If it’s hearty Italian classics and quality meat you’re after, head to Associazione Chianti. Bringing a slice of Tuscan decadence and hospitality to Wan Chai, this restaurant is loved for the huge Bistecca alla Fiorentina cut from grass-fed Black Angus. Chianti also serves up a selection of astonishingly good homemade pasta for sharing (or not), such as rigatoni with pecorino and black pepper, pasta with beef ragu and parmesan cheese inspired by Florence’s Trattoria Camillo and more. Be sure to save room for the dessert too, their tiramisu and pavlova are must-tries.

Carbone is all about delivering a fun dining experience with top-notch Italian fare, a warm atmosphere and excellent service. Each dish at the American-Italian restaurant delivers on flavour and while the menu may overwhelm you with choice, we recommend starting with classic baked clams and beef carpaccio followed by one of the steaks and the signature spicy rigatoni vodka. Complete the meal with something from the dessert cart and leave to go home truly satisfied.

From its new location in Central, Castellana benefits from a chic new interior designed by JJ Acuna / Bespoke Studio. The restaurant, however, continues to dish out cuisine dedicated to Northern Italy’s Piedmont region with set menus for lunch and a tasting menu for dinner—allowing diners to sample the best of the season. Recent highlights include a seasoned round of dry-aged veal, whole Cantabrian anchovies with acidic butter and green parsley sauce, and blue lobster-filled Bottoni ravioli.

Trendy yet inviting, Ciak is ideal for any occasion thanks to its comfortable environment and delectable cuisine. The menu is filled with dishes made for sharing, allowing diners to try a bit of everything in each meal. Homemade pasta, including mezze maniche pasta with sausage, mushroom and Pecorino cheese cream sauce, and classic carbonara with black truffle is excellent, but the crisp pizzas shouldn’t be overlooked. The extensive list of options ranges from Margherita to Estiva topped with mozzarella, Parma ham and shaved parmesan cheese—all of which are made with dough fermented for more than 36 hours.

Set within an opulent, chandelier-lit space, private members' club Cipriani offers a stylish setting for customers to experience fine Italian dining. Start the meal with beef carpaccio before feasting on the baked tagliolini with ham and cheese, followed by tempting desserts such as the classic vanilla meringue cake, tiramisu, or mango cheesecake.

Tucked away inside the rustic Italian restaurant, bar, café and deli BluHouse, The Dining Room presents an elevated Italian dining experience by chef Giovanni Galeota. There are tasting menus available, showcasing seasonal ingredients and fine gastronomy, but for those opting for a la carte, the Piedmont milk-fed veal tartare; braised octopus with Barolo, garlic, and parsley crumble pasta; t-bone Scottona 30 days dry-aged beef with traditional Tuscan anchovy dip are sure-fire wins. 

Meaning inspiration in Italian, Estro is—as the name suggests—an inspired cuisine which prides itself on delivering a truly unique Italian dining experience with dishes that pay homage to chef Antimo Maria Merone’s Neapolitan roots. Aside from the carefully curated lunch and dinner menus featuring delicacies such as red prawn panna cotta topped with Kristal Caviar and bottoni| with saffron and gold, the restaurant also offers a fashionable environment that your camera will love, with interiors designed by André Fu Studio.

Located on the second floor of Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Grissini is known for its limitless oven-fresh namesake breadsticks which come to the table as soon as you sit down but save space for the other items on the menu. Here, classic Italian dishes get a modern twist in appetisers such as yellowtail carpaccio and main dishes including homemade saffron pappardelle with wild boar ragout, and baked chicken. Save room for the signature tiramisu though, you're welcome.

Beloved neighbourhood haunt Locanda dell’Angelo has made a name for itself with its excellent Italian fare and attentive service. The menu features home-style dishes that capture the authentic flavours of Italy including red prawn linguine and Mancini spaghetti with clams. Other main dishes such as Ping Yuen chicken are also worth trying, as is the sweet cappuccino dessert.

Opened by Bombana of Otto e Mezzo, this tastefully designed fine dining restaurant is dotted with a myriad of unique artworks and filled with natural light courtesy of floor-to-ceiling windows that give this space a contemporary vibe yet somewhat cosy ambience. The menu by chefs Bjoern Alexander and Roland Schuller changes frequently, but dishes are always prepared with quality ingredients, taking on traditional Italian flavours with modernity. Recent highlights include Hokkaido abalone with white truffle, smoked Spanish red prawn, and Omi beef with pumpkin and comté.

Taking cues from Italy’s seaside regions, Osteria Marzia is a restaurant that celebrates the ocean. Here, seasonal seafood makes up most of the menu by chef Luca Marinelli with zesty crudos, handmade pasta, and whole fish to try. Plus, the restaurant's maritime-inspired interiors and jaunty playlist make for a great Italian escape in the heart of Wan Chai. Enjoy the light and bright cuisine but remember to save room for the freshly churned gelato. Don't say I didn't tell you so.

With a menu designed by chefs Antimo Maria Merone of Estro and Ramato's head chef Matteo Caripoli, this restaurant benefits from some excellent southern Italian fare. The relaxed and warm atmosphere of the space, complete with Sicilian lemons on the wallpaper, adds to the family-style charm. Choose from set lunches, the chef's recommended menu, or free-style with the a la carte. Italian comforts come in the form of hearty dishes such as lasagne, homemade fettuccine with lobster, and the latest Calamaro Ripieno, a dish that reminds Caripoli of his nonna and features potato-stuffed calamari on smoked eggplant and tomato sauce. 

Perched on the 102nd floor of The Ritz-Carlton, Tosca presents sweeping views of Victoria Harbour alongside the delectable Italian cuisine designed by chef Angelo Agliano. The menu, which is mainly inspired by Agliano's hometown of Sicily, is packed with fresh seafood and house-made pasta crafted with high-quality ingredients and meticulous seasoning methods. Enjoy a sky-high dining experience with the tasting menu options or order a la carte with an array of dishes including Brittany blue lobster with “Lorenzini” melon, cucumber and Kaluga caviar; risotto “Acquerello” with Hokkaido sea urchin and broccoli rabe; Mediterranean Dover sole with marinara broth and much more.