La Bocca has caused a lot of stir around town in Pattaya. It’s the first of it’s kind. La-Bocca-Pattaya-Jomtien-Italian-Restaurant-thumb The latest foodie buzz is that a new restaurant has opened at the bottom of Thappraya Road (opposite The Jomtien Pig & Whistle). Called La Bocca it’s obviously Italian but what isn’t immediately obvious from the outside is that it is the area’s first flagship Sicilian inspired restaurant. This unique cuisine combines traditional recipes with the exotic. Fusions involving almonds, pistachios, saffron and sultanas are striking elements from its colourful culinary history which to this day are integral in the Sicilian cucina. The Sicilian connection is provided by Chef Tommy who draws inspiration from his native soil, while the front of house hospitality is in the hands of Chef Stefano who darts and dashes untiringly around the tables attending to his customers. The restaurant had only been open for a few weeks when Mick and I visited but already the vibe was positive and the tables filled to capacity. The traditional wood-fueled oven was disgorging pizzas at a rapido rate. The pizzaiolos were fully employed stretching and throwing the dough and the customers were fully occupied devouring them. We didn’t order pizza that night but could see that they were huge affairs, bottom-toasted and thin crusted – definitely a treat to come for our next visit. Prices start at only B. 180.
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