Listings - Central / Lan Kwai Fong / Western
AGN?S B. LE PAIN GRILL? LA LOGGIA
Shop 3096, IFC Mall, Central, 2805 0798
Cuisine French
Specialities Caviar, seafood platter, simmered buchot mussels
Wine More than 100 from all regions of France, 30+ Champagne labels
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$300-HK$500
Hours Sun-Thu noon-11.30pm; Fri, Sat & PH noon-midnight
A very French dining experience with a range of mouth-watering cuisine.
AMBER
7/F The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, 15 Queen's Road Central, 21320066
Cuisine Modern French
Specialities Steak, seafood, cheese, foie gras, pigeon, sea urchin, souffl?
Wine International
Best for: Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$800
Hours 7-10.30am, noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm; Sun closed
Cutting-edge interior design by world-acclaimed Adam Tihany, and contemporary dishes by the exceptionally talented Richard Ekkebus.
AZURE RESTAURANT SLASH BAR
Cuisine Modern
Specialities Buffet, pasta, steak, seafood
Wine New World wines, including Champagne and some very rare fine wines from Bordeaux
Best for View
Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$500
Hours Mon-Thu 7am-1am; Fri-Sat 7am-3am; Sun 7am-midnight
A 270-degree view and incomparable settings have made Azure a hit with healthy cuisine.
BISTECCA ITALIAN
2/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2525 1308
Cuisine Steakhouse
Specialities Steak
Wines From across Italy and the New World
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$100, dinner HK$300
Hours Noon-3pm, 6-11pm
The specialities here are house-cut and dry-aged Porterhouse steaks chargrilled over a wood fire.
BLOOM
Cuisine American brasserie
Specialities Seafood, speciality cuts of meat, smoked ribs
Wine Pinot noir, gruner veltliner, albarino, pinot gris, syrah and sparkling wines and Champagnes
Best for romantic meal
Average food cost HK$500
Hours Mon-Sun 6-11.30pm
Bloom takes diners back to the turn-of-the-century with old-fashioned d?cor matched with hearty dishes.
CAFE LANDMARK
1/F The Landmark, Central, 2526 4200
Cuisine International
Specialities All-day dining featuring vegetarian, gluten-free and health-conscious options
Wine 10 white, 15 red
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$240; dinner HK$250
Hours Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun &PH 9am-9pm
Good lunch or snacks.
CAPRICE
Podium 6, 8 Finance Street, Central, Four Seasons Hotel, Central, 31968860
Cuisine French
Specialities Seafood, fish, pigeon and cheese platter
Wine International
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$800
Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm
Caprice eschews the conventional formality of French cuisine, offering a fresh and innovative take on classics in a comfortable and inviting environment.
CHEZ PATRICK
G/F, 26 Peel Street, Central, 25411401
Cuisine French
Specialities Foie gras, venison and apple tart
Wine A selection of fine French options at prices much friendlier than usual
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$250, dinner HK$600
Hours Noon-3pm, 7-11pm
Homely experience with an atmosphere of a typical Parisian apartment with wooden flooring and white wall panels.
CHIU CHOW CHAN KAN KEE
G/F, 11 Queen's Road West, Sheung Wan, 2858 0033
Cuisine Chiu Chow
Specialities Noodles, seafood
Wine No
Best for Value
Average food cost HK$50-HK$100
Hours Mon-Sat 10am-10pm; closed on Sun
One of the oldest Chiu Chow restaurants in town, where property tycoon Li Ka-shing used to eat. He is said to still send people over for takeaways.
CUISINE CUISINE
3101 Podium level 3, ifc mall, Central 23933933
Cuisine Cantonese
Specialities Abalone, snake soup (winter only)
Wine 150+ from around the world, cocktails
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$600
Hours Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm; Sat-Sun & PH 11am-3pm, 6-10.30pm
This Michelin-starred restaurant exquisitely mixes a surprising combination of traditional and nouvelle Cantonese cuisine.
DIVINO WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT
Cuisine Italian
Best for Casual bite
Specialities Tapas, home-made pasta
Wine Focus on Italy and has large selection by the glass
Average food cost Lunch HK$150, dinner HK$400
Hours Mon-Sat noon-late; Sun 6pm-late
A cosy and elegant dining environment with a homely feel. Simple, authentic and flavourful Italian dishes.
DOT COD SEAFOOD RESTAURANT + OYSTER BAR
Cuisine Continental
Specialities Seafood
Wine 57 white, 38 red
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$400
Hours Mon-Sat 7.30am-midnight; closed Sunday
Reminiscent of a smart city bar in London, featuring great seafood and good oysters.
