Stefano and La Gondola

Frommer's Review

Stefano is in the heart of town in a colorful alley off of Ta Pae Road and La Gondola overlooks the Mae Ping River. Under the same owner and management, both take you on a pleasant culinary journey from Lanna to Italy. Both spots are lively and popular and offer an extensive catalogue of Northern Italian cuisine, from steaks to excellent pastas. I had a fusilli with cream sauce and big local mushrooms: a delicious departure from curry, rice and noodles. Portions are big, the wine list is deep and there are good daily set menus and specials. La Gondolla is a collection of glass aviaries and balcony seating, certainly the more romantic choice of the two. Stefano, at the city center, has its own more raucous allure with brash decor and a younger clientele, mostly backpackers who dust off the credit card for a bit of a splash-out after long journeys.

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