Looking for authentic Italian cuisine? You might wanna put Baia Bangkok on the list

Tucked inside Pipa Hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 11, Baia Bangkok is a dimly lit, atmospheric three-in-one restaurant, bar and late-night haunt – just the sort of spot you linger at long after your plates are cleared. Traditional Italian cooking meets modern technique here, with a menu built to please just about every palate.

A taste of Italy

The kitchen magic comes courtesy of Chef Konstantinos Papadimitriou, whose approach champions Italy's regional traditions with a contemporary twist. Order the tuna and prawn tartare with avocado puree, the mortadella and pistachio pizza, Baia's lobster roll in focaccia or the cotoletta alla milanese, a golden fried veal chop served with lemon mayonnaise (Check here for the full menu). 

Save room for pudding: semifreddo al limoncello or a Valrhona chocolate mousse cheekily dressed up as caviar. Over at the bar, Italian-inspired cocktails get the spotlight, from a tiramisu martini to a bellinissimo, moka magica and bloody maria.

From dinner table to dancefloor

Design-wise, expect a boho coastal vibe, wooden textures and woven seating that nod to 'baia', the Italian word for bay. As the night rolls on, curated soundtracks and immersive lighting transform the room from dinner table to dancefloor, with a beefy speaker setup and flexible layout that keep things flowing whether you're eating or mingling.

Baia Bangkok, Pipa Hotel Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 11. Open daily 5pm-2am. Reservations on 065-729-7059 or at baiabangkok.com. Nearest BTS is Nana, a short stroll down the soi.