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5 Best Italian Restaurants in Hong Kong (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Hong Kong's Italian restaurant scene runs from casual pasta bars to rooftop trattorias with harbour views, and the five names below have logged more than 6,500 Google reviews between them. Every single one holds a 4.6 or higher, with barely a tenth of a star separating the top four, so picking the right table comes down to setting and menu rather than quality.

Short answer: Pici Wan Chai leads by a wide margin with 3,773 reviews at 4.7 stars, prized for its handmade pasta. The Lasagna Factory, Ask for Alonzo, and Luigi's Italian American all match that 4.7 rating with hundreds of reviews each, while Cantina rounds out the list inside Tai Kwun with a 4.6 rating and weekend brunch that regularly sells out.
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Hong Kong's Top Italian Tables, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Pici Wan Chai 4.7 ★ 3,773 Overall / handmade pasta View ›
2 The Lasagna Factory 4.7 ★ 926 Group dining and celebrations View ›
3 Ask for Alonzo (Central) 4.7 ★ 667 Brunch and free-flow packages View ›
4 Luigi’s Italian American 4.7 ★ 554 Rooftop dining with a view View ›
5 Cantina 4.6 ★ 624 Historic setting and weekend brunch View ›
5 Best Italian Restaurants in Hong Kong (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

Pici Wan Chai logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pici Wan Chai

4.73,773 Google reviews

Pici is a pasta bar chain with locations across Hong Kong, including this Wan Chai branch, serving fresh hand-made pasta and homey Italian dishes daily. The menu leans on classics like lasagna alongside seasonal specials, and the restaurant takes walk-ins as well as reservations. It's by far the most reviewed Italian restaurant on this page.

What people praise

  • Handmade pasta consistently singled out, especially the truffle pasta and pappardelle
  • Staff and service named repeatedly and warmly by reviewers
  • Seasonal and crossover menus keep regulars coming back

Worth knowing

  • Popular at peak times, so a reservation is worth making ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume3,773 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The top pick on sheer review volume, more than four times the next name on this page. The rating holds steady at 4.7 across thousands of diners.

Website Book now+85227555523 Directions

地舖, GF, 16 St Francis Yard, Wan Chai

The Lasagna Factory logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

The Lasagna Factory

4.7926 Google reviews

The Lasagna Factory on Hollywood Road bills itself as a second-generation Italian eatery in the New York tradition, built around family-sized lasagna and other homemade dishes served with fresh tomato sauce. The space is designed for group sharing, with classic checkered tablecloths, and runs weekly promotions like discounted steak and pizza-and-beer deals.

What people praise

  • Live music, including an accordion player, mentioned by several reviewers as a highlight
  • Portions built for sharing across a group or birthday party
  • Tiramisu called out repeatedly as a must-order
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume926 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for birthdays and group dinners specifically, backed by a 4.7 rating and nearly 1,000 reviews.

Website Book now+85290780658 Directions

208 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan

Ask for Alonzo (Central) logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Ask for Alonzo (Central)

4.7667 Google reviews

Ask for Alonzo runs several locations across Hong Kong, including this Central branch near Bridges Street, serving classic Italian dishes built around sharing, with a signature spaghetti carbonara. The restaurant is known for its weekend free-flow brunch and a cozy, laid-back Mediterranean-style setting. It also offers an a la carte lunch and dinner menu beyond the brunch service.

What people praise

  • Free-flow brunch called out as excellent value by multiple reviewers
  • Cheese and charcuterie board a recurring highlight
  • Attentive staff named individually across several reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume667 · 82nd
Confidencehigh
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The one to book for a Saturday or Sunday brunch specifically. Matches the top tier on rating with solid review depth.

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18 Bridges St, Central

Luigi’s Italian American logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Luigi’s Italian American

4.7554 Google reviews

Luigi's Italian American sits on the roof of Elements mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, blending Italian and American dishes like pizza, burgers, and meatballs in an open-air setting with harbour views. The menu runs family-friendly, with a standing offer of free meals for kids under 8 with an adult main course. It's positioned as a more casual, American-Italian crossover rather than a strict trattoria.

