Giovanni Orgera, Italian banker and president of the Italian Business Association in Hong Kong, has lived in the territory since 1995, and knows where to find authentic examples of a cuisine he believes is more wholesome than most.
Cinecitta, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai, tel: 2529 0199.
'First-class service, plus rooms for business meetings. It's more formal than most but still relaxing. Go for its seafood pasta, tiramisu and ice cream.'
Gaia (pictured), G/F, Grand Millennium Plaza, 181 Queen's Road Central, Sheung Wan, tel: 2167 8200.
'Good for the live music as well as the food. I love sitting outdoors there late in the evenings. If you want to taste real pizza, order plain pizza with the basic ingredients only: tomato and mozzarella cheese.'
Nicholini's, 8/F, Conrad Hotel, Pacific Place, Admiralty, tel: 2521 3838.
