The dining area is quite intimate in the evening, having dim lighting and having only a handful of tables 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! read more

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It was my first time dining at Pirata and I enjoyed the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. 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. read more

Good place to go in Wan Chai if you are looking for Italian food. The lunch and brunch menus come with a semi buffet which includes a variety of cold cuts, cheeses, & salads. If you have been to their sister restaurant Pici then you will be familiar with the flavor profiles here as a lot of the food is prepared similarly. The lunch set comes with a main and a choice of dessert. Food: 4 stars Service/environment: 3.75 stars Overall: 4 stars Recommendations: meatballs, black truffle tagliatelle For my main course I had the black truffle which was really nice. A healthy portion of fresh shaved truffle I paired with fresh pasta in a cream sauce. Really tasty and the type of pasta I like to eat. The dessert was decent and is an acceptable tiramisu. If you like pici than you will like Pirates as well. The menu offerings is more balanced here and has more non pasta items to choose from. read more

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Came here for dinner and ended up getting the chef's tasting menu-which it seems like they don't do anymore. They guaranteed that we'd get the steak-which was never a deal breaker in the first place but that's fine. What we got was a pretty good mix of their menu at the time. I really liked the arancini, but it's fried balls of carbs so who can mess that up, right? Well, the tagliatelle with truffles was done really well, probably because all their pasta is made in house and it really had the al dente chewiness that can't be replicated without doing it by hand. We had a few other dishes and were basically stuffed when they rolled out the flank steak. I like flank steak in general, it's got that right mix of flavor when done well and Pirata does theirs well. Medium rare, with a side of greens and cherry tomatoes. The mix of slightly sweet tomato with the steak, amazing. read more

Friday night was busy. Many office workers came here to unwind and couples on their dates. We came to break our Asian food routine. The service was a little inconsistent. Placed our order, bread came first but our wine and beer didn't arrive until we reminded the waitress. Water however was consistently topped up without prompting. The cold cut board came followed by mussels. I thought they should have come out together since they were both appetisers. Our mains of orecchiette and lasagna also came with time gap. The food overall was tasty but service was a little chaotic with drink servers running around bumping into patrons. This place is not cheap either around HK$1,100 for three people who drank only 2 alcoholic drink and ate 2 appetites and 2 mains. read more

Pirata - Italian Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

My friend and I got went with Grandma's Menu, which is where the chef recommends a couple dishes for your table. Best choice of the day. We started with their Vitello Tonnato. It was very flavourful and a light surprise. The veal was well seasoned. Next, came the octopus salad. It was as light and citrusy, and had good textures between the octopus and the potatoes. Then, was the black truffle tagliatelle. Can't really say how good it was because it literally was amazing. It was so rich and definitely one of the best items on the menu. Finally, we had the butcher's cut, which is a flank stank with a salad. I was really surprised at how flavourful and how tender the steak was. For dessert, they gave us a tiramisu, not too special. Overall I really enjoyed this place and would love to go again. The dishes were amazing and I love that each one had such good quality and flavour. You will not be disappointed if you go! read more

Pirata - Italian Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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One of the very hip dinner spots in Wan Chai, located on the 29th floor. Be sure to make reservations during peak times. I made a reservation online on a Friday, and the earliest I could get was 9PM. The elevators open directly into the restaurant like most buildings in HK. We were there a few minutes early, but unfortunately our table was not ready. You can wait at the bar (which was packed) or at the rooftop which is a few flights of stairs up (be aware - no A/C up there). It's lit with green glowing lamps on each table, and you get some pretty nice views of HK from several vantage points. They have a more limited bar with some appetizers up there. This part of my experience was the only reason I'm docking a star. We waited 35-40 minutes before we were called down, and it could've been longer if we hadn't constantly been asking the staff about the status of our table. It felt like they completely forgot about us. Other than the disorganized seating management, everything else at this place is fantastic. They play chill pop/jazz music at a reasonable volume, with a dimly lit atmosphere, and more importantly, the food was great. Appetizer: Beef strips with tuna sauce layered on top. Innovative and surprisingly good combination. Pappardelle with beef ragu: texture of the pasta was just right and the stewed beef was nice and tender. It's a bit salty if you eat the beef alone, but have it together with the pappardelle and it's perfect! Gnocchetti with pistachio sauce and prawns: also a very nice mixture of flavors. Consistency of the pasta worked very well with the pistachio sauce. Prawns felt a bit overcooked, but it was a small detail. I would definitely make some more visits in the future, hopefully I'll have a better experience their maitre d' next time. read more

