We came here for dinner while craving Italian food because it looked nice, was reasonably priced…read moreand walking distance from our hotel. The service was awesome. We sat outside on their patio and ordered a pizza (NAPOLETANA) and pasta (HOME-MADE TAGLIATELLE with Gorgonzola and black truffle cream). The pizza was great. My date said it was almost as good as the pizza he had in Italy, which is an awesome compliment =) My pasta was better than the truffled pasta I had in Italy so this place definitely gets 5 stars. Note: The only thing we didn't care for was the table of smokers near our table, but that isn't something the restaurant can control. We are spoiled in CA with the 'no smoking' laws!

This is an outstanding place. I've had the house ravioli twice. Delicious and topped with shaved…read moretruffles. The light lamb broth sauce keeps me coming back.

Before I start expressing how I actually felt about the dining experience, I want to specify that…read moremy waiter was the best part of this experience by a mile. Mustafa (hopefully this is spelled correctly) was: kind, attentive, incredibly speedy, and inhumanly composed. An absolute delight to have as a server, and frankly while my review isn't particularly positive, I would have found the experience to be borderline 1 star just based on the actual flavors of the food relative to the pricing if not for him having saved the experience. If I could do this dinner again, I would honestly order less food, as you get the same view whether you order a single tasting menu and grab some takeout elsewhere afterwards, but at face value the flavors seemed bold yet feasible, as though they could turn out well depending on the execution. In reality we ended up spending approximately $1200HKD per person on a tasting menu that had one to two memorable items each. We actually spent an additional $98HKD on a dish that neither one of us felt compelled to finish. The second course tempura was more interesting flavor-wise than either of our mains, in part due to the chili infused tempura sauce doing a lot of heavy lifting. We are not generally fine dining individuals, it is an occasion we reserve for special events (this was our anniversary), but we do have enough experience to know that the execution of these dishes was miles away from a single Michelin star, yet commanded prices well above most of the one-star restaurants we've visited. The waiter took plenty of photos to commemorate the experience, and we managed to see both the 8PM "city of lights" show on the businesses spread along the harbor, as well as a fascinating lightning storm directly in front of us in a massive panoramic, which should lead to an unforgettable night, but the quality of the food left us grasping at straws to find silver linings. I wish I could remember this experience more fondly, but every time a family member asks whether we enjoyed the food, we struggle to muster any enthusiasm and at roughly $2,800HKD after 10% service charge I can't help but wish we had gone elsewhere to get better food and just visited some sort of observation deck instead.

Let me first start by saying that the management team here is solid. We had a situation with our…read morepizza, and the bar manager, Timothy, handled it professionally and made sure my husband and I were taken care of. That level of attentiveness and accountability is what excellent customer service looks like. Aqua is another rooftop bar overlooking the harbor with beautiful views of the city skyline and waterfront. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, making it a great spot to unwind, enjoy a cocktail, and take in the scenery. There was a DJ spinning throughout the evening, which kept the energy up and added to the overall vibe.

Great atmosphere, outstanding service, average food. The view of the hong kong skyline is…read moreincredible, especially at night. There is outdoor and indoor seating, the biggest downside is the noise of the busy road adjacent to the restaurant. As for the food, you'll be spending on average about 300 HKG dollars for your meal, but can get one as little as 188. I tried the calamari, caprese salad, and bolognese lasagna. The calamari was typical, and the bolognese lasagna was slightly bland yet filling, and the caprese was excellent - some of the best mozzarella I've had. Overall, I may return just for the view and service, but not for the food.

We got together for a brunch catch up. As usual the service was excellent. The set menu had great…read moreoptions , and 2 of us ordered the set menu so we could all taste the options. Burrata to share was our last request. All the food was lovely and fresh and great variety. Free flow add on is HKD198

The dining area is quite intimate in the evening, having dim lighting and having only a handful of…read moretables on this floor. This made the space quite comfortable yet elegant at the same time. Service was attentive without it being overbearing--helpful with the dish selection as well. We thought the dishes were great from start to finish. The burrata was creamy, complimented by the tart and sweet grilled peach while being cut by the savory cured meats. I ordered the lamb medium-rare and really enjoyed how it was prepared, and the pasta dishes similarly turned out delicious. We felt like the presentation of the dishes were very thoughtful on top of its great taste. Both desserts were a necessary closing of the meal--the creaminess of the tiramisu and panna cotta was not overbearing and helped highlight the respective flavors of coffee and fruit in these desserts!

