
Capannina Restaurant - Kata Beach
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Capannina translates into English as small
hut but in reality, this Italian restaurant in Kata
Beach is a much bigger affair than that. Italian restaurants
are known to build up a regular clientele perhaps because
of the Italians love of family and children or perhaps
because Italian food is so universally loved.
Capannina qualifies in both areas: it is popular and it delivers
good, robust fare.
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Where is it?
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| Outside
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On Soi Option 1, at the south end of Kata. If coming
from Club Med or Kata centre turn down the second-to-last
soi on the left (east) side its well
marked with a red neon sign with the restaurants
name on it. Youll find Capannina at the end
of the soi on the left between the Buffalo Steak House
and Phuket
Kata Resort.
If driving, its best to park on the road next to the nearby
Kata
Beach Resort as the large car park opposite Capanninas
soi has been taken over by bus and tuk tuk drivers.
View Capannina
Restaurant location map.
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Décor
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| "Pretty
open plan" |
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The restaurant is pretty open plan with red table
cloths, grey stone floor tiles and a big blackboard
over the bar announcing the days
specials.
The interesting thing about Capannina is its extra mock terrace
around the perimeter; something which affords that extra bit of
privacy.
Capannina is well ventilated and spacious so youll be cool
enough and wont be rubbing elbows with diners at the next
table
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Atmosphere
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| Mario,
"Il Capo de Capo" |
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Kata is a resort town, Capannina is a good-value
restaurant with an accomplished owner/chef, the clientele
is largely Scandinavian and local expatriates and
the result is a happy, family like atmosphere leagues
away from a pretentious, nose-in-the-air rip off joint.
The wait service helps the happy atmosphere along with typical
Thai friendliness combined with lots of charm and Capannina is definitely
kids friendly with high chairs for toddlers. Because it is located
on a traffic-free soi it is also peaceful.
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Wine
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| Wine
cellar |
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There are more than 25 labels to choose from
mostly Italian. Capannina features several house reds,
ranging from the ordinary to a beautifully robust
Chianti DOCG Leonardo as well as a decent Sicilian
Fiorile Rosso.
If you buy house wine by the glass youll be surprised at
the generous portions. The wine is stored in a climate controlled
glass-fronted cellar.
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Food
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| Spaghetti
Seafood |
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Why do so many expats and tourists constantly patronise
Capannina? Because it delivers the goods, and at decent
prices. The restaurants pizzas are famous island
wide for their size. We ordered a Capannina pizza,
that had a topping of parma ham, fresh tomatoes, rocket
salad and parmesan and it was bulky enough for four
people yet we were told that this was not the large
version! Again, the rocket salad was more than generous
as was the buffalo mozzarella and tomato.
However, the star of the show was the melanzane alla parmigiana
fried aubergine with tomato mozzarella and parmesan. This
was almost a meal in itself, it was that large. Capannina also features
homemade pastas and the ravioli burro e salvia featured delicious
pockets of ricotta and spinach and sage with parmesan.
For families or groups of friends looking for a place to share
dishes at reasonable prices theres hardly a better location
in Phuket. Just a glance around the neighbourhood confirmed Capanninas
popularity: Kata was quiet, some places deserted, whereas Capannina
was buzzing and in haute service. And you cant get better
proof than that.
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Service
Friendly, humourous and efficient. There was no sense of stress,
even though the place was busy. Very kids friendly and on the go.
Capannina: 30/9 Moo 2. Kata Rd. Tel: 076-284318
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