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Posto Pubblico

4.5 (31 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Beef carpaccio
Crystal X.

Clearly Posto Pubblico is doing something right because half a year later I'm STILL dreaming about coming back for their pastas and desserts! From the atmosphere to the food and service, everything here is the definition of luxurious comfort. I love how they don't try to be fancy with presentation and plating, yet every dish is unspeakably delicious. The atmosphere is lively and sophisticated yet also intimate and comfortable. The servers are genuinely friendly and service is what you'd expect of fine dining. Somehow, all the elements of this restaurant just strike the perfect balance. I'm pretty sure you can close your eyes and pick anything off the menu and it'd taste amazing but my fave is the Farfalle Salsiccia ($168 HKD). Slightly pricey but it's cooked to perfection and so hearty. Oh, and don't skip out on dessert! The NY raspberry cheesecake is heavenly. They make all of their desserts in-house and it really shows because everything tastes fresh. Love love LOVE. Highly recommend!

Byron S.

12 reviews at 5 stars. Adding another review with 5 stars. I went for the bar buffet which had a little of everything. If you order an entree, the bar option comes with your order. Great eggplant parm, meatballs, pizza and chocolate cake. The beer is really cold and the service was over the top. Great spot. Give them a try!

Caprese salad
Michelle M.

Posto was one of the first restaurants I tried when I officially moved to Hong Kong, and despite the plethora of amazing places to try in the area, I still continue to return. But why? Is it the New York Italian theme they got going on? (For those who don't know, I still have a sliver of NY in me as I went to uni and worked there for 4 years after.) Is it the friendly servers? Perhaps it's the close proximity to my dwelling? Most likely, it's the consistently good food quality that you receive, no matter what you order. Their fresh mozzarella is their specialty so definitely order any antipasti that features it; I'm partial to their Caprese salad. For pastas, I've tried their cacio e pepe and lasagna- both delicious. For lunch, their eggplant parm hit the spot. Desserts are not to be forgotten- their NY style cheesecake with raspberry sauce is the perfect ending to your hearty Italian meal!

Caprese
Jade F.

This restaurant has been highly recommended by my friend, since he's part of the Posto Publicco, Stone Nullah Tavern, and Linguini Fini family. I love Italian food so I've been wanting to try this place for some time. I came with my aunt this past Wednesday, on a red thunderstorm night (!!!), thinking we wouldn't need a reservation since it's thunder storming outside but boy were we in for a surprised. They were completely full house, even on a RED thunderstorm. Thus I thought to myself, this place must be good if people are still venturing out on a rainy day! Nevertheless, we were able to get a seat by the entrance of the restaurant and had an enjoyable dinner. Jeff helped seat us and he was super friendly. He knows Morgan and was glad I ended up choosing to come to Posto instead of Linguini Fini the night I went (since I was debating between the two for dinner!). Posto first starts off giving you a plate of cheese, cherry tomatoes, and sliced meat with bread while you look through the menu. Being vegetarian, I ended up getting their caprese (basil, tomatoes, and burrata), beet salad, and pasta verde. I had also ordered the homegrown greens but half way through eating the caprese and beet salad, my aunt and I agreed that we were already getting pretty full and thus they kindly let us cancel the homegrown greens. The burrata in the caprese was delicious! It was so good and complemented the tomatoes and basil very well. I really liked this dish. I added the cheese to the bread that they served in the beginning and then would take bites of the tomato and basil afterwards. The only thing I would change is adding more bail in between the sandwiched tomatoes. You don't get a piece of basil in between every layer. I personally think it would taste even better if they add a piece of basil between each tomato. But nevertheless, the caprese is super tasty and I would totally get it again. The beet salad comes with beets, spinach, red peppers, and goat cheese. The beets are bright redish purple and tasted super fresh. Everything together had good flavors together, extremely tasty like the caprese. I actually liked mixing the two together and eating it side by side. The vegetable pasta was really good as well! It came with cauliflower, bell peppers, carrots, parsley, etc. I was already full by this point but kept wanting to eat more! It got to the point where I did stopped and decided I'd pack it and eat it for lunch the next day. Everything here is tasty! And the service is good. I can't wait to come back and eat more of Posto's yummy food. Tip - Posto does not automatically add on tip. They believe in tipping accordingly to the service you get, so remember to add / give the tip before you leave!

Sausage farfalle. Tasty, but not the most beautiful presentation.
David B.

