SIGNATURE DISHES

Fagottino di verdure e formaggio Carpaccio di manzo con salsa cipriani Linguine al granchio Scaloppina al peperosa

SETTING: Conveniently located within walking distance from Chiang Mai's Night Bazaar, Giorgio is the classic Italian hideaway.

FOOD: The menu boasts an impressive array of Italian specialities to tempt the most seasoned food lover. Thin-cured beef with parmesan and rocket salad comes highly recommended, as does mouthwatering smoked salmon with a pepper and onion garnish served with warm bread. Giorgio has earned itself a reputation for serving the best pizza in Chiang Mai, and rightfully so. eather-thin crusts - just as pizza should be - are spread over a pan big enough to satisfy the most hearty appetites. The melt-in-the-mouth mushrooms and marinated artichoke combined with spicy salami makes quattro stagioni worth a special mention. The menu also includes a tender beef fillet steak said to be the best in town. Desserts are limited.

WINE: A comprehensive and very well chosen selection of Italian reds and whites in the 1,200 to 2,500 baht price range.

SERVICE: Friendly, attentive and casual staff provides fast and efficient service.

PRICE: A three-course dinner for two without wine costs between 1,000 and 1,500 baht.