FOURTH FLOOR RESTAURANT
4/F Harvey Nichols, The Landmark, Central, 3695 3389
Cuisine French
Specialities Coffee, dessert
Wine South American, Australian and Californian
Best for Business meal
Average food cost HK$500-HK$800
Hours Noon-midnight
One of the best see-and-be-seen spots, especially during lunchtime.
THE FRENCH WINDOW
3101, Podium Level 3, IFC Mall, Central, 2393 3812
Cuisine French
Specialities Modern avocado shrimp, pan-seared lamb
Wine More than 500 varieties
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$400, dinner HK$850
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm; Sun & PH 11.30am-3.30pm, 6-10.30pm
A nouveau Gallic dining concept.
GAIA RISTORANTE
G/F Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Road Central, 2167 8200
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Roman-style crispy pizza, home-made pasta tossed in a Sangiovese marinated rabbit stew-style ragout
Wine 600+ Italian and French
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$200-HK$400
Hours Noon-midnight
A sophisticated, contemporary Italian restaurant with indoor and alfresco dining.
GOCCIA RISTORANTE E BAR
Shop 2, 73Wyndham Street, Central, 21678181
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Tuna tartare, sea bass in salt crust, pasta
Wine New and Old World wines
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$500
Hours Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 6pm-late; Sat-Sun 6pm-late
Goccia offers an elegant and cosy dining environment with a relaxing outdoor terrace.
GOLD BY HARLAN GOLDSTEIN
Cuisine Contemporary European
Specialities Truffle pappardelle, crispy oysters
Wine New and Old World
Best for Business meals
Average food cost Lunch HK$300, dinner HK$700
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11pm
Harlan Goldstein's restaurant has a menu featuring old and new favourites.
GOUGH 40
G/F, 40A-42 Gough Street, Central, 2851 8498
Cuisine Continental
Specialities Roast beef, chicken and lamb
Wine French, Australian, Italian, Chilean
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$450
Hours Noon-midnight
Once a hole in the wall that served tailor-made menus, this venue has expanded into a real restaurant with an ? la carte menu. Personalised service is still offered to regulars.
GOURMET BURGER UNION
1/F Cheung Fai Building, 45-47 Cochrane Street, Central, 2581 0521,
Cuisine Modern gourmet burgers
Specialities Burgers
Wine House red and white by the glass
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost HK$120
Hours Noon-11pm
The chefs bring together the freshest produce prepared with care. All hamburgers are made from additive-free New Zealand Angus.
GRAPPA'S CELLAR
Shop LG9 & B4A, Jardine House, 1 Connaught Place, Central, 25212322
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Pizza, pasta, roasted lamb chops, tiramisu
Wine Italian, Californian, Australian and French
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Dinner HK$400
Hours 10.30am-11pm
A member of the Grappa's group, this restaurant serves signature home-style Italian dishes with a range of live entertainment.
HABIBI
1/F, Grand Progress Building, 15-16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 25446198
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Specialities Chargrilled meats, tagines
Wine To pair with the superb Middle Eastern fare
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost Lunch HK$150, dinner HK$300
Hours Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6-11.30pm; closed Sun
A relaxed setting where diners can enjoy fine Middle Eastern cuisine. Attention to detail and the highest standards are the dominant themes.
HARD ROCK CAF? HONG KONG
Cuisine American
Specialities Burgers, steak and ribs, cocktails
Wine US, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Chile, France and Spain
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost HK$200
Hours Mon-Thu 11am-2am; Fri, Sat, PH eve 11am-4am
Hard Rock Caf? has moved to Lan Kwai Fong.
INAGIKU
Level Four, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central, 2805 0600
Cuisine Japanese
Specialities Shrimp tempura, kaiseki, teppanyaki
Wine 120, plus 50 Japanese sake choices
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost Lunch HK$300, dinner HK$700
Hours 11.30am-3pm, 6-11pm
The second Hong Kong location of the renowned Japanese tempura specialist.
INDOCHINE
4/F The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 2869 7399
Cuisine Vietnamese
Specialities Seafood, noodles
Wine Wide selection from around the world
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$175, dinner HK$460
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun-Thu 6.30-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11.30pm
This restaurant offers a modern interpretation of traditional Vietnamese favourites.
ISOLA
Levels 3 + 4, IFC Mall, Central, 23838765
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Pizza, pasta, steak, seafood
Wine 140+ Italian and international
Best for View
Average food cost Lunch HK$250, dinner HK$300-HK$800
Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-11pm
Fine Italian dishes from an open kitchen. Isola has stunning harbour views and alfresco dining. Chef Gianni Caprioli believes in 'common ingredients cooked uncommonly well'.
