This is your typical neighborhood pizza joint located in Quarry Bay next to Tai Koo Place. Jacomax…read moreis not very big, setting is simple with a few stylish decors. Service is efficient and friendly. They have a decent drinks list with some nice cocktails and mocktails. The selection for craft beers is nice, too. All the classic Italian dishes are on the menu. Pasta is cooked al dente to perfection, no faults there. The pizzas are great as well, crispy, nice selection of toppings, not oily at all. I like their salads as well which are fresh with a tasty dressing. Jacomax is inexpensive.

Jacomax is a pretty unassuming pizza place in Quarry Bay, and the lunch sets are good value for…read moremoney - you will most definitely leave full. They have lunch sets for 2 up to 6 people, and the structure is Pizza + Pasta + Wings/Sides + Salad + Drink. For 2 people, it would be one of each food and 2 drinks, so you can imagine the amount of food they give you. For 6 people you get 2 of each, plus 6 drinks, and one time when we ordered this set, they accidentally gave us 3 pastas but nicely let us keep the extra one for free - I was asleep at my desk for most that afternoon. The pastas are generally decent but harder than the al dente that other Italian places in HK do. The pizzas are great, and the selection is large, although a bit on the dry, biscuit-y side, and not as good as the more established (chain owned) pizzerias like Linguini Fini and Piccolo. I heard the owner Jacomax is usually based in the Sheung Wan shop and actually makes the pizzas himself, so perhaps that's where you can find the best quality. One thing I appreciate is that they have a fun approach to making pizzas. When I first came to the area during October, they had a Halloween theme where the store was dressed up in a spooky theme and there were actually Halloween pizzas! It was pretty fun to see little ghosts and pumpkin scattered on your pizzas, squid ink (I think) was used instead of tomato paste to create a black backdrop and make it all the more spookier. And pricing is around HKD125/person (HKD 750 for a 6 person meal), much cheaper than you can get at the chains I mentioned just now. Pretty sweet deal!

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.

Eh. The main appeal…read moreof this place is that you can dine outdoors. That's kind of nice, sometimes, but a lot of the time Hong Kong weather is just unbearable, so this will not be an appealing feature for a lot of people. The food is okay. I don't think there's anything terribly wrong with it, but portions are small, and the price is high. What you're primarily paying for is location, because it's kind of an open area restaurant and fairly large; also, rent is not cheap in this area. If you're having after work drinks, I think it's okay. However, for actual food, I'd recommend something else. Personally I'm not too wowed by the choices in Quarry Bay overall.

Location location location…read more In Hong Kong, where you are determines who you are. Enoteca is located smack in the middle of Taikoo place, which is the largest office area of Hong Kong east. So being there usually automatically defines a venue as a 1) lunch spot, 2) happy hour place or a 3) cafe. Enoteca is 1) and 2). It is in such a prime spot you cannot ignore it. It has indoor and outdoor seating. The Island East fair is held in its outdoor area, which is actually a wonderful place to be in during cooler seasons. If you work in Taikoo place, chances are this is the first place you see when you come down to lunch. But because it is pricier than most other neighboring eateries, charging around Hkd 130 - 200 for a lunch set, chances are there are usually walk in seats too. Lunch food is not spectacular, the steak is usually mediocre - my companion did not finish hers today because it was " too chewy", and this was her second time trying the same dish. I have the ahi tuna usually, which I think is decent, even though they give you a strange spicy Mediterranean dip. Happy hour though, that's when things change. This is when you actually need to fight for a table. The place becomes a bustling, wondrous place of tired or exuberant office workers, looking to unwind, gossip or complain. The vibe is great and the wine is decent - "Enoteca" does mean wine store after all. They have brunch and special deals on weekends, like their 178 for a pitcher of beer and a pizza. Very good deal, tells you how much( little) business there is on non working days. So come for drinks, but don't go out of your way to visit. You can't miss it if you're in the neighborhood anyway.

Lunch set was an easy and convenient option-comes with a meal and a drink and service is super…read morefast. Only thing I do notice and this is consistent with most Asia establishment is customization to whole grain or the way thing are made-just not possible. A local told me if I went to the most expensive resto-those are usually the option.

If you're looking for a quick bite to eat but don't want to miss out on all the international…read morecuisine that Hong Kong has to offer, you've come to the right place! A Japanese fast food chain that specialises in Italian comfort food, Saizeriya has branches sprinkled all over Hong Kong, so you're bound to find one near you. (Note: most of its branches are on the Kowloon side.) Since I had just finished watching a movie at Causeway Bay, I chose to visit the North Point branch on Hong Kong Island yesterday evening. That was a big mistake! I had forgotten that the North Point branch, being one of only three branches on Hong Kong Island, was frequently packed with locals during dinnertime. By the time I arrived at around 7:00 p.m., a large crowd had already formed outside the restaurant. So, remember to arrive earlier if you're like me and don't like waiting for your food! Finally, after 30 minutes of impatient waiting, we were finally seated and all was forgotten as the smell of cheesy goodness wafted into our noses. On the menu were the usual suspects - mushroom soup, Caesar salad, carbonara pasta, but what really stood out was the Chicken Doria, a baked rice dish with tender chunks of barbecued chicken and a creamy cheese sauce to top it all off. It's rich, it's buttery and the cheese just melts in your mouth - and it was less than HK$40! Also, don't forget to add HK$12 for unlimited refills of soda, tea or coffee. It really is a bargain considering the high prices in Hong Kong! Despite the lengthy wait time, dining at Saizeriya is always a fantastic experience as you're paying affordable prices for excellent food. Of course, don't expect the food to be Michelin-grade, nor is the service first-class, but for the price you're paying, I'd say its quite a deal!

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.

Can't believe I traveled halfway across the globe and ate NY style pizza smh. But when you're…read morefeeling a bit homesick and craving some comfort food, pizza will do the trick. Unfortunately I was not a fan of the slices we got here because the crust was way too thick and doughy. Definitely not "NY-style". The good thing is that the slices are huge and not too expensive. Service was a bit nonchalant.

Being from the usa and having pizza from NY growing up I have To say this is the best pizza in…read moreHong-Kong by far. The service here is always good the or friendly and the prices for what you get are great. This place is always busy but no more than a 15 minute wait and a pizza is always fresh you watch it coming out of the oven. Whether you're here traveling and just need to taste of home or your a Hong-Kong person you want to try something original this is the place to go. I always make sure I stop here at least once when I'm in town.

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!

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

One of the oldest Italian authentic restaurant in HOng Kong China!!! I ordered some capacio, steak,…read morebeef ragu pasta.... Ending with gelato n tiramisu!! Very tasty n delicious foods with authentic Italian design for decorations... service was good and they gave me sparkling water for free!! It's a good fine dining experience in hOng Kong with a reasonable pricing!! Less than $100 USD per person... I think it's good enough... so delicious for those handmade pasta ...

Lunch in Hong Kong…read more.. After ten days in China, we wanted to eat something different. We looked for a Greek restaurant, but it seemed to have closed. Next door was La Taverna... Yay! Italian cuisine! The cozy restaurant was almost full. However, the receptionist let us sit at a table that was scheduled for 2pm guests. We assured her that we'd eat quickly because we had to go back to the hotel to check in. Thank you! I ordered a lelemon iced tea (with liquid sugar) and scallop asparagus pasta. The meal included complimentary chibatta bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar... and a fresh green salad... yum! I ate everything, even though the pasta was a bit peppery. I saw a few chili pepper seeds... LOL! It was delicious overall! That was a great lunch! I was very happy with the authentic ambiance and excellent service!