It was my first time dining at Pirata and I enjoyed the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere…read more On this occasion, they were launching their weekly lunch buffet, which features a different selection of appetizers spread out beautifully. I am also big on dessert so the new tiramisu recipe was particularly noteworthy, standing out from others that I've tried. Kudos to Boris and Elle for their attentive service; they frequently checked in on us and ensured our comfort. Overall, my visit to Pirata was a delightful experience that I look forward to repeating. Thank you Pirata Group.

Went with a friend on a Friday night before gig. Place is still as busy and loud as ever. The salad…read morebar has been taken out and now it's just a regular ala carte menu for dinner. Food is mediocre and although the staff are friendly and attentive. Only comes back here because it's close to work place. Ordered pasta (spaghetti Mancini) and spring chicken for dinner. Spaghetti is still al dente and sauce is good. The scallop and prawn are fresh and not overcooked but the tomatoes taste fishy. The spring chicken is a bit salty for my palate. Had a complimentary drink from being availing their promotion membership and was thankful for that, but that's it. Only the presence of a friend made the dining experience enjoyable.

The food overall is mediocre at best . The lasagna lacked proper layering and tomato sauce , the…read morebeef tarter has no flavor and you can tell this isn't fresh beef so basic salt and pepper? The dessert - I tier the pear , under poached and the ice cream was hard not made fresh . I tried the spaghetti carbonara- the was a thinning sliced piece of bacon which was nice /. But the pasta and sauce just failed . The coffee was a bitter bitter as well . Overall disappointment this isn't not a highly quality Italian restaurant- eat somewhere else . I was also told they ran out of ingredients to make pizzas .

Very friendly and efficient service!! The wait staff is consistently a step ahead. The basket of…read morebread was our first taste of delicious! The baker shines. We had fettuccine quatro fromaggi , chicken and eggplant parmigiana, and steak and lobster. Each dish was delicious and to the table still steaming. Happy hour one for one wines made a perfect meal!!

Busy Friday night though there is no waiting. Service was not up to standard, server was not…read morefriendly or pleasant (didn't even tried). Order a Caesar salad and 2 pasta dishes, salad came within 5 mins, well presented and tasty. 2 pasta dishes did not arrived until an hour later after flagging one of the managers down and then it took them another 15 mins with one of the pasta dish cooked wrong. Had to returned and left only eating a salad and a pasta. Their food is still delicious and pasta is cooked al dente. Hope this is a 'one-off'.

I was excited to try Carbone's Hong Kong location since my whole family love to go to their NYC…read morelocation. Luckily it was much easier to reserve a table in Hong Kong than the one in NYC. First off it was kind of hiding inside a commercial building. It required an uphill climb before reaching there. If you are planning to take your elderly friends or parents, I strongly encouraged taking a taxi there. We were greeted by a friendly hostess as soon as we stepped out of the elevator. The whole place was elegant and tasteful arts were hanging on the walls throughout the whole dinning room. It was lavishly decorated. The staffs were attentive and friendly. However I found it funny that the majority of the staffs only spoke English. It was kind of ironic that we had to speak English in a Cantonese speaking island. Of course we had to order Caesar Salad and Spicy Rigatoni because they are the two popular dishes at Carbon. Caesar salad was made in front of you and the waiter told us he flown to their NYC location to master the skill of making this salad. I was ensured everything was as good as their NYC location. The salad was fresh and crunchy; it was a combination of Baby Romaine lettuce, garlicky croutons and shaved cheese tossed in a rich tangy creamy dressing. Every bite was covered with a right amount of freshly made flavorful dressing. The mouth watering Spicy Rigatoni was so irresistible. The creamy spicy tomato sauce blended beautifully with the pasta. It was so delicious and addictive. I would not leave Carbon without eating its Spicy Rigatoni. We also tried the Veal Parmesan but it was kind of a disappointment because the meat was too dry and tough. The saving grace was that it was still full of flavor. We did have a good dinning experience there. I think it is a good restaurant for a romantic dinner or special occasions. It was as pricy as their NYC location but the food wasn't as good though. I just couldn't resist to compare both places. So for all the Carbon fans, it would be nice to visit this location because you might have a different opinion about it.

