Review

Bangkok has a reputation for its exceptional Italian restaurants with over twenty varieties of regional cuisines from Milan to Sicily. At Tony’s, the casual contemporary Italian eatery on pulsating Sukhumvit Soi 11, diners can enjoy another specialty, Italian-American. The Culinary Institute of America-trained chef and proprietor Anthony Burd, puts his Italian-American roots to work delivering an authentic take on the food he grew up with while adding a delightful touch of Thai taste. Diners enjoy a roomy space framed by a typical Italian bar, an open kitchen and Tony’s signature nonna wood-fired stone pizza oven. Kick off the fun with a bespoke cocktail, uniquely blended originals with bright taste sensations readying the palate for the hearty dishes ahead. The menu is wide-ranging with contemporary or classic options. All dishes are created from premium quality local and imported ingredients, with a common theme of freshness shining through. Begin with starters of grilled octopus with potato risotto or burrata cheese with tomato panzanella, or enjoy a board of traditional Italian meats and cheeses. From there, continue with multiple options of fresh pastas, sharing plates and mains. Seafood tortellini stands out along with an eggplant parmigiana. Share a pizza made from 72-hour leavened dough and finish with Tony’s whimsical take on tiramisu, served in a moka coffee pot.