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

We made a day trip to Mui Wo and enjoyed lunch here. It's a little way off the "busier" side of…read moretown, and while it faces the bay the view is not as scenic as you may imagine. Nonetheless, service is nice and food is handmade and high quality. We really enjoyed the pizza but the carbonara sauce was a bit too thick to my liking. Serving is surprisingly huge by Hong Kong standard.

If you have ever been to what I call the "sleepy little town of Mui Wo" you will know that this…read morearea is definitely ..."unique" I think that is the best way to describe it. This trip wasn't our first time here to Mui Wo in fact we had eaten dinner previously next door. This time, Hubby and I had hiked over the "ridge" from Tung Chung to grab a snack. Ok, well we worked up an appetite...so it became more like a dinner and drink. After all, it was a five mile hike up and down the ridgeline. Our friend who lives here recommended The Kitchen. We trusted his palate since the last place we ate with him was pretty good we decided to go with his recommendation. The Kitchen is located west of the ferry pier. We pretty much had an idea of the location and it wasn't hard to find once you pass the ferry entrance/exit. We arrived hungry, parched and tired to an open area restaurant situated at the base of some flats. An inviting restaurant with open window and a covered area facing the bay. It would have made for an idea setting except for the various parked working vans and buses blocking our view of the bay. You want small, intimate and family feeling? This is your place. It only had six tables with brightly colored chairs and a small bar area, it's truly perfect for the area to gather solo or with a small group. I immediately loved the vibe. It was a still considered a "holiday" here with CNY still going strong, so it was probably quiet for a Saturday afternoon/evening. Our sever immediately greeted us and allowed us to choose our table. We knew we wanted pizza before she even handed us the menu. We chose a white Sauvignon Blanc which was cool and refreshing to sip on as we waited for our pizza. Surprisingly, it was quite quick! Out came a crispy, thin crusted, meat covered pizza which we gazed at and then dove into. A "small" sized pie was 6 slices. And from the photo, you can see it was "large"enough for the two of us! Sausage, bacon, pepperoni and ? It was so delicious! Fresh herbs, cheese and sauce...I think I want another one! While the service wasn't anything to rave about. If you come to Mui Wo, bring an empty stomach and try this place out. You won't be disappointed! We'll definitely be hiking over more often to try out other stuff too!

I was excited to try Carbone's Hong Kong location since my whole family love to go to their NYC…read morelocation. Luckily it was much easier to reserve a table in Hong Kong than the one in NYC. First off it was kind of hiding inside a commercial building. It required an uphill climb before reaching there. If you are planning to take your elderly friends or parents, I strongly encouraged taking a taxi there. We were greeted by a friendly hostess as soon as we stepped out of the elevator. The whole place was elegant and tasteful arts were hanging on the walls throughout the whole dinning room. It was lavishly decorated. The staffs were attentive and friendly. However I found it funny that the majority of the staffs only spoke English. It was kind of ironic that we had to speak English in a Cantonese speaking island. Of course we had to order Caesar Salad and Spicy Rigatoni because they are the two popular dishes at Carbon. Caesar salad was made in front of you and the waiter told us he flown to their NYC location to master the skill of making this salad. I was ensured everything was as good as their NYC location. The salad was fresh and crunchy; it was a combination of Baby Romaine lettuce, garlicky croutons and shaved cheese tossed in a rich tangy creamy dressing. Every bite was covered with a right amount of freshly made flavorful dressing. The mouth watering Spicy Rigatoni was so irresistible. The creamy spicy tomato sauce blended beautifully with the pasta. It was so delicious and addictive. I would not leave Carbon without eating its Spicy Rigatoni. We also tried the Veal Parmesan but it was kind of a disappointment because the meat was too dry and tough. The saving grace was that it was still full of flavor. We did have a good dinning experience there. I think it is a good restaurant for a romantic dinner or special occasions. It was as pricy as their NYC location but the food wasn't as good though. I just couldn't resist to compare both places. So for all the Carbon fans, it would be nice to visit this location because you might have a different opinion about it.

Eating a meal here feels like I'm in a scene from Godfellas. The atmosphere of old school New York…read moreItalian restaurant is captured well here. The food is really quite good and the service is also excellent as well. The pricing is where your eyes will jump out of your head. An order of meatballs will set you back 268 hkd and a side of broccoli over 130 hkd. The food is good but it's tough to stomach the price tag if you aren't here on a business meal. Food: 4.25 stars Service/atmosphere: 4.5 stars Value: 3 stars Overall: 4 stars Recommendations: bananas a la rum, rib eye Diana, baked clams, vodka sauce rigatoni On my latest visit to Carbone, I came for the set lunch. It's enough for two people but if you are really hungry you may want to order another appetizer. The set comes with your choice of a starter or pasta, a main, and a choice for dessert. We opted for the rigatoni with vodka sauce, the ribeye and bananas a la rum. 1) Rigatoni with vodka sauce- coming to a American Italian restaurant and not ordering this seemed like a shame. Good thing is that the dish is down well. The vodka sauce is nice and creamy and the pasta is cooked well and had a little bite to it. 2) Rib eye Diane - The rib eye is cooked and served in a really luscious mushroom sauce. The sauce really makes the dish. The steak itself was slightly a bit tough and had a few cuts with too much fat. However, I did really enjoy this dish. 3) Bananas a la rum- my favorite thing I had. Bananas are flambéd in a rum sauce and then poured over three scoops of ice cream and cake. Vanilla cookies are crumbled over the dessert to provide some texture and crunch for the dessert. This is really delicious and is a must order.