Italian food is a wonderful fare when you're hungry for a hearty meal, and Posto Pubblico delivers. Set up like a New York style Italian bistro, Posto offers a nice variety of appetizers including cheesy garlic bread, arrancini and antipasti platters. I did not order from their great looking selection of sandwiches like the classic Italian and a meatball parmigiana, but I look forward to trying them. I ordered a pasta dish that was a combination of two dishes on the menu and they happily obliged. A definite plus for service. The pasta was hot and fresh, but the overall presentation (including appetizer and salad) left a lot to be desired. Overall a pleasant experience.

De Blasio sandwich (grilled chicken breast, kale and fresh mozzarella)
Rory B.

I've been going to Posto since before I moved to HK permanently. Four years later, it's still my go-to when I'm craving Italian food. It's a bit pricy, sure, but you're paying for the quality and farm-to-table ingredients on which Homegrown prides itself. I don't care that some say it's not authentic Italian dishes like in Italy but more of an Italian-American style, but the food is good and reliable and that's what matters to me. I'm always trying new places, but am all too often disappointed and end up crawling back to Posto with my tail between my legs for their classics. I've been all over the menu, but I must give a special shout out to the sandwiches because they are insanely good. I've been coming for the Chicken Cutlet and the Brooklyn sandwiches since 2011 - even after the Brooklyn was removed from the menu temporarily for a couple years (thankfully it's back on now) we were given the 'ok' to order if off the menu. With the new additions to the sandwich menu, I would tell myself visit after visit "I'll try a new one next time" but when every 'next time' arrived I just couldn't neglect that incredibly juice, breaded, chicken cutlet. Today though, I was feeling particularly adventurous. It was tough, as I teetered back and forth between my regular and all of the new options, each of which sounded like a delicious combination of ingredients. But finally, I closed my eyes and ordered the De Blasio (grilled chicken with kale and fresh mozzarella). I figured worse case scenario if it doesn't fulfill the legacy of the chicken cutlet sandwich, I order a second sandwich (they're only "half" anyways) and the universe is right again. I danced around with the trusty salad for a few bites, too anxious to approach the new sandwich that lay before me. The familiar crunch of the bread welcomed an even juicier chicken breast with garlic sautéed kale. And on top of that, it's even healthier because it's grilled and not fried (as if that really mattered!). The scariest part is now next time when I have yet another sandwich to decide among.

Original Salsiccia Farf
Nancy M.

Arrived at Hong Kong and we were looking for a good Italian restaurant. We liked the reviews we saw in Yelp didn't really care for the bad review we saw in Tripadvisor. Truly great friendly staff, the food was delicious and you must try the garlic bread :)

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Great food and environment! Order the Buffalo Moz.

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Good real NY Italian Restaurant y Hong Kong . Excellent atmosphere and good food & Wine. Highly recommended .

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A home away from home for Italians. Great food, great service. The meatballs are as good as it gets. Thank you, Josh.

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“We shared a chocolate cake, which my friend loved, but again with most desserts I find in Asia just aren't sweet enough for my American sugar addiction.”

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Motorino - Margherita Pizza (HKD$188)

Motorino

4.2(31 reviews)
0.1 km•Soho, Central, Hong Kong Island
•$$

Motorino is hands down my favorite pizza restaurant…read more I've been to multiple locations of Motorino, both in HK and NYC, and it's always consistent. A little expensive for pizza, but since I do not eat it often, I think it's well worth it. The brussel sprout pizza is my favorite, and unique (I've never seen it at another pizza place). I'm also into any pizza with prosciutto now it. Make sure to save room for dessert - the cheesecake is fantastic.

Motorino of Blacksheep Restaurants has been our go-to for pizzas close to home in Hong Kong…read more Serving Neapolitan style pizzas, these have pleased our NY tastebuds or cravings for pizzas here. Having been there multiple times, I was a bit surprised when on this recent visit is when they handed us a stamped loyalty card. I asked our sweet server if this was something new and she said no. I asked her why they didn't inform us of that on our previous visits and she, of course, didn't have an answer, but politely mentioned she's seen us before and that's why she gave it to us. The pizzas are good. They've added cocktails recently here, I reckon. Their menu keeps changing. The one time we had antipasti there - smoked eggplant, my jaw was on the floor with the price to portion size proportion, more because the taste disappointed as well. But the good news is that their pizzas don't disappoint. As with other Blacksheep Restaurants, they have the friendliest of staff. Pictures on the blog - thevegetarianvoyager

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Motorino - Menu

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Motorino - Caprese (HKD$168)

Caprese (HKD$168)

Motorino - Il Calzone (HKD$218) - Wrapped pizza with pork belly (though not a lot) and LOTS of cheese.

