Chef Christian Martena is the visionary behind CLARA, a modern Italian culinary destination in Bangkok’s Yen Akart district. After the success of his acclaimed restaurant Sensi, he and his wife, Maitre D’ Clara Del Corso-Martena, launched CLARA in 2019, blending heartfelt hospitality with contemporary Italian cuisine. With experience at The Strand in Yangon and Six Senses Koh Samui, Chef Christian’s approach marries high-quality imported products with local ingredients, refined techniques, and a deep respect for sustainability. His open-kitchen concept offers an immersive dining experience, while his seasonal six- and eight-course menus, complemented by expert wine pairings, take guests on a true culinary journey.
Chef Christian Martena adalah sosok visioner di balik CLARA, destinasi kuliner Italia modern di distrik Yen Akart, Bangkok. Setelah sukses dengan restoran ternama Sensi, ia bersama istrinya, Maitre D’ Clara Del Corso-Martena, mendirikan CLARA pada 2019, menghadirkan perpaduan antara keramahan yang menghangatkan hati dan cita rasa masakan Italia kontemporer. Dengan pengalaman di The Strand di Yangon dan Six Senses Koh Samui, Chef Christian menggabungkan bahan-bahan impor berkualitas tinggi dengan bahan lokal, teknik memasak yang elegan, serta kepedulian mendalam terhadap keberlanjutan. Konsep dapur terbukanya menghadirkan pengalaman bersantap yang imersif, sementara menu musiman enam hingga delapan hidangan, yang dipadukan dengan seleksi wine dari para ahli, mengajak para pencinta kuliner dalam perjalanan rasa yang autentik.
