L'Opera

Top choice in Myanmar (Burma)


Outstanding Italian food is served in this classy, upmarket restaurant that's probably one of the best Italian restaurants in the country. Expect dishes such as homemade tagliatelle with prawns, beautifully presented salmon and authentic pizzas. There's a huge open-plan wine cellar.

It's best to confirm that the experienced Italian head chef is in residence at the time, because the food isn't as good when he's not there.


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