Restaurants and Bars in Phuket

Chef Salvatore Cossu & Prizzeria emphasizes traditional Italian cooking using only the finest fresh ingredients.

In operation for more than for more than 12 years, this is probably Phuket's most famous restaurant. Specialising in Royal Thai Cuisine, Baan Rim Pa has won numerous awards and offer genuine gastronomic delights. Located on a cliff the restaurant offers excellent views of Patong  and Kalim beaches. Fresh seafood includes live lobsters – you choose which one you want to eat! Very well-stocked bar offers cocktails and wines.
Pianist plays nightly to accompany diners. Recommended by almost everyone you meet!

Probably the best Indian restaurant on Phuket, Baluchi specializes in Tandoori and curries. Meals are prepared under the supervision of master chefs from New Delhi and the menu features cuisine from northern India and includes Tandoori Chicken, Kebabs, Chicken Tikka, and Nan breads. Thai and European food is also available. The restaurant is located inside the Horizon Beach Resort Hotel. Main meals start at a moderate 150 Baht.

Carte Blanche is a British-owned French restaurant with a wide ranging menu including key Mediterranean dishes. The Chef de Cuisine does not though restrict customers to menu items, and if you have a particular requirement Carte Blanche can cater for it. Good use of local fresh fish (Red Snapper particularly good) and authentic desserts such as Crepe Suzettes. The wine list includes French wines and wines from Australia and other new wine producing regions. Unlike other restaurants of its ilk, Carte Blanche also acts as a pub with live music and Guinness!

The number of ethnic Chinese locals who eat at the China Town Restaurant is a good indication that the food here is authentic and good. Among best Chinese restaurants Phuket has to offer, the restaurant itself offers sophisticated Chinese décor and friendly, efficient staff. The restaurant has a number of rooms available for private parties. Prices are reasonable – a seven course meal for ten people could cost anything from only 2,000 Baht to 11,000 Baht. Other dishes on the menu include at 120 Baht a serving and goose 300 Baht a serving.

Probably the most well-known restaurant on Phuket, Da Maurizio Bar Ristorante is located on its own private beach. Great location and excellent Italian food - Pasta, Wood-fired Pizza and seafood. Extensive Italian wine cellar. Only. Good range of authentic regional cuisine available on the menu at mid-range prices. Strip Loin Steak costs 650 baht and Spaghetti with Seafood at 290 Baht. Good range of beers and spirits available.

Italian fare served in a delightful bistro-style restaurant setting. An extensive menu includes pizza, pasta and meat dishes. Prices start from about 200 Baht. The restaurant has a good selection of wine.

In operation since 1994, this Phuket Restaurant serves wonderful Vietnamese cuisine alongside a complimentary range of Thai dishes. The restaurant offers an excellent standard of food on a menu that includes Shrimp/Pork Spring Rolls and Fried Minced Shrimp on Sugar Cane Roots.  You should try this place if you get the chance.

Part of an international Indian restaurant chain Kwality Indian Cuisine offers authentic Indian cuisine cooked by Indian chefs. Meals can be taken in the air-conditioned restaurant area or the restaurant’s garden. The restaurant offers a good selection of dishes including vegetarian food. Very good value set dishes cost around 250 Baht including beer.

Le Croissant Restaurant & Bakery offers French, European and Thai dishes alongside a variety of breads, pastries, made-to-order sandwiches and freshly baked cakes. Meals are served in their air-conditioned restaurant or on outdoor terraces covered with large umbrellas. As you might expect from a great French restaurant, Le Croissant Restaurant & Bakery has a good selection of cheeses and good French coffee. A good meal will not cost you too much - T-bone Steak and Veal Escallops are in the 200 Baht range. Well worth a visit.