Italian Restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana (3 Michelin stars)

icon-locationChater Rd, Central, Hong Kong
½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is the only Italian restaurant outside of Italy to receive the prestigious 3-star certification from the Michelin Guide. Dubbed “the king of truffles”, restaurant chef Umberto Bombana has created rustic dishes with main ingredients from Truffles that embody the spirit of Italian cuisine and hospitality. through the accompanying high-class services. Restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is an ideal stop for those who love Italian cuisine without having to set foot in this far-flung European country.

After nearly two years of opening the legendary Toscana restaurant on the campus of the Ritz Carlton Hong Kong hotel, the famous chef Umberto Bombana, who won the "Best Italian Chef in Asia" award, returned in 2010. to not disappoint the diners who have loved him with a prestigious restaurant located in the elegant Alexandrea building in the heart of Trung Hoan. The restaurant is named after Federico Fellini's Oscar-winning film of the same name as a tribute, a tribute to the poetic Italian lifestyle, and a call to diners to explore. Discover the joy of life, especially through the restaurant's artistic and passionate dishes. A few months after opening, the restaurant was certified as Two Michelin Stars and then Three Michelin Stars and in December 2011; Officially became the first Italian restaurant outside of Italy to be honored with Three Michelin Stars.

Located on the 2nd floor of the prestigious Alexandrea building in Trung Hoan, the restaurant occupies a total area of nearly 450 square meters with a spacious and luxurious dining room that can accommodate 55 guests. The restaurant has two private dining rooms, each of which can accommodate up to 12 guests. With a luxurious and sophisticated design, diners can both enjoy the dishes prepared by the skillful hands of famous chefs throughout Asia while watching the bustling and busy streets of Trung Hoan. In addition to the dining area, the restaurant also has a bar, which serves the best signature cocktails in Hong Kong. The bar is decorated gently, ethereal, and cozy, recreating the airy atmosphere and soft light of the vast green forest.

Umberto Bombana is committed to giving fans of Italian cuisine a great experience from the taste of the dishes to the space to enjoy the food. The freshest ingredients. Bombana spreads his intense love for Italy through dishes prepared with all his heart and passion, personally selecting ingredients from around the world. His hands and taste are all “original Italy” without any flavorings or influences; That's why the dishes at 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana restaurant are likened to postcards conveying a leading culinary culture in the world. Some "homemade" specialties are only available at the restaurant you should try such as: Cavatelli oyster ragout, Tajima ribs, beef tenderloin cooked with red wine...

The restaurant offers a la carte menu or set menu with prices ranging from HG$1,800 to HG$2,500 for lunch and dinner. In addition, diners can also choose to enjoy premium wines with more than 4,000 types of wine from all over the world (of which 80% are from Italy).

Restaurant information:

Address: Shop 202, 18 Chater Rd, Central, Hong Kong

Phone: 852 2537 8859

Operating hours: Lunch (1200 PM-0230 PM), dinner (0630 PM-1030 PM), closed on Sundays of the week.

The bar is open from 1200 PM to midnight.

Note: the restaurant has a dress code: dress politely, gentlemen should limit wearing shorts, sandals or slippers when entering the restaurant.

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