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The original Acqua has long been a favorite in Phuket, so when Chef Alessandro Frau announced that he was coming to Bangkok, it was one of the most hotly anticipated openings in a city with no shortage of new restaurants or excellent Italian food. Acqua didn’t disappoint. The mid-century houses the restaurant occupies have been transformed with plenty of glass, lights, and lush greenery, incorporating a tree from the original garden that towers over the dining room and service area. From a dish or two ordered à la carte to the full-blown degustation menu, Chef Alessandro’s use of excellent Italian and international ingredients ensures there is something for everybody. Savor the marinated squid cut into strips resembling tagliatelle; hard-to-source ultra-fine filindeu (thread of God) pasta from Sardinia in a deceptively simple broth; or a risotto of wild mushrooms, snails, and a little decadent foie gras. The extensive Italian wine list is worth the trip alone. —Vincent Vichit-Vadakan
<a href="https://www.acquarestaurantbangkok.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">acquarestaurantbangkok.com</a> 
+66 93 612 7000 
<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8FQAAisbHo226rHH6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">16/18 Soi Somkid, Bangkok, Thailand</a>

Acqua Restaurant Bangkok

Bangkok Dining

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