What is it?: A warm, well-appointed space at the Grand Hyatt Erawan which highlights fascinating regional Italian dishes, particularly those from the oft-forgotten island of Sardinia.
Why we love it: Salvia means ‘sage,’ and you could swear you smell a bit when you come in. The comforting aroma of smoking meats permeates the venue, and with the warm, intimate space full of beautifully preserved salume and wine bottles – thoughtfully partitioned with fabric dividers to increase the snugness – you can almost feel like you are sat down on a perfect Italian autumn day. Expect plenty of dishes from Chef Gabriele Olivieri that make heavy use of carasau, the iconic Sardinian flatbread, including a lasagna that will make you rethink this ultimate classic comfort food. And that wood smoke aroma should be your guide too – we are quite smitten with the grapevine-smoked steaks.
Time Out tip: Salvia’s by-the-glass wine menu impresses, criss-crossing Italy. We are particularly smitten with the Sardinian wines, their best-known white being Vermentino, their best-known red being Cannonau. Forgive yourself if you don’t know either – then go order a glass of each.