Umberto Bombana is an acclaimed Italian chef and co-owner of the three Michelin-starred restaurant 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong. He is known for elevating Italian cuisine to global recognition and for his...
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Food was tasty, but I gave food a 4/5 rating only because I had higher expectations for a Michelin 3-star, and I lacked that “woah” factor or a particularly memorable dish. That being said, the techniques were flawless - prawns were cooked perfectly so was the beef, and the sauces were well made. One of the desserts (Chestnut) was way too sweet though.
Beautiful, classy restaurant for a casual lunch. Very enjoyable service and atmosphere.
Food is top notch in taste, very rich flavours and well blended. Especially like the beef.. the sauce was something else, I don't think I have had anything like it.
Complimentary sweets with the lunch set.
5
Hands down one of the best dining experience I had! My family can’t stop talking about this restaurant especially their speciality dessert (Gelato Sgroppino)
Truly 3 Michelin starred quality.
5
This is the real deal, ladies and gentlemen. Hands down the best fine-dining Italian restaurant in Hong Kong, bar none. Impeccable service and location (at the Landmark in Central). Great value set lunches while get ready to splurge for a fancy dinner. Homemade everything, bread, pasta, dessert, you name it. Excellent wine choices. High class, not over the top. Tasty delight to your taste buds while not feeling too heavy or overwhelmed afterwards. Only one of seven Michelin 3-star restaurants of Hong Kong in the newest 2024 Micheline Guide, for good reasons. 10 stars, each highly deserved!
5
Went here for a birthday dinner with my husband. I am very thankful to staff as upon arrival I realised my booking didn't go through but they still got me a table in the bar area. (I blame my poor English).
The food is impeccable. I would actually recommend this place if you have in fact tried a lot of Italian food, as I think you can truly appreciate the comparison. Every dish we ordered was impeccable in flavor, technique, smell and texture but - and I think this is critical for a Michelin restaurant - the dishes weren't "overdone" or over presented. Extensive wine list and excellent cocktails.
I will only question the fact that every appetizer inexplicably comes with caviar? I am not sure it's always an improvement for every shellfish/fish dish.
