Hi there, I have some friends who'll be staying in a cottage in Naklua Soi 16 for Christmas and wanted to recommend somewhere they could have a nice meal on the 25th. The Art Cafe seems interesting as they dont have a car so they could walk there very easily BUT I'm not sure if this place is still going.

I've tried phoning them but no reply and their website has a Christmas Menu... for 2007!

The signs aren't good but if anyone knows of the Art Cafe's fate, I'd appreciate the news. Has anyone eaten there recently or know if it is still alive and well?

Failing that, does anyone have any recommendations for any nice places in Soi 16 where the friends could have a leisurely walk to have their Christmas Day meal?

Cheers and a bundle of thanks, wrapped up in swaddling clothes.

Dunno if it's still around but I do know that it changed hands maybe 2 years ago and the food went really downhill. I used to really like that place when the previous owner Jo had it, but wouldn't advise going there now even if it is still open.

Not far from there up the soi which is opposite the new Centara Grand Hotel which is still under construction (sorry, not sure of soi number) is Paradise Restaurant. I went there a few times when they were on 2nd Road and the food was always good IMHO. Haven't tried this new location yet tho.

Thanks jimmybkk - that's a pity. It looked like a really interesting concept.

I'll check out Paradise Restaurant. Thanks for the recommendation.

Are there any other ideas out there?

Art Cafe - no more

There are some nice places in that area as well as the Hotels (Aisawan Resort)

There is still a restaurant at the former Art Cafe's location, but sorry I do not know hat cuisine and it seems not very crowded whenever I pass there.