The restaurant is a bit hidden, we did not know its there even tho we walk every single day. We are really happy with the food we order and the service. Definitely will come back
Restaurant
Brio Thao Dien - Restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City
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About This Place
Brio sits on the second floor of a newish building tucked into a side street off Thảo Điền, easy to walk past without noticing. The interior leans dark and modern — matte surfaces, considered lighting — which gives it a more polished feel than most casual Italian spots in the neighborhood without tipping into formal territory. One practical curiosity is the wine dispenser machine near the bar, letting diners sample different pours without committing to a bottle.
The kitchen's Italian credentials hold up under scrutiny. The carbonara is made the Roman way: guanciale, eggs, no cream — a rarity in Saigon where the cream version is the default. The lamb ragu and bolognese have drawn repeated praise for depth of flavor, and the pizza dough is substantial enough that even the crust gets eaten. The beef carpaccio and creamy shrimp pasta round out the standout dishes from recent visits. The Caesar salad is less impressive and can be skipped without regret.
Value is a recurring theme in reviews, particularly around the set lunch format: three courses, well-plated, priced for a neighborhood meal rather than a special occasion. The same menu structure appears on weekends under the 'weekday set' label, which expands the window for catching it. Service runs attentive and quick out of the kitchen. The dining room often runs quieter than the food quality would suggest, which makes it well-suited to conversation-heavy meals — a date or a working lunch — rather than a large celebratory table. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available.
carbonara with guanciale and no creamthree-course weekday set menuself-serve wine dispenserlamb ragubeef carpaccio
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Reviews
4.5(110)
We visited based on a friend's recommendation, and it doesn't seem like they run ads, but the meal far exceeded our expectations. The pizza was so good I even ate the crust (and I’m usually the type to skip it as normally it's too dry to me). Also loved the beef carpaccio and creamy shrimp pasta. The vibes are great, though it’s probably better suit for a date night than a loud girls' night. Highly suggested if you want a quiet spot or a perfect date location.
This place was a pleasant surprise! We walked on craving some Italian and they exceeded our expectation on the main dishes: Lamb Ragu 10/10 & Bolognese 9/10, soooo good. The Caesar Salad was a bit underwhelming but we easily saw past that with the main dishes. Also for some reason this place was EMPTY, we were seated alone (not complaining)? So confused why such an amazing spot had no one else seated. Highly recommend!
The restaurant is located on the second floor of a newly built building in a small alley. The food is excellent, and they offer a "weekday set menu" on weekends, which is very cost-effective. The "weekday set menu" also has a wide selection of dishes. In addition, you also can choose the pizza, pasta, burgers, papani, and sushi. The ambiance and service are both pleasant, and there are both indoor and outdoor seating options.
Nice set-lunch options! 👍 Value for money 💚 Selection of appetizers especially (parma, vitello tonato, carpaccio). And pasta, of course.... I woul prefer cup of coffee instead of desert for the conclusion, but dolce is also fine. Definitely great place!
Visit Tips
Visiting Brio Thao Dien
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Reservations: Call +84 379 768 455 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
- ✓
Best for: date night, weekday lunch, small group dinner, solo dining.
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- What is the best dish at Brio Thao Dien?
- The carbonara is made the Roman way with guanciale and eggs, no cream — reviewers call it a rarity in Saigon. The lamb ragu and bolognese are praised for depth of flavor, and the beef carpaccio and creamy shrimp pasta also stand out.
- Does Brio Thao Dien offer good value for money?
- The three-course set lunch is described as 'beautifully plated' and 'value for money,' priced for a neighborhood meal. The same format runs on weekends under the 'weekday set' label.
- Is Brio Thao Dien good for a date night?
- Reviews note the dining room 'often runs quieter than the food quality would suggest,' with one reviewer calling it 'better suited for a date night than a loud girls' night.' The dark, modern interior adds to the atmosphere.
- Does Brio Thao Dien have outdoor seating?
- Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, according to guest reviews.
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