Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand
Book for occasions. European technique, Thai soul.
Etcha at the Chatrium Grand Bangkok runs 8- and 11-course seasonal tasting menus that apply European classical technique to Thai ingredients. Chef Giacomo Primante's approach is precise and produce-led, making it a strong choice for a celebration dinner or business meal. Booking is straightforward by Bangkok fine-dining standards — a few weeks ahead is usually sufficient.
Etcha earns a booking for any special occasion in Bangkok — particularly if you want European technique applied to Thai ingredients without sacrificing either. The 11-course "360°" and eight-course "180°" tasting menus are seasonal and ingredient-led, which means availability is genuinely limited in the way that matters: what's on the plate changes with what's growing. If you're deciding between etcha and a more established name on the Bangkok fine-dining circuit, etcha's European-Thai approach makes it the clearest choice for diners who want something that doesn't fit neatly into either category.
Etcha sits on the seventh floor of the Chatrium Grand Bangkok on Phetchaburi Road, which makes it practical for anyone staying in the Ratchathewi corridor or coming in from Asok and Phloenchit. The room itself is taupe-toned, quiet in palette, and deliberate in detail — golden cutlery, handmade pottery, the kind of considered tableware that signals the kitchen takes presentation seriously before the first course arrives. For a celebration or a business dinner where atmosphere does part of the work, this room performs. It reads formal without being stiff, and the setting is proportionate to the price point.
Chef Giacomo Primante frames the menu around what he calls "borderless dining" , European classical technique meeting Thai seasonal produce. The Thai white asparagus with beurre blanc and white chocolate is the dish most frequently cited as a reference point for the kitchen's approach: a French-rooted preparation built on a local ingredient, with a flavour combination that doesn't feel like a concept exercise. That dish alone tells you the kitchen has real finesse with its produce, and it suggests the rest of the menu follows similar logic. Dishes are crafted using seasonal local produce throughout, so the menu evolves, and a return visit is unlikely to replicate the first.
Etcha's hotel setting at the Chatrium Grand Bangkok means the infrastructure for private dining exists at the property level, and the tasting menu format suits group occasions well , everyone eats the same progression, which removes the friction of a shared table at an à la carte restaurant. For a business meal, the format also works in your favour: the kitchen controls the pace, so the evening runs on a clear timeline rather than depending on when you flag down a server. If you're planning a celebration dinner for four or more, the tasting menu structure at etcha is a more controlled experience than most of the à la carte alternatives in Bangkok's fine-dining tier. Contact the venue directly to confirm private room availability and any minimum spend requirements for groups.
See the comparison section below for etcha's position against Sorn (Southern Thai), Baan Tepa (Thai contemporary), Sühring (German), Gaa (Modern Indian), and Côte by Mauro Colagreco (Mediterranean).
Booking etcha is direct relative to the harder-to-secure tables in Bangkok's top tier. The venue is located at 728 Phetchaburi Road, 7th Floor, Chatrium Grand Bangkok, Ratchathewi. Reserve directly through the hotel. Given the tasting menu format and the seasonal menu changes, booking a few weeks ahead is advisable for weekend dates and essential for any occasion with a fixed date. Walk-in availability is unlikely to be reliable for a multi-course tasting experience of this type. Dress code information is not confirmed in our data , smart casual is a reasonable assumption for a hotel fine-dining venue in this tier, but confirm with the property when you book.
Etcha is one reference point in a strong Bangkok dining scene. For a broader view of where it fits, see our full Bangkok restaurants guide. If you're planning the full trip, our Bangkok hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide cover the wider picture. Outside Bangkok, comparable tasting-menu experiences worth knowing include PRU in Phuket and Aquila in Chiang Mai. For a different price tier and format, AKKEE in Pak Kret is worth the detour. If you're comparing tasting-menu formats globally, Lazy Bear in San Francisco and Le Bernardin in New York City sit in the same structural category: fixed progression, chef-driven, occasion-grade.
Quick reference: 7th Floor, Chatrium Grand Bangkok, 728 Phetchaburi Rd, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400. Book via the hotel. Easy booking difficulty. Smart dress advised.
