NICHOLINI’S

For imaginative and impressive northern Italian food, plus bellissimo views over the city, look no further than Nicholini's. Located on the eighth floor of the Conrad Hong Kong hotel, this elegant restaurant offers a top class yet unpretentious fine-dining experience. Knowledgeable and charismatic staff are quick to gauge our tastes and suggest dishes and wine pairings accordingly—all of which exceed our expectations. The approach to Italian cuisine here is not as traditional as the environment may suggest. A daring yet winning combination is the scampi, garlic, chilli, cacao nibs and passion fruit tossed with perfectly al dente spaghettoni. Seared scallops are superbly springy in the middle and pair excellently with the earthy lentil soup with chestnuts and the sweet tangy Montepulciano reduction. Thoughtful gestures such as a complimentary glass of house champagne served with the delicious caramelised duck liver and the opportunity to sample a glass of the chef's homemade limoncello with our rich yet zesty orange, rum and chocolate mousse dessert—make the evening all the more memorable. End your meal with a trip to the Cheese Library and make your selection from around 30 varieties of mainly Italian and French dairy delights.

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