Specialities Seafood, sushi, pasta, grilled meats

Wine International list

Best for Impressing guests

Average food cost Lunch HK$320, dinner HK$700

Hours 11am-midnight

This place showcases Italian and Japanese cuisines in a contemporary stylish setting.

BOMBAY DREAMS

4/F Carfield Commercial Building, 77 Wyndham Street, Central 29710001

Cuisine Indian

Specialities Chefs platters, curry, vegetarian

Wine Australia, New Zealand, the US and Italy

Best for Romantic meal

Average food cost HK$340

Hours Noon-3pm, 6-11.30pm

Stylish restaurant with a bright, airy atmosphere, served in exotic surroundings. The menu features dishes from the north and south of India, and Goa.

CAFE CAUSETTE

M/F, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road, Central 28254005

Cuisine International

Specialities Nasi goreng, Hainan chicken rice, burgers

Wine International

Best for Business meal

Average food cost HK$200-HK$500

Hours 6.30am-12.30am

All-day dining with an extensive menu that offers everything from a snack to a full meal.

DOT COD

Basement 4, Prince's Building, Central 28106988

Cuisine Continental

Specialities Seafood

Wine 57 white, Champagne, sweet wine, 38 red

Best for Business meal

Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$400

Hours Mon-Sat 7.30am-midnight; Closed Sunday

Featuring great seafood, good oyster selection and extensive wine list.

THE FRENCH WINDOW

3101, Podium Level 3, ifc mall, Central 23933812

Cuisine French

Specialities 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; Sun & PH 11.30am-3.30pm; dinner 6-10:30pm

A nouveau Gallic concept , where the French fare is treated with a bold new direction.

GAIA RISTORANTE

G/F Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Road, Central 21678200

Cuisine Italian

Specialities Roman-style crispy pizza, homemade 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

Gaia ('happy' or 'positive' in Italian) is a sophisticated, contemporary Italian restaurant with indoor and alfresco dining.

GOLD BY HARLAN GOLDSTEIN

2/F, LKF Tower 33 Wyndham Street, Central 28699986

Cuisine Contemporary European

Specialities Truffle pappardelle, slow-cooked Colorado lamb rib, 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

Old favourites and new dishes; in different cooking techniques.

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.

HARD ROCK CAF?

LG/F, LKF Tower, 55 D'Aguilar Street, Central 21113777

Cuisine American

Specialities Burgers, steak and ribs, cocktails

Wine New and Old world

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 and brought back signature dishes such as burgers, smoked ribs and appetisers.

INDOCHINE

4/F, The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central 28697399

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.

JASHAN

1/F Amber Lodge, 23 Hollywood Road, Central 3105 5311, 31055300

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 in an opulently appointed restaurant. Live entertainment helps to build the exotic atmosphere.

KYOTO JOE

2/F, 1 Lan Kwai Fong, Central 28046800

Cuisine Japanese

Specialities Sushi, seafood, noodle

Wine International, beers, liqueurs and cocktails

Best for Casual bite

Average food cost Lunch HK$200, dinner HK$400

Hours Mon-Sat noon-2.30pm; Sun-Thu 6.30-11pm; Fri-Sat 6.30-11.30pm

This informal venue offers fresh produce simply presented in a relaxed atmosphere.

L'ATELIER DE JO? ROBUCHON

Shop 401, 4/F The Landmark, Central, 21669000,

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

With 'Chef of the century' Jo?Robuchon, L'Atelier is best experienced by the 10-course degustation menu that sums up the master chef's genius.

LUX BISTRO & BAR

UG/F, The Plaza, 21 D'Aguilar Street, Central, 28689538

Cuisine European

Specialities Boston lobster, caviar, foie gras

Wine International. Over 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, poached pear in tangerine tea.

Wine International, Chinese spirits

Best for Business meal

Average food cost HK$800

Hours Mon-Fri noon-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm; Sat, Sun & PH 11.30am-2.30pm, 6.30-10.30pm

The hotel's signature Cantonese restaurant and one of the best in town.

OONAMI

39Cadogan Street, Kennedy Town, 28176626

Cuisine Japanese

Specialities Sushi, sashimi, oysters seafood

Wine White, French, Chilean, Australian. Japanese sake; 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.

THE PRESS ROOM

G/F, 108 Hollywood Road, Central, 25253444

Cuisine European comfort food

Specialities Steak, seafood, lobster risotto

Wine By the glass and carafe available too.

Best for Business meal

Average food cost HK$500-HK$600

Hours Mon-Fri noon-midnight; Sat-Sun 10am-midnight

Modern-day answer to the fin de si?e brasseries. Simple food made from the finest ingredients in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

PURE BAR + RESTAURANT

2/F, Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, Central, 81998189

Cuisine New York cuisine

Specialities Seafood, salad, pizza, desserts

Wine Cocktails. New World

Best for Casual bite

Average food cost HK$350

Hours Mon-Wed 11.30am-midnight; Thu-11.30am-2am; Sat 10am-2am; Sunday & PH 10am-midnight

Ideal for post-work. The floor-to-ceiling French doors provide unobstructed views of SoHo.

SEVVA

25/F Prince's Building, 10 Chater Road, Central, 25371388

Cuisine Chinese and international

Specialities Signature dishes cocktails and cakes

Wine Vintages, New World, organic

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

A special experience with Asian cuisines with Western fine dining and 360-degree city views.

SHANGHAI JADE

Shop 402, 4/F Exchange Square Podium, Central, 21807288

Cuisine Shanghainese

Specialities Braised lion head minced pork balls, braised bean curd rolls

Wine N/A

Best for Business meal

Average food cost HK$500

Hours 11am-3pm, 6-11pm

Seasonal ingredients are used in this restaurant to present the best of Shanghainese cuisine. No MSG added to the dishes.

SHORE

3/F-4/F, L Place, 139 Queen's Road Central, Central, 29151638

Cuisine Western

Specialities Steak, seafood

Wine Extensive selection, spirits, beers

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, and sustainable seafood. An outdoor terrace is ideal for alfresco dining and casual cocktails.

W52 RESTAURANT & BAR

52 Wyndham Street, Central, 67685252

Cuisine Italian

Specialities Pasta, salad, seafood

Wine Mainly Italian, plus New and Old World

Best for Romantic meal

Average food cost HK$600-HK$800

Hours Mon-Sat 3-11pm; open only for private parties Sundays

Set over three floors; signature dishes include crispy stuffed artichoke hearts with pecorino and herbs, lobster paccheri, oven-roasted black cod.

WATERMARK

Shop L, Level P, Central Pier7, Central, 21677251

Cuisine Continental

Specialities Dry-aged steaks

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

Watermark offers unparalleled waterfront dining with dramatic harbour views. A skylight lets in natural daylight, while the terrace offers perfect views.

ZUMA

Atrium, Level 5 and 6, The Landmark, Central, 36576388

Cuisine Contemporary Japanese

Specialities Sushi

Wine New World, Old World and vintage options

Best for Impressing guests

Average food cost Lunch HK$290, dinner HK$780

Hours Mon-Sat noon-3pm, 6pm-11pm; closed on Sunday

A sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal eating and drinking with attention to detail and quality ingredients.