The Smokaccia Laboratory
The Smokaccia Laboratory
The Smokaccia Laboratory
Photos: The Smokaccia Laboratory, Angela Schröder via Google
Restaurant

The Smokaccia Laboratory

The Smokaccia Laboratory is Phuket's most ambitious tasting menu. Chef Luca Mascolo calls himself a "culinary scientist", and his menus at Surin are inventive, playful and close to zero-waste. The smoked focaccia with mortadella foam that gives the restaurant its name, and a reimagined lasagna, are the dishes people remember.

It ranked No. 2 in the TOP25 Restaurants Phuket and Southern Thailand awards for 2025 and is in the Michelin Guide.

The nine-course menu costs ฿5,500++ and the 18-course menu ฿6,900++ (about USD 164 and USD 205 before tax and service), with meat, vegetarian and vegan versions at the same price. It is open Thursday to Monday, with seatings from 6pm to 7:30pm.

Guest Reviews

★★★★★4.9/5(401 reviews)
Google
★★★★★

An extraordinary, very creative and special experience. You feel like you’ve stepped into the home of a collector of culinary ideas, everything is highly original and surprising. Chef Luca is a master at extracting the maximum flavor from every ingredient used and combines Italian cuisine with Thai ingredients in a truly delicious way. His team is also outstanding. A restaurant that definitely deserves a Michelin star. It’s very surprising that it doesn’t already have one. Congratulations, Chef Luca, for the passion you put into everything you do there 👏🥰

Florin Mail7 months ago
★★★★★

An absolutely unforgettable dinner. Yesterday we had the 18-course experience and it was simply outstanding. From the very first moment we walked in, everything felt special — the atmosphere, the service, the attention to detail. Every dish was like a small piece of art. Beautiful presentation, incredible textures, and an explosion of flavors that kept surprising us course after course. You can really feel the passion and creativity of the chefs in every bite. The whole evening flowed perfectly — relaxed, elegant, and full of amazing tastes. We enjoyed every single moment. Truly one of the best dining experiences we’ve had. Highly recommended if you love creative cuisine and memorable food journeys. Thank you for such a fantastic evening.

★★★★★

I have been in many restaurants including Michelin star establishment, the Smokaccia Laboratory is absolutely my favorite of all. Of course, the food is beyond description, it can only be simplified in two words: pure artistry. The distinction comes from service, commitment, elegance, team work, and of course, the outstanding chef Luca Mascolo. Dining here is a journey of the senses.

Martha Castaño3 months ago
★★★★★

Love everything designed and created by Chef Luca and the team! Too many outstanding things to talk about but I just keep it short to pick my top 3 favorite: Non alcoholic pairing is a must try; no sweet chocolate dessert also must try if you don’t sweet tooth; thumbs up to the sustainable idea behind all the well curated dishes. We would definitely love to come back again.

Fiona RQL7 months ago
★★★★★

I’ve really enjoyed seeing how they’ve evolved over the years. There’s a real sense of passion and growth behind what they do. Easily one of the very best foodie spots on the island. Get ready to dive into a great culinary experience, where also sustainability and a strong sense of identity in the use of local ingredients really stand out. The quality of the ingredients, the execution, and even the vibe of the place are all on point. It’s not just about eating here, it’s about enjoying the whole experience, one bite at a time.

Details

116, Cherng Thalay, 4 Surin, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand
+66 93 179 4489