Top 10 Italian Restaurants in Hong Kong – from Rarity to Ubiquity

Italian cuisine has become one of Hong Kong's favorite cooking styles! If you exclude American fast-food giants like McDonald’s and Starbucks, Italian cuisine ranks as the city’s third most popular culinary category — behind only Chinese and Japanese. As of 2025, there were an estimated 403 Italian restaurants in Hong Kong, from mass-market pizza chains …

Isola Italian Restaurant Hong Kong

Isola Bar+ Grill is a fine-dining Italian restaurant serving thin-crust pizzas, homemade pastas, grilled meats, and fresh seafood. Located in the ifc mall in the heart of Central, the zen-like white-on-white dining room affords dramatic views of Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour. More than 200 new and old world wines populate its wine list. The …

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar: Why It Costs More (and Is Worth Every Extra Penny)

Traditional Balsamic Vinegar costs 20 times as much as the commercial balsamic vinegars sold at supermarkets. It's very hard to find and comes in very small bottles. Is it really worth the higher price (and all the fuss)?

Easy Pesto Recipe: An Executive Chef Shares His Secrets

MASTER CLASS: How to make pesto using fresh basil. An Italian chef shares his secrets for making pesto with text and videos. Recipes have been modified for home cooks! Plus: how to make and plate pan-seared potato gnocchi.