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Luca Cini - A Wine Story

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👍👍 Best Italian restaurant in all Phuket. The place is managed wonderfully by a beautiful Thai lady; all the products are imported and the chef is Italian. Food was extremely delicious, high quality, fresh, and served beautifully. The restaurant has a cozy & welcoming atmosphere; booking is recommended... People often mention Italian, wine, good, restaurant, great,


Address

49/15 ถนน บ้านดอน-เชิงทะเล Choeng Thale Thalang Phuket 83110, Thailand

Website

www.lucacini.com

Contact

+66 65 402 8998

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (146 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Italian (20) wine (12) good (8) restaurant (6) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 David T. 2 years ago on Google
    More than a wine story! Atmosphere is traditional Italian wine and food shop. Service was warm and friendly, and they were knowledgeable about the uniquely Italian menu. I kind personal touch reflects on a well managed operation. Food! Aside from an incredible wine selection, the menu promised and absolutely delivered on that promise. The tenderloin was as high a quality as I believe possible. With the porcini sauce, it was to die for! Try a meat and cheese platter as a starter, excellent selections. Price was in line with the food quality, taste and experience. Overall cleanliness was very good and washrooms was simple and clean. Great place for friends and couples. What's special/unique about this restaurant is the feel of a small traditional Italian wine and food shop. Lots of friendly smiles. A great customer experience. Thank you Luca and staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Loukpad B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and fresh pasta, nice classic cheese and cold cut plate with all what you wants and no need to customize cz they choose the classic already. Nice truffle cheese in the plate too. Pasta is yummy but seafood risotto is quite spicy, so tell them if you don’t want. Burrata pesto is good. But pita with pesto is too salty for me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Froyd ,. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything is really yummy. Freshest ingredients and incredible taste!! Perfect evening with my dashingly handsome date.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ksenia U. 3 years ago on Google
    It was mussels in a spicy sauce as special of the day. I fall in love. Also I ordered pasta pesto. It was ok , nothing special and I can't have said that it was unusual pasta. Unfortunately the past was cooked with out any solt and was tasteless I have to put a black pepper in just to added some flavors. I was surprised a little bit that they doesn't serve any bread before you wait your order. On dessert we took panacota , it was sweet and sour , we liked it. I can't say anything about the wine , because I drunk only one glass of pino. Service was good and attentive. Vote for 3, because of the pasta and overpriced menu. Definitely I'll come for mussels one more time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Obada S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Italian restaurant in all Phuket. The place is managed wonderfully by a beautiful Thai lady; all the products are imported and the chef is Italian. Food was extremely delicious, high quality, fresh, and served beautifully. The restaurant has a cozy & welcoming atmosphere; booking is recommended and they have a separate store for exceptional imported produce. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saeed Al H. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the place vibes the food is a different story… seafood Tagliatelle amazing 🤩. Must come
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Brian C. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I love Italian food and Phuket is a very good place for this fine cuisine. Lots of choice. We have been meaning to go to Luca Cini for ages, but never got around to it. More’s the pity - we went along tonight and we could have been somewhere in Italy. Menu was simple but more than adequate. Substantial array of Italian wines. Service from the welcoming Khun Pear and the charming sommelier Khun Chollatum was excellent. As was the pasta. The mother of the owner was an Italian lady right out of a filmset and came from near Portofino. You can mix and match the dishes - a nice touch. Really enjoyed it, and will go again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolò C. 5 years ago on Google
    If in Phuket, make sure to go eat and drink in this delicious Italian place. I'm always opposing the idea of eating Italian food abroad (because I'm Italian), but this place complety revolutionised my perception. I loved it. Food was amazingly delicious and well presented and the choice of wine was top notch. And the owner...a true gentleman.

  • 5/5 Paolo P. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful experience probably one of the best value for money italian restaurant in the whole Phuket

  • 5/5 Maciej W. 1 year ago on Google
    A really fantastic meal here. A very personal business, with the owner on site and a genuine Italian chef at the back. I don't normally eat European cuisine when visiting Thailand, but I can highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Uliana K. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Italian food ever! It was the firs time when I was totally satisfied with Pasta Carbonara in Thailand! Totally recommend! Desserts were amazing I’ve tried Panna Cotta and also tiramisu.

  • 5/5 Wine G. 1 year ago on Google
    Had an excellent lunch here, great wine selection, wonderful selection of food using the highest ingredients, great staff and wonderful service. Wish we found it earlier on our trip as we would of went back many times. Give it a try you will be happy

  • 5/5 Chip G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Italian place with authentic food. Well priced for western food, and the staff is very friendly. The service is great. The cold cuts are great as an appetizer and the best main course we tried was the risotto porcine. All in all a great place.

  • 2/5 Rukchanok T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent service, friendly staffs welcoming you with professionalism even if they are new. Great selections of wine with reasonable price. I find the food,however, quite average. We were looking forward to their mix board of cold-cut and cheese but we found the portion extremely disappointing (already asked for special instead of classic). Risotto porcini is also average, a bit overpriced for the taste. I would say it’s not a must-try place but okay for casual dinner.

  • 4/5 Keren C. 2 years ago on Google
    Small little Italian restaurant. Nice service. Vitelli Tonnato a bit too salty, chicken scaloppine very tasty. Rather expensive to compare with other Italian restaurants in Phuket.

  • 5/5 Mark Henry S. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is fantastic! Wonderful homecooked Italian food. Everything is delicious. Luca Cini is a "must-go" when you are in Porto/Boat Avenue. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, extensive wine list, reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 Qrst X. 3 years ago on Google
    Not lie, i come here 3 times in one month. I love all food here so much. The owner also recommended good wine with reasonable price (match well with my preference)

  • 5/5 Todd G. 2 years ago on Google
    I never would normally visit an Italian restaurant while on vacation in Thailand. However, this was recommended by a friend. It is indeed a stellar Italian food experience, with a serviceable Italian wine list.

  • 3/5 Simon H. 2 years ago on Google
    Established wine bar in the Boat Avenue scene, very popular with expats and Thais alike. Food is good to average, sadly the bruschetta was very disappointing. Seafood spaghetti was good, meatballs were a small portion and mediocre. Wine is very good and probably the only reason I would attend in future.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed inside
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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