SIGNATURE DISHES

Bruschetta Beef carpaccio Insalata di cesare Veal saltimbocca Filetto di vitello all driglia Castolette d'agnello

SETTING: A beachfront open-air hut that is more exotic tropical than classical Italian. A large mirror reflects life on the beach.

FOOD: Presenting itself as modern Italian, the menu is compact and offers a range of red meats, poultry, a large selection of seafood and a generous variety of pasta. It offers a choice rather than a challenge when ordering. Modern Italian means classic recipes have been given a twist appropriate for today with the emphasis on light and easy. Tomato caprese is served vertically with a sprig of rosemary to hold the slices it together; a functional and well-thought out presentation, fresh, tasty and perfect for lunch by the beach. Then order beef lasagna, a generous portion with fresh tomato sauce topped by two slices of garlic bread. Simple, honest food cooked well using quality ingredients. Indulgence is not a sin when it is a chocolate mousse - a justifiable luxury to end a meal. Espresso lovers may find this a tad weak here.

WINE: A very good selection of New and Old World wines plus a couple of Thai labels.

SERVICE: Professional yet appropriately relaxed service.

PRICE: A meal for two will cost about 3,000 baht excluding wines.