WHY GO? Beautifully set on the beach with a fresh modern feel yet still retaining comfort. The menu is completely vegetarian, but that is the only limitation, as recipe ideas come from all over the world.

WHAT TO ORDER? Start with perfectly created rice paper rolls, served with rich plum dressing. Seared goat’s cheese is beautifully presented with amazing zesty balsamic syrup, the full-bodied cheese balanced with peppery rocket. The rich tastes of artichoke, olive and pecorino strudel would convert any die-hard carnivore. A generous helping of ravioli is served on shiitake and shemji fricassee with quail eggs, truffle oil, parmesan and basil dressing. It is a fantastic balance of flavour and textures and is completely satisfying. Finish with a cheese plate for two, a selection of carefully handpicked European and Australian cheeses accompanied by tangy home-made dried fruit chutney on melba toast.

There is a fabulous selection of wines. Try Belle Venezne Lagari, a pino grigio, for 1,700 baht, light and fruity and extremely drinkable.