What is it: One of Bangkok’s most established Italian bakeries and delis, Antico Fornaio has been feeding the city’s love of bread long before sourdough became a trend. The name means ‘old bakery’ in Italian and that’s exactly the vibe – rustic, reliable and rooted in tradition. Every focaccia is baked fresh, filled generously and pressed just enough to crisp the edges without losing that pillowy interior.
Why we love it: The menu reads like a tour of Italy – Bolognese with mortadella, Taleggio and pistachio paste; Piemontese with truffle mascarpone cream; Parma with ham, basil pesto and tomato. Each one tastes distinct, but all share the same buttery, olive-oil-glossed bread that defines Antico style.
Time Out tip: Go for brisket focaccia warm from the oven – onion cream melts into the bread and fall-apart beef, finished with dijon and mushrooms.
Antico Fornaio. Sandwiches from B180. Sukhumvit, Watthana. 7am-7pm.