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Stylish, spirited, and smart, Pirata has become my go-to restaurant when I'm aiming to impress. As others mention, this space feels decidedly New York City (and I'm a huge proponent of this type of buzzy, super alive atmosphere). While things may be loud and lively, you can rest easy knowing that operationally, everything runs like a well-oiled machine. All items on the menu are meant to be shared which I always find to be great fun. My friend and I decided to try the Italian sausage crostini, the burrata and parma ham, the octopus salad, the Butcher's cut (sliced flank steak served with cherry tomatoes atop a bed of rocket), and the tagliatelle with black truffle. While all the menu items satisfied our craving for well-done Italian, I'd recommend the burrata and parma, the Butcher's cut and any of their handmade pastas as the standouts. Yes: pasta made fresh every morning in Hong Kong! We washed it all down with a bottle of Barbera wine and unfortunately, we were far too stuffed to try dessert (yes, we over-ordered!). For the price, servings are generous and don't be surprised if you strut out feeling a touch cooler after dining at Pirata. Love, love, LOVE this space! And there's plenty of fabulous views to complement the fabulous dining experience. read more

Pirata - Flank steak with cherry tomatoes and arugula. - Italian Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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New italian restaurant and the first Vermouth Bar in HK. Great food (Big portion! Good for sharing) and wide selection of vermouth! Definitely my new fav italian restaurant in Hong Kong. Starter * Originally want to order the stuffed mini bell pepper but they recommended the Roasted Bell pepper with mystery sauce and it was amazing. Refreshing! Main * The Butcher's Cut. Flank steak, rocket and cherry tomato. Simply perfect! Main * Honest Risotto with porcini mushroom, butter and parmesan. One of the best in town! Cook and serve by Chef Stefano Rossi. read more

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At the time of my writing this review, this restaurant had only been open for 3-4 months. I've only visited once so here it goes: Our reservation was at 9:00 pm. We arrived at 9:30 pm. Oops!!! Luckily, they still held our table. So, the manager takes our order. I guess they want the boss to be more connected to the guests? Cool! So we order the steak. Forgot what it's called but it's cut into nice rectangular pieces and arranged in a circle and topped with arugula and cherry tomatoes. This dish was very good! Juicy!!!! We also had the pasta with sausage- a full serving. Also very good and the pasta was just right- al dente!! We had a salad also - veggies are cut into cubes with mozzerella balls. It kind of reminded me of a Greek salad. On to dessert!!!! I can't remember what our desert was called, but it had lots of nuts, had a texture or ice cream ( but it wasn't ice cream) and drizzled with chocolate! Ohhhh so good! The other dessert we had - the "Bornet"- not the best one. So skip that one. See you soon! read more

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Its OK since it is new. I think they're still new so when I went it wasn't something for me to awe about. However, I am sure now it is much better. You gotta try their meatballs though. It was pretty saucy and they come very hot! Give that a shot! I haven't tried any of their drinks, but I remember the drink list was quite interesting. I'd say I would go again if I had the chance. read more

Pirata - Balls - Italian Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

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Celiac/Gluten Free Review:: *Update!: Saturday night service is a bit slow so going earlier in the week is better. So I asked when we were seated for gluten free options and they had a manager come over and assure me that the gluten free pasta had minimal contamination. They even had gluten free bread which is baked in a different oven. The brought me my own basket of two rolls for before the meal. I also had their octopus salad and it was a great start not too big but not leaving you too hungry. I then had the truffle pasta with their gluten free option and it was great! A good amount of pasta and sauce but not too much. Full with a warm meal at the end of the night so I am very happy. *I am celiac and didn't experience any discomfort from eating. Just make sure to tell them you are allergic.* read more

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Brought the bf here for his 24th birthday! Ambiance was modern and sleek, nice view of the skyscrapers through the floor to ceiling windows. We ordered Hennessy sidecars but got served Hennessy neat. We didn't mind all that much as our appetite was voracious so we proceeded to order. For appetizers we got the carpaccio and bruschetta. Bruschetta was flavorful, bread was crunchy and carpaccio melted in our mouths. For our entrees we chose the liquid Parmesan raviolini and tagliatelle with black truffle. Both were marvelous in flavor but the portions were a bit small. The best part of all was the tiramisu dessert! A generous piece with all the flavor components I would expect. They also took a Polaroid of us during dessert enclosed it in a personalized card for us to take home and remember forever! We had a great dining experience! read more

