SPICE! Favorites in Pattaya

• Ambiance - right in the heart of Boyztown and steps to all the action 038.424.099
• Café Royale - in Boyztown (Pattayaland Soi 3) 038.423.515
• Penthouse Hotel in the heart of Pattayaland and a stone’s throw from Boyztown 038.710.917
• Poseidon - near Jomtien Beach and the quieter scene in Jomtien Complex 038.303.698
• Sansuk Guesthouse and Sauna on Thappraya Road. Free sauna passes for lodging    guests 038.364.356
• The Venue Residence, a welcomed new addition in Jomtien Complex  038.303.787 Favorite Places to Dine in Pattaya
• Very Gay Clientele: Amor restaurant in Boyztown for over 14 years 038.710.680
• Best Fancy Buffet: Sunday Brunch at Mantra outside the Amari Hotel on  North Pattaya Road. 038.429.591
• Best Mexican: Tequila Reef on Soi 7 near Beach Road 038.414.035
• Great Ribs: Cafe New Orleans by Boyztown on Pattayaland Soi 2 038.710.805
• Continental and Sophisticated: Alois on Thappraya Road, 038.267.191-2.
• Elegant: Pagoda in Jomtien Complex 089.804.1450.
• Haute Cuisine and fine wine: Bruno’s on Thappraya Road. 038.364.600-1
• Inexpensive: ANTZ  food & drink in Jomtien Complex. Tasty & inexpensive food.  038.252.310 and Boat  Restaurant (closes at 8pm) on Second Road across from Pattayaland Soi 2
• Moderate Prices: Wi’s Restaurant on Third Road Opposite X-Zyte;  a real gem 038.413.454
• Most Affable: Little Mango on Soi VC. Near Sunee Plaza
• Most Memorable: Cabbages and Condoms on Pratumak Soi 4.Very Thai! 038.250.556
• When You Want to Splurge: Manhattans on Thappraya Road.  Stylish and elegant 038.259.790
• Favorite Breakfasts: Continental  (has A/C) down from Thepprasit road and Papa David’s near Hanuman Statue (both on Thappraya Road) in Jomtien, Two Faces, in Jomtien Complex, cute waiters and Gossip Café, in South Pattaya on Soi Day and Night 2

SPICE! Restaurant Mini Review: Volterra Italian Restaurant
Two friends and I recently stopped into Volterra Italian Restaurant on Soi Yensabai Mansion in South Pattaya down from the Yensabai Condotel.  If you’re a lover of authentic Italian cuisine, this is the real deal! Owner/Chef Michele Magni personally prepares all of the dishes where most of the ingredients are imported from Italy. The ala carte menu offers a large variety of meat, fish, pasta and pizzas plus several set menus.
I opted for the salad, wine and pasta dinner which comes with a choice of your pasta and ten sauces. I had Spaghetti Bolognaise and was very pleased. Prepared in the authentic way the sauce was mostly ground beef with some tomato and hint of various spices. My friend had a set dinner including garlicky bruchetta (sublime), lasagna and ice cream. The lasagna was tender and tasty. Our other companion chose a spicy salami pizza and raved that it was the best pizza in Pattaya. All of our dinners were in the neighborhood of 200 baht. For a great Italian meal that won’t bust the budget try Volterra Italian Restaurant near Sunee Plaza. Email: ristorantevolterra@hotmail.it