Modern Italian fine dining in a Bauhaus-style villa in Yen Akat, with art-filled interiors and award-winning tasting menus.
CLARA is one of Bangkok’s most distinctive Italian restaurants: a modern fine-dining experience set inside a restored Bauhaus-style villa in Yen Akat, just off Sathorn. Chef Christian Martena and Clara Del Corso-Martena combine contemporary Italian cooking with a strong sense of place – art, architecture and hospitality are treated with the same care as what arrives on the plate.
Recognised by the MICHELIN Guide Thailand, 50 Top Italy and Gambero Rosso, CLARA has quietly become a reference point for modern Italian cuisine in Bangkok – serious enough for special occasions, but still warm, personal and inviting.
Tucked away in a quiet Yen Akat side street, the restaurant occupies a two-floor villa with a long, leafy entrance – you walk past sculptures and light installations before stepping into the main dining room.
Inside, the mood is minimalist but warm: high ceilings, soft lighting, a view into the open kitchen and artworks curated by Clara and a circle of local designers and artists. There’s a chef’s table with custom leather chairs, a semi-private mezzanine and an outdoor lounge for drinks before or after dinner.
It’s the kind of room that makes time slow down a little – perfect for anniversaries, date nights, business dinners or any evening where you want the city to feel a bit more cinematic.
The kitchen focuses on contemporary Italian tasting menus, built around seasonal produce and regional inspirations from across Italy. Current options usually include a shorter and a longer Chef’s Journey menu, with vegetarian alternatives available on request.
Expect precise, flavour-driven plates rather than gimmicks: crudo, handmade pasta, delicate fish courses and deeply worked sauces, often using a mix of European ingredients and top-quality Thai produce.
CLARA is also known for its wine programme. The cellar leans heavily Italian – Piedmont, Tuscany, Friuli and beyond – complemented by Champagne and Burgundy. Classic pairings are available with each menu, and the team is happy to guide you if you prefer to choose by the bottle or glass.
Lunch is offered only on Saturdays; all other services are dinner only, and reservations are essential, especially for weekends and special occasions.