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Risto Bar Rino

Restaurant β€’ Bar β€’ Pizza restaurant β€’ Espresso bar

πŸ‘πŸ‘ Hands down the best pizza I've EVER had in Thailand, and gives Europe a run for their money. Easily as good as any proper italian pizza I would have in London. The crust was perfect, the sauce just right, and great topping options. Honestly kinda blown away at the quality, as pizza in Thailand can b... People often mention pizza, Italian, good, owner, Italy, restaurant,


Address

Maret, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Contact

+66 86 019 9781

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (221 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 11β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Thursday: 11β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Friday: 11β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Saturday: 11β€―am to 10β€―pm
  • Sunday: 11β€―am to 10β€―pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (24) Italian (17) good (12) owner (6) Italy (6) restaurant (6)
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  • 5/5 Serah B. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best pizza I've EVER had in Thailand, and gives Europe a run for their money. Easily as good as any proper italian pizza I would have in London. The crust was perfect, the sauce just right, and great topping options. Honestly kinda blown away at the quality, as pizza in Thailand can be terrible, but definitely not the case here. You can 100% tell that there is a proper Italian either making or supervising the cooking. If you're craving pizza and want the real deal, come here! You won't regret. Seriously the crust and sauce were perfect 10/10.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Earnest P. 4 years ago on Google
    Pizza here is cheap but disappointing. Cheesecake is a gelatin texture with very little taste, crust is soggy. Probably the worst I’ve ever had next to what you could buy at a gas station. The croissants here are not good either =( My search for the best pizza continues!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jaz S. 6 years ago on Google
    Great service, prices and food. I had the penne arrabbiata- it was amazing - pasta and sauce made from scratch - came back a few times! Lovely owner from Naples region of Italy who has trained the local staff well. Cheers.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Erwin T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly owners and staff, good prices, and very good food as well. I went there many times for Breakfast as well as for dinner. Really to recommend Rino's Place
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Ken M. 4 months ago on Google
    Change of opinion after my last visit, I have been coming to this restaurant for years. I loved everything about it. But I have had a huge fallout with the owner during my last visit, who found it necessary to come in between me and my girlfriend while we had a little argument in their restaurant. The lady started joining our table in the heat of the moment and asks my girl about my personal life in Thai, presuming I don't understand her(I speak 6-7 languages) To gossip about your customers right in front of them is really below par and very female natured. Such a waste. I am NEVER coming back(been attending this place since 2018). Food: 6 management and service:1
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Fab M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Italian pizza! We've been amazed to find such a delicious original pizza in Lamai, same as you would eat in Napoli. We recommend the Mediterranea, a special creation of the chef Rino. Very good also the green lasagna and the homemade sweets. Definitely a must try!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Natalia K. 1 year ago on Google
    Believe me, this is the best pizzeria on Koh Samui! We've been here for a month, visited many places. In many places, only the sign is Italian))) We warmly and strongly recommend it. You won't regret it for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Eduardo Abrahao F. 3 months ago on Google New
    Real Italian food. Also some Thai options. Moreover, Rino is a very nice guy!

  • 5/5 Luca F. 7 months ago on Google
    Great pizza,pasta, and espresso at reasonable price and open lunch time:)

  • 5/5 Evgheni B. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantastic Italian pizza. Perfect dough and tasty ingredients. Prices really good too. Very happy we found this place because we finally can have some proper pizza in Thailand.

  • 5/5 Ana of the R. 3 months ago on Google New
    Authentic Italian pizza, same quality as one you'd get in Italy. I got the 4 cheeses and my partner got a marinara, and we also shared some bruschettas with olives. Loved the mint leaves, such a fragrant choice. We'll happily come back here, best pizza in Koh Samui! πŸ₯°πŸ•

  • 5/5 Tomaj K. 1 year ago on Google
    The best and most authentic Napoletan pizza we have eaten which surprised us as we have been to Italy several times. The owner is Napoletanian and definitely knows his stuff. Perfect bread, very yummy tomato sauce and great cheese and ham. Great service, friendly without being intrusive. Gave it a three star for atmosphere as the restaurant is right next to a busy road but you will not notice it if you sit inside. Ps. The Thai food we tried (Massaman curry) was also good.

  • 5/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good pizza! The real Italian style as you barely find it outside of Italy! We had two Margheritas and were really enjoying them! The restaurant is owned and led by an Italian which makes it an authentic place!

  • 5/5 john screeton (amsterdam n. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent coffee and special cheesecake. Had the lasagne and lovely fresh carrot and apple juice. Highly recommended. Would love to try the other pastas and pizzas. Worth the short trip out of the centre, the coffee alone deserves a visit for breakfast.

  • 5/5 Anna D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was so delicious nobody had time to take photos, all we wanted to do was eat!! Can only show our empty plates... Cold cuts, pizzas, desserts- all fabulous! It's proper Italian food cooked right. Great friendly service too!

  • 5/5 Apple J. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best pizza on the island. I also love spaghetti with seafood,cheese balls,fried calamari and italian cozze ! There’s a carpark for the customer on the empty land opposite the restaurant. tutto i piatti sono super e il personale Γ¨ molto gentile

  • 5/5 Loui F. 1 year ago on Google
    Today we had the best Italian pizza in Thailand. We have been to so many Italian restos in Thailand this is the best by far. The pasta Siciliano is great as well.

  • 4/5 Texas H. 1 year ago on Google
    We went there with the intention to dine something different from Thai food but our bad luck was to find there was not pizza left. It seemed they had run out of the main ingredients due to their successful products... So had to eat a panini instead that was equally tasty

  • 5/5 Yoel L. 2 years ago on Google
    The most authentic pizza in Koh Samui. I go here about 2x every week. I have tried just about every notable pizzeria on the island, and Rino is the best. The owner hails from Napoli, home of pizza, and it shows! Prices are very fair, too, when compared with other pizzerie on the island. Aside from pizza, I also highly recommend the deep-fried seafood, which is done Italian-style, not Thai-style. Tastes like in Italy. Finally, the desserts are terrific, too. Especially the crostate and the Caprese chocolate cake, all home-made. The owner is a terrific guy, impossible not to like. This is one of my favorite restaurants on the island!

  • 5/5 Nele Fee M. 2 years ago on Google
    good value, italian pizza & quite decent and well priced house white wine, but what made me ultimatly rate Rino is the delicious mini-desert we got, that tasted like summer vacation in italy :)

  • 5/5 Dennis G. 4 years ago on Google
    The best Italian restaurant in Samui .. awesome Italian food and man the tiramisu is like an Italian mother made it ❀️❀️❀️

  • 5/5 Solid G. 5 years ago on Google
    Haven’t had a pizza in 5 weeks.. So happy I stumbled across this place.. Felt like I was back in Sydney at an authentic pizza place.. diavola and margarita were spot on, so Italian. Pizza should be cooked by an Italian that’s why this place is awesome.. Thanks for the home/hotel delivery x

  • 5/5 Lolly M. 6 years ago on Google
    I eat here regularly because the food and the price is good. Scrambled eggs and bacon are great on the breakfast, salad is large and fresh. The pizzas are big and delicious! Pasta is also a good size portion & tasty. I've heard good things about the coffee too.

  • 5/5 Kinga O. 4 years ago on Google
    We were so-so happy with our perfect pizza made by a real italian, just like in Italy πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ƒ

  • 5/5 Nuntachai N. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. Friendly Italian owner. Recommended.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free parking lot
    • βœ“οΈ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Small plates
    • βœ“οΈ Late-night food
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
    • βœ“οΈ Counter service
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Kerbside pickup
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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