Opera Italian Restaurant

About Opera Italian Restaurant

Opera Italian Restaurant sits at 53 Soi Sukhumvit 39 in Watthana, a short ride from BTS Phrom Phong. It started out as L'Opera in 1983, which makes it one of Bangkok's oldest Italian restaurants, and was later renovated and renamed. Reviewers describe a dark, intimate dining room with a bar feel, a photogenic second floor and private rooms for small groups.

The menu is classic Italian: burrata caprese (about ฿580), fritto misto (฿590), seafood spaghetti allo scoglio (฿750), linguine vongole, pizzas and grilled meats such as beef tenderloin (฿2,200). Wongnai places it in the ฿1,000+ per person bracket, and one reviewer's dinner for three came to about ฿2,000 each. Lunch sets have been offered at a lower price.

This works best for an anniversary or a dressed-up evening dinner. The lighting is low and there are private rooms, and Tripadvisor diners mention live opera performances. Book ahead for evening service. Bring a phone light if you want to read the menu, because flash photography is not allowed.

Why it works for a date

• Romantic, beautifully decorated room
• Well-cooked steak and burrata
• Seafood pasta and fritto misto
• Long-running Bangkok institution

Good to be aware of

• Expensive for the portion sizes
• Service can feel tired at times
• Very dark room, and flash photos are not allowed

What to order

Spaghetti Allo Scoglio ฿750Spaghetti with mixed seafood, recommended by a Wongnai reviewer. Seafood pasta is one of the dishes people praise most here.

Fritto Misto ฿590A platter of lightly fried seafood meant for sharing. More than one reviewer recommends it as a starter.