that my friend ordered, where you can have a design on it. It tasted good.

Price: for 7 people, we ended up paying 3,500 each. This was very pricey for the quality of food...