7 Italian Aperitivos to Head to This Summer
When the day winds down and the clock strikes 5pm, it’s time to ditch the computer in favor of a spritzer or two over some delicious finger food. Fill up on crostini, cheese and charcuterie at these top Italian aperitivo deals in town.
Pirata
Bubbly aperol spritz is available in unlimited quantities this summer at neighborhood Italian restaurant Pirata, alongside a rustic spread of tasty Italian bites. For $180, tuck into glass after glass of the golden liquid fuel, topped up with soda and citrus. There's no better accompaniment than this easy-to-down spritzer to pair with Pirata's home-style menu of classic Italian dishes, including fresh pasta, pizza, bruschette and charcuterie.
Fri-Sun 5-7:30pm. $180 free-flow. 30/F, 239 Hennessy Rd., Wan Chai, 2887-0270.
Artesian
For an elegant aperitivo, head to the beautifully appointed bar at The Langham, an ode to the nostalgic romance of the Art Deco era, with modern touches and a killer bar menu to match. Artesian specializes in bourbon and gin cocktails, but for aperitivo hour, it’s all about a refreshing white wine spritzer or negroni as you munch on complimentary homemade artisan bread, salami, prosciutto, imported cheeses, and chef Pedro Samper’s signature “pseudo” tomato which hides an unexpected surprise.
Daily 6-8pm. Free with beverage purchase. The Langham, 8 Peking Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, 2375-1133.
Isobar
A long-standing favorite for early evening grazing, Isobar (the upstairs bar of Italian restaurant Isola) boasts harbor views, an alfresco terrace for sunny day snacking, and moreish Italian bites that could double down as a light dinner. From 3-8pm, enjoy discounted cocktails—such as a pesto martini with gin, lemon juice, basil and pine nut ($78)—and nibble away on calamari, risotto balls and Italian sausage pizzas under a patio umbrella as Isobar’s resident DJ spins tunes into the evening.
Sat-Wed 3-8 pm. Discounted drinks. Shop 4011, 4/F, IFC Mall, 8 Finance St., Central, 2382-2841.
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