Pop Cafe

Sometimes when you’re travelling or living in Asia you get an urge for a nice, hot home-cooked meal. If this is the case, Italian food is the way to go and Pop Cafe is the place to go to. Located on the riverside on Sisowath Quay close to the Royal Palace and museum, this tiny hole in the wall restaurant provides some of the most authentic Italian meals in town. Whether you’re looking for a fresh Italian salad of tomato, basil and mozzarella or pizza or pasta—this place has it all!
Pop Cafe serves up both lunch and dinner to a loyal crowd—so if you’re hungry get in early or be prepared to wait for a table at times. Pizzas are made on a traditional thin crust with simple minimal ingredients like garlic, tomato, mushrooms, parma ham and finished off with classic mozzarella, gorgonzola or cream. If you’re more of a pasta person, pasta dishes use pasta made fresh daily, as well as some classics like lasagne and creamy gnocchi.

Giorgio, the owner, prides himself on being at the restaurant everyday with his wife and a friendly team of servers—so don’t be afraid to say hello or ask for the daily specials or personal recommendations.