Bella Napoli Sukhumvit
Long-running Neapolitan pizza and Italian spot on Sukhumvit 31.
About Bella Napoli Sukhumvit
Bella Napoli is a long-running Italian restaurant at 3/1 Sukhumvit Soi 31, about 100 metres in from Sukhumvit Road in Watthana. Wongnai says it has been open since 2001 and calls itself Bangkok's first wood-fired pizzeria. Inside there are two air-conditioned dining rooms with a classic, homely Italian look, and the wood-fired oven is in view of the tables.
The draw is thin-crust Neapolitan-style pizza from the wood oven, with pizzas starting around 290 baht. Regulars also order the seafood risotto, truffle spaghetti, lasagna and tiramisu. Wongnai reviewers put spend at roughly 251 to 1,000 baht per person, so it sits in the mid-range. Tripadvisor reviews are mixed, with some saying the room feels dated and quality varies.
It suits a relaxed, unfussy dinner date where you share a pizza and a pasta and talk over a glass of wine. Evenings are the natural time, and it stays open until about 11pm, so it works after a movie or a walk around Phrom Phong. Book ahead for weekend nights, since it is popular with Italian expats.
Why it works for a date
- Thin, crispy wood-fired crust
- Good value for an Italian place
- Friendly staff and quiet room
- Oven visible from the tables
Good to be aware of
- Quality can be inconsistent
- Decor feels dated to some
- Mixed views on ingredient quality
What to order
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