Bocconcino

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Gambero Rosso-Recognized Table in Phuket

Bocconcino, situated in the Choeng Thale area of Phuket's Thalang District, has earned a fork from Gambero Rosso in 2025 — the Italian food bible's international guide that benchmarks Italian restaurants worldwide. That recognition alone places Bocconcino in select company on an island better known for its Thai kitchens than its Italian ones.

Italy on the Andaman Coast

The restaurant's name — Italian for "little morsel" or "tasty bite" — signals an intent to deliver something genuine rather than generic. Bocconcino sits along Lagoon Road in Choeng Thale, a quieter stretch that draws both long-stay residents and visitors looking for a meal that steps away from the beachfront tourist trail.

Worth Seeking Out

For those in Phuket with a taste for Italian cooking done with enough seriousness to attract the attention of Gambero Rosso's inspectors, Bocconcino is a clear destination. The 2025 fork recognition confirms that the kitchen is operating at a standard that travels — bringing Italy, one careful plate at a time, to the Thai tropics.