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Linguini Fini has got a new home in Soho on Elgin Street right by the escalator! I like the decor here better than its old shop in the L Place as it is more bright and chic while airy with the open walls. It's even got a little garden area in the back where they recycle any leftover food for use in planting herbs and tomatoes which looks a great space for a private party IMO. Helmed by Chef Vinny Lauria, the food here is casual New York Italian with a focus on farm to table and nose to tail dining - I'm told that everything is homemade and they like to use local produce whenever possible. I've been to Linguini Fini before and found the prices to be quite reasonable so I was looking forward to trying some of their new dishes along with classics as well. We got here just in time for its Happy Hour special - free flow Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and chicken wings for $98 only! Available Monday to Friday from 5-7pm. I would have liked the wings to be juicier as they are a bit on the dry side but it's a great deal for the price. For those who don't like beer (me!), they also have a wide selection of cocktails and I was recommended the Whiskey Smash ($68) with whiskey, citrus and mint on the rocks. I'm not a big fan of whiskey in the first place but this drink went down surprisingly well as it wasn't strong in whiskey at all with a well-balanced acidic flavor. The Bronx ($308) - New York Style 18" pizza with fresh mozzarella, porchetta, pepperoni and meatballs. The pizzas here are only available in one size so it's perfect for sharing with friends! Though it's not cooked in a special pizza oven (brick/wood-fired), the pizza here was still solid with a crispy crust and delicious toppings. This one is for the meat lovers out there though next time I would want to try the classic Magherita. Fragrant Grass Infused Linguini Fini ($118) - one of the classic pastas here with a new twist. I was told that this used to be served with sheep's milk cheese sauce so it can be quite pungent along with the grass infused pasta so the new and improved version uses Parmesan cheese instead. I've never tried the old version but I didn't find this repelling at all - in fact it tasted quite normal and a tad dry actually. Italian "Xiao Lung Bao" ($168) - pork filled agnolotti, tomato sauce, chili oil and 30 year balsamico. It was an interesting take on the classic xiao lung bao with an Italian twist and I would have loved more balsamic! Keep pouring! Radiatore Alla Vodka ($148) - spicy 'nduja laced cream sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil. Obviously this reminds me of the the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka at Carbone but they actually taste quite different as the one at Carbone is more creamy and subtle while the one here has a heavier emphasis on the spiciness. If you like really spicy pasta, then this one is for you. Baked Macheroni Carbonara ($188) - with sea urchin, homemade lardo, egg yolk and breadcrumbs. Hands down my favorite pasta dish of the night! Too often, I've seen restaurants try and fail to integrate the delicate flavors of uni into cooked dishes but I think this is the first time I've seen it work. The fresh and deliciously sweet uni was mixed with the rest of the pasta which ended up lending a creamy texture that typically would have been provided by eggs, so the flavors and textures were light and yet delicate. Dry Rubbed Hanger Steak ($168) - with caramelized onion aioli. This was my favorite dish of the night as the hanger steak was tender yet juicy with an excellent quality for the price! I'd prefer this over the one at The Continental which costs more and doesn't taste as great. Grilled 1/2 Chicken ($158) - with chili, lardo and honey glaze. The mains just continue to shine as I love the honey glaze on the chicken which was moist and succulent. Chocolate Banana Cake ($78) - killer combo with chocolate and banana. No words needed. Just EAT. Caramel Apple Pie ($78) - I love the chunky pieces of apple used in the pie but would have liked it if the pie crust was thinner and softer. Verdict - a great place for casual New York Italian dishes with an excellent price to value ratio.
The pastas are pretty good, but just be aware you may not see the ingredients listed in the description in your dish because they are "infused" pastas. This threw me off a few times and was skeptical when told those ingredients were "in the pasta" (think Zoolander looking for the files "in the computer"!). Despite my initial dismay from what I expected, the food is good. I've been a handful of times and sampled everything from the lunch set with antipasto buffet, pastas, and pizzas (old Posto Pubblico pizzeria) which are the closest to a proper NYC slice. The service is sometimes slow, but attitudes are good and the new location is great for people watching as they pass up and down the escalator.
