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Whatever the occasion, celebrate it at the restaurants that are sure to leave a lasting impression

We all know that Hong Kong is home to some of Asia’s, if not the world’s, best restaurants. However, the sheer abundance of venues can cause choice overload, anxiety, and in some cases poor decisions, when it comes to picking a restaurant for special occasions.

Luckily, from sushi bars to French bistros, there’s something for every taste and budget. Whether it’s for your other half’s birthday, wedding anniversary, or the most romantic proposal, here are the best Hong Kong restaurants to celebrate at. 

See also: The restaurants with the best views of Hong Kong

Spanish   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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2023 Tatler Dining 20

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2022 Tatler Dining 20

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2022 Best Pastry Chef

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  • Sin Lola / Without Lola
  • Partir / Departure
  • Viene Antonia / Antonia is Coming

At Andō, chef-founder Agustin Balbi’s distinctive approach weaves a narrative into every dish, seamlessly blending Japanese precision with Spanish flair and a touch of his Argentine roots. This restaurant captivates with its emphasis on fresh, premium ingredients and rich flavours, epitomised by the celebrated arroz caldoso—a testament to simple, comforting, yet flavourful cuisine. 
 
 
 


Ando

Address: 1/F Somptueux Central, 52 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong


British   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above Magistracy Dining Room interior

Magistracy Dining Room’s stately setting, complete with high vaulted ceilings and elegant red banquettes, provides the perfect backdrop for enjoying English culinary classics, served with a theatrical flair by well-dressed captains and presented on trolleys, offering a fully immersive and luxurious dining experience for those special occasions.


Magistracy Dining Room

Address: G/F, Central Magistracy, Tai Kwun, 1 Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong


Italian   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above Bottoni at Estro

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2023 Tatler Dining 20

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2022 Best Interior Design

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2022 Tatler Dining 20

Must Try

  • Mussels Gemmina
  • Bottoni
  • Pistachio gelato

Estro’s interior, designed by Andre Fu Studio, is as sleek as the elevated Neapolitan cuisine on the menu. The space feels as though you’ve stepped into a secret indoor garden with its gated entrance and terracotta walls, but it is the food that does most of the impressing. Here, recipes inspired by chef Antimo Merone’s home meet sophisticated combinations and stylish plating for a delightful meal, dish after dish.


Estro

Address: 2/F, 1 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong


Modern   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above Abalone with hand pulled noodles and Kristal caviar

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2023 Tatler Dining 20

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2022 Tatler Dining 20

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2020 Tatler Dining 20

Must Try

  • Fish maw with phoenix eye fruit, black truffle
  • 28 head dried abalone pithivier with sweetbread
  • Hokkaido sea cucumber with 20 years Shaoxing wine, tiger prawn

Chinese-French restaurant Vea is helmed by executive chef Vicky Cheng. The restaurant cleverly combines Chinese traditions and cuisine with Western sensibilities to offer food that intrigues and excites. The tasting menu is available with six or eight courses with signatures such as sea cucumber and an abalone pithivier, amongst others.


VEA

Address: 30/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong


French   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above Caprice’s main dining room

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2023 Tatler Dining 20

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2022 Best Service

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2022 Best Sommelier

Must Try

  • Alaskan king crab crustacean jelly and Osciètre Prestige caviar
  • Racan pigeon from Maison Bellorr
  • Australian Wagyu beef, Tarbouriech oyster, Kristal caviar

Caprice presents French dishes with global influences. The menu options include a four or five-course lunch, a connoisseur and a signature tasting menu. Headed by chef Guillaume Galliot, guests can look forward to imaginative dishes and seasonal variations that can make the occasion all the more memorable.


Caprice

Address: 6/F, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong


French   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above The main dining room at Amber

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2023 Tatler Dining 20

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2022 Tatler Dining 20

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2020 Tatler Dining 20

Must Try

  • Corn Kristal Schrenki Caviar Seawater Sudachi
  • Aka Uni Cauliflower Lobster Daurenki Tsar Imperial Caviar

Amber is the fine dining venue inside The Landmark Mandarin Oriental hotel with a firm stance on sustainability. The French restaurant is helmed by culinary director Richard Ekkebus who has created a seasonal menu with a progressive outlook and consciously sourced ingredients.


