SIGNATURE DISHES

Spring vegetables and goat cheese terrine Double-sliced Australian tuna tagliata Ravioli with peppered beef stew

SETTING: On Siam Paragon's ground level, this high-ceilinged, simply decorated Italian restaurant is open, airy and relaxing.

FOOD: Chef Marco Camarrata says "fresh, simple, imported" best describes his philosophy. Belguardo's succulent regional Italian dishes filled with surprising flavours bear that out. Start with spring vegetables and goat cheese terrine, a smooth blend of colours and tastes. Seared sea scallops with herbs are a must-try, large, sweet scallops on an olive-chocolate tapenade, while double-sliced Australian tuna tagliata with fennel is a rich blend of full flavours. For pastas, spaghettini with portobello mushrooms and lemon zest is a melt-in-your-mouth slow revelation. For mains, grilled sea trout is divine, fleshy pink salty flakes atop green asparagus and marsala. Close with Belguardo's most popular dish, hot chocolate tortino with orange sherbet and white chocolate creme Anglaise.

WINE: A solid list of 150 plus wines are on offer, mainly Italian regional vintages.

SERVICE: Attentive and pleasant service from bilingual team headed by Christina Spanu.

PRICE: Two can enjoy a meal without drinks for 1,800 to 2,500 baht.