Gaia Ristorante
Gaia Ristorante
Gaia Ristorante (G/F The Piazza, Grand Millenium Plaza, 181 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong) — An outstanding menu of regional Italian classics prepared with innovative contemporary flair features appetizer choices such as Carpaccio con Crutin al Tartufo Nero, Croccante di Polenta e Farro (Beef carpaccio with aged black truffle cheese, rocket, polenta and Parmigiano crisp), Insalata Piovra alla Griglia con Patate Schiacciate (Grilled Mediterranean octopus salad with oregano and Barolo wine vinegar dressing) and Fegato d’Oca al Pepe e Moscato, Balsamico Bianco e Gelatina di Peperoncino (Sauteed gooseliver with Moscato wine, spicy chilli jelly and balsamic flakes). Pasta and risotto dishes feature home-made pasta with a variety of tempting sauces such as the house specialty Pappardelle all’ ischitana con coniglio alla “Gaetano” (Homemade pasta tossed in a Sangiovese marinated rabbit stew-style ragout “in memory of my father Gaetano”) and Risotto ai Sapori del Mare, Calamaretti, Alghe e Nero di Seppia (“Al dente” risotto with the flavours of the Mediterranean Sea).
Gaia’s signature Roman-style pizza selection – super thin, crispy pizzas – are literally heaped with toppings such as arugula and thinly sliced Parma ham or tomato, porcini and Italian sausage. Along with this, Gaia boasts a list of over 600 Italian and French wines.