Taking its cues from classic Italian trattoria (taverns), Amici Italian Bistro (www.amicikhaolak.com) serves Khao Lak with a taste of wood-fired pizzas and fresh pasta.

It’s all served in a light and airy, faux-industrial setting courtesy of Thai chef Sithichok Nhoophun.

Try the homemade tortellini stuffed with Parma ham and mortadella served with porcini mushroom cream cooked to perfect al dente for B470 or the mouthwatering homemade ravioli stuffed with porcini mushrooms, spinach and prawn-broccoli topped with a truffle cream sauce (B480).

Perched next to the Andaman Sea, Khao Lak is around one hour's drive north of Phuket.

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