Page 72 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 3 | February - March 2024

At Côte by Mauro Colagreco,
the Riviera meets the River
of Kings in sophisticated
splendour.

B Y AIDEN JE WELLE GONZ ALE S

very time I visit the eminently-
elegant Capella Bangkok, I’m
immediately ensconced in their
distinctive point of view; a culture that
runs deep in the hotel’s veins, from its
luxe furnishings, carefully-selected artwork,
attention to detail, and of course, their
culinary offerings that are sure to delight
gourmands everywhere. Côte by Mauro
Colagreco, perched on the 2 floor of the
nd
hotel with panoramic views of the River of
Kings, continues this philosophy of curated
escapism.

True to its name, Côte by Mauro Colagreco
is the first Southeast-Asian outpost
of Chef Mauro Colagreco, of three-
Michelin-starred Mir Azure fame; and its
impeccable service, inspired dishes, and
stunning interiors have already netted the
restaurant its own Michelin star for three
years running. The restaurant is led by Chef
Davide Garavaglia and restaurant manager
Thibaud Charlemarty, both of whom have
won plenty of accolades in their own right, FIRST IMPRESSIONS
including the Michelin Guide Thailand
Young Chef Award 2023 and the Michelin The restaurant was inspired, or so
Guide Service Award 2022, respectively. the story goes, by “the sound of water
and the colour of light,” and this can
Just as in Mir Azur, Chef Mauro Colagreco be seen in its end-to-end windows
has brought his own distinctive flair and that allow sunlight to spill into the
culinary refinement to the restaurant, as sophisticated space, where soothing
well as his passion for local influences, shades of ivory and wood exude a calm reminiscent to waves lapping on a beach. Staff
all of which has led to him being voted attentively and warmly ushered us to our seats, where they explained that the stunning
as “The Best Chef in the World” by Le cerulean show plates, with a mesmerising line of white through each of them, reflected the
Chef Compilation 2019. Even with so view of the Mediterranean Sea that one can see from Mir Azure. As I sipped on a welcome
many celebrated names behind it, I was cocktail, comprised of a pleasant mix of berries and champagne, I could feel myself slipping
pleasantly surprised that Côte blew past my into the oasis of peace that Capella Bangkok tries to curate in all their experiences; one
expectations, which were already sky-high. where all your troubles are left at the door and you can simply enjoy the moment.

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