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  American Express
Dining Privileges 2008
 
Amex Welcome Cucina
ITALIAN
 
JW MARRIOTT PHUKET RESORT & SPA, 231 MOO 3, MAI KHAO, PHUKET 83110, TEL: 0-7633-8000
SETTING: Located in the very north of the island on Mai Khao Beach, Cucina is set within JW Marriott's exotic lily ponds, pools and lush foliage. Lunch and early dinner guests can take in beach and sea views from the terrace.
 
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FOOD: The menu is Italian as its name suggests, although in keeping ith a tropical climate, less filling seafood items have been introduced. try light-as-a-feather frittura di calamari or equally impressive carpaccio di manzo, thinly-sliced beef tenderloin with shaved parmesan. Entrees include excellent Phuket lobster tails on a bed of pesto-inspired linguini verde. Cucina's imported steaks are very tender and can be served with gnocchi and shallots in a tangy balsamic sauce. Italian desserts, although often high in calories, are deservedly world famous and Cucina does not disappoint in this department. The cheese platter is equally interesting and each diner's selection is served with a pear compote and fresh herbs.
 
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WINE: Cucina has won several awards for its wine cellar. Exclusively Italian, the choice is divided between Italy's many wine-growing regions. The house wine is also excellent.
 
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SERVICE: Professional but always with Cucina's hallmark special personal touch.
 
PRICE: A meal for two will cost about 2,000 baht, without wine.
 
 
SIGNATURE DISHES
Frittura di calamari
Carpaccio
Fettucine carbonara
Linguini al apore di mare
Malfatti di ricotta
 
Reservations : Recommended for dinner
Dress Code : Casual but no shorts
Closed : Lunch
Dinner : 6:00pm-11:00pm

Set Menu : No
Buffet/Brunch : No
Vegetarian Dishes : 5-10
Free Drinking Water : Yes
Corkage : 300 Baht
Amenities : Separate bar, live music, private room
Private Parking : Yes
Car Valet : Yes
Credit cards : AE, V, MC, D, JCB
Established : 2001
Other Branches : No
Website : www.jwmarriottphuketresort.com
Previously Listed : 2006

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