Review

Favela sits majestically on the bank of the Mae Kok river, within the immaculate gardens of Le Meridien Chiang Rai, with seating indoors and outdoors, the latter being perfect for that extra special occasion. The decor inside is contemporary with the option of a high counter table with a bird's eye view of the kitchen theatre showcasing the skillful preparation and assembly of your chosen dishes. The dining room has lots of natural light, an abundance of themed arches and comfortable sofas, lending a slightly formal tone to the proceedings. The daytime offering is lighter, including a more eclectic range of lunch bites in addition to the Italian fare. The dinner menu, however, is classic Italian. Begin with an antipasto of the house signature, gamberi scotatti con pomodorini, a delicious dish of shrimps with garlic, cherry tomatoes, in a velvety tomato sauce, given a healthy dose of chilli, for an extra punch. Alternatively, the traditional beckons, with a stunningly tasty, spaghetti aglio olio with Italian sausage, elevating this country cuisine. A rigatoni carbonara also shines brightly, the egg yolk, lending a richness, perfectly balanced with crunchy guanciale. The dessert selection continues the theme, any one of those listed will deliver the desired sweet ending. The global wine list offers choices to suit all.