{"id":24764,"date":"2026-01-01T00:32:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T16:32:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=24764"},"modified":"2026-01-01T00:32:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T16:32:34","slug":"where-an-italian-goes-for-pizza-pasta-peking-duck-and-proper-coffee-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=24764","title":{"rendered":"Where an Italian goes for pizza, pasta, Peking duck and proper coffee in Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra clarinettist and conductor Lorenzo Antonio Iosco moved to Asia in 2015. He spoke to Andrew Sun.<\/em><\/p>\n

As an Italian who has called Hong Kong home for the past 10 years, my relationship with food has evolved dramatically.<\/p>\n

Growing up between Basilicata and Tuscany, pasta was king. But now, I have fallen deeply in love with Asian flavours \u2013 I crave dumplings, Peking duck and bold spices. Hong Kong\u2019s dining scene just keeps surprising me \u2013 it is a beautiful blend of worlds, just like my own journey here.<\/p>\n

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Lorenzo Antonio Iosco is an Italian clarinettist and conductor based in Hong Kong. Photo: Lorenzo Antonio Iosco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

That said, when homesickness hits, nothing beats a proper Neapolitan pizza or a perfect espresso. Little Napoli<\/strong> (6-16 Tai Wong Street East, Wan Chai. Tel: 6882 1823) feels like being teleported to the Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples. The pizzas are the real deal \u2013 puffy, charred crusts from a proper stone oven, with classics like Margherita with bufala<\/em> (buffalo mozzarella).<\/p>\n

Another southern Italian gem is Giando<\/strong> (Shop 1, Tower 1, Starcrest, 9 Star Street, Wan Chai. Tel: 2511 8912), helmed by chef Gianni Caprioli, who shares with me roots in Basilicata. It is a joy discovering his seasonal specialities \u2013 rich, soulful dishes like handmade pasta with lamb ragu or seafood from the Ionian Sea \u2013 that evoke the flavours of our region. The warm, elegant setting makes it feel like dining with family.<\/p>\n

For ultimate excellence, 8\u00bd Otto e Mezzo Bombana<\/strong> (Shop 202, Alexandra House, 16-20 Chater Road, Central. Tel: 2537 8859) is unparalleled. Everything is magical: the warm welcome from manager Antonello Picchedda, and chef Bombana\u2019s three-Michelin-star creations. I especially recommend visiting during white truffle season. The shaved truffles over tagliolini or risotto will send you to heaven.<\/p>\n

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Homemade tagliolini at 8\u00bd Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: 8\u00bd Otto e Mezzo Bombana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Other Hong Kong go-to spots of mine span casual spots and fine dining, and I often frequent Tsim Sha Tsui for rehearsals and performances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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