On those rare occasions in the world’s greatest city when you’re not in the mood for a quick som tam, kanom jeen, yen ta fo, pad grapao et al, there are few places better to spend a long and leisurely lunch than sat at La Dotta’s convivial counter.
The proposition at this acclaimed pasta bar is simple, which can be a relief in a city so blessed with remarkable food options, and that’s – drum roll please – fresh pasta.
Rolled fresh every day, there are ten or so pasta dishes on the menu (plus a couple of starters and desserts) and that’s it, with the clarity of this vision letting the star of the show do all the talking.
Should you wish to have the decision making streamlined further, La Dotta’s ‘smart lunch’ offer of a starter, pasta and dessert for under 500 baht is a steal. That said, the whole menu is worth investigating; if the signature pappardelle with razor clams and broad beans is on the menu, do not miss it.
If you find yourself as enamoured with the cooking here as us, you’ll be pleased to hear that the restaurant has a grocery store, selling their signature sauces and dried pastas for you to lovingly recreate at home.
And, to top it all off, they’ll even let you have a cappuccino after your lunch…. Well, we did say it was convivial.
Address: Thong Lo 9 Road, 161/6 ซอย ทองหล่อ 9 Khlong Tan Nuea, Bang Na, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Website: ladotta.co
