Carbone’s motto may well be “go big or go home”. Everything at this Greenwich Village import is larger than life—the flavours, the portions, the personalities, even the perfectly judged swinging soundtrack from the ’50s and ’60s. The pastas remain utterly unimpeachable—the gorgeously creamy spicy vodka rigatoni and decadent lobster ravioli are without equal in Hong Kong. Just when you’re fit to burst, in rolls the treasure-laden dessert trolley—the heaven-sent lemon cheesecake is truly the stuff of sweet dreams. It’s no wonder that every other table here seems to be marking a special occasion—this is food that feels like the best kind of celebration, whatever night of the week.

Signature Dishes

• Carpaccio Piemontese
• Spicy rigatoni vodka
• Veal parmesan

Tatler Tip

It’s tempting to go to town on the irresistible complimentary appetisers—an overflowing basket of garlic bread, ribbons of salami and chunks of aged Parmesan—but remember to save room for your main meal.