Portanova

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Taste of Italy on the Gulf Coast

Portanova has earned a place on the international map of serious Italian dining, recognised by Gambero Rosso — Italy's most authoritative food and wine guide — with 2 Slices in its 2026 edition. That distinction, awarded to a restaurant operating on Thailand's eastern seaboard, speaks to a genuine commitment to Italian craft far from its home shores.

Located on Chaloem Phra Kiat Road in Pattaya City, Portanova brings the standards of Italian cuisine to a city better known for its seafront energy than its European tables. The Gambero Rosso rating places it among a small, curated circle of restaurants outside Italy that the guide considers worth the journey — or the detour.

Why Gambero Rosso Recognition Matters Here

Gambero Rosso's international pizza and Italian food guides are rigorous, and a 2-Slice award signals consistent quality in both product and technique. For diners in Pattaya, it offers a reliable benchmark: this is Italian cuisine executed with care, not adaptation for the lowest common denominator.

Whether you are based along the eastern Gulf coast or passing through from Bangkok, Portanova represents one of the more credible Italian addresses in the region — backed not by local reputation alone, but by one of Europe's most respected culinary authorities.