I hadn't ventured to Linguine Fini since it moved from the L Place. I adore it's new location and it still has that chilled out ambiance inside that lets you totally unwind and sort of forget that you live in a city of skyscrapers. We were in the mood for comfort food so a plate of pasta seemed like the most sensible choice. LF totally hit the spot. We ordered mozzarella sticks for starters - you can never beat warm cheese, although the salsa was a little bland in my opinion. I followed up the starter with the LF Special of Aglio Olio and homemade sausage. It's one of my favourite ways to eat pasta. Simple. Tasty. Garlic. Delicious. The homemade sausage gave it that extra kick to make it really special. The noodles were cooked to perfection, not too soft and with a little crunch still in them. The staff were also splendid. Super helpful, funny and in a good mood.
Char Sui Carbonara @linguinifinihk HK$159 (£15.90) - this chinese italian fusion was a bit disappointing. Only a few cubes of salty chewy char sui on top, which didn't really reflect what good char sui could be like. BUT the perfectly cooked al dente pasta with creamy carbonara sauce (properly made with egg yolk and parmesan) was to die for. I can keep on eating this until I explode. The price was definitely on the steep side as there are so many great places that can feed two people comfortably at that price if you are traveling on a shoestring. Yet, if you don't mind splurging and maybe want something other than chinese food then try this place out. I would recommend their lasagne instead though as this was meaty and filling!
To start off, I love Italian food. So it was no surprise to me that I really want to try this place since 1) it's Italian and 2) my friend raves about this place. I wasn't aware, but I used to see Linguini Fini's logo all the time when I used to go get massages or facials in L Place. They have since moved to Elgin Street in Soho, what I'd say is a super prime spot since it's right on Elgin and by the escalator. Perfect for people to spot the restaurant for those that live in Mid-Levels and use the escalator to walk back up. Finally, I got to try it yesterday with my friend from Northwestern. We were excited to try this restaurant because it was both of our first times. She ordered the truffle fungi pasta and I got the Brooklyn Special pizza (since I heard they're known for their pizza). As an FYI, they write on the menu as well as warn you that their pizza takes 30 mins and it's large. (Though I feel like it took less than 30 mins on the day that I was there.) Large, it is. Gigantic, it is. I like that it's thin crust, just like the New York style pizzas. However, to me, this pizza was just okay. It more of less lacked taste to me. It tasted better when I added red peppers on the table to add some spicy kick to it. For $278 (and then ~300+ after tip), that makes it at $40USD for the pizza that was just "OK" to me. I have a feeling other pizzas are probably the same, not bad, but lacks a bit of taste. Ambiance? Large space, the restaurant is huge, especially for a restaurant in Soho, Hong Kong! Verdict: I'm glad I ordered the pizza and got to try it so now I know, but I definitely do think it's not worth the high price tag of $278. I'd be willing to come back and try their pasta. Maybe their pasta, to me, would be better than their pizza?
What a fantastic lunch!! Order a pasta, pizza or main and get the buffet for free which inc various salads, fish done with olives and capers, penne aribatta, thin sliced prosciutto and fresh sliced fruit. Everything is priced well and the food is sooo fresh. Please come and open one in Perth!! Well worth a visit!!
Superb meatballs, very good spaghetti, and tasty, enormous pizzas! The portions are very generous, the ambience is warm and inviting, and the service is quite good. We really enjoyed our dinner here, and highly recommend it. Also - Linguini Fini is extremely dog friendly which we love!
