🔄 Last checked 2 Jul 2026 · details and hours can change — check the venue before you go
etcha is a genuine surprise in the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 — the restaurant only opened in 2025 on the 7th floor of Chatrium Grand Bangkok in Ratchathewi, and it took just about eight months to land its first MICHELIN star as one of this year's new one-stars. The person behind it is Chef Giacomo Primante, who built the restaurant around a concept he calls "borderless dining" — cooking that refuses to be boxed in as Italian, French, or Thai. Instead he takes the European technique he knows best and pairs it seriously with Thai ingredients, landing on dishes that resist easy categories — and that's exactly the appeal that got Michelin's attention so quickly.
etcha's menu runs two tracks: etcha 180, an 8+ course tasting menu at THB 3,750, and etcha 360, the fuller 11+ course version at THB 4,750 — the name itself hints that the 360 gives you a more complete picture of the chef's thinking. If you want to add to the experience, there are three tiers of wine pairing, from 3 glasses at THB 1,600 up to 6 glasses at THB 3,250. One small detail guests often mention is the gold cutlery and handmade ceramic pieces that change from course to course, which makes every dish feel like unwrapping a small gift. The 7th-floor room itself is comfortable fine dining — polished without being stiff, the kind of space built for a long, unhurried evening.
A nice touch here is how the restaurant treats repeat guests — if you've eaten here before and come back, you can ask in advance to swap out certain courses so you don't get the same dish twice, a policy you don't see often at starred restaurants, and it says something about how this team thinks. The restaurant is dinner-only, Tuesday through Saturday, just five nights a week, with limited seating — so if this new star is on your list, don't wait for the MICHELIN buzz to push the queue any longer.
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Budget for etcha starts at THB 3,750 for the etcha 180 menu (8+ courses), or THB 4,750 for etcha 360 (11+ courses). Wine pairings come in three tiers — THB 1,600 / THB 2,500 / THB 3,250 — and don't forget to add 10% service charge and 7% VAT on top. Booking runs through the SevenRooms system at etchabkk.com, or by phone at +66 2 126 7999 / LINE. One thing worth knowing before you book: the restaurant takes a full deposit at the time of reservation, and if you cancel within 72 hours of your booking or don't show up, that deposit is forfeited — so double-check your schedule first.
The restaurant is dinner-only, Tuesday–Saturday from 18:00 (closed Sunday–Monday). Seating is limited and it's only open five nights a week, so with a brand-new 2026 star, booking several days to a few weeks ahead is worth it. Getting there is easier than it sounds — the restaurant is on the 7th floor of Chatrium Grand Bangkok on Phetchaburi Road, about a 5-minute walk from BTS Ratchathewi. Returning guests can request course substitutions in advance so they don't repeat a dish from a previous visit.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| MICHELIN award 2026 | ⭐ One MICHELIN Star · 🆕 New this year |
| Cuisine | Creative / Borderless dining — European technique × Thai ingredients |
| Approx. price | etcha 180 (8+ courses) THB 3,750; etcha 360 (11+ courses) THB 4,750; wine pairings THB 1,600 (3 glasses) / THB 2,500 (5) / THB 3,250 (6 |
| Booking | SevenRooms via etchabkk.com; phone +66 2 126 7999; email etcha.cgb@chatrium.com; LINE lin.ee/1Kb1xww — Book here |
| Hours | Tue–Sat from 18:00 (dinner only) |
| Getting there | BTS Ratchathewi, about a 5-minute walk |
| Neighbourhood | Ratchathewi (7F, Chatrium Grand Bangkok, 728 Phetchaburi Rd) |
Booking tips
Full deposit taken at reservation; cancellations within 72 hours or no-shows forfeit the deposit; repeat guests can request course substitutions with advance notice · Dinner-only, five nights a week and small — book ahead; closed Sun–Mon
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