This is a good place for casual Italian food. The setting is simple but pleasant. The place is…read moresmall but cosy. Service is very good. The staff is attentive and very nice. Garry and his colleagues make sure you feel well taken care of. Selection of wines is fine, emphasizing on Italy with a few from the new world. Food is tasty, selection is good. Pasta is al dente, the pizza is thin and crispy. There are a few meat dishes including steak from the US and Iberico pork from Spain. The selection of desserts is good as well. There are always some specials on the blackboard. Can only recommend this place especially in this part of Hong Kong.

The first strike came right at the beginning: they did not have my reservation. I came here the…read morenight before my dinner appointment and reserved. along with provided all information requested. I've never encountered such a mistake, especially now with everything being computerized. Things were sorted out and the restaurant was not close to being full, so I obtained a table indoors but right by the window. The view is quite nice. You have a pretty good view of the harbor though you have the ferry terminal partially blocking. Eh, nothing's perfect. The Sedanini was decent, with some savory umami elements, such as sea urchin. The pasta was actually a bit undercooked, but not terrible. The lump crab was fairly dominant in the dish and it was fine. There was a savory (maybe seafood?) broth flavor that permeated throughout. The Capricciosa pizza was not to my liking, even though the toppings seemed promising. Olives, artichokes, mushrooms, and ham is a good combination, but the crust was too soft. Additionally, given the potential moisture with all of the toppings, the pizza was pretty soggy. That was exacerbated by having too much tomato sauce and not enough cheese. For the most part, I didn't think there was much particular flavor with this one. Service, the front-of-house mess up notwithstanding, was actually good. The attentive server actually suggested the table adjacent to the one I was initially seated, because the view was nicer. That was a nice touch. The decor was fine, with a bit of an intimate setting that isn't dark like a cave. Prices here are fairly high, though I expected that from an Italian restaurant right by the water in HK. Come here for the view, but don't expect a lot.

I'm just back from dinner at this place and I loved it. I hadn't even heard about it before and…read moreit's been a pleasure to meet it! My friend the Maven had been there before and he wanted to eat at their terrace tonight. We hadn't made any reservation and by the time we arrived, around 7.30pm it was pretty packed, so it looked as if we were going to wait for a little while. However, we were quickly led to a small table inside. Instead we asked if it was possible to sit outside and they said it was, but they thought it may rain so it was at our risk...that we took! Although the restaurant ambience and deco is great, sitting outside is another story. The views to Hong Kong Island are amazing and it's quiet enough to enjoy a good conversation. So, what we ordered: I went for the chicken with cabbage and mushrooms and my friend got the pepperoni pizza. Both, just excellent. - I initially wanted to have their cod but wanted to change the potatoes for another veggie. The waiter said we could ask in the kitchen but that it was going to change the whole taste of the dish and it may not be worth it. Oh well, chicken it was. The dish was really tasty, huge portion, and with a yummy sauce (I would have enjoyed a bit more of the mushroom because I barely saw a few...). The service was also really good, from the staff at the entrance to the waiter who served our table. So, I'm definitely recommending this place: good food, better views, quick and efficient service...the only let down might be the price. Once you look away from pizzas and pastas it gets a little pricey.

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!

