🥖 FRENCH / EUROPEAN

CAFE DES AMIS

Name: Cafe des Amis
Address: Thappraya Road, Pratumnak, Pratumnak, Chonburi, TH
Telephone: +66 38 364 387
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 4.8

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"Pattaya's most consistently celebrated fine-dining French-European destination - tasting menu, premium ingredients, Wine Spectator-recognized cellar"

★PRATUMNAK ·OPEN TODAY ·★ 4.8/5 ·1,100 REVIEWS ·$$$$ · 3500-7000 THB

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Last visit · 18 Mar 2026· Editor visits · 3 in the last 12 months· Next review · Oct 2026

00AT A GLANCE · 10-SECOND READ

THE CASE FOR

A reference-quality french / european tasting menu, the room you book when the meal is the event.

SKIP IF

You're hoping for sub-2,000 THB per person — this is a destination spend.

BEST FOR

anniversary, celebration, tasting menu

01THE VERDICT · WHY IT'S ON THE LIST

CAFE DES AMIS.

Pattaya's most consistently celebrated fine-dining French-European destination - tasting menu, premium ingredients, Wine Spectator-recognized cellar

FrenchModern EuropeanFine diningTasting menuWine bar

WHAT TO ORDER · SIGNATURE

5-course tasting menu with wine pairing

DID YOU KNOW

Holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — the cellar runs 1,000+ labels, and the by-the-glass programme rewards a glass before the meal as much as it does the pairing.

02BY THE NUMBERS

★ 4.8

GOOGLE · /5

1,100

GOOGLE REVIEWS

5.0

TRIPADVISOR · /5

$$$$

3500-7000 THB

03EDITORS' SCORE · 4 DIMENSIONS

THE SCORECARD.

Editorial score across our four ranking dimensions. Each is computed at the latest visit and reviewed at the next.

CRAFT

8.8/ 10

How we score · 4 dimensions →

Technique, ingredients, plating

CONSISTENCY

9.3/ 10

Across visits, day to day

VALUE

7.1/ 10

Price-to-experience ratio

RETURN

8.5/ 10

How often we'd come back

How we score · Read the editorial standards

04THE ROOM · WHAT TO EXPECT

THE VIBE.

Prix-fixe is the move. Two to three hours, wine-paired option.

Tablecloth, sommelier, multi-course pacing.

A Pattaya institution. The list would be wrong without it.

Open over a decade. The fixtures are part of the menu.

Tables of two, low lighting, the right pace for a long conversation.

05EDITOR'S NOTE · HOW TO EAT HERE

THE PLAY.

3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Book ahead — the good tables go two to three weeks out, the weekend slots earlier.
Order: 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing.
Expect roughly 3500-7000 THB per person for a full meal ($$$$). Wine and pairings can add 50–100% on top.

06BEST FOR · WHEN TO PICK THIS ONE

WHEN TO COME.

AnniversaryCelebrationTasting menuWine loversFine diningEuropean cuisineAnniversaryMilestone birthday

07GETTING THERE · TRANSIT & DISTANCES

HOW TO GET HERE.

From the airport

✈️

AIRPORT

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

88 km·121 min by car·~1,792 THB taxi

✈️

AIRPORT

U-Tapao Airport (UTP)

29 km·76 min by car·~630 THB taxi

🏙️

CITY

Bangkok City Center

103 km·138 min by car·bus 117 THB · van 200 THB

Closest hotels & landmarks

🏨

HOTEL

Sheraton Pattaya

0.6 km · 7 min walk

⛴️

LANDMARK

Bali Hai Pier

0.7 km · 8 min walk

🛕

LANDMARK

Big Buddha Hill

1.1 km · 13 min walk

🏨

HOTEL

Royal Cliff Pattaya

1.1 km · 14 min walk

08HOURS · TUE · 18:00-22:30

OPEN WHEN.

MON18:00-22:30OPEN

TUE18:00-22:30OPEN

WED18:00-22:30OPEN

THU18:00-22:30OPEN

FRI18:00-22:30OPEN

SAT18:00-22:30OPEN

SUNClosedCLOSED

09AMENITIES · WHAT'S IN THE ROOM

WHAT'S IN THE ROOM.

🌙 Halal🥗 Vegetarian🌱 Vegan🍷 Alcohol served📅 Reservations required👶 Kid-friendly🐶 Pet-friendly

PAYMENT💵 Cash💳 Visa/MC💳 Amex📱 PromptPay QR🏷️ +10% service incl.

LANGUAGES🇬🇧 English menu🇹🇭 Thai menu

RECOGNITION🏛️ A Pattaya institution👨‍🍳 Editors' top tier · craft

10IN THE AREA · 5 CLOSEST PINS

EAT NEARBY.

Bruno's Restaurant & Wine Bar

0.59 KM · European

Gian's Italian Restaurant

11FIND IT · HOW TO GET THERE

HOW TO FIND IT.

Address

Thappraya Road, Pratumnak
Pattaya, Chonburi · Thailand

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Contact · Coordinates · Price

Phone+66 38 364 387

AreaPratumnak

CuisineFrench / European

Price tier$$$$ · 3500-7000 THB

Today18:00-22:30

Coords12.9036°N · 100.8736°E

12FAQ · WHAT READERS ASK

QUICK ANSWERS.

Do I need a reservation at Cafe des Amis?

Yes. Cafe des Amis is a $$$$ french / european room — most weekend evening slots book two to three weeks out. Call +66 38 364 387 or use the contact link on this page.

What's the dress code at Cafe des Amis?

Smart casual. Long trousers, closed-toe shoes, collared shirt advisable. Jackets aren't required but most diners arrive dressed up. No beachwear.

How much does dinner cost at Cafe des Amis?

Expect roughly 3500-7000 THB per person for a full meal ($$$$). Wine, pairings, or premium add-ons can add 50–100% on top of that. Service charge of 10% is typically added in fine-dining rooms; another 5–7% tip is appreciated for strong service.

What's the signature dish at Cafe des Amis?

5-course tasting menu with wine pairing. If it's your first visit, that's the order.

What time does Cafe des Amis open today?

Today (Tuesday): 18:00 to 22:30. Closed Sunday.

Where is Cafe des Amis?

Thappraya Road, Pratumnak, Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. The full address and a one-tap Maps link are in the Find It block above.

Are there vegetarian options at Cafe des Amis?

Yes — Cafe des Amis has dedicated vegetarian dishes on the menu. Vegan options on request — flag at booking.

Is Cafe des Amis suitable for kids?

It's an adult-leaning room — sit-down service, multi-course pacing. Older children are welcome; toddlers may struggle with the timing. No kids menu.

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