Pinocchio Pizzeria
Walking in without any reservations was not a problem. Boasting a lovely view of Chaweng Lake, you can enjoy the soft breeze from the outdoor dining terrace or sit in the climate controlled indoor dining room. The walls are decorated with splendid photographs and Pinocchio memorabilia creating exceedingly interesting décor. I was most noticeably pleased by the attention to detail and how clean even the tops of the picture frames were. The table settings were decorated with clean crisp table cloths and fitted to excellent standards. A very nice balance of lighting and music filled the dining room however being smokers we decided to be seated outside and the kind hostess seated us immediately.
Within minutes a basket of fresh bread and handmade breadsticks arrive with a mild salsa style sauce. We were also surprised at the freshness and wonderful flavours of the Carpaccio, Salami and Italian meats that were out in little time. The wait staff was knowledgeable about the dishes, well dressed and answered a few questions about the menu that my companion had.
After looking through the exceptional selection on the menu we ordered the Ham & mushroom Pizza and a plate of Penne all’arrabbiata (tomato sauce, garlic and chili). With a great balance of tomato and spice this was superbly cooked and was a fine choice with the Rose di Casa wine I had selected. The Pizza was obviously cooked in a wood fired oven and had the crisp tell tail crust with large chunks of real ham and fresh mushrooms. The fresh mozzarella was melted atop with a light toasted crispness which really enhanced the meal. The food was a delight to eat with portion sizes that were just right.
I found the breeze from the lake a refreshing relief from the heat of the day. Overlooking Chaweng Lake is a lovely picturesque view of Soi Reggea and the lights reflected on the water creating a romantic ambiance. There were two other tables with diners and the table spacing made us feel comfortably on our own. The lake traffic added and entertaining amount of tourists and songtaews quietly passing us by.
The Owner / Operator Fulfio came to each table and greeted each of his guests. He is genuinely proud of Pinocchio Resorente and shared some stories of his experiences in Thailand. Fulvio recommended a desert for us and it was the ideal choice for a light flavorsome oven baked milk cream called “Cream Caramel” This melts in your mouth with a light dusting of chocolate sauce that was just the thing with a cup of freshly made Italian espresso. A fine culinary experience at very reasonable prices. Definitely a once a month treat to look forward to.
A quick trip to the lue presented no surprises. The washrooms are clean, well maintained and decorated with clean fresh linen. Passing by the kitchen I couldn't help but look in to see what that fine aroma was. A mid sized very organized kitchen with spotless workspaces is an open design allowing customers to watch the preparations. A concept that thrills me as there are no secrets to be hidden away. With a quick smile and a nod the chef received my compliments and returned the same with a big smile.
Pinocchio Restorante, the restaurant of smiles.
Central Chaweng Beach Road
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