#1
Grand Chaopraya
4.8 (6,893)·Ayutthaya
Price level$$$$Mid-range
Riverfront Thai restaurant in Ayutthaya's historic district, renowned for charcoal-grilled river prawns.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Ayutthaya, Ranked
River prawns run this list, with half the entries sitting on the water and grilling something large and orange. Grand Chaopraya takes the top spot, though The Artisans is the pick if plating matters more to you than charcoal. Most of these are mid-priced, with Sukunya Somtum the cheap Isaan outlier.
10 places$ to $$$ price levelAvg 4.6 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
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- #2
Ruan Thai Kung Pao
4.5 (4,949)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeMichelin-listed riverside seafood restaurant in Ayutthaya, celebrated for fresh giant river prawns.
- #3
The Artisans Ayutthaya
4.9 (2,230)·AyutthayaA stylish Thai restaurant in Ayutthaya known for artisanal cooking, beautiful plating, and a calm atmosphere.
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Best Hotels in Ayutthaya
My pick at each price level in Ayutthaya, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Mid-range · 4-star
The Cavalli Casa Resort4.5 (2,971 reviews)
A well-appointed resort near Ayutthaya's historic sites, offering balcony rooms, complimentary breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.
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- #4
Sukunya Somtum
4.8 (1,981)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$BudgetBeloved Ayutthaya somtum spot serving fresh Isaan classics and Thai favorites in a cool, welcoming setting.
- #5
The Summer House
4.5 (3,281)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$UpscaleRiverside café and Thai fusion restaurant in Ayutthaya, known for in-house coffee roasting and bold flavors.
- #6
Baan Mai Rim Num AYUTTHAYA
4.2 (5,457)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeCasual riverside Thai restaurant on the Chao Phraya, serving fresh seafood and family-style dishes daily.
- #7
Walk In Cafe
4.8 (1,586)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeA cheerful Ayutthaya cafe on Naresuan Road known for fresh pancakes, crepes, and an impressive dessert selection.
- #8
Kampun Gai Yang
4.7 (1,651)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeMichelin-selected Isaan restaurant in Ayutthaya, known for grilled chicken, somtum, and bold spicy flavors.
- #9
Kung Phuean Praew
4.3 (3,164)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeLive tanks, giant grilled river prawns in three sizes, and a parking lot scrum in the market.
- #10
Pannana Cafe and Eatery
4.8 (1,164)·AyutthayaRiverside Thai cafe-eatery on Thanon Uthong, open daily 11am–10pm, drawing visitors with flavorful food and a relaxed ambiance.
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