Craving authentic Italian in Phuket? From beachfront pizzas to lagoon-side pastas, explore 5 top restaurants for delicious comfort food and great views.

Sticking to local food in Phuket makes perfect sense. But if you happen to be craving authentic, sauce-loaded pastas, charred pizzas and straightforward Italian fare, it is time to try something else. This edition of Koktail Kuisine features five Italian restaurants in Phuket that get straight to the point with delicious, soul-soothing food. Alongside classic dishes, every location offers beautiful island views to match.

3 Uncles & a Barman

Italian food is just the opening act – this all-day spot serves a triple-threat feast of fiery Thai staples, vibrant Middle Eastern plates and wood-fired pizzas

Here, Italian food is only the beginning. 3 Uncles & a Barman at TRIBE Phuket in Patong brings you three times the avuncular pampering. This all-day restaurant serves a comforting feast featuring three global cuisines: fiery Thai staples from Uncle Somchai, comforting Italian classics from Uncle Giuseppe and vibrant Middle Eastern plates from Uncle Abeer. Start with a zesty Caesar salad or avocado with smoked salmon before moving on to main courses. Uncle Giuseppe’s wood-fired pizzas and classic pastas, including rigatoni carbonara and penne arrabbiata, set a seriously high bar. Which Uncle will be your favourite?

TRIBE Phuket, 203/2 Phang Mueang, Phangmuang Sai Gor Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket. Tel: +66 83 927 1650. Open daily from 6.30am-midnight.

La Gritta Bar and Restaurant

Helmed by Umbrian Chef Roscini, this Patong staple serves up dreamy coastal views alongside river prawn bisque pastas, blue crab ravioli, and Italian craft brews

A staple of Italian cuisine in Phuket since the early aughts, La Gritta, located in the Amari Phuket resort, is commanded by Chef de Cuisine Giordano Roscini from Umbria in central Italy. Bringing over 20 years of expertise, he crafts some of the island’s finest Italian dishes. Coupled with sunset views of Patong Bay, it is a feast for both eye and tongue. Highlights include fresh pastas with rock lobster or river prawn bisque, alongside a five-course wine-paired degustation menu featuring blue crab ravioli, grilled wagyu tenderloin and vanilla panna cotta. To drink, sip clever creations made with Italian gin, Campari and Cherry Heering, or refresh with imported Menabrea lager and Baladin Nazionale Italian craft beers.

Amari Phuket, 2 Muen-Ngern Road, Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket. Tel: +66 76 340 112. Open daily from midday-11pm.

Prego by the Beach

Living up to its name, this breezy open-air spot delivers beachfront Italian comfort food, serving up local seafood platters and rich risottos right on the sand

Prego by the Beach at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket delivers exactly what it promises: classic Italian cuisine right on the beach. Since “prego” means “you’re welcome”, you can consider the pleasure all yours. The breezy, open-air spot serves up hearty comfort food with big, invigorating flavours. Highlights include sautéed local clams, crispy calamari, grilled tiger prawn salad, slow-cooked lamb shank and a lavish local seafood platter. A generous list of classic pizzas, rich risottos and traditional pastas rounds off the beachfront feast.

The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, 21/1 Moo 1, Rasada, Ampoe Muang, Phuket. Tel: +66 76 335 600. Open daily from 6.30am-11pm.

Red Sauce

Expect straightforward Italian comfort food with front-row Emerald Bay views, where nonna-style recipes bring you handmade pumpkin ravioli and fresh Phuket lobster linguine

Red Sauce at Rosewood Phuket serves simple, authentic dining rooted in traditional nonna-style recipes. Perched over Emerald Bay, the restaurant focuses on unpretentious Italian classics built around fresh local provenance. The menu features standout handmade pastas, such as gluten-free pumpkin and ricotta ravioli or Phuket lobster linguine. Mains like roasted cod loin and locally farmed duck highlight seasonal produce, proving that straightforward, high-quality cooking always reigns supreme.

Rosewood Phuket, 88/28 Muen-Ngoen Rd, Tri-Trang Beach, Patong, Kathu, Phuket. Tel: +66 76 356 888. Open daily for breakfast from 7am-11am, lunch from midday-2.30pm and dinner from 6pm-10pm.

Tre Trattoria by Banyan Tree Phuket

A brief golf cart ride leads to this lagoon-side spot, where Chef Herb Faust delivers punchy Italian classics alongside citrusy limoncello cocktails and shaved truffles

Tucked within Banyan Tree Phuket’s Thai pavilions, Tre Trattoria offers an unexpected lagoon-side Italian feast. Reached via golf cart, Chef Herb Faust’s kitchen pulls no punches with rich, comforting dishes. Pre-dinner drinks like the citrusy sgroppino awaken the palate for starters such as vitello tonnato and fresh burrata with basil. Mains celebrate Italian classics, from lamb and rosemary ragù with pappardelle to veal osso buco with parmesan polenta and gremolata. Optional shaved truffles, imported Australian beef and fresh Phuket seafood complete the experience.

Banyan Tree Phuket, 33, 33/27 Moo 4, Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket. Tel: +66 76 372 400. Open daily from 6.30pm-10pm.