Finely Selected Wines and Thailand’s Sumptuous Cuisine

If you are looking for a vacation paradise, Phuket in Thailand will surely be on the list. It has a plethora of holiday activities from watersports, to relaxation to wining and dining. Thai vacation will never be complete without trying the island’s culinary treats served in some of the most expensive restaurants in Phuket.

Paresa Resort – Diavolo Restaurant. 

This is a perfect place to have great food, wine and excellent service. They serve Italian, Thai and Chef menus. Foie Gras with a well-balanced papaya sauce, raw tuna as appetizers, delicious snow fish in risotto and Australian steak with porcini – all these are from the Chef’s specialty menu. The meal was served with a local fruit salad with vanilla ice cream. White wine and a lemoncello are served to end the delectable meal. Price tag: 5,000 Baht for two persons. 

The Boathouse in Kata Beach.  

This has been a culinary landmark in Phuket for more than twenty years. Fantastic location and exceptional food and wine – this Phuket restaurant serves French and Thai cuisine. A perfect dinner could be a “pan seared duck foie gras poele with chanterelle mushrooms” to go with a sweet Jurancon Famille Castel 2009 French wine; “open ravioli with rock lobster shellfish and morel sauce” served with Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre, Domain Droin French wine; “lamb loin with cepes mushrooms” with a red Chateau Ferrande, Graves 2007; and a “crispy almond Napoleon cake with green apple sherbet, with a sweet Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, Domaine des Bernardins, 2005. Four course menu with selected wine at 3,400 Baht.

Da Maurizio Italian Restaurant. 

This is a well-known Italian restaurant by the beach. It has an impressive wine list and delicious Italian dishes on the menu. They serve beef Carpaccio with Truffle, Caprese Revisited, Lamb and Fusilli Bolognese, and a chocolate mousse for dessert. Expect to shell out 2,500 Baht per person without drinks.

La Gritta at Amari Coral Beach Resort Phuket. 

This is an Italian restaurant at Amari Coral Beach Resort in Patong Beach. Menu includes beef carpaccio, clam chowder soup, black ravioli lobster and a risotto with mushrooms, and apple tart for dessert. A selection of gourmet pizzas, handmade pastas, delectable desserts and a good selection of wines are also included.

360⁰ Restaurant at The Pavilions Phuket.< 

The restaurant is Thai contemporary. Food is essentially Thai with some international dishes. Specialties include Tuna Tartar - fresh local tuna with ginger, chili and coriander, with cucumber relish and crisp garlic crostini; Shrimp Martini – shrimp, avocado and tomato salsa in a refreshing blend with crispy wontons; and smoked pork back ribs glazed with 360⁰ BBQ sauce. For dessert, dark chocolate fondue.

Mom Tri’s Kitchen at Villa Royale. 

The hotel is famous for its restaurant – Mom Tri’s Kitchen. Wine lovers and foodies will savor any in their great selection of 700 wines and 15 wines served by the glass. Two exuberant menus offer delicious Thai and European creations - hot crab soufflé, light and savoury appetisers, tuna carpaccio, Phuket lobster and Angus beef tenderloin. It is expensive but definitely great for special occasions.