JASHAN
1/F Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central, 3105 5311, 3105 5300
Cuisine Indian
Specialities Tandoori
Wine Eight to 10 international choices of white and red
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$150
Hours 11am-3pm, 6-11pm
Indian fine dining serving regional dishes from the north and south. Live entertainment helps build the exotic atmosphere.
KRUG ROOM
1/F Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central, 2825 4014
Cuisine International
Specialities Tailor-made dishes
Wine Champagne
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$200
Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10pm
The Krug Room is where Uwe Opocensky does his chef's table, serving fine food with precious drops from the Krug Champagne house.
L'ATELIER DE JO?L ROBUCHON
Cuisine French
Specialities Degustation menu, la noix de Saint Jacques, le langoustine
Wine About 1,300 labels
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$900
Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm
A casual dining outlet of 'chef of the century' Jo?l Robuchon.
LIN HEUNG TEA HOUSE
160-164 Wellington Street, Central, 2544 4556
Cuisine Traditional Guangdong
Specialities Traditional Guangdong dishes
Wine No
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost HK$100
Hours 6am-10pm
Best known for its dim sum, although the restaurant serves a fair range of Cantonese dishes. An old-fashioned yum cha place that appeals to a traditionally minded clientele.
LUNG KING HEEN
Level 4, Four Seasons Hotel, 8 Finance Street, Central, 31968880
Cuisine Chinese
Specialities Cantonese classics with an emphasis on seafood and dim sum
Wine International
Best for Business meal
Average food cost HK$200-HK$300
Hours Noon-2.30pm, 6-10.30pm
The freshest of local and seasonal produce incorporated into a selection of fine traditional Cantonese dishes done with a contemporary twist at this three-star Michelin restaurant.
LUX BISTRO & BAR
UG/F, The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 28689538
Cuisine European
Specialities Boston lobster, caviar, foie gras
Wine International wine list and more than 20 types of martinis
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$150, dinner HK$350
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm, Sun-Thu 6.30pm-1am, Fri-Sat & PH 6.30pm-3am
This two-storey restaurant and bar offers sumptuous dishes and drinks.
MAN WAH
25/F Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, 28254025
Cuisine Cantonese
Specialities Dim sum, steamed crab claw with ginger and rice wine, poached pear in tangerine tea.
Wine 91 white and 210 reds
Best for Business meal
Average food cost HK$800
Hours Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 6.30-11pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11.30am-3pm
The hotel's signature Cantonese restaurant and one of the best in town.
MO BAR
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental,
Cuisine International
Specialities Salmon tartare, teriyaki wagyu, afternoon tea
Wine 20+ wines and Champagne by the glass, cocktails and single malts
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$450
Hours Sun-Wed 7am-1am; Thu-Sat 7am-late
This Adam Tihany-designed two-level bar is one of Hong Kong's most fashionable hangouts.
OL? SPANISH RESTAURANT & WINE BAR
1/F Shun Ho Tower, 24-30 Ice House Street, Central, 2523 8624
Cuisine Spanish
Specialities Tapas, roast suckling pig
Wine Spanish varieties
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$150, dinner HK$350
Hours Noon-3pm, 6.30pm-midnight
Ol? imports its own wines and speciality foods including hams from Spain. A good selection of Iberian favourites at reasonable prices.
OONAMI
39 Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town, 28176626
Cuisine Japanese
Specialities Sushi, sashimi, oysters, seafood
Wine White, French, Chilean, Australian Japanese sake; French champagne
Best for Value
Average food cost HK$200
Hours Noon-3pm, 6-11.30pm
Tucked away at the west end of Kennedy Town, this eatery serves a range of Japanese dishes.
PEKING GARDEN RESTAURANT
Basement, Alexandra House, Central, 25266456
Cuisine Pekingese
Specialities Shark's fin, abalone, bird's nest, cold appetisers, boiled soup
Wine International
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$150- HK$200
Hours 11.30am-4pm, 6-11.30pm
Justly renowned for its Peking duck and beggar's chicken, both presented with much tableside ceremony, the Peking Garden restaurants also serve a wide selection of northern dishes.
PIERRE
25/F Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong Hotel, 5 Connaught Road Central, Central, 2825 4001
Cuisine French
Specialities One-hour express lunch, degustation dinner menu
Wine More than 3,000 bottles from around the world
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$1,500
Hours Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight
Bold French-influenced cuisine from three-star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire.
