8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Macau

This isn’t your typical Italian bistro. Instead of checkered tablecloths and jugs of house wine, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana delivers a meticulous fine-dining experience that rivals the most sophisticated restaurants in Rome.Upon entering the Macau restaurant, a marble bar serves as a convivial transition into the spacious main dining room. It seems every detail has been carefully planned, from the luxuriously thick napkins to the relaxing instrumental music.Executive chef Riccardo La Perna helms the kitchen and ensures each dish balances tradition and experimentation.The menu in Macau largely mirrors that of the original Hong Kong location and highlights fresh pastas — they are well prepared, seasoned and presented.Bombana’s team treats every guest like royalty. You won’t want for anything, be it a sampling of rare fortified wine, an extra slice of bread or a custom cocktail prepared to your liking. Known as the “King of White Truffles,” chef Umberto Bombana has long been considered a master of Italian cuisine. He first made his mark as executive chef of the now-shuttered Toscana at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong before branching out on his own with the original 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong. As gourmands fell in love with his refined style of Southern Italian cuisine, chef Bombana expanded his empire with locations in Shanghai andMacau.Localized to complement its unique surroundings, each outpost is as elegant and inventive as the original. In Macau, the dining room can be found inside the glamorousGalaxy Macau, an integrated entertainment and resort complex.Part of the crème de la crème of Macau’s fine-dining scene, the restaurant promises an exceptional experience from start to finish. Expect to encounter a gleaming marble bar, gracious service, an extensive wine list, beautifully balanced tasting menus and only the freshest, most premium ingredients.

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