CLARA
Modern Italian Art & Soul in a Sathorn Villa
Tucked away on a quiet lane in Sathorn stands a villa that seems to breathe — white walls, long shadows, and the faint scent of olive oil and polished wood. Inside, CLARA unfolds like a private gallery of taste and light. Every detail, from the art-lined walls to the way sunlight moves across the dining room, feels intentional yet unpretentious. This is not just a restaurant; it’s a dialogue between architecture, cuisine, and emotion.
The Art of Culinary Emotion
Chef Christian Martena and Clara Del Corso Martena, his wife and creative partner, have shaped one of Bangkok’s most poetic dining experiences. Their Apulian roots remain the quiet heartbeat behind every course — olive oil that tastes of the Mediterranean wind, seafood that echoes southern shores, ingredients treated with reverence and restraint.
Each tasting menu at CLARA unfolds with the precision of a symphony: delicate, deliberate, beautifully paced. A single bite might capture an entire season. Dishes arrive like brushstrokes — bursts of colour, restrained textures, emotions served on porcelain. The staff move with ease, narrating each plate as if introducing a work of art.
The dining room, calm and minimalist, enhances the rhythm. You hear the gentle hum of conversation, the distant clink of glass, the quiet confidence of a team that knows its story. There is no rush here, only presence.
When Dinner Turns to Reverie
As the evening light softens, the villa begins to glow. The architecture becomes part of the theatre — the interplay of shadows on white walls, the faint echo of music floating from the kitchen. Guests lean in closer; conversations slow down. Time, like the courses, feels carefully composed.
It’s in this moment that CLARA reveals its true character: not fine dining for spectacle’s sake, but a celebration of intimacy and craft. Each meal feels deeply personal — an encounter between guest, chef, and space.
Mr. Bangkok Fazit
CLARA distills fine dining to its essence: emotion, memory, and beauty in restraint. It’s where Italian artistry finds a home in Bangkok’s tropical heart — and where every course feels like a story told just for you.
CLARA
69 Soi Prasat Suk, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120
Tuesday – Sunday | 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Closed Monday
Smart Elegant Dress Recommended
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