77December 2005

Venezia Restaurant24 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Sukhumvit Road,Klongtoey Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110Tel: 0-2254-6655, 0-2254-6356Open Daily: 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM.

Venezia, located next to the Bed in SoiSukhumvit 11, is an Italian restaurant worthdiscovering near BTS Nana station here inthe heart of Central Bangkok. We foundthe menu extensive with a wide selection ofinteresting Italian dishes to choose from,including special menus for our vegetarianfriends. We noted a broad selection ofcocktails and a fine selection of wines withemphasis on Italy. The restaurant conceptis one of that exuding a friendly, cozy,warm and family type environment;customers feel the comfort the momentthey come in. Hospitality is a key issue andthe blending of Italian and Thai cultureworks remarkably well here. Decorated tomake you feel Venice, the striking pano-ramic views we saw do just that along withthe distinctive wallpaper and the colour redwhich is key in setting the tone of therestaurant.

Speaking of food, vegetarians will enjoythe veggie menu and we recommend theRaviolli in Truffle sauce (available at 380Baht), the most popular amongst vegetar-ians and non-vegetarians. The price of thisdish we could say is associated with themarket price of Truffles but when com-pared to taste of this dish you will forget theexpense. One of their secrets we are told is

that the sauce is in fact imported directfrom Italy. Venezia also offers what’s ontonight menu, you better request it first.Main course suggestions are multiplestarting with; grilled monk fish filled withspicy tomato sauce or braised veal ossobuco with mashed potato or better still arack of lamb provencale if you liketomatoes. For desserts, we liked thechocolate Truffle and Tiramisu. We alsoappreciated the wide selection of cocktailsstarting with the “Barcardi Mojito”, amixture of Bacardi rum, lime, brown sugar,mint, and soda packing quite a punch.

If you are looking for a lively and cozyvenue with great authentic food, a decentsinger and fine service, try Venezia out.Prices are within expected levelsconsidering the quality of the menu. Fortwo (2) expect a tab in the range of 2,800to 4,500 Baht including wine.

“Critic rating: 3.8/5”

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