Grand Nikko Bangkok Sathorn

Step into this white, 4-storey renovated house in Si Lom for an intimate dining experience. Chef Prin Polsuk, known for his work at Nahm, and his wife Thanyaporn ‘Mint’ Jarukittikun change the tasting menu every two months. Rooted in traditional Thai recipes but inspired by discoveries on their travels, one season’s menu may spotlight treasures from Isan, while the next may boast the best of Southern Thai flavours. Bookings are only through social media.

This restaurant brings refined Italian dining to Dusit Thani Bangkok. Implementing Bombana's vision, the Italian chef marries classical roots with modern technique in confident, well-balanced dishes. Choose a concise set lunch menu or the full dinner tasting experience. Featuring warm lighting and plush seating, the elegant room overlooks a calming waterfall. The 350-label wine cellar is overseen by a clued-up sommelier team.

Chef "Ton" Thitid brings creative flair to Thai cuisine at Le Du, where a rotating menu celebrates the seasons – Du is derived from the Sanskrit word for "season". In summer, standout dishes include khao chae and the richly flavoured khao khluk kapi with river prawns. The striking ceiling covered with 20,000 test tubes adds visual drama, and the delightful, attentive service team ensures each dish is thoughtfully explained, creating a warm dining experience.

Chef Arnaud Dunand Sauthier ushers diners into a cosy, chalet-style home inspired by his Savoyard upbringing. A polished contemporary tasting menu draws on Alpine memories, Breton holidays and a glittering global career, each course delicate yet sure-footed. The cellar showcases Alsace and Savoie with aplomb, and a high point is the impressive trolley bearing over 20 cheeses – mostly French, interspersed with a selection of carefully chosen local finds.

At Sühring, twin chefs Mathias and Thomas present a modern German tasting menu inspired by family recipes, childhood memories and travels. Seasonal ingredients are expertly prepared using traditional German techniques such as fermenting, pickling and curing. Each dish is carefully crafted and artfully presented, making the dining experience as visually captivating as it is delicious. The restaurant, set within a beautifully restored 1970s villa, offers an exceptional atmosphere, particularly for those seated at the kitchen counter. Service is both professional and attentive, ensuring a thought

The Water Library’s Plu offers outstanding food, a cosy ambience, and great service in an Art Deco-adorned colonial house. Among the beautifully presented authentic pan-Thailand dishes is the signature braised pork belly and soft-boiled eggs in five-spiced soup; the pork belly is tender and juicy, the deep-fried tofu absorbs the aromatic broth, and the soft-boiled eggs only enhance the flavour and texture. Start with one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails.

This is so much more than merely an Indian restaurant – at INDDEE you’re taken on a culinary journey around all parts of India and with each of the 10 or so courses of the set menu comes a story. Whether it’s carabinero finished off at your table to represent Goa, or the harsh Himalayan winter signified by pickled vegetables, each dish is a visual delight with memorable flavours. The chef’s extensive experience working in a Japanese restaurant is also evident – for example, the snacks include patra, made with Hokkaido scallops. The delightful service team enhances the experience with their cha