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So much food. If you don't mind spending money, the free flow brunch is worth it. Started with anti pasta bar, and a platter of cheese, meats, and bread. Then came the three appetizers, entree, then dessert. The cheeses were so good (my favorite part). But also the appetizers were really well made. I got the steak entree and it was cooked perfectly, meal for two. This brunch was a lot of food so pace yourself so you can enjoy all of it. About 60$ USD with the free flow alcohol. read more

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Service is the best and you won't be disappointed. We had a business lunch here and we all like it so far. It is not too crowded and their relaxing atmosphere is good enough for us to take a lunch break. Out of everything on their lunch set, we love their desserts and their sides buffet bar. read more

The truffle pasta was pretty good! Creamy but not too heavy. Price is reasonable - $210. Duck ragu pasta was okay - not my Favourite -$170 read more

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My European expat friends rave about this place and there's no question why they do! We came here for lunch where they have a massive spread of Antipasti. The selection ranges from various cheeses to deli meats to breads to salads. To be honest, this alone is enough for unambitious eaters to gorge on but we were ready for the decadence of our main course. We chose the Butcher's Cut and the Tagliatelle with black truffle. The flank steak was perfectly grilled at a pink medium rare and rested on a bed of rocket and cherry tomatoes. The succulence of the meat balanced well with the fresh greens and the explosion of flavour from the tomatoes added another level to the dish. The Tagliatelle was cooked perfectly al dente and you could tell it was hand made as the thick pasta did not clump together. Shaved black truffles generously covered the pasta allowing an aroma of flavour to fill the air. The addition of the white truffle paste completed the pasta well and did not overwhelm my tastebuds with too much truffle flavour. We finished with a Cafe Affogato which gave me the kick I needed to continue my day, while the cool vanilla ice cream helped to bring the meal to a sweet ending. The venue is set over a spacious 2 floors and the waiters are nice and joked with us every time I responded with how much I liked the food. I'm not sure if I liked this place so much because I was expecting so little (after-all in Hong Kong there are hundreds of restaurants which serve under-par, bland truffle dishes with disrespectful service) but there was honestly not a single point of the meal which I could fault. In addition, for HKD 248, in Hong Kong you could easily pay triple/quadruple the price for the amount and quality of food that we ate so the pricing is also very, very fair. All in all, the meal was a perfect balance and I cannot wait to come back for more! read more

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Best bottomless brunch in Hong Kong. The meal is served family style with pre-selected appetizers and a buffet of antipasti. The asparagus flan is especially unique and amazing - something that would be a major challenge to recreate at home. Each person can select an individual entree, but I think it's best for them to be shared. Desserts also come family style. Fantastic service and beautiful views. While I love this place for brunch, dinner is also amazing with stunning skyline views. Ask to sit upstairs to the right of the bar by the huge windows - it's stunning at night. read more

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What a fantastic restaurant! My boyfriend and I booked a table online (I love when restaurants have that feature) and headed in for what would be a delicious Italian dinner with superb service! The space itself is marvellous. Reminds me of something you'd find in New York, actually. It's two levels with the top being more for small bites and drinks, and more formal dining downstairs. We enjoyed a flavourful caprese salad (tomato, basil and mozzarella). I'm not huge on tomatoes, but these were divine. You can definitely taste the quality. For our mains we shared a half order of The Butchers' Cut flank steak. HOLY MOLY. Soooo delicious. The half order isn't on the menu, but the waitress was nice enough to mention it to us (since we are fatties and wanted to try EVERYTHING :)) For pastas I got the tagliatelle with black truffle... do I even need to exclaim how delicious it was? BLACK TRUFFLE. i die. Boyfran got the purple potato gnocchi which I was also totally into, and I didn't think I would be. It had a really nice sweetness to it! On top of the great service and the lovely atmosphere, the prices are SO reasonable. On the way out the charming owner of the restaurant asked us how we enjoyed or meal and really seemed to care about our feedback. Top notch restaurant for a date night or birthday! read more

