To say Ciao Chow changed my life would be an understatement. In the past, I never cared for…read moretiramisu or gnocchi - in fact, I stayed clear of the latter after having it once. But Ciao Chow gave me a newfound appreciation for those two dishes. Mind you, the tiramisu here is the absolute best I've tasted in my (then) 24 years of living. I shared it between two other friends, and honestly... that was a terrible decision. I should've just gotten my own. I've been on a mission to find tiramisu just as good ever since then, but to no luck. My friend was adamant about ordering the gnocchi here so I gave in, and thank Buddha that I did. It was better than the other pasta dish (might've been carbonara) that we ordered. The ambiance was also perfect to enjoy some charcuterie with wine. I absolutely loved the open kitchen. Can't wait to come back here again!

The fact that this restaurant is partially outdoors is tricky business. I strategically situated…read moremyself in front of a fan to enjoy a nice breeze. But my nose was assaulted with someone's body odor. Half star ding! Last time I'd been here was more than 3 years ago and the cost of a custom pizza has really shot up. But it's still as good as ever - we stan tomato base w/ meatballs and some basil. Holy mackerole. But the San Pelligrino Limonata I ordered was only 200ml - half star ding! In any case Ciao Chow is a really nice food place right at the heart of LKF so I highly recommend people come here for some wholesome non alcoholic times with friends or just for lunch while at work during COVID shutdown times!

I dined here because it earned a Michelin star for 2015. I went on a week night and the restaurant…read morewas full house. It's a good thing my friend made reservations the night before. Since I was visiting from out of town, I was dressed in jeans and a t-shirt and I didn't feel out of place. If I do go back in the future, I'd probably wear a collared shirt since it is a nice restaurant. My favorite items were the bufala pizza, three chocolate cake and apple tart. The pizza is a must try because their crust is thin, crispy and topped it with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil. It was delicious and if I could eat more, I would have ordered a second one! The three chocolate cake was a stand out because it wasn't overly sweet and it was airy. It's not your average chocolate cake so order it. Compared to the cake, the apple tart was sweeter. It was a pretty dessert. They layered thinly sliced apples over a sweet flaky crust and topped it with pistachio ice cream. This dessert is great for sharing. I had a table that was in front of the kitchen so it was really cool to be able to see the chefs prepare the food. The staffs were friendly and they all speak English. They were very efficient on clearing off the plates when we finished a dish. Before we got our bill, the GM came over to ask us if we enjoyed our meal. That's a nice touch because I normally don't get that kind of thing in the states. Overall, I had a great meal and it came out to about $400 per person so that was reasonable. If I do visit Hong Kong again in the future, this restaurant will be on my list.

Eggplant parmesan? Or eggplant lasagna? This is what I was served when I ordered eggplant parmesan…read moreat CIAK here in Landmark. As I look up the website, I see that it was awarded a Michelin star for two-three years in a row, a couple of years back. Just a few days ago, I had pesto, so I didn't go for the pasta but the eggplant parmesan again. And I must say I wasn't very impressed. When I think of eggplant parmesan, I think something a bit breaded, a bit crusty, very chunky tomato sauce-y. This wasn't breaded. It wasn't crusty. Wasn't very sauce-y but not dry. I think eggplant lasagna might be a better way to describe this, to avoid disappointment on not getting the eggplant parmesan. It was very neatly presented, neatly portioned to be able to cut out slices. The taste wasn't bad and it tasted better at home later that evening, as I took my leftovers to go. The house breads were good. I was too chatty to get a picture of my Long Island Iced Tea. The space was quite big and the menu, overall extensive. I may stop here for another bite someday. Pesto something, I'd guess. More photos and details on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager

Unexpected, but really good pizza! I had heard claims that the pizza was better that you'd think…read moreand to not judge it based on the appearance of the restaurant, but I was still skeptical. Finally, I tried it and must admit, it was really tasty pizza. I would argue possibly the best in HK, except for the NYC style at Linguini Fini. The crust was damn near perfect: slightly crispy on the outside and light on the inside without being too chewy. We split a half mushroom and caramelized onion and half margarita. The hint of sweetness of the caramelized onions was nice even though I usually prefer fresh onions instead. Even the margarita was surprisingly good. Already looking forward to my next visit - definitely my new place to satisfy any pizza craving!