We've visited this Linguini Fini several times, which I guess is enough said however a few times the service has been a tad slow. They're definitely polite and friendly but just need a bit more focus and organisation. However that's a minor point on a lovely Wednesday evening. For a quick bite we ate the Deep Fried Cheese Gold Bars which we enjoyed although the salsa was on the bland side (as others have mentioned). Pepperoni pizza was ok but nothing to shout about. Fortunately they provide additional peppers and Tabasco which helped get the party started. We've tried other dishes in the past which were better, however no complaints tonight and due to the super convenient location we'll go back before long.
I accidentally stumbled upon this place and I'm glad I did! I had such a good dinner that I had to come back for lunch on my last day in Hong Kong. They are all about freshness and high quality foods here. Everything on the menu is mouth watering. The freshly made pastas are my favorite. I highly recommend the Papardelle Bolognese and Grilled Chicken dish but if you pick something else, you wouldn't go wrong either. Not to mention, the ambience and drink menu is full of life too. The hours on Yelp is wrong. They open at 11:30-3 and open again from 5-10:30
This place is fantastic. All organic, locally sourced and homemade! Food was insanely good and drinks were awesome too. Definitely gotta check it out.
9 years ago
We'd ordered the big Brooklyn pizza between us which was enough for three. And this one came with two people's antipasto buffet. While the taste was good, it wasn't the best pizza. The crust was thin but not as airy or light as New York has spoilt us with With fried breaded eggplant, garlic and oven roasted peppers over tomato sauce, topped with cheese and thin basil strips, this was good on taste. More photos and details on blog. Link in profile. read more
10 years ago
The dishes can be a bit hit or miss. I sampled my husband's aglio olio pasta and thought it was too salty. He also tried the Arthur Avenue linguini and thought it was just okay. However, I ordered one of their specialties, the pappardelle with nose-to-tail bolognese, and loved it. My only complaint is that the pappardelle noodles were too wide (they came out like the pasta you use for lasagna) so it was a bit of a challenge eating with a fork. Still, the bolognese sauce tasted fantastic, and that's all that matters! The caprese salad also gets a thumbs up from me. According to their Facebook page, they have good happy hour specials ($99 for free flow Pabst Blue Ribbons, chicken wings, fries from 5-7 PM.) They also offer western (mostly American-style) breakfast starting at 8 AM, and has a DJ that does hip hop Fridays from 10 PM onwards. Basically... a solid all-day eating spot! read more
12 years ago
Linguini Fini has got a new home in Soho on Elgin Street right by the escalator! I like the decor here better than its old shop in the L Place as it is more bright and chic while airy with the open walls. It's even got a little garden area in the back where they recycle any leftover food for use in planting herbs and tomatoes which looks a great space for a private party IMO. Helmed by Chef Vinny Lauria, the food here is casual New York Italian with a focus on farm to table and nose to tail dining - I'm told that everything is homemade and they like to use local produce whenever possible. I've been to Linguini Fini before and found the prices to be quite reasonable so I was looking forward to trying some of their new dishes along with classics as well. We got here just in time for its Happy Hour special - free flow Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and chicken wings for $98 only! Available Monday to Friday from 5-7pm. I would have liked the wings to be juicier as they are a bit on the dry side but it's a great deal for the price. For those who don't like beer (me!), they also have a wide selection of cocktails and I was recommended the Whiskey Smash ($68) with whiskey, citrus and mint on the rocks. I'm not a big fan of whiskey in the first place but this drink went down surprisingly well as it wasn't strong in whiskey at all with a well-balanced acidic flavor. The Bronx ($308) - New York Style 18" pizza with fresh mozzarella, porchetta, pepperoni and meatballs. The pizzas here are only available in one size so it's perfect for sharing with friends! Though it's not cooked in a special pizza oven (brick/wood-fired), the pizza here was still solid with a crispy crust and delicious toppings. This one is for the meat lovers out there though next time I would want to try the classic Magherita. Fragrant Grass Infused Linguini Fini ($118) - one of the classic pastas here with a new twist. I was told that this used to be served with sheep's milk cheese sauce so it can be quite pungent along with the grass infused pasta so the new and improved version uses Parmesan cheese instead. I've never tried the old version but I didn't find this repelling at all - in fact it tasted quite normal and a tad dry actually. Italian "Xiao Lung Bao" ($168) - pork filled agnolotti, tomato sauce, chili oil and 30 year balsamico. It was an interesting take on the classic xiao lung bao with an Italian twist and I would have loved more balsamic! Keep pouring! Radiatore Alla Vodka ($148) - spicy 'nduja laced cream sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil. Obviously this reminds me of the the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka at Carbone but they actually taste quite different as the one at Carbone is more creamy and subtle while the one here has a heavier emphasis on the spiciness. If you like really spicy pasta, then this one is for you. Baked Macheroni Carbonara ($188) - with sea urchin, homemade lardo, egg yolk and breadcrumbs. Hands down my favorite pasta dish of the night! Too often, I've seen restaurants try and fail to integrate the delicate flavors of uni into cooked dishes but I think this is the first time I've seen it work. The fresh and deliciously sweet uni was mixed with the rest of the pasta which ended up lending a creamy texture that typically would have been provided by eggs, so the flavors and textures were light and yet delicate. Dry Rubbed Hanger Steak ($168) - with caramelized onion aioli. This was my favorite dish of the night as the hanger steak was tender yet juicy with an excellent quality for the price! I'd prefer this over the one at The Continental which costs more and doesn't taste as great. Grilled 1/2 Chicken ($158) - with chili, lardo and honey glaze. The mains just continue to shine as I love the honey glaze on the chicken which was moist and succulent. Chocolate Banana Cake ($78) - killer combo with chocolate and banana. No words needed. Just EAT. Caramel Apple Pie ($78) - I love the chunky pieces of apple used in the pie but would have liked it if the pie crust was thinner and softer. Verdict - a great place for casual New York Italian dishes with an excellent price to value ratio. read more
The pastas are pretty good, but just be aware you may not see the ingredients listed in the description in your dish because they are "infused" pastas. This threw me off a few times and was skeptical when told those ingredients were "in the pasta" (think Zoolander looking for the files "in the computer"!). Despite my initial dismay from what I expected, the food is good. I've been a handful of times and sampled everything from the lunch set with antipasto buffet, pastas, and pizzas (old Posto Pubblico pizzeria) which are the closest to a proper NYC slice. The service is sometimes slow, but attitudes are good and the new location is great for people watching as they pass up and down the escalator. read more
I hadn't ventured to Linguine Fini since it moved from the L Place. I adore it's new location and it still has that chilled out ambiance inside that lets you totally unwind and sort of forget that you live in a city of skyscrapers. We were in the mood for comfort food so a plate of pasta seemed like the most sensible choice. LF totally hit the spot. We ordered mozzarella sticks for starters - you can never beat warm cheese, although the salsa was a little bland in my opinion. I followed up the starter with the LF Special of Aglio Olio and homemade sausage. It's one of my favourite ways to eat pasta. Simple. Tasty. Garlic. Delicious. The homemade sausage gave it that extra kick to make it really special. The noodles were cooked to perfection, not too soft and with a little crunch still in them. The staff were also splendid. Super helpful, funny and in a good mood. read more
8 years ago
Char Sui Carbonara @linguinifinihk HK$159 (£15.90) - this chinese italian fusion was a bit disappointing. Only a few cubes of salty chewy char sui on top, which didn't really reflect what good char sui could be like. BUT the perfectly cooked al dente pasta with creamy carbonara sauce (properly made with egg yolk and parmesan) was to die for. I can keep on eating this until I explode. The price was definitely on the steep side as there are so many great places that can feed two people comfortably at that price if you are traveling on a shoestring. Yet, if you don't mind splurging and maybe want something other than chinese food then try this place out. I would recommend their lasagne instead though as this was meaty and filling! read more
