ALTO

With its canopy of 230 golden

Melt lightshades, black tables, banquettes and booths, green marble and blond timber floors, Alto, a modern bar and grill in Causeway Bay created by celebrated British designer

Tom Dixon certainly makes an impression. More attention grabbing is the views of the city’s skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour through wraparound floor-toceiling windows. Closely spaced tables and hard surfaces mean that noise levels can be high, and the crowd is a mix of fashionindustry types, shoppers and office workers. Steaks feature prominently on the menu, including a whopping 40oz USDA Prime tomahawk. The ahi tuna tartare conjures up California with its large batons of raw fish topped with avocado and orange and grapefruit segments. Vegetarians and non-beef eaters are also catered for and portions are large; side dishes of grilled asparagus with black truffle butter and carbonara macaroni and cheese could be starters in themselves The wine list is a tour of the world’s major wine regions, from France and Italy to Australia and the USA. Service is friendly and accommodating, making Alto a good option for those in search of a smart venue that won’t break the bank.