Pizza Del Sol restaurant

Bangkok it’s not — and that’s the point. In Lamai’s little center on Koh Samui, Pizza Del Sol draws a steady stream of beach-tired folks with the smell of blistered dough and basil. It’s the kind of place you wander into in flip-flops and end up lingering over a second glass while scooters purr by on Had Lamai Road. The menu sticks to what it does best: thin-crust pies baked properly, with clean flavors and no heavy hands. Regulars start with the garlic–pesto bread, then split a three-cheese pie or go for a veggie-lovers classic. There’s proper pasta too and a tiramisu that actually tastes of coffee. If you eat gluten-free, this is one of the rare islands spots that takes it seriously — gluten-free pizza bases and desserts are made with care. Service is friendly and unfussy, prices are fair for Lamai, and the crowd skews mixed: island residents, families, and sunburned holidaymakers escaping Thai food fatigue for a night. It’s an easy dinner before a beach stroll — or order in if you’re staying nearby. Open daily from 12pm to 11pm; call ahead for takeaway or to time your table on busy nights.