To start off, I love Italian food. So it was no surprise to me that I really want to try this place since 1) it's Italian and 2) my friend raves about this place. I wasn't aware, but I used to see Linguini Fini's logo all the time when I used to go get massages or facials in L Place. They have since moved to Elgin Street in Soho, what I'd say is a super prime spot since it's right on Elgin and by the escalator. Perfect for people to spot the restaurant for those that live in Mid-Levels and use the escalator to walk back up. Finally, I got to try it yesterday with my friend from Northwestern. We were excited to try this restaurant because it was both of our first times. She ordered the truffle fungi pasta and I got the Brooklyn Special pizza (since I heard they're known for their pizza). As an FYI, they write on the menu as well as warn you that their pizza takes 30 mins and it's large. (Though I feel like it took less than 30 mins on the day that I was there.) Large, it is. Gigantic, it is. I like that it's thin crust, just like the New York style pizzas. However, to me, this pizza was just okay. It more of less lacked taste to me. It tasted better when I added red peppers on the table to add some spicy kick to it. For $278 (and then ~300+ after tip), that makes it at $40USD for the pizza that was just "OK" to me. I have a feeling other pizzas are probably the same, not bad, but lacks a bit of taste. Ambiance? Large space, the restaurant is huge, especially for a restaurant in Soho, Hong Kong! Verdict: I'm glad I ordered the pizza and got to try it so now I know, but I definitely do think it's not worth the high price tag of $278. I'd be willing to come back and try their pasta. Maybe their pasta, to me, would be better than their pizza? read more
10 years ago
What a fantastic lunch!! Order a pasta, pizza or main and get the buffet for free which inc various salads, fish done with olives and capers, penne aribatta, thin sliced prosciutto and fresh sliced fruit. Everything is priced well and the food is sooo fresh. Please come and open one in Perth!! Well worth a visit!! read more
Superb meatballs, very good spaghetti, and tasty, enormous pizzas! The portions are very generous, the ambience is warm and inviting, and the service is quite good. We really enjoyed our dinner here, and highly recommend it. Also - Linguini Fini is extremely dog friendly which we love! read more
We've visited this Linguini Fini several times, which I guess is enough said however a few times the service has been a tad slow. They're definitely polite and friendly but just need a bit more focus and organisation. However that's a minor point on a lovely Wednesday evening. For a quick bite we ate the Deep Fried Cheese Gold Bars which we enjoyed although the salsa was on the bland side (as others have mentioned). Pepperoni pizza was ok but nothing to shout about. Fortunately they provide additional peppers and Tabasco which helped get the party started. We've tried other dishes in the past which were better, however no complaints tonight and due to the super convenient location we'll go back before long. read more
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I accidentally stumbled upon this place and I'm glad I did! I had such a good dinner that I had to come back for lunch on my last day in Hong Kong. They are all about freshness and high quality foods here. Everything on the menu is mouth watering. The freshly made pastas are my favorite. I highly recommend the Papardelle Bolognese and Grilled Chicken dish but if you pick something else, you wouldn't go wrong either. Not to mention, the ambience and drink menu is full of life too. The hours on Yelp is wrong. They open at 11:30-3 and open again from 5-10:30 read more
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This place is fantastic. All organic, locally sourced and homemade! Food was insanely good and drinks were awesome too. Definitely gotta check it out. read more
Nice spot for drinks and food after work. Large pizzas are great for sharing. They have a really nice outdoor space with standing and sitting options which is cool for days when it is not too hot. Sizeable drink list with a full bar and decent wine list. We only had their meatballs and home made sausage which both were really good so no idea how the rest of the menu is. read more
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Amazing food, coffee, and atmosphere. We had breakfast here, simple stuff but just tasted better than in usual western breakfast places. We'd loved to come for lunch Next time, the pizza and buffet looks so good. read more
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