Come try world's best risotto in Bangkok
Prego may be a new kid in town as a new luxurious Italian restaurant in the heart of the Pratunam area, but it is not when its long history on Koh Samui is concerned
Prego Samui is perhaps the most popular Italian restaurant on the island, and one of the best Italian restaurants there. Since opening its doors in 2002, Prego Samui has been a choice Italian food lovers trusting ever since.
Prego serves a luxurious home-made Italian cuisine that is carefully prepared and cooked by charismatic Chef Marco Boscaini. If you are lucky, you may bump into him at the newly-opened franchise of his at the Amari Watergate Bangkok. If so, he would recommend you a choice for Italian food lovers.
Chef Marco as all his loyal customers call him would insist that you must try his signature Risotto Alla Montanara, which was listed as one of the '100 Best Risottos' in a book that showcased the best risottos from all over the world. Rich in cream and essence, this risotto is topped with an egg completing the lushness of it. [Best not to waste time take photo for your Instagram as it is best eaten hot after breaking the yolk.]
For first-time customers, what is the reason not to try the dish?
Chef Marco began cooking since he was 7. He helped his grandmother cook handmade pasta. [If you look at the photographs on the wall, you would spot his grandma in one of the photos too.] The first love in cooking led him to a culinary school and an apprenticeship, before becoming head chef and running his own restaurant.
After two decades and a series of pandemic, his restaurant still drew in Italian food lovers who believe in Chef Marco. His secret is perhaps using the best ingredients and he would not compromise and would only use authentic, imported materials.
You can try and experience a menu like “Antipasto” to start with. The platter comes with a variety of cheeses and cold cuts - generous portions of every thing you love. At 590 baht, this menu is at very reasonable price and can be shared among a group of friends. Then you can move on to other creations of Chef Marco. Prego Bangkok offers a diverse menu including classic Italian dishes, gluten-free option and a menu specially curated for kids.
The restaurant is easily accessible at the center of Pratunam area just in front of the Amari Watergate Hotel. It is the first thing you see from the road so you won’t miss it. Prego Bangkok features both open-air and air-conditioned dining areas, a fully equipped bar and lounge, and a pizza station with an original wood-fired oven.
PREGO
The Amari Watergate Bangkok
Open from 11am to 11pm
Tel: 02 653 9000
Facebook: @PregoBangkok
Instagram: @PregoBangkok
