DurianSeed

I have been here on two occasions and my family and I have not been that impressed with the Pizza or the pasta dishes. I would say they are average, the wine selection is nice and the salads are good, but the hot food is more production quality than tastefully done. Luigi's around the corner is outstanding.

Not the cheapest italian in town, but tasty food! We went there about 4 in the morning and took the spaghetti with the crab, lovely stuff. The shared tiramisu was so delicious that we took an other one later. The service was very friendly. I'll go there again, after a diconight.

I have walked past here 1000 times and finally decided to stop in. Very crowded and busy. The pizza-making guys were flat out. Service was quick and they kept my beer coming. Pizza was very good and I enjoyed the whole experience.

2 of us went here for a late-lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Not many people there so the service was great. We split a Ceasar Salad and a Pepperoni Pizza. Both were fine. One thing I found interesting was the side of what looked like 'salsa' altho it wasn't spicy. I used it as a supplement to the 'no-tomato' salad and it was good. 1 salad, 1 pizza, 2 beers ran us 895.

I wasn't convinced with the crust. Seemed like it wasn't made from 00 flour with no airation to the base. Sauce ok but again - seems like its pre-prepared a little like the chains (pizza company etc). For me, Scoozi and Big Pizza have the best pizza deliveries here in Bangkok. Giuseppe

Delicious food and good wine that is difficult to obtain here in Bangkok. A wonderful atmosphere too. Like most good restaurants it's not cheap - but it is certainly reasonable. Big Pizza, Scoozi and Pizza Mania are fine for delivery, but although it costs a little more, dining leisurely at L'opera is an altogether different experience in a venue with a true history of Italian cuisine. Giuseppe.

I have to agree with the last review, this place is awesome. They have a full on restaurant on one side, but you can also eat in the bar area which is next door. Im yet to sit in the actual restaurant, so cannot comment. I had Lamb Meatballs to start with, then a spicy meat pizza for main, which is served with complimentary breads and dipping sauces. I also tried the seafood pasta and minestrone soup, all of which were brilliant. The portions were generous too and the service was awesome. Im not into desserts at all, but the rest of the party ordered a variety of them, and they were heavenly. The warm chocolate sponge was the best by far They have an Italian guy running the bar area, and Italian chefs too, which all adds the the authenticity. Will be back here for sure

This has to be my favorite Italian Restaurant. I've been here 4 or 5 times and is always my 1st choice. I prefer to dine in the Wine Bar which is next to the main restaurant. There is a real good atmosphere in there. The staff are very friendly and always remember you. The food is excellent... whether you want a nice quiet meal or order a load of pizzas with your pals, this place is perfect for all. I can't talk highly enough about the food. The WineBar has a scaled down menu from the Restaurant, but they will always accommodate your needs if what you want is not on the menu. Try not to fill yourself up too much though... because the best part of the evening is the Dessert! I think prices may be a little high when ordering the food, but once you've eaten, you'll soon change your mind. When leaving... the Chef even pops his head out to say goodbye.. a nice touch.

I have been to this restaurant on numerous occasions. Frankly, I was surprised to read the review by markthepoint about rude comments by the owner and mistakes by the staff. Either he is terribly unlucky or I am very lucky, because I have only had very good service there, and the manager (maybe the owner, I'm not sure, but always the same guy) has been nothing if not considerate and accommodating. As for food, I have only had pizza there. That was my reason for going the first time. They have some fancy, carousel, wood fired, computerized, all singing and dancing oven that is supposed to ensure a perfectly done crust, Neapolitan-styled. I was pretty impressed. I like lots of veggies on my pizza, and they tend to throw a lot of water, which often makes for a soggy, runny center. Not so with their pizza. The only time I was not 100% happy with my pizza was when I ordered ham and thought it was a bit salty for my taste, but it is not uncommon for me to think that of ham. Shame on me. I did enjoy their house wine. Their red, instead of a traditional Chianti, is 100% Sangiovese, and goes surprisingly well with the pizza. Good choice. But now the downside. The wine is expensive, and the beer is outrageously expensive. And that is even before they add the 10% service fee and the 7% tax. If you are the type that likes to go and unwind with friends over a beer or three before you order your food, this place becomes less attractive. What has happened to me on occasion is that, while I intend to go to Basilico's, I stop at PanPan first, because their beer is reasonably priced (and they are super-friendly people, too), and then end up eating at PanPan. By rights, this restaurant should rate a 4, but for the beer/wine prices. That element does take away from the total experience.

Its the first time I have been to La Piola in years. It was just as good as I remembered. The menu and the wine list are both very good and the prices reasonable. The antipasto was by far the best I have eaten here in Thailand. This was followed up with the lasange which was smaller than I recalled, but delicious. My thai dining partner had the gnocchi which was just the right size for her. We'll be going back for sure.