Chef Antimo Maria Merone, co-owner of ESTRO © Nicholas Wong
Dining room of ESTRO
Chef Luca Fantin of Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin © TakaoI
As we usher in the new year, ESTRO, the renowned one Michelin-starred Italian fine-dining establishment by JIA Group, is set to dazzle Hong Kong with an extraordinary culinary collaboration. Partnering with Tokyo’s acclaimed Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin, led by the celebrated Chef Luca Fantin, this exclusive event promises an unparalleled dining experience on the 25th and 26th of January.
Chef Antimo Maria Merone, co-owner of ESTRO, expresses his excitement for the collaboration, stating, “It is an honor to welcome my good friend Luca to ESTRO for this collaboration. Our shared dedication to crafting remarkable dining experiences will undoubtedly be reflected in each dish, offering a symphony of flavors that encapsulate the beauty and ingenuity of Italian cuisine. For the concept of this collaboration, we will focus only 100% on seafood dishes which we have specially created for this event along with some of Luca’s signature dishes from Tokyo.”
Chef Luca Fantin echoes the sentiment, saying, “I am thrilled to bring Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin to the vibrant city of Hong Kong. This collaboration with Chef Antimo at ESTRO is a celebration of our friendship and shared passion for culinary artistry, promising an unparalleled dining experience for our guests.”
Prawns with pine and onion by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin © Takuya S
Renowned chefs Luca Fantin and Antimo Maria Merone join forces for this second appearance of Chef Luca in Hong Kong, showcasing their culinary prowess and deep-rooted friendship. The collaboration, emphasizing a focus on 100% seafood dishes, will treat guests to a meticulously curated four-hands menu featuring both chefs’ signature creations.
The gastronomic affair kicks off on 25th January with dinner, followed by both lunch and dinner on 26th January. Indulge in an 8-course dinner priced at HK$2,880 + 10% service charge or savor a delightful 6-course lunch at HK$1,880 + 10% service charge. The collaboration promises a harmonious blend of Luca Fantin and Antimo Maria Merone’s distinct yet complementary culinary styles, showcasing the artistry and innovation synonymous with their creations.
Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin, situated on the 9th floor of Bulgari Ginza Tower in Ginza, Japan, offers breathtaking views of Ginza Chuodori. Chef Luca Fantin’s unique Italian cuisine harmonizes seasonal Japanese ingredients with culinary mastery and artistic flair. ESTRO’s Chef Antimo Maria Merone, a Naples native, brings innovation to Neapolitan cuisine, capturing the essence of his heritage in refined tasting menus.
This extraordinary collaboration promises an exquisite confluence of flavors, artistry, and tradition, delivering an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Hong Kong.
Dish at ESTRO
Interior of ESTRO
Tagliolini by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin © Takuya S
Il mare D’inverno- the Winter Sea
Dinner Menu
(Song of Loredana Berte’ 1984)
AORIKA | CAULIFLOWER, BLACK TRUFFLE
by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
LANGOUSTINE | ASPARAGUS, OLIVE OIL SABAYON, LEMON
by Estro
SPAGHETTI | SEA URCHIN, TOMATO
by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
GNOCCHETTI | HONEY PEAS, SALTED COD
by Estro
AMADAI | AMAGURI SHELL, PESCATORE SAUCE
by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
BLUE LOBSTER | TURNIP TOPS
by Estro
LATTE | IN DIFFERENT TEXTURES
by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
CIOCCOLATO
by Estro
SWEET ENDING
Il mare D’inverno- the Winter Sea
Lunch Menu
APERITIVO
AORIKA | CAULIFLOWER, BLACK TRUFFLE
by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
LANGOUSTINE | ASPARAGUS, OLIVE OIL SABAYON, LEMON
by Estro
SPAGHETTI | SEA URCHIN, TOMATO
by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
GNOCCHETTI | HONEY PEAS, SALTED COD
by Estro
AMADAI | AMAGURI SHELL, PESCATORE SAUCE
by Bvlgari Il Ristorante Luca Fantin
CIOCCOLATO
by Estro
SWEET ENDING
Cioccolato by ESTRO
To find out more and book, visit the links below:
ESTRO
Level 2
1 Duddell Street
Central
Hong Kong
Web: estro.hk
Email: reservations@estro.hk
Online Booking: sevenrooms.com/experiences/estrohk
Instagram: @estro.hk / @antimo_maria_merone