Homely trattoria and pizzeria in a red villa off South Sathorn, with slow-fermented dough, wood-fired pizza and hearty Italian classics.
Il Bolognese is a classic Italian trattoria and pizzeria hidden in a red villa off South Sathorn Soi 7. Open since 2010, it specialises in slow-fermented dough pizzas, comforting pasta and big sharing mains that feel straight out of a Northern Italian family kitchen. The mood is relaxed and homely rather than formal, which is why so many locals treat it as their go-to Italian in Sathorn.
Tucked down Sathorn Soi 7, intersection 3, Il Bolognese sits behind the Singapore Embassy in a standalone casa rossa – a bright red house with a giant bench out front that’s become its unofficial landmark.
Inside, the atmosphere is warm and slightly rustic: brick walls, Italian knick-knacks, a big wood-fired pizza oven and an open view into the kitchen where dough is stretched and pizzas slide in and out of the fire.
There’s seating both indoors and in the garden, so you can choose between air-con comfort and a more alfresco feel on cooler evenings. The overall vibe is casual dining with a classic touch – families, dates, business dinners and groups of friends all fit naturally into the room.