Italian restaurants in China
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La Cucina Italiana
This low-key restaurant in Taipa Village is full of locals in the evenings, drawn by carefully prepared pastas and toothsome tiramisu. It has a great selection of Italian wines that go perfectly with the fresh seafood dishes.
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Annie’s
Immediately south of the Agricultural Exhibition Center, and next door to the CD Jazz Café, this two-floor, home-style Italian place does the little things right – good service and a welcoming atmosphere (it’s very child friendly) – while sticking to a tried-and-tested menu of Italian standards. No surprises, but the food is well prepared and it’s popular. There are other branches around town, including Ritan Park.
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Grissini
Fluffy, chewy and addictive, the foot-long grissini here are – appropriately – the best in town. But leave room for the Milanese specialities and pair them with a bottle from the 1000-strong cellar. This stylish restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows commanding views of the harbour (and construction in progress). The Sunday champagne brunch ($545) is our favourite buffet in town.
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Da Domenico
Easily the best Italian restaurant in Hong Kong, this place serves excellent southern Italian cooking in an airy dining room. Ingredients including seafood are flown in weekly from Italy. No surprise the mozzarella deserves praise; the linguini with red shrimps and the grilled calamari (both $480) should be enshrined. The Roman chef-owner is a temperamental fellow, but who cares when he cooks this well? Dinner reservations essential.
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Va Bene
Xīntiāndì's northern end is packed with top-end eateries; this one puts the emphasis on basil and olive oil. The interior has an opera-set feel with lots of terracottas, yellows and browns, and there's nice conservatory seating. The set lunch is more manageable than the à la carte menu, where most mains are in the around Y150 to around Y300 range (but the tasty pizzas are Y138). Reserve in the evening.
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Cine Città
The Michelin inspectors who recommended this sleek place probably enjoyed twirling their taglioni between real-life supermodels and blown-up stills of Fellini movies almost as much as they did the stellar Italian fare. The bigoli with duck ragout and porcini is absolutely divine; the friendly sommelier can help you pick a bottle from the famous wine list.
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Da Marco
This homey spot is one of the best and most popular Italian restaurants in town and remains a steal after a decade in business (which, it should be noted, is an eternity in Shànghǎi). Daily specials such as pear-and-gorgonzola pizza and fettuccine porcini are chalked up on the blackboard. There’s another branch at the Grand Gateway mall. Reserve.
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Don Alfonso 1890
Classically decorated with red crystal chandeliers, and with a posh ambience, this opulent restaurant opened by another colourful Michelin-starred chef, Alfonso Iaccarino, ensures the most authentic cucina Italiana in the high-end culinary world. The dégustation menu is MOP$1390, but you don’t need to break the bank for its two-course lunch at MOP$280.
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Blue Papaya
One of the places many folks take the time to write about, this is among Lìjiāng's top casual-chic places. The Italian-centric food - heavy on pasta and fish - is excellent with many, many creative flourishes. The restaurant is also home to a 'cultural exchange academy', offering courses on cooking, massage, taichiand more.
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Bella Napoli
For reliable, reasonably priced Italian dishes, this is a popular choice. On two floors, it's intimate enough to feel like a family-run place. While the menu offers no real surprises, the ingredients are all imported from the old country. The two-course set lunch, including a salad and pasta dish, is one of the best deals in this part of town.
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Danieli's
Ensconced in the St Regis hotel, this gorgeous and classy restaurant is Běijīng's finest Italian dining choice, boasting a generous menu and wine list. Glide up the sumptuous marble staircase, past the crackled glass doors to a splendid alcove interior and sit down to a meal served upon marvellously decorated plates.
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Mario's Pizza Ristorante Bar Caffe
If you get a hankering for something Italian, head to this simple little place near the North Temple Pagoda. Mario's is by far the best place to eat continental cuisine in Sūzhōu. Try one of its authentic pizzas or pasta dishes - the sauces are all homemade and fabulous.
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Gaia Ristorante
Gaia is considered one of the best Italian restaurants in Hong Kong. The chef here finds endless ways to combine different vegetables, meat, fish and sauces, so you’ll never know what’s on the menu. It gets good crowds for its antipasto lunch buffet.
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Portofino
For a true Italian splurge, head to this newbie in the Venetian’s high-end dining row. With generous spacing between tables and vast views of the swimming pools from the terrace, this is a wonderful (and rare) spot for alfresco dining in this mega-resort complex.
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Mediterraneo
Being lulled by this restaurant's charms is a sheer pleasure. Closet yourself away upstairs in this vast villa among the fascinating tangle of rooms, or immerse yourself in the generous garden. Try the pumpkin and parmesan Tortellini with classic Bolognese sauce.
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Locanda
Tucked away in the historical Old Ladies’ House, Locanda’s Italian dishes may not be the best in town, but it has a peerless location that provides an excellent outdoor dining opportunity on its leafy patio. Travellers recommend the pizzas here.
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Il Teatro
Overlooking the spectacular performance lake in the resort, this sumptuously designed restaurant has a tempting range of Italian cuisine and Sicilian fare. Chefs are visible through the full-length glass of the kitchen. The service is attentive.
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Ruzzi
A bright orange-and-blue café with wi-fi access, Ruzzi makes for a good cheap lunch option. The Italian-themed food includes pasta, pizza and salads. The pizzas (including an option for Peking duck topping) get better marks than the pasta.
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Nicholini's
This refined restaurant's approach to northern Italian cuisine has won it praise from Italian expats - a certain stamp of approval. Simple yet superb antipasti and shellfish dishes are firm favourites here. It also has an excellent bar.
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Va Bene
This smart restaurant bears a striking resemblance to a neighbourhood trattoria in Venice. It's a good choice for a special date or an extravagant celebration. There's a set lunch for HK$198. Book ahead; dress smart.
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Antica Trattoria Da Isa
This Italian restaurant in NAPE has an extensive menu of well-prepared dishes, lovely décor and warm, helpful service. Pizzas (MOParound MOP$78 to MOParound MOP$95) and pasta (MOP$70 to MOP$95) are popular.
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Rughetta
This basement restaurant with a branch in New York City serves reliable ‘Roman’ (read earthy Italian) cuisine – though it might suffer after being discovered by the cheap lunch crowd.
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Pepperoni's Pizza
This place serves up some decent pizza, although you are advised to stick with the classics and stay away from the hybrid recipes such as the Cajun. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun.
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Sabatini
One of two branches of Sabatini of Rome, this place serves up excellent Italian favourites in a jovial, faux-rustic setting. Want romance with your risotto? An avuncular Filipino trio will serenade you at your table till you’re weak at the knees. Booking advised.
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La Pizzeria
Most people come here for the pizza (around HK$45 to around HK$95), but there are lots of pasta choices and main courses such as fajitas and barbecued spareribs.
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