Trattoria del Pescatore needs more than fresh ocean harvests for it to be a good catch
Café Deco Group recently replaced its casual Italian restaurant—a shortlived pizzeria—in Sheung Wan’s Poho neighbourhood with its latest import from Italy. Trattoria del Pescatore opened a little more than five weeks ago, and our hopes were high as authentic Italian imports in Hong Kong have been rather successful, from Royal Garden’s Sabatini to Harbour City’s Paper Moon. The original Trattoria del Pescatore was founded in Milan in 1976 and has been a popular establishment since then.
As its name suggests, Trattoria del Pescatore specialises in seafood, which is freshly imported from Italy and prepared in a homely manner. The interiors were welcoming. Wood-lined floors with evenly spaced tables spread across the well-lit main dining area that wrapped around a well-stocked wine bar and an open cold kitchen. While the abundant seafood display is a marvel to look at, guests sitting near the area may need to tolerate an occasional whiff of fishiness coming their way.