Ciao Bella

Phang-Nga Province


Operated by an Italian-Thai team, this beachside open-air restaurant serves excellent pizzas, pastas, Thai dishes and nice seafood plates including tasty grilled prawns and fish. Umberto the owner can make personal recommendations and offers tips on things to do on the island. It's a shady spot and you can swim in the sea while you wait for your meal.


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