CLARA
Yen Akart
Italian fine dining restaurant set in a Bauhaus-style villa, combining regional Italian traditions with contemporary techniques and local ingredients. Ranked 21st best Italian restaurant globally.
Overview
Opened in 2020 by Chef Christian Martena and Clara Del Corso-Martena in a converted art gallery, CLARA represents a contemporary interpretation of regional Italian cuisine shaped by local Thai ingredients and modernist techniques.
Architecture & Space
- Former Yenakart Villa art gallery converted to restaurant
- Bauhaus-style architecture with minimalist interior
- Sculpture garden and manicured lawn surroundings
- Upper floor mezzanine with dedicated Chef's Table
Culinary Approach
- Menu changes quarterly reflecting eight Italian regions from Puglia to Sicily
- Integration of science-based gastronomy techniques
- Notable innovations include:
- Sgroppino cocktail transformed via liquid nitrogen
- "Elastic" mousse using local Kad Kakao chocolate
- Wagyu beef from Korat region incorporated into Italian preparations
Technical Details
- Two tasting menu formats: 7 or 9 moments
- A la carte options available
- Customizable menus accommodating different choices at same table
- Professional sommelier service
- Private dining capacity in mezzanine level
Recognition
Ranked 21st among global Italian restaurants, establishing significant international presence within two years of opening.