Words cannot do Cipriani Hong Kong justice…read more.. I have been eating at Cipriani Hong Kong for the past 12 years and what stands out is the consistency of service, quality of food and strict adherence to tradition...It's an institution with an amazing history (well worth reading up on) and a team that remain true to their strong Venetian roots. They are also notable for creating some Italian classics such as the Bellini (the original and the best - there's also a non-alcoholic version) and carpaccio. The dining experience at Cipriani Hong Kong is steeped in history and culture. The menu is extensive and includes the Cipriani classics, which luckily will never change, but also has variety at the edges, which allows frequent patrons to try something different every time they visit, should they so desire. Amongst the classics, Baked White Tagliolini with Ham (even better with green tagliolini) stands out - a rich shallow plate of pasta with a béchamel type sauce, strong tasting ham to give flavour and topped with parmesan and baked to heavenly perfection to give a crispy topping. Served as a starter or main. Scampi alla Carlina with Rice Pilaf is also a favourite - fresh and meaty scampi with a tangy tomato based sauce paired with Cipriani's lightly fried rice (also cooked to perfection). Amongst the starters, Avocado & Cherry Tomatoes Salad not only contains the freshest of both ingredients, is super healthy and tastes amazing with just the right amount of seasoning, but is also visually appealing with its mix of bright greens and reds. The Sea Scallops Carpaccio with Lemon and Olive Oil is also outstanding - paper thin slices of fresh sea scallop, layered to cover the plate with a touch of olive oil and sea salt, and half a lemon on the side, the juice of which provides a sharp compliment to the briny taste of the scallops. The risottos and pastas, are served perfectly al dente (more so than at any other Italian restaurant I have experienced) and the sauces are traditional. Try the Sea Urchin and Bottarga spaghetti for something really special and go off-menu for Spaghetti alla Tang, which was created for co-owner David Tang - a light and flavoursome dish with olive oil, prawns and chilli. Mains include fish and meat options, with must haves including Chilean Sea Bass in Miso Glaze (similar to Saikyo Yaki from Japan) and Veal Piccata al Limone (thinly sliced roast veal with a delicate lemon based gravy). Although not an obvious option, the Black Angus Beef Burger with home made chips is outstanding and extremely satisfying. And then the desserts, where the cake options are brought to the table in a theatrical show and introduced in all their sweet detail...The chocolate cake is heavy (in a good way) and rich whilst the Vanilla Meringue Cake is a light and fluffy classic. Tiramisu, Affogato (with home made ice-cream) and Fresh Berries with Vanilla ice-cream are all delicious. The drink selection is also wide and full of classics. The Espresso Martini is a great way to end a fantastic meal but also between courses try the Sgroppino (lemon sorbet, vodka and prosecco). The house wines are solid, especially when on a budget. The 3 course daily lunch menus provide good value whilst the dinner set menu (typically 5 courses) allows guests to try a variety of signature dishes in a combination arranged by the head chef. There's also an outstanding brunch buffet on Saturday's which includes all of the classic dishes together with pizza and roast meats, where the dishes are replaced regularly to keep them fresh - unlike any buffet I have tried before and extremely good value considering the quality and taste. It's important to note that Cipriani Hong Kong is a members only restaurant which allows it to retain a level of exclusivity. Perfection...

It was through an uncle that lives in HK that recommended Nicholini's since we typically stay at…read morethe Conrad. Browsed the menu and easily made reservations prior to our arrival. The staff was super friendly and we were the first patrons for the night. The restaurant was quiet and within 30 minutes after being seated did it start to get loud. There was some sort of dinner party as they had a long table located near the window. The restaurant does have a nice view of HK and do request a table along the windows to enjoy the view. I guess white asparagus is in season as they had a page dedicated to it and selected an appetizer to see how it compared to what we had a month ago in Tokyo. For the appetizers, we started off with the white asparagus w/ what I believed to be prosciutto and a hollandaise sauce. The dish was decent but the issue was with the asparagus. It was just either over cooked or bad as it was sort of mushy. The second starter we ordered was the beef tartare which was ok but could've use a bit more seasoning. The Hokkaido scallops were the best appetizer for the night which was cooked perfectly and was well seasoned. Since we had just landed that morning we opted to just order the pasta dishes as our main courses. The cacio e pepe was a bit too peppery in my opinion but the pasta was cooked perfectly and did have a very pleasant truffle taste. The waitress suggested the little nicholini's as it was her favorite and it definitely was tasty. For dessert we opted for the dolce ponce and the gianduitto. The dolce ponce was more like a lava cake which was good but was really sweet and had a strong cheese aftertaste (not sure why). The gianduitto was ok but nothing too memorable. Overall a decent menu but I think I prefer the Italian meal we had in Tokyo last month.

Made a Sunday brunch reservation ~2 months prior to arrival via the Conrad Hong Kong website and…read morereceived an automated and personal e-mail confirmation. The restaurant has a slight view of the harbor. Upper House next door has a much more breathtaking view. The restaurant is rather upscale, despite only being on the 8th floor. There are tons of food stations. Sadly, the lobster/shrimp station was challenging with seafood that wasn't super fresh... The roasted suckling pig was okay. Ming Court and Lung King Heen have better versions. Their peking duck was also mediocre. Their foie gras was decent and so was their beef tenderloin. A hot cooked-to-order entree is also included with the brunch. My Australian lamb chops were excellent, definitely the highlight of my brunch Desserts, fruits, freshly squeezed juices, and lattes were all very good. 3 hour valet parking is included with purchases $1000+. Additional hour is $80. Brunch is served from 11 - 3 pm on Sundays. ~$800/head for Sunday brunch + 10% service charge. HS cardholders get 15% off.