Amber

Address: 7/F, The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong


British   |   $ $ $ $   |   Causeway Bay
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Above Caramelised white chocolate, miso ice cream and pear compote

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  • Five-flavour cod, Kalibos, black garlic
  • Duck with turnip, spiced red vinegar
  • Grilled salad, organic vegetables, Westcombe cheese

Aulis is a development kitchen and chef’s table for only twelve guests, making it an intimate and interactive dining experience with the team there. The multi-course tasting menu is a showcase of farm-to-table dining, utilising seasonal and local ingredients. Each dish is plated and described at the table, with the option of wine or non-alcoholic drink pairings selected by expert sommeliers. 


Aulis

Address: Shop 8, UG/F, Sino Plaza, 255 Gloucester Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong


Korean   |   Tsim Sha Tsui
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Above The abalone taco at Mosu

Set within the neo-brutalist M+ museum of visual culture, Mosu stands as its first international branch following the original’s move from San Francisco to Seoul, embodying a spartan elegance that complements its surroundings. The menu offers a minimalist yet profound take on contemporary Korean cuisine, featuring flawlessly executed dishes such as the famed abalone taco. 


Mosu

Address: 3/F, M+ Tower, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong


Modern   |   $ $ $ $   |   Sheung Wan
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Above The elegant space at Tate Dining Room

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2023 Chef of the Year

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2023 Tatler Dining 20

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2022 Tatler Dining 20

Must Try

  • Seasonal odes
  • Mignardise trolley

It’s easy to see why Tate Dining Room is on this list. The restaurant’s elegant interior is flourished with tasteful elements, setting the scene for special occasions and its cuisine is just as exquisite. Curated with precision, the menu artfully reimagines Chinese cuisine with a subtle French twist in dishes that make the most of fine ingredients.


Tate Dining Room

Address: 210 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong


Modern   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above The main dining room at Arbor

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2022 Tatler Dining 20

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2020 Tatler Dining 20

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2019 Tatler Dining 20

Must Try

  • Langoustine
  • A4 wagyu beef
  • Soy milk

Arbor offers exquisite Nordic-Japanese cuisine in an elegant dining room with large windows that make the space bright and airy in the day, and atmospheric in the evening. The menu presents innovative fare created by Finnish chef de cuisine Eric Räty. Expect multi-course tasting menus with creative Nordic sushi, a signature pigeon dish and one of the fluffiest brioches we’ve ever sampled, served with savoury miso and mentaiko butter.


Arbor

Address: 25/F, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong


French   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic

Nestled within the multi-concept venue Forty-Five, Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic is born from a unique partnership with Baccarat’s crystal artisans. It is designed by the Parisian studio Gilles et Boissier for a refined ambience. The restaurant offers an innovative twist on French gastronomy, mirroring Pic’s distinctive approach where flavours and aromas elegantly converge through infusion techniques.


Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic

Address: 44/F, Forty-five, Gloucester Tower, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong


Japanese   |   $ $ $ $   |   Central
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Above The main dining room at Kanesaka

In a collaboration between renowned Japanese chef Shinji Kanesaka and Lai Sun Dining, Kanesaka Hong Kong offers a bespoke dining experience for only 20 guests, set against the iconic views of the Legislative Council and HSBC Building. At the helm, head chef Seiji Taniguchi, with his esteemed background from Sushi Kanesaka at Tokyo's Palace Hotel and training under Kanesaka’s protégé, Kikuchi Shunsuke, crafts an exquisite menu. 


Kanesaka Hong Kong

Address: 5/F, CCB Tower, 3 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong


$ $ $ $   |   Sheung Wan
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Above The Grains and Seeds section of the tasting menu

Emphasising sustainability and ethical sourcing, Feuille showcases local ingredients from Hong Kong’s producers and organic farms. The menu at Feuille, designed as a degustation, mirrors the life cycle of a plant, from seeds and grains in appetisers to flowers and fruits in desserts, highlighting a zero-waste ethos that sees ingredients reappear in various forms throughout the meal, offering an eco-conscious approach to fine dining that tastes as good as it looks.
 
 
 


Feuille

Address: 5/F, The Wellington, 198 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong


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