Ate here for lunch today, and it was good, just not great. It was nice that when I walked in at…read more12:30 it was relatively empty and quiet (it subsequently filled up quite a bit). The lunch specials are a decent deal, pizzas ranging from 60-70 HKD including a free soft drink! The pizza itself was pretty small--I'm glad that I ordered a small side salad otherwise it wouldn't have been enough. I also opted for a pizza special - the caprese. It was literally just a flatbread with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and balsamic drizzle. It wasn't really a pizza in the traditional sense - I was hoping for a tomato sauce base. But it was tasty enough. I asked about a special and the waiter didn't seem to know what came on the Mediterranean pizza, and seemed perplexed as to why I was asking...Other than that the service was relatively attentive. Overall a good value and a relatively quiet lunch option in the western part of central.

I loveee this place! Casual, cheap and quick! I wouldn't compare it to a NY pizza, although for the…read moreprice you pay, you get a very large portion, which is very filling but yet absolutely delicious. The only downside is that the place is quitte small, so do not expect to get some seats unless you're ready to wait a few minutes (especially on Sundays).

Stopped here because it looked good. The pizza is truly good!!! Sat and ate my pizza in the window,…read moreand watched all the people stare at the white people eating pizza. Lol I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that wants a little taste of American pizza! Thumbs up for sure!

For New York style pizza aficionados, Paisano's is a pure abomination of one of the most celebrated…read morepizza genres in the world. However, for folks living in Hong Kong who are too desperate to care, it has become a de-facto option, which is made easier by virtue of being a local chain. I have been on both ends of this spectrum and I still cringe at the thought of settling for any of their pies, let alone a slice. Out of all the locations, this Paisano's stands out for being open late and having prime location along Hollywood Road. Drunken expats are usually in here hamming it up for a slice or two and I am sad to say that I've been amongst this crowd before. There would be lines out of the door on any given weekend late night and a steady flow of peeps chowing away during the day. I give them props for having very large portions. Their large pizza pie (24 inches) is massive, even for American standards. It doesn't come cheap either, which at 230-340HKD (#1) is not exactly a great deal. While the pizza is thin enough to be folded like a true New York slice, the rest of it is a tough sell. It's doughy, laden with a bland sauce, and a kind of greasy cheese that doesn't scream quality at all. It's heavy stuff, which works for the gut bomb that drunkenness can create but is not pleasurable by any means. To add to the mediocrity, I've been disappointed with their subs, which range from 70-85HKD for a 12 inch. Portion wise it's packed, but unfortunately it's less protein and lots of lettuce, tomato, olives, and a slathering of mayo + some house sauce. The calzones don't fare much better, which steeped in cheese but is greasy and still incredibly bland. The late night service is super lackluster and I've found a little more civility in the daytime group. I've learned the brand is popular with the Nepalese community in HK and as a result much of the staff is fluent in Nepali (#2) but not so much in Canto. I can't speak to delivery but I'll pass on Paisano's during my next HK go-around. ___________ (#1) The equivalent of $30-42 USD. (#2) Which is pretty dope.

Absolutely terrible service.Restaurant cancels parts of the order 30 mins after the order is…read moreaccepted. One staff member - Rimsha / Vimsha in particular - was very rude and unaccomodating on the phone. Don't recommend.

Ah.. Big Pizza in LKF. A fine institution for satisfying those midnight or post-midnight munchies…read more Like other reviews here I can't comment on how good it tastes but it sure tasted satisfyingly good at 3 am after a few drinks and definitely a much better option than McDonalds. An extra bonus is that you don't have to leave LKF. This place also does Shisha too but I can't comment on it as have never tried it here.