THE PRESS ROOM
G/F 108 Hollywood Road, Central, 2525 3444
Cuisine European comfort food
Specialities Steak, seafood, fine cheese
Wine 90+ choices, wines by the glass
Best for Business meal
Average food cost HK$500-HK$600
Hours Mon-Fri noon-midnight; Sat-Sun 10am-midnight
Simple food made from the finest ingredients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
RED BAR + RESTAURANT
4/F, Two IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, 81298882
Cuisine Californian
Specialities Seared organic salmon fillet, braised veal cheek with wild mushroom
Wine Wide selection of Old and New World wines as well as signature cocktails.
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$350
Hours Mon-Thu 11.30am-midnight; Fri-Sat 11.30am-3am; Sun & PH 11.30am-10pm
RED blends healthy dining, fantastic cocktails and a chilled ambience.
SEVVA
25/F Princes Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, 2537 1388
Cuisine Chinese and international
Specialities Cocktails and cakes
Wine Organic wines and fine Champagnes.
Best for View
Average food cost Lunch HK$450, dinner HK$650
Hours Mon-Thu noon-midnight; Fri, Sat and PH eve noon-2am; closed Sun
Traditional regional Asian cuisines intermixed with Western fine dining.
SHORE
3/F-4/F, L Place, 139 Queen's Road Central, Central, 29151638
Cuisine Western
Specialities Steak, seafood
Wine Extensive selection of wines, spirits, draft and bottled beers, and ciders
Best for Casual bite
Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$500
Hours Mon-Fri 11.30am-3pm, 5.30-11pm; Sat-Sun 11.30am-4.30pm, 5.30-11pm
Dig into some dry-aged steak from Australia and the US, as well as sustainable seafood.
SONG
L/G, 75AHollywood Road, Central, 25590997,
Cuisine Contemporary Vietnamese
Specialities Vietnamese platter, rice paper roll, beef noodle soup, salad, fried vermicelli with mushroom
Wine 10 white, 14 red
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$250
Hours Mon-Fri noon-3pm, 7pm-midnight; Sat 7pm-midnight
This chic restaurant is a perfect rendezvous point for couples.
TOKIO JOE
G/F 16 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2525 1889
Cuisine Japanese
Specialities Sushi, seafood, noodles
Wine Wine, Champagne, sake and beer
Best for Business meal
Average food cost Lunch HK$250, dinner HK$350
Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun-Thu 6.30-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11.30pm
Relaxed and casual alternative to formal Japanese dining.
VA BENE
17-22 Lan Kwai Fong, Central, 2845 5577
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Pizza, pasta, steak, seafood
Wine Regional Italian and French and grappa
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$400
Hours Mon-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6.30-11.30pm; Fri, Sat and PH eve 6.30pm-midnight; Sun & PH 6.30-11pm
Typical neighbourhood Italian trattoria that serves authentic cuisine.
W52 RESTAURANT & BAR
52 Wyndham Street, Central, 6768 5252
Cuisine Italian
Specialities Pasta, salad, steak
Wine Predominantly Italian from major wine-producing regions.
Best for Romantic meal
Average food cost HK$420-HK$790
Hours Noon-11pm; private parties on Sundays
Signature dishes include stuffed artichoke hearts, lobster paccheri, octopus bruschetta and spaghetti with Sicilian red prawns.
WATERMARK
Shop L, Level P, Central Pier 7, Central, 2167 7251
Cuisine Continental
Specialities Dry-aged steaks from the US, France and Ireland
Wine Fine wines, spirits, beers and cocktails
Best for View
Average food cost HK$500
Hours Lunch Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm; Sun noon-3pm, dinner 6-10.30pm
Offers unparalleled waterfront dining with dramatic harbour views.
WOOLOOMOOLOO
BAR & GRILL
Cuisine Australian and New Zealand
Specialities Steak, seafood
Wine 31 red, 22 white, two dessert wines
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost HK$450- HK$550
Hours Mon-Fri 11.45am-11pm; Sat-Sun 5-11pm
Back-to-basics dishes cooked with fresh produce from Australia and New Zealand. A taste of home for Antipodeans who are also attracted by the well-stocked bar.
YUNG KEE RESTAURANT
32-40 Wellington Street, Central, 2522 1624
Cuisine Cantonese
Specialities Dim sum, seafood, goose, dessert
Wine 50+ Champagne, red and white, including French, German, Australian, Italian and Chilean
Best for Impressing guests
Average food cost Lunch HK$220-HK$250, dinner HK$300-HK$350
Hours Mon-Sun 11am-11.30pm
Yung Kee is known for roast goose and its legendary thousand-year-old eggs.