This place is great! This is not part of a restaurant chain and you can really tell. Its all there food, atmosphere, service and struggle to find any fault with it. 8 of us went so we had the opportunity of trying a lot of the dishes (everything is designed for sharing including the mains) and it was all excellent but the standout dish had to be the butchers cut meat, it was outstanding! Without a doubt we will be back read more

Came here for a girls night out. Food was good and reasonably priced. Their signature items were the butcher cut steak and home made pastas. The highlight for me was definitely the ambiance. It's casual, rustic and chic. My type of place :) read more

Pirata - Italian Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

TLDR: Great food (I think the owner said the chef is from southern Italy), great view, great atmosphere, but most importantly, GREAT owner. Walking up an extremely steep hill in SOHO to get to the green minibus stop which would get me here, I wondered to myself, "Why Italian? My best friend's family is from Sicily, I get amazing Italian all the time." This was my first time taking a bus in HK, but certainly not my last. I felt bold. Bold enough to ignore Google Maps' suggested bus routes. And I almost ended up in Happy Valley. But I still managed to get to the restaurant on time--10 minutes early, even. But my companion was even earlier. Drats. I decided to blame the bus driver and not my sense of adventure. What does all this have to do with Pirata? Absolutely nothing. But I'm supposed to be writing a paper and not a Yelp review. We decided to get the tasting menu, since it was our first time there. I was distracted the entire meal by how awesome a spot it was: the 30th floor of the building with a north-eastern view, so you could see across the bay. I guess I forgot to mention it was my first time in HK (I was visiting for a week). The owner came by with the wine list, giving an excellent Italian alternative to a Cabernet Sauvignon (they didn't have any cabs there). He personally guaranteed that if the bottle was not to our liking, he'd be more than happy to take it home and drink it himself and not charge us a dime (or in this case, HK$1). Needless to say, he did not have the chance to bring that bottle of wine home. The five course tasting menu came with dishes I don't even remember, except that they were all excellent. Especially the dessert. Did the wine have an effect? Sure. Were the glittering lights of Tsim Sha Sui a distraction? Possibly. But my taste buds were more than satisfied--happy even--with the food. And this was one of the few times in Hong Kong when my appetite was satiated. Am I the only one who thinks that Asian portions are too small? read more

We went for brunch on a Saturday, and we were absolutely delighted by the meal. From a duck bolognese to a grilled mozzarella sandwich, everything was prepared nicely and served at a really good pace. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the view is nice from its 30th floor dining room. This place is not cheap, but it certainly stands above many of the high end restaurants in Hong Kong. You'll absolutely leave satisfied. read more

Came here for a company dinner and was thoroughly impressed by the food. The cocktails sounded intriguing but didn't live up to the expectation, particularly the Torino-Tokyo. But that was a minor point next to the great food: Of particular note on the food side were the Vitello Tonnato (veal, tuna, capers, mayo), which was dynamite on their fresh bread, and The Butchers Cut, which is a gloriously seared yet rare flank steak. The pasta, as in the noodles themselves, was very nicely done - I forget the style we had but we were all impressed by the noodles. The risotto was very good, I typically avoid ordering it as it is easy to screw up, but they did an excellent job. However, the gnocchi left us divided, some raved about the sauce but it wasn't very special for me. Desserts were good, but the standout by far was the Tiramisu. Might just be the best I've had in HK. Overall came away very happy, its tough to find decent Italian around here and I'll definitely be going back again. read more

Pirata was fantastic! I showed up on a Sunday, hungry for Italian. They were booked full, but the hostess noticed the desperate look in my eye and made a space for me at the bar. The Sunday brunch was fantastic. I struck up a conversation with the bartender who really looked like she enjoyed her job. She kindly gave me some book recommendations about learning to make drinks, turns out two of the books were written by my friends. The assistant manager also talked about how great it is to work at a place where the food is something to be proud of. Oh and the duck ragu pasta was one of the best I ever had. This meal was one of my highlights for the trip to Hong Kong! I would definitely go back. read more

It was easy to make a reservation for our party of five. Pirata has cool decor and a fun and casual atmosphere. Write ordered from a good menu. Not too many choices but enough. For a family style restaurant, the portion sizes were too small. The food was really tasty and unique. Presentation was good. My three rating is based on service. Our main course arrived 30 minutes after we were done eating the other courses. They apologized for the delay but only when asked why it was taking so long. They made excuses instead of owning up to it. There was no concession on our bill. They brought a round of free after dinner drinks but some of us don't drink. read more

