Estro
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Since opening in 2021, Estro has been impressing diners with authentic Neapolitan cooking by the native head chef. Choose between the 6- and 8-course menus to experience the breadth and depth of his ingenious creations, like handmade bottoni pasta stuffed with parmesan emulsion and drizzled with saffron glaze, and red prawn panna cotta generously topped with caviar. Those who want some one-on-one time with him should consider the chef’s table option.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Estro’s dishes tell personal stories: Each dish is crafted to narrate the story of an ingredient, region, or historical event meaningful to Chef Antimo Maria Merone, reflecting his childhood memories from southern Italy, while adhering to a seasonal menu.
Interior design inspired by 19th-century Italian salotti: Instead of typical Italian trattoria decor, Estro’s space was designed by André Fu to evoke the elegant living rooms (salotti) of 19th-century Italy, blending contemporary furniture, eccentric wallpapers, and cosmopolitan elegance, creating a unique dining atmosphere in Hong Kong.
Extensive wine cellar with a strong Italian focus: Estro houses over a thousand wines from around the world, with a heavy emphasis on Italian selections, complementing the modern Neapolitan cuisine.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Broccoli: Used in the summer rendition of Estro's signature bottoni dish, combining with tomatoes and vegetable jus to create a seasonal twist.
- Colatura di Alici: An Italian fish sauce that adds depth to the bottoni dish, blending with lemon and Japanese sardines for a unique flavor profile.
- Japanese Sardines: Featured in the bottoni dish, providing a savory element alongside the broccoli and colatura di alici.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Set Menus
Lunch Options
- 2-Course Set Menu: HK$580 + 10% per person. Choose an appetizer and either a pasta or main course.
- 3-Course Set Menu: HK$688 + 10% per person. Includes an appetizer, pasta, and main course.
- 4-Course Set Menu: HK$888 + 10% per person. Includes two appetizers, pasta, and main course.
- 5-Course Set Menu: HK$980 + 10% per person. Includes two appetizers, two pastas, and main course.
Dinner Options
- 6-Course Essentials Menu: HK$1,680 + 10% per person.
- 8-Course Extended Menu: HK$2,280 + 10% per person.
A La Carte Options
- Aori-Ika: HK$580. With almond, lemon, and caviar.
- Bottoni Pasta: HK$380. With buffalo cheese, guanciale, and peppercorns.
- Pappardelle Pasta: HK$480. With onion "Genovese" ragout and Wagyu.
- Blue Lobster: HK$880. With sabayon and crustacean sauce.
- Kiwami Beef M9: HK$880. With pearl vegetables, preserved truffle, and sherry vinegar.
Special Menus
- Chef’s Table Experience: An intimate culinary journey with Chef Antimo, exploring his Neapolitan heritage. (Price not specified)