Nonna & Son Samui
Fresh pasta, a Caesar with BBQ broccoli and service that actually paces your meal properly.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–00:00
Learn the Spice Scale
Say 'mai pet' for no spice, 'pet nit noi' for a little spice, or 'pet mak' if you want it Thai-hot. Most cooks will default to a toned-down version for foreigners unless you specify otherwise.
Details
- Address
- 168/1 168/55 ตำบล บ่อผุด Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 93 647 0809
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Italian cooking on Samui usually means a pizza oven and a shrug, so this Bo Put kitchen stands out for taking the food seriously. Fresh pasta with sauces that taste made rather than poured, a Caesar salad with barbecued broccoli that people keep singling out, salmon, steak. Portions are judged well and the pacing between courses is handled properly, which is rarer than it should be. Plenty of people eat here two or three times in a single week's holiday, and that tells you more than any single glowing write-up.
There's an upstairs terrace if you'd rather sit in the open air, and the room downstairs leans polished without being stiff. Wine and cocktails will push the bill up quickly, so if you're watching what you spend, stick to the food and you'll do fine.
Be warned that the front-of-house team can be pushy at the menu podium outside. More than one diner has mentioned a server hovering while they read. If you just want a minute to decide, say so plainly and they'll back off.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
What a lovely place! The food is amazing and the staff is very attentive. We’ve eaten here 3 times already and the food has been delicious every time. Highly recommend!
During my one week stay in Samui, i only ate at the top restaurants in Chaweng. Nonna definitely wins as the best food on the island by far. However, I did not appreciate how pushy they are standing over you when you try to look at the menu before going in. I deliberately walked to the second menu podium which had no one around it, and the server came running and standing over me for several minutes making me feel extremely uncomfortable..... this policy needs to be changed. Pressure doesn't get you customers.. thankfully their food made up for their service.
Gorgeous place. Classy vibes. Good quality foods and high class service. Really enjoyed the food..tried a few dishes and was all enjoyable. Upstairs terrace dining too. Pasta fresh and sauces tasty. Would return..next time try lunch or breakfast. Central location.. high end service. Reccomend if fancy Italian.
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168/1 168/55 ตำบล บ่อผุด Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
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Nonna & Son Samui: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nonna & Son Samui worth visiting?
Nonna & Son Samui holds a 4.7★ rating from 1,780 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated restaurants & food in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of Nonna & Son Samui?
Nonna & Son Samui is typically open 10:00-00:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Nonna & Son Samui?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Nonna & Son Samui located?
Nonna & Son Samui is at 168/1 168/55 ตำบล บ่อผุด Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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