SIGNATURE DISHES

Caesar salad with salmon bruschetta Grilled lamb chops with baked tomato and sauteed spinach Seafood assortment Tiramisu al caffe

SETTING: Prego is a stylish and relaxed, open air restaurant with tasteful decor, imaginative water features and subtle lighting.

FOOD: The highly enigmatic Marco Boscaini from Milan offers tantalising world-class dishes at extremely reasonable prices. Start with insalata alla moda di cesare con bruschetta al salmone. Alternatively, try pumpkin soup, delicately flavoured with almonds and decorated with a drizzle of fresh cream, which is picture perfect. For mains choose from a wide selection of pastas, risottos, meats and seafood, plus pizzas from the visibly located wood-fired ovens, certainly worth a mention. Seafood assortment, combining grilled prawns, rock lobster, white snapper and squid served on a bed of steamed vegetables, is a veritable feast for seafood lovers, while pan-fried chicken filled with mushrooms and ricotta cheese is simply divine. For dessert, try Marco's pride, tiramisu al caffe made from his own special recipe.

WINE: Over 50 wines on offer. Wines of the month are highlighted with short reviews.

SERVICE: Attentive and courteous, and owner Marco adds a personal touch.

PRICE: Expect to pay 1,300 baht for two without wine.