There are few venues that can treat its guests to an unparalleled evening providing the elements of delicious food, a superlative ambience and professional yet friendly service. With superb Italian cuisine, elegant surroundings and gentle notes from the grand piano, La Scala at the Katathani, Phuket Beach Resort at Kata Noi Beach offers such a refined place to dine.

This upscale retreat boasts a stylish and glorious atmosphere, blending a subtle theme of ancient Rome that incorporates contemporary dining. Images of this culture and its architecture tastefully decorate the walls while simple yet opulent lighting ensures intimacy over a candlelit and formal place setting.

With a fine dinner comes a fine wine. The Jacob’s Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 from Australia, a refined wine of fruity flavours, was a perfect selection to match the appetizers and entrées to come.

The menu at La Scala yields some very welcoming twists on traditional Italian favourites with pleasing presentations and exquisite taste and texture combinations to delight the senses. The Prawn and Lobster Tail Salad was a refreshing and light start to the meal. The Beef Carpaccio with its thinly sliced strips of beef and served with cheese in a light vinaigrette proved to be a perfect accompaniment to the seafood choice.

The evening’s entrées continued to delight and thrill. The Roasted Rack of Lamb served with its own gravy was cooked to medium rare perfection and was served with creamy potatoes and vegetables. Baked Prawns wrapped around scallops that were served with vegetables offered more of the rich and delicious tastes that the fruits of the Andaman Sea have to offer.

The delectable desserts also did not disappoint. The layered treat of a chocolate mousse and wafers and a chocolatey and creamy tiramisu were wonderful finales to the meal.

La Scala combines all the elements of a distinctive and memorable evening out. Impeccable service with attention to detail, exquisite dishes that are well-prepared and presented in elegant and intimate surroundings and enchanting music from the piano make for an evening to remember.