FARE Sophisticated Italian cuisine
AMBIENCE High-corniced ceilings with beautifully panelled dove grey walls. The decor looks like it’s taken from the fantastical world of Bridgerton. The art on the walls itself is worth staring at while you wait for your meal.
COST A two-course set lunch starts at HK$480 while a set dinner will set you back by HK$1,480.
WHO TO BRING Anyone who appreciates the finer things in life.
TURN-ONS We kick off our four-course set lunch (HK$680) with the fresh burrata and datarrino tomatoes and rocket. The flesh of the vegetable was firm yet sweet and the burrata was extremely creamy. A strong start.
For the next course, we opted to add HK$180 for the red prawn spaghetti chitarra. The pasta was al dente and the sauce had a sweet, briny flavour presumably from the seafood shell broth.
The Iberico pork pluma was executed quite well and the meat was tender and succulent. The sides of pearl barley and vegetables made risotto style added to the texture of the dish.
We ended our lunch on a sweet note with a hazelnut and chocolate tart. It was really rich but in a good way, especially for fans of the nut and chocolate combination. However, a contrast in the form of some raspberry jam or a slice of orange would have helped balance the dessert.
TURN-OFFS While the dishes are based on premium ingredients and executed in a refined manner, we feel the environment and price point should deliver more of a wow factor.
DRINKS Wine pairing is offered with all the set menus and consists of some phenomenal Italian and French selections.
Giacomo Ristorante and Caffe, G/F, Crowne Plaza Hong Kong, 8 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, 3980 3008