What people praise

  • Rooftop setting and harbour view called out repeatedly as a draw
  • Family-friendly, with a free kids' meal offer that reviewers appreciate
  • Truffle shiitake pizza and burger named as standout dishes

Worth knowing

  • Tables can sit close together and a faint smell from outdoor smoking areas was noted by one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume554 · 61st
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a view-driven meal or a family outing rather than a strictly traditional Italian menu. Rating and review count both hold up well against the rest of this list.

Website Book now+85227364887 Directions

Elements, Civic Square, R001, 3/F & Roof, 1 Austin Rd W, Tsim Sha Tsui

Cantina logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Cantina

4.6624 Google reviews

Cantina occupies a space inside Tai Kwun, the former Central police headquarters, serving handmade pasta and classic risotto in a contemporary trattoria style with an attached cocktail bar, The Dispensary. The restaurant runs a popular all-you-can-eat weekend brunch and also handles private events for up to 120 guests. It carries the lowest rating on this page, though still a solid 4.6.

What people praise

  • Setting inside the historic Tai Kwun compound praised as beautiful
  • Cheese-wheel pasta preparation done tableside, called a highlight by reviewers
  • Weekend brunch with over 20 antipasti options

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review described a fusion-style set menu that didn't land for their table, worth checking the current a la carte options if you want classic Italian
Reputation scorecardrank in Hong Kong
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume624 · 71st
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth it for the setting and brunch format alone, even though it sits slightly below the other four on rating.

Website Book now+85228483000 Directions

Block 01, Tai Kwun, Police Headquarters, 10 Hollywood Rd, Central

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many diners have rated the restaurant, weighted against the others here. Confidence blends the two so a high rating from a small sample counts less than a high rating backed by thousands of reviews. Recency checks how many reviews are still coming in. No restaurant can pay to change these numbers.

How much does dinner cost at an Italian restaurant in Hong Kong? (2026)

Reviewer-reported price-per-person figures on this page range widely by meal type and restaurant, from casual pasta bar lunches to rooftop dinners.

JobTypical price
Lunch, per personHK$150 to HK$300
Dinner, per personHK$250 to HK$500+
Weekend brunch, per personHK$400 to HK$500+

Ranges compiled August 2026 from diner-reported price-per-person figures in Google reviews at Pici, The Lasagna Factory, Ask for Alonzo, and Cantina.

Serving all of Hong Kong

These restaurants span Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, from Wan Chai and Central to Sheung Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui, with Pici alone running additional branches across the New Territories. Wherever you’re searching from, an Italian restaurant near me in Hong Kong is rarely more than a short MTR ride away.

What to ask before you book

  • Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only at peak times?
  • Is the brunch or set menu free-flow, and what’s included?
  • Can you accommodate a large group or private event?
  • Are there vegetarian or dietary-restriction options on the menu?
  • Is there a service charge added to the bill?
  • Do you offer delivery or takeaway if I can’t dine in?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another restaurant’s score or position.

How did you choose these Italian restaurants?

We compared Italian restaurants across Hong Kong using their live Google ratings, review volume, and how recently diners have been reviewing them, then checked what each restaurant actually specializes in.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026. We refresh listings periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which of these restaurants is best for a weekend brunch?

Ask for Alonzo and Cantina both run dedicated weekend free-flow brunch service, with Cantina’s brunch built around more than 20 antipasti dishes.

Is any of these restaurants good for kids?

Luigi’s Italian American offers free meals for kids under 8 with an adult main course and has an open-air rooftop setting that reviewers describe as family-friendly.

The bottom line

Pici Wan Chai is the safe default given its scale and consistent 4.7 rating across thousands of diners. If you want a specific occasion, like a rooftop view or a weekend brunch, Luigi’s and Ask for Alonzo are both worth booking ahead.

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