Pirata - Italian Near Me - Hong Kong, HK

Wow what a hidden gem! Great Italian food and would highly recommend to go for lunch which offers a great 3 course meal selection. Service is top notch and there is a nice view outside. read more

Long overdue review. I organized a VERY impromptu group dinner here in August for ~25 people after reading some good reviews. What a great choice. The staff was so welcoming and accommodating. I really appreciated all the time they spent coordinating menu options beforehand and how attentive they were to my entire party once we arrived. (Thanks Manuel!) The restaurant space was very cool. Located on a high floor in their building, the ambiance is eclectic/industrial. Lots of unique table set-ups. I'm New Jersey-Italian, and pretty snobby with Italian food. This is the best I've found in the HK/Shenzhen area. Since we were a big group, we ate family-style. The Vitello Tonnato was a huge hit, even amongst picky eaters. The MMM (meatballs) was great too! A lot larger than the ones I make! Overall, portions were very generous and everyone left happy. Be sure to pair with a nice Brunello :) read more

Cool and hip atmosphere and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food was solid. I've never tasted tomatoes so delicious. I had to ask where they were from...flown in from Italy. The asparagus flan stands out too. read more

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Good quality, good bar, good service. The fish entree I ordered took 30+ min AFTER others in my party were served. Why wouldn't any waiter give notice when ordering a dish that takes 40 + minutes to prepare? Otherwise a good experience since the manager agreed to credit the entree I didn't have time to enjoy. read more

I really enjoyed the pappardelle al ragù. They were absolutely authentic in taste and presentation. My understanding is that all their pasta is fresh and made in house. The staff was attentive and helpful and the atmosphere was youthful and vibrant. read more

Amazing. We are here for a month and will be back. Staff were amazing, so friendly, so helpful and the food was amazing. All in a beautiful setting. Friendliest place in Hong Kong. Best food ever. read more

This is the best Italian restaurant I have ever been. And I've been to Italy so many times. The food is delicious here, staff so kind and friendly. And prices are reasonable. I will come back here next time I'm in Hong Kong. Highly recommended place! read more

We have travelled quite a bit and have eaten at several authentic Italian restaurants in some of the best cities.......but Pirata by far has not only exceeded our expectations but blew our minds away. The meatballs and tiramisu were the best I've ever had. It put the food aside- the service is what makes this place unique. The level of service provided is second to none. Every person there was attentive and so genuine and this elevated the entire experience. We were there to celebrate my wife's birthday and we came all the way from San Diego, California and this has been our highlight of the trip. Massive thank you to the team there at Pirata and we'll make sure to tell all our friends who come in the future! read more

Great food and experience! The tasting menu is really a tasting menu of appetizers with two full size entries and a surprise dessert. However despite having a great dining experience the waiters pulled a fast one and brought us upstairs for "drinks on the house". To our surprise, the waiter does a shady 3 step process. 1) full bill expected to be paid. 2) waiter comes back and says oh sorry the manager actually said 1/2 off drinks and after complaining for the third time they go oh sorry it's a mix up. They did the same practice on another tourist sitting right next to us. Shame on you Pirata. Have honesty. read more

Ask for Raj when you come here, he is the assistant manager and such a sweetheart and so helpful! The food was amazing, the drinks were amazing. Highly recommend for anyone in the area. We ordered the steak tartar and it was to die for! read more

Went here for Brunch, I come to Asia a lot for work and this is the most legit Italian food I've found anywhere outside of Italy in 5 years. Brunch is a process, we stayed for 3.5 hours - it was fantastic. Do your self a favor and get a real Italian meal experience, so many Italian restaurants in Asia ... but not many that are actually the real thing. read more

We had a fantastic birthday dinner here with friends last month. The service is great and the food is excellent. The pastas were cooked to perfection, although the portions are small. Mains were equally delicious. Family style makes it fun --- and they don't charge cakeage. read more

This is my best meal in Hong Kong of 2015. perfect food, though tonight only the set men was served. .A small pity is the waitress was a little tough maybe it was too busy. read more

We were 30 minutes late due to bad traffic and a long taxi que, but were still able to get a table. Lasagne was pretty good, but thinner that I expected. I'm more used to a thicker multilayered lasagne. Overall, the food and service was good, but not great. I would go back again, but I also want to try other Italian restaurants in the area. read more