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Il Calzone (HKD$218) - Wrapped pizza with pork belly (though not a lot) and LOTS of cheese.

Ciao Chow

Ciao Chow

3.6(23 reviews)
0.3 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
•$$

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!

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!

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Ciao Chow - Fancy iced tea

Fancy iced tea

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CIAK - In The Kitchen - Busy midday Sunday crowd

CIAK - In The Kitchen

4.0(21 reviews)
0.6 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
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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

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CIAK - In The Kitchen - 2/28/16 lunch. Lobster spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and bottarga. (Sunday brunch)

2/28/16 lunch. Lobster spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and bottarga. (Sunday brunch)

CIAK - In The Kitchen
CIAK - In The Kitchen - Truffle pizza! look at the truffles!

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Truffle pizza! look at the truffles!

Al Forno Pizzeria

Al Forno Pizzeria

4.2(6 reviews)
0.1 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
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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.

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Al Forno Pizzeria - Went halfsies on my pie: left side: the carnivore; right side: the primavera

Went halfsies on my pie: left side: the carnivore; right side: the primavera

Al Forno Pizzeria
Al Forno Pizzeria

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Paisano's Pizzeria - New York cheesecake...

Paisano's Pizzeria

3.2(20 reviews)
0.2 km•Central, Hong Kong Island
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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.

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Paisano's Pizzeria - Freshly baked veggie lasagne (25 min. wait) and almost invisible Cheese cake slice...

Freshly baked veggie lasagne (25 min. wait) and almost invisible Cheese cake slice...

Paisano's Pizzeria
Paisano's Pizzeria

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Motorino

Motorino

4.0(21 reviews)
2.0 km•Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island
•$$

Fantastic European thin crust style pizza in Hong Kong! My brother and I were in HKG for a couple…read moredays and decided to stop by this place. Out of all the pizzerias in HKG this one was towards the top in terms of taste. We had a soppressata piccante and cremini mushroom along with a meatballs appetizer. The soppressata was my favorite since it combined just enough spice with the savory sausage/tomato. The cremini mushroom was fantastic as well yet a little too sweat for my taste. One thing that could have been improved upon was the wetness of the pizza crust toward the middle. When you have a thin crust pizza it's difficult to have a perfectly dry crust all the way through, especially when tomato sauce is the main component. However, this didn't detract from the taste. The meatballs we ordered came out a bit late so the host was very generous to give us the option of complimentary pizza bread or garlic bread. The garlic bread was perfect for mopping up the tomato sauce from the meatballs! As the night progressed we found ourselves the last ones in the restaurant and got the know the manager better. Before we knew it we were way past closing time exchanging interesting thoughts about HKG, Nepal, and the restaurant ownership group over limoncello liquor. Overall the hospitality, service, and taste of the food was great! Highly recommend if you're looking for pizza in HKG.

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.

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Motorino
Motorino
Motorino - Oven straight from Italy

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Oven straight from Italy

The Flying Pan - eggs ben with salmon on muffins

The Flying Pan

3.3(44 reviews)
0.1 km•Soho, Central, Hong Kong Island
•$$

Western food! The…read moreflying pan has very reasonable prices, poor coffee, mediocre food, and good service. I ordered the salmon Benedict, Kenzie the pepper and onion Benedict. The eggs being over cooked, had a non runny yolk. I ordered sides of baked beans and corn grits which were both fine. Our plates came out with the sides switched up. Not a big deal. Not bad for a western breakfast in Hong Kong. Not great either. I've had better western breakfast in Shanghai, though you would think Hong Kong being the international hub it is, would have even higher standards for western foods. Eggs Benedict: 85HK. Unlimited coffee: 35HK. Using a restaurants own WiFi to post a 2 star review about them: Priceless.

I visited the Flying Pan for a quick breakfast before heading off to work, and first impressions…read morewere good- it's a small, but low-key place, and while the menus are a bit much to look at, the food was just right. I went with an Eggs Guacamole and a mango juice and I thought it was all pretty awesome overall. The food isn't overly expensive, you get fairly generous portions, and they definitely don't skimp on your free sides. The potatoes were a tad dry and I probably wouldn't go with them the next time around, but their grits aren't half bad. Hollandaise sauce is thick, yet runny, and the eggs were poached perfectly. The guacamole was offered in generous portions, and the only thing that I could possibly say they weren't generous with, in terms of portion size was my juice. That's fine though. I'll definitely be back to try a few other menu items.

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The Flying Pan - Here the milkshake bar.

Here the milkshake bar.

The Flying Pan
The Flying Pan

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