Pinto Thai Culpeper Restaurant Bar

One word: Complexity. Best Thai in the state! The wonton soup that came with my lunch special was more flavorful than any I’ve ever had. There was a hint of tomato, roasted garlic, Thai chili, scallions, cilantro, clove, pepper corn, lime, tamarind: sour, sweet, salty, light hint of spice. I don’t know how they got the umami flavor too, maybe the pork from the wonton or the minced chicken. The chicken satay was so flavorful on its own having been marinated in a light yellow curry oil, but then you get a smooth peanut dipping sauce with it. The spring roll was fresh and light, the wanton wrapper it was fried in was thin and light not coated in oil yet still crisp and flaky. My main dish was Penang Curry which I asked to be spiced to the max. It delivered. They didn’t hold back knowing that the flavors would still punch through the heat. The peanut was not overpowering, and the basil was so fresh they must have their own garden. My wife who is spice sensitive asked to have hers not spicy at all and had no problem eating her red curry. Cheers. We will be back often.

This is our favorite Thai restaurant. The food is fantastic and the service is amazing. The new menu items are definitely worth checking out!

Our recent visit to PINTO Thai was a great experience. My dad, who’s been there a few times, was once again impressed with the freshness and quality of the food. Everything tasted as though it was freshly made, not reheated, and the flavors were packed with authenticity. He describes his experience as excellent, a sentiment we’ve come to expect from PINTO Thai. My mom loves the authentic aesthetic of the restaurant. She always finds the staff incredibly friendly and the service quick. But what she enjoys most is the food itself—PINTO Thai offers a wide variety of options, generous portion sizes, and the convenience of taking home what she can’t finish. A standout feature for her is the robot waiter, which adds a modern touch to the dining experience. Overall, PINTO Thai continues to impress with its combination of fresh, flavorful dishes, welcoming atmosphere, and thoughtful details like the robot waiter. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a consistently delightful dining experience.

Nice and modern decor. The waitress standing right by the table the whole time waiting for us to decide what to order did make me feel a little uneasy. Then they have a robot delivering the food to the table, which I thought was a nice gimmick. Their food tasted pretty good. Their price is a bit high for most of the dishes. Many of their dishes on the menu are $25 or higher. Although I did get a huge portion of Padthai for $18. But the Pad See Ew my friend got was only half the portion as my Padthai for the same price.

My family ate here twice during our Shenandoah road trip, such a fantastic experience! The waiting staff were super quick and thoughtful (including the robot! . I ordered my usual pick at Thai restaurants, pad see ew, and was blown away by how stretchy and long yet not-oily the rice noodles were. I think it was better than any pad see ew I've ever had in LA, San Jose, or Boston. The fried rice dishes and curry were fantastic as well, so aromatic and not excessively salty nor oily. Thank you for the tasty homey food while travelling!!