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iO Italian Osteria Bangkok: A Rustic Ode to Italy in the Heart of Bangkok


The cozy, rustic dining room, with its wooden accents and inviting ambiance, offered a warmth that was truly unmatched.
The cozy, rustic dining room, with its wooden accents and inviting ambiance, offered a warmth that was truly unmatched.

There’s something about Italian food that just feels like home. No matter where I am in the world, I find myself seeking it out like some kind of culinary homing beacon. After nearly a decade as a chef, it’s become a deep-rooted love, an obsession with the simplicity, the layers of flavor, the perfect bite of handmade pasta. But with that love comes high standards. If a restaurant isn’t making their pasta in-house and doesn’t have a wine list that makes me do a double take, I’ll pass. Quality over quantity, always. 


Even in the most unexpected places, I’ve been known to track down a solid Italian meal. Case in point: Thailand. Bangkok’s street food scene is legendary—rich broths, fiery curries, skewers sizzling on every corner, all of which I love—but I still couldn’t resist the pull of a little spot called iO Italian Osteria Bangkok. Tucked away in the heart of a city renowned for its expansive culinary offerings, it was an oasis of rustic Italian perfection. 


The second I walked in, I knew I’d found something special. The open kitchen buzzed with energy, pasta rolled out by hand, and shelves lined with bottles promising the perfect pairing for every dish. I ordered a simple plate of cacio e pepe, and when it arrived—perfectly al dente, coated in that silky, peppery sauce—I had to close my eyes for a second. This was it. Proof that no matter how far I roam, a well-made bowl of pasta can still feel like home. 





We made a reservation for later that evening and returned to soak in the warmth of their cozy, rustic dining room—filled with wooden accents and an inviting ambiance. Over the next three hours, we savored the kitchen’s authentic flavors, each dish a tribute to the 20 diverse regions of Italy. It felt less like dining out and more like a long, familiar meal at home. 


So yes, I’ll soak up the local delicacies, I’ll sip the unfamiliar, but when it comes down to it, if there’s an Italian restaurant in town that knows what they’re doing, you’ll find me there. Some things are just non-negotiable.


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