A few weeks ahead is sufficient for most dates, making etcha one of the more accessible fine-dining bookings in Bangkok. For fixed-date celebrations , anniversaries, birthdays, business dinners , book at least three to four weeks out to have flexibility on timing. Weekend evenings will fill before weeknights. The tasting menu format means the restaurant manages covers carefully, so last-minute availability is not something to rely on.
You're committing to a multi-course tasting menu , either 8 courses (the "180°") or 11 courses (the "360°"). There is no à la carte option, so come with time and appetite. The kitchen's approach combines European classical technique with Thai seasonal produce, so expect flavour combinations that are considered rather than safe. The Thai white asparagus with beurre blanc and white chocolate is the kind of dish that defines the kitchen's register. First-timers who prefer more control over what they order should know this is not that kind of restaurant , and for Bangkok, that's part of why it's worth booking.
Tasting menu restaurants at this level generally accommodate dietary requirements with advance notice , that is standard practice in this format. Contact the Chatrium Grand Bangkok directly when booking to confirm what etcha can accommodate for your specific needs. Do not assume restrictions will be handled on the night without prior communication; with a multi-course seasonal menu, the kitchen needs time to adapt.
No confirmed dress code is in our data, but the setting , hotel fine dining, seventh floor, golden cutlery, handmade pottery , reads smart casual at minimum. For Bangkok's fine-dining tier at this level, treating it like a proper occasion dinner is the right instinct: no shorts or flip-flops, and something closer to business casual or smart dress will fit the room. Confirm with the hotel when you book if dress code matters to your group.
No confirmed bar seating information is available for etcha. The tasting menu format and hotel fine-dining setting suggest this is a sit-down, table-service experience rather than a counter or bar-accessible one. If bar seating for a drink before or after dinner is part of your plan, the Chatrium Grand Bangkok will have its own bar facilities at the property level. Contact the hotel directly to confirm options.
The tasting menu format makes etcha well-suited for groups , everyone progresses through the same courses, which simplifies the evening considerably compared to à la carte for larger parties. For groups of six or more, or for anyone considering a private dining arrangement, contact the Chatrium Grand Bangkok directly to discuss room options and any applicable minimums. The hotel infrastructure means private event space is likely available, but specifics need to be confirmed with the property.
Etcha is easier to secure than Bangkok's hardest tables — Sorn and Baan Tepa regularly book out weeks in advance, while etcha's hotel setting at the Chatrium Grand gives it more operational capacity. One to two weeks ahead is a reasonable buffer for weekends; mid-week tables are more flexible. For special occasions or larger groups, book earlier to guarantee your preferred menu format, either the eight-course 180° or the eleven-course 360°.
Etcha is a tasting menu-only format — Chef Giacomo Primante runs either an eight-course (180°) or an eleven-course (360°) progression, so come prepared for a multi-hour sit. The kitchen applies European technique to Thai seasonal produce, and standout details like golden cutlery and handmade pottery signal that the full experience is the point, not just the food. First-timers should pick the 360° menu if budget allows; it delivers the fuller arc of what Primante is doing with borderless dining.
Etcha's tasting menus are built around seasonal Thai produce with European technique, which gives the kitchen range to work with dietary needs — but because the format is a structured multi-course progression, flag any restrictions clearly at the time of booking rather than on the night. The hotel setting at the Chatrium Grand generally supports more accommodating back-of-house logistics than a standalone restaurant of similar size.
The room is described as elegant — taupe tones, handmade pottery, golden cutlery — so dress accordingly. Business casual at minimum; a dress or collared shirt fits the register without being overdressed. Etcha is a special-occasion venue, not a drop-in dinner, and the physical environment signals that guests should treat it as one.
There is no confirmed bar counter dining format at etcha based on available information. The experience is structured around the tasting menu in the main dining room, so walk-in or casual bar seating is not the model here. If counter or bar dining is a priority, Sühring or Gaa offer different formats worth comparing.
The Chatrium Grand Bangkok's hotel infrastructure means private dining arrangements are available at the property level, making etcha a practical choice for corporate dinners or celebration groups. For larger parties wanting a tasting menu format in a private setting, check the venue's official channels and specify whether you want the 180° or 360° menu. Groups looking for a purely Thai-focused menu for a special occasion should compare Baan Tepa, which also handles private events.
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