First off, I just want to say I am an avid pizza lover. I love my pizza big, thick, and…read moresatisfyingly fat. This is probably my favorite pizza joint of all time. So sad I won't be able to get it once I leave Hong Kong. If you like to feel satisfied and like you truly had a delicious, cheesy pizza, I highly recommend Big Pizza. It's in LKF so it's the perfect spot for some Italian drunchies. Slices range from around HKD $40 - 60 if I recall correctly; however, they're so big that they're totally worth it! They have a wide variety of choices, so make sure to try any of them. I love all of it!

One of my go-to spots in Hong Kong! Good pizza and amazing service. The wait staff and I are…read morebesties at this point. I'm obsessed with the pizza wine: think wine with cranberries. It's amazing, and I usually drink too many glasses. In a city with so many good options, Motorino stands it's own.

After venturing around Asia for a couple of days, I knew that it was time to give noodles a break…read moreand head for some Western fare. That's exactly what I got when my friends and I checked out Motorino for dinner one evening. Good ol' New York style pizza in one of HK's largest expat neighborhoods. The last time I ate pizza in Hong Kong as a child, I had sworn off it for good. Now that I'm older, I have a slightly bougier pallet that can help me discern what is good and bad pizza in non Western countries. On a Saturday evening, the restaurant was very much packed so making a reservation in advance is recommended. The four of us shared a bottle of wine which our server kept chilled the entire time. The restaurant is dimly lit making it a good spot for dates. We started off with their Eggplants Dish and Prosciutto Salad. Both were a delight with the salad being a surprise hit. Great slices of meat to accompany our medley of greens. Both came out relatively quick after placing our orders and right before our pizza. Finally, the main entree were delivered in the form of a Spinach Prosciutto Pizza (do you see the trend here?) We absolutely loved the combination even if it seemed very simple. The crust was very fluffy and replicated that wood fire taste very well. Slices were not completely thin like New Yorkers seem to enjoy and were easy to hold and enjoy. Overall, really good pizza for being in Hong Kong. I'd definitely come back again if I was craving a taste of Italian in this mega city.

Maybe I'm spoiled because I'm from New York. I've had the chance to try pizza all over the world…read moreand I've had some great pies. This was average at best. I admit Neapolitan is not my first pick because it tends to get soggy and floppy and this did not disappoint in either department. Super doughy and just OK pizza to be honest. I guess if you live in Hong Kong it's probably about as good as you can get unfortunately.

There are quite a few good Italian style pizza places around but it is really hard to find good…read moreAmerican style pizza in Hong Kong. Mother of pizza is your best bet if that is what you are looking for. The pasta here is also pretty good. Price wise it's also pretty reasonable for HK and is a decent value. I plan on coming back when I'm in the mood for pizza. Food: 4 stars Environment/Service: 3 stars Value: 4 stars I had the summer of love pizza. I wouldn't recommend because I found it was too sweet. I should have known since this pizza has pineapple and they use a lot of pineapple. The cheese, dough and crust where on point and if I ordered with different toppings I would have really enjoyed it.

Posto Pubblico has been a mainstay in Hong Kong for Italian for years. The food here is really…read moresolid. Food: 4 stars Environment/service: 4 stars Value: 3 stars Recommendations: organic vegetables, white clam linguini The pasta here is what to get and in my opinion is better than the pizza. The pizza is cooked in a cast iron pan, which gives you a nice crispy crust. I prefer the wood fire oven cooling style and a more chewy crust. The pricing is on the high side but is in line with Hong Kong. I would expect to pay between 200-250 hkd per person. If ordering the more high end proteins then it will be more.

Still on point. This place is such an amazing place. Food is super good. Wine selection is awesome…read more Vice is super cool, relaxed, but fun. Music is perfect Top dishes Eggplant parm Chicken parm Burrata Spaghetti and veal meatballs