Cafe del Sol Koh Tao Review — Koh Tao Complete Guide

Cafe del Sol, a well-established restaurant on Koh Tao, offers a delightful fusion of French and Italian cuisine. Situated in Mae Haad, just a short walk from the main pier, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Chef Roberto and his friends, who fell in love with Koh Tao during their travels, decided to make the island their home and founded Cafe del Sol in 1999, making it the first French restaurant on the island. Since its inception, Cafe del Sol’s unwavering aim has been to ensure customer satisfaction.

For breakfast, you can choose from a range of options, including omelettes, set German, English, and American breakfasts, as well as a la carte items like muesli with yoghurt and fruit. They offer a variety of coffee choices, including Americanos, lattes, and cappuccinos. Fresh fruit juices and delicious smoothies are also on the menu. At lunchtime, you’ll find specialty sandwiches such as Napoli (raw ham and mozzarella), Greek (feta cheese, green pepper, and olives), and salami.

The restaurant provides ample dining space suitable for groups of all sizes and has remained in the same location since its inception

The dinner menu boasts a selection of salads like Chef or Nicoise salads, appetisers like bruschetta, beef or fish carpaccio, and the Provençal plate (featuring fresh mozzarella, roasted eggplant, and peppers). After savouring your starter, you can indulge in famous steaks, juicy burgers, pizzas with various toppings, or homemade pasta for your main course. To complete your meal, treat yourself to a dessert like crème brûlée, chocolate mousse, or apple tarts, all prepared fresh on-site.

Cafe del Sol provides ample dining space suitable for groups of all sizes and has remained in the same location in Mae Haad Bay since its inception, ensuring that returning customers can easily find it. The restaurant takes pride in using its home-grown organic vegetables, which add to the smiles on customers’ faces by offering a direct “Farm to Table” experience. Additionally, Cafe del Sol operates a small bakery for those seeking takeaway baked goods. Throughout the day, they prepare large and small baguettes and butter or chocolate croissants fresh from the oven. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveller, make sure to visit Cafe del Sol, one of the island’s original European restaurants. It’s a timeless Koh Tao favourite for both newcomers and repeat visitors.