8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

1031, 1/F, Galaxy Macau, Cotai, Macau TEL: +853 8886 2169 galaxymacau.com/dining galaxymacau galaxymacau

TATLER SAYS

The Macau outpost of Umberto Bombana’s acclaimed Italian restaurant is far from being in the shadows of the storied original. Chef Antimo Maria Merone is one of the region’s most talented young chefs, bringing a contemporary sensibility to timehonoured classics. You can be sure that when white truffle season rolls around, they have learned well from Bombana to make it rain.

SIGNATURE DISHES

• Fassone veal tartare

• Homemade fettuccine with Sicilian red prawns, coral emulsion, Mediterranean herbs

• Aveyron lamb topinambour in different textures, confit spring onion, natural lamb jus

TATLER TIPS

Get there early for a delicious aperitif from the sparkling bar at the entrance.

AWARDS: • Top 20 Best Restaurants 2016 - 2017 PRICE PER HEAD: MOP 800 PRIVATE ROOMS: 2 rooms for 8-12 persons