Italian Cuisine

Rich, flavoursome Italian cuisine is some of the heartiest and tastiest Western fare available.

Given the similarity of some Italian and Oriental staples, it isn't surprising Italian food is so popular in Hong Kong. Pasta, rice-based risotto and seafood dishes are all widely available and extremely popular. The fascinating flavour and colour contrasts are evident in the subtly herbed Tuscan and Venetian dishes of north-eastern Italy. Many regions or former city-states are immortalised in the names of classic dishes, for example, Bolognese, Florentine and Milanese.

Soups, mini-buffets of cold starters (antipasti), veal specialties, mixed seafood fritto misto and super-sweet, wine-drenched zabaglione desserts are evidence that the Italian influence in Hong Kong goes far beyond spaghetti, pizzas, gelato and cappuccino coffee.

Check out QTS restaurants for Italian cuisine