Eating a meal here feels like I'm in a scene from Godfellas. The atmosphere of old school New York…read moreItalian restaurant is captured well here. The food is really quite good and the service is also excellent as well. The pricing is where your eyes will jump out of your head. An order of meatballs will set you back 268 hkd and a side of broccoli over 130 hkd. The food is good but it's tough to stomach the price tag if you aren't here on a business meal. Food: 4.25 stars Service/atmosphere: 4.5 stars Value: 3 stars Overall: 4 stars Recommendations: bananas a la rum, rib eye Diana, baked clams, vodka sauce rigatoni On my latest visit to Carbone, I came for the set lunch. It's enough for two people but if you are really hungry you may want to order another appetizer. The set comes with your choice of a starter or pasta, a main, and a choice for dessert. We opted for the rigatoni with vodka sauce, the ribeye and bananas a la rum. 1) Rigatoni with vodka sauce- coming to a American Italian restaurant and not ordering this seemed like a shame. Good thing is that the dish is down well. The vodka sauce is nice and creamy and the pasta is cooked well and had a little bite to it. 2) Rib eye Diane - The rib eye is cooked and served in a really luscious mushroom sauce. The sauce really makes the dish. The steak itself was slightly a bit tough and had a few cuts with too much fat. However, I did really enjoy this dish. 3) Bananas a la rum- my favorite thing I had. Bananas are flambéd in a rum sauce and then poured over three scoops of ice cream and cake. Vanilla cookies are crumbled over the dessert to provide some texture and crunch for the dessert. This is really delicious and is a must order.

Everything was great. Food, service, ambience. We definitely recommend it. Italian ambiance for…read moresure.

Sabatini is one of those restaurants I have very fond memories of. When I lived in HK in the 90s,…read morethis was one of the top Italian restaurants in town. I remember many delicious meals here. Fast forward now, nearly 2 decades later, the restaurant still draws a crowd and the food is still pretty much the same. It is hearty, country style Italian food using exquisite ingredients. My friends and I enjoyed a lovely Italian dinner including antipasti, pasta, lamb, prawns, fish ending with a delicate souffle for dessert. The restaurant also has a 4-person band which serenades the guests by wandering around the restaurant. The atmosphere is comforting and hasn't changed much through the years. It was indeed a heartwarming experience for me coming back here after so many years.

The first strike came right at the beginning: they did not have my reservation. I came here the…read morenight before my dinner appointment and reserved. along with provided all information requested. I've never encountered such a mistake, especially now with everything being computerized. Things were sorted out and the restaurant was not close to being full, so I obtained a table indoors but right by the window. The view is quite nice. You have a pretty good view of the harbor though you have the ferry terminal partially blocking. Eh, nothing's perfect. The Sedanini was decent, with some savory umami elements, such as sea urchin. The pasta was actually a bit undercooked, but not terrible. The lump crab was fairly dominant in the dish and it was fine. There was a savory (maybe seafood?) broth flavor that permeated throughout. The Capricciosa pizza was not to my liking, even though the toppings seemed promising. Olives, artichokes, mushrooms, and ham is a good combination, but the crust was too soft. Additionally, given the potential moisture with all of the toppings, the pizza was pretty soggy. That was exacerbated by having too much tomato sauce and not enough cheese. For the most part, I didn't think there was much particular flavor with this one. Service, the front-of-house mess up notwithstanding, was actually good. The attentive server actually suggested the table adjacent to the one I was initially seated, because the view was nicer. That was a nice touch. The decor was fine, with a bit of an intimate setting that isn't dark like a cave. Prices here are fairly high, though I expected that from an Italian restaurant right by the water in HK. Come here for the view, but don't expect a lot.

I'm just back from dinner at this place and I loved it. I hadn't even heard about it before and…read moreit's been a pleasure to meet it! My friend the Maven had been there before and he wanted to eat at their terrace tonight. We hadn't made any reservation and by the time we arrived, around 7.30pm it was pretty packed, so it looked as if we were going to wait for a little while. However, we were quickly led to a small table inside. Instead we asked if it was possible to sit outside and they said it was, but they thought it may rain so it was at our risk...that we took! Although the restaurant ambience and deco is great, sitting outside is another story. The views to Hong Kong Island are amazing and it's quiet enough to enjoy a good conversation. So, what we ordered: I went for the chicken with cabbage and mushrooms and my friend got the pepperoni pizza. Both, just excellent. - I initially wanted to have their cod but wanted to change the potatoes for another veggie. The waiter said we could ask in the kitchen but that it was going to change the whole taste of the dish and it may not be worth it. Oh well, chicken it was. The dish was really tasty, huge portion, and with a yummy sauce (I would have enjoyed a bit more of the mushroom because I barely saw a few...). The service was also really good, from the staff at the entrance to the waiter who served our table. So, I'm definitely recommending this place: good food, better views, quick and efficient service...the only let down might be the price. Once you look away from pizzas and pastas it gets a little pricey.