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2023-08-29
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After repeatedly coming across this restaurant, whether it be through browsing on OpenRice or seeing it pop up on my Instagram reels as I scroll, my curiosity has been piqued. The fact that I don't reside in Hong Kong on a regular basis has only intensified my desire to experience what this restaurant has to offer. As we walked into the restaurant, a captivating Western European ambiance embraced us, evident in its charming interior design. The staff welcomed us warmly and to our delight, a comp
As we walked into the restaurant, a captivating Western European ambiance embraced us, evident in its charming interior design. The staff welcomed us warmly and to our delight, a complimentary bread board arrived shortly, setting the stage for a truly enjoyable dining experience..
My friends and I ordered 2 starters (antipasti) to share which were the Carpiccio Piemontese and Octopus Pizzaiolo. Then, we each ordered a different pasta as the portions didn't seem very sharable through glances from other tables. To finish we ordered two desserts to share as recommended by the service staff.
Starters:
The complimentary bread was a delightful start, served warm and seasoned well. However, the starters didn't quite stand out in any remarkable way. It seemed that perhaps Carbone intentionally set the bar low at the beginning of the meal.
Main course (Pasta dishes):
The spicy Rigatoni Vodka, a renowned staple of the restaurant, came highly recommended by friends even before we entered. True to their words, it did not disappoint. The pasta was cooked to perfection, with an ideal al dente texture, while the combination of spiciness and carefully selected herbs enhanced the overall flavors. Couldn't speak for the other pasta dishes my friends ordered, but from their comments it was just a bit better than average and after tasting the spicy Rigatoni Vodka they regretted not ordering it.
Spicy Rigatoni Vodka
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Dessert:
After chossing the desserts from the wheeled-in cart, we opted for a slice of tiramisu and lemon cheesecake. The tiramisu, while enjoyable, fell slightly below the average of the tiramisus I've tasted before. The coffee flavor it exuded didn't quite meet my expectations. However, the lemon cheesecake was a true standout. It ranked among one of the best cheesecakes I've ever had and could be said to be similar to the cheesecake factory.
Tiramisu
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Lemon cheesecake
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The restaurant provides a delightful ambiance, making it a suitable choice for enjoying a meal or drinks during a weekend outing or after-work gathering. Despite my personal feeling of slight overrating, influenced by my high expectations, I would still consider returning if the occasion called for it.
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