"Khao Lak's reliable wood-fired pizza — thin, blistered crusts and honest prices in a relaxed garden, a welcome break from the resort buffets."
About Mario Pizzeria
Mario Pizzeria is a casual Italian spot on Phet Kasem Road, the main strip running through Khao Lak on Thailand's Andaman coast. It has built a steady following among holidaymakers and residents for one thing done well: proper wood-fired pizza, baked in a brick oven, with a thin and blistered crust that holds up better than most you will find on this coast.
The setting is relaxed and unfussy — an open, garden-style room a short drive from the Bang Niang beach hotels. It is the dependable, good-value pizza option for anyone who has had their fill of resort buffets and wants a straightforward Italian dinner.
The Kitchen
The pizzas are the reason to come. The crusts emerge thin and charred from the wood-fired oven, with the spicy diavolo (around 250 THB) and the gorgonzola among the picks; a simple margherita lands around 190 THB. Beyond pizza, the kitchen turns out a creditable range of pasta, salads — the salmon-avocado salad and Caesar are regular orders — and a short wine list.
Prices are modest and the portions are honest, which is much of the appeal: most diners eat well for 300 to 500 THB. This is competent, satisfying Italian cooking rather than fine dining, and it knows exactly what it is.
The Room
The room is casual and open-sided, with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe and attentive staff that regulars single out. It suits a barefoot-after-the-beach dinner more than a dressed-up occasion, and the wood-fired oven is part of the show.
It sits on the main road rather than the beach, so it is an easy stop by car or scooter from the Bang Niang and Khao Lak hotels. Evenings are the busier service; the pace is unhurried throughout.
Best for a First Date
The relaxed garden setting and easy prices make Mario Pizzeria a low-key first date or an unfussy solo dinner — a personal pizza and a glass of wine without ceremony. The casual room and shareable menu also make it a comfortable spot for a group dinner after a day on the coast.
Not for
Not for a special-occasion or fine-dining evening, or anyone after a beachfront table — Mario Pizzeria is a casual roadside pizzeria that wins on wood-fired crust and value, not setting or polish.
Frequently Asked
What is Mario Pizzeria known for?
Wood-fired, brick-oven pizza with a thin, blistered crust — the most reliable pizza on the Khao Lak strip. The kitchen also does pasta, salads such as the salmon-avocado and Caesar, and a short wine list.
How much does it cost?
Modest: pizzas run roughly 190 to 250 THB, and most diners eat well for about 300 to 500 THB per person. It is one of the better-value Italian options in Khao Lak.
Where is Mario Pizzeria in Khao Lak?
On Phet Kasem Road, the main strip through Khao Lak, near the Bang Niang area. It is on the road rather than the beach, an easy drive from the coastal hotels.
What should I order?
Start with the wood-fired pizzas — the spicy diavolo and the gorgonzola are favourites, and a classic margherita is a safe bet. The salmon-avocado salad is a popular lighter option.
Do I need a reservation?
Not usually — it is a casual walk-in pizzeria. Evenings are the busier service in high season, so arriving a little earlier helps if you want a table without a wait.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Mario Pizzeria
Casual walk-in. Evenings busier in high season; arrive a little earlier to avoid a wait.
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Practical Information
AddressPhet Kasem Rd, Khao Lak, Takua Pa, Phang Nga
NeighbourhoodBang Niang area, Phet Kasem Road
CuisineItalian / Pizza
PricePizzas ~190–250 THB; ~300–500 THB per person
Dress CodeCasual
SeatingOpen garden-style dining room
ReservationNot usually needed — walk-in
