Grissini, Hong Kong

Grissini restaurant is located within the Grand Hyatt on Hong Kong Island. We went there during my trip in 2005 to splurge and celebrate. It was well worth it believe me. The food was delicious and served with an artistic flare. I had the raviolis and my friend had the black mushroom risotto. We began the dinner with a salad and breadsticks. The breadsticks are freshly baked and just melt in your mouth. We topped off the dinner with chocolate pudding served to perfection.

The service was excellent. Attentive waitstaff who were there when you needed them but were not overly attentive as some are.

The ambience' very quiet and romantic if you want to share dinner with that special someone. The furnishings were bathed in sleek black and the walls a rich brown wood with parquet floors and floor to ceiling windows which gave the room a modern yet warm and comfy tone.

We were there while the Symphony of Lights was taking place over the harbour so our view was of the Kowloon side and the roofs of the lighted/towering Hong Kong Island skyscrapers right outside our window. It was a spectacular sight to see from that venue.

It is expensive. The bill totaled about $150.00 for the two of us which included three glasses of wine an Evian water and the standard 10% service charge. Note that in Hong Kong it is standard for restaurants and nightclubs to automatically add a 10% service charge. As a result it is not necessary to tip though it is appreciated.

Grissini's was well worth the money though if you want great food, nice ambience' and a spectacular light show.

Tip: You have to make reservations so when you do make sure you are there for the 8:00 p.m. light show and try to get a window table.

Favorite Dish: Raviolis