Hua Hin recently welcomed Laciana by the Sea (ow.ly/RJhus), a casual eatery serving home-style Italian food in hearty portions.

This restarant's outdoor area consists of country-style woooden furniture, worn brick paths and a rustic, birdbath-fountain to make for a particularly laid-back setting. Inside you're find a more proper dining setting with large tables, rustic bric-a-brac and couches.

Try their grilled rosemary shrimp (B350), seafood bucket (grilled crab, mussels, scallops, squid and shrimps, B890) or spagetti with seafood and house-made marinara sauce (B210).