Our Story

Welcome to 2 Fishes on the Beach, where Italian tradition meets the freshest local produce in the heart of Koh Samui. Our restaurant, originally located in Fisherman's Village, has grown from a beloved local spot into a beachfront dining destination.

With over 25 years of experience, Chef Leandro Panza brings his passion for Italian cuisine and commitment to quality to Koh Samui. Leandro's journey spans some of the best Italian restaurants in London, Singapore, Sydney, and Melbourne. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, he sources only the finest ingredients—from the freshest local fish and produce to premium imported steaks from Australia and exquisite oysters all the way from France.

In our new, larger beachfront location just five minutes from Fisherman's Village, you can find Leandro running the pass in our state-of-the-art open kitchen, ensuring every dish meets his exacting standards. This open kitchen not only showcases the culinary magic but also allows you to witness the dedication and skill of our team of chefs as they prepare your meal.

And at the heart of our success is Nan, who leads our front-of-house team. Her commitment to exceptional service ensures that every visit to 2 Fishes is as memorable as the food. Together, they’ve created a warm and inviting space where you can enjoy the most delicious Italian cuisine all with the perfect Koh Samui sunset backdrop.

Whether you’re visiting for a special occasion or a casual meal, we look forward to welcoming you to 2 Fishes on the Beach.

  • We came to 2 Fishes based on recommendation from local friends and the fact that it got great reviews in the Gluten Free restaurant app. Everything about last night was just perfect. Every dish was spot on, fresh, well balanced and delicious. The food, service, friendliness, attention to details and the GF support was outstanding. The best compliment i can 2 fishes team is that we are coming back tomorrow again. Thank you guys. You are amazing.

    Osher Gilinsky

  • A very wow restaurant, delicious affordable and very well presented food , great ambience and excellent location , menu suits everyone and drinks menu is perfect , everything was wonderful in this place and I highly recommend it

    Firas Rashid

  • Having heard of 2 Fishes by reputation, we were very excited to try it out...and our expectations were exceeded in every way! Three aspects stood out to us. Firstly, the staff were knowledgeable, attentive and warm. They have clearly been trained to a high standard, and it really made a difference. Secondly, the location and decor were beautiful, creating an ambience that feels both luxurious and intimate. It is a short walk out from the main Fisherman's Village "strip", but the sea view is certainly worth it. Finally, and most importantly, the food was exceptional.

    DarkerSix 6

  • We came for dinner ! Amazing food!! We had a grilled fish and it was amazing, the starters and the desserts were great ! Service was terrific ! And I live in thailand for 10 years even in some of the best 5 star hotel the service wasn’t terrific like that. Continue doing what you are doing ! Great staff team! Great chef and great manager !! Love the atmosphere and we will definitely come back !

    Zoé Michelou

  • Beautiful place along the shore with view to the sea! Modern restaurant with delicious Italian food! Attentive servers, courteous and friendly.

    Maritza Arias

  • Outstanding restaurant, with a great location, extremely attentive staff and an amazing menu!!! Thank you very, very much for a great dinner-experience!!!

    Karl Eckerstorfer

  • First time here and I thought it was absolutely wonderful. The white wine was lovely and the food was insanely good. Halibut was great and the risotto is top class.

    Aaron Jones

  • Wow Restaurant! Everything was delicious, from the seviche to the grilled fish, and even the pasta for our son was amazing. Top-notch service with a beautiful seafront location. We definitely come back next time we are in Koh Samui

    Moshe Shoshan

  • Great evening, great vibe, great view and great food, super fresh and tasty. We loved the baby octopus and the fish with potatoes in olive oil. The chef was around to speak to guests, we look forward to going again.

    Marion Belrhiti

  • Had very tasty gold snapper fish at 2 fishes. The dish looks very simple yet so fresh and has lots of flavour. Recommend those looking for real fresh grilled fish.

    Rafiq Mustapah

  • Wow wow wow, impeccable food, service and location. This dinner was absolutely fabulous with an amazing view of the water of Koh Samui. Delicious and Romantic

    Muireann Toomes