Guests will kick off the Italian feast with the light and refreshing appetiser of Octopus Carpaccio, Orange Fennel Salad, Tomatoes, Lemon Oil Dressing. The dish shines a spotlight on famed fresh produce from Sicily, including oranges and tomatoes. Chef Andrea also uses octopus caught from the Mediterranean Sea and enhances its delicate flavour with bright citrus notes from the accompanying ingredients, such as the orange, fennel and lemon oil dressing.
For the second course, Chef Andrea draws inspiration from the northern region of Emilia-Romagna with the Garganelli with Stewed Duck Ragout, Pumpkin, Parmesan Cheese. This regional speciality combines al dente pasta with a rich and tender duck ragout that’s balanced by the sweetness of the pumpkin.
Gourmands will then continue their gastronomic journey to Piedmont, which is Chef Andrea’s beloved hometown. The main dish of Veal Scaloppini, Porcini Mushrooms, Mashed Potatoes, Black Truffle Sauce features tender veal that pairs especially well with the rich and robust accompaniments of black truffles and porcini mushrooms.
The feast ends with the quintessential Italian dessert – Traditional Tiramisù, Lady Finger, Mascarpone, Espresso Coffee, Cocoa Powder. Chef Andrea makes this dessert according to a traditional recipe from Veneto in the north-eastern part of Italy to showcase the charm of this sweet treat in the most authentic way.
Guests can pair the menu with four exquisite Italian wines to elevate the overall dining experience. The wine pairings are available for an additional HK$440 per person (four glasses) and can also be ordered by the glass.
Sicily
Al-Cantara Occhi di Ciumi Etna Bianco DOC 2020 – $168 (per glass)
Emilia-Romagna
Nespolino Rosso Rubicone IGT 2020 – $108 (per glass)
Piedmont
Icardi Montubert Barbaresco DOCG 2018 Organic – $218 (per glass)
Veneto
Gamba Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOP 2018 – $258 (per glass)
The new signature set menu is available during lunch and dinner periods for HK$888 per person from 26 April to 25 July 2023. For reservations, please call Cucina at +852 2113 0808.
Cucina – 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant
Address: Level 6, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel: +852 2113 0808 Email: info@cucinahk.com Website: www.cucinahk.com
*All prices are subject t0 a 10% service charge
About Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel
EXPLORE DISCOVER EXPERIENCE
Situated in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, which earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Award, is part of Harbour City – Hong Kong’s largest shopping complex.
The hotel comprises 665 luxurious guestrooms and suites, many of which offer breath-taking views of the celebrated Victoria Harbour. Within a short walk are landmarks such as the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and 1881 Heritage. The hotel is also on the doorstep of the Star Ferry terminal and MTR subway stations.
Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool; a gym; a lobby lounge; the all-day dining outlet, Cafe Marco, which features a wide variety of gourmet cuisines from all over the world; and our 2023 Forbes Travel Guide 4-star Italian restaurant, Cucina. The hotel has 14 function rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 430 guests, as well as a dedicated and professional Banquet Services Team.
The hotel is part of Wharf Hotels, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company with core business interests in property and investments in communications and container-terminal operations. Other Wharf Hotels properties include Gateway Hotel and Prince Hotel in Hong Kong as well as hotels in mainland China and the Philippines. Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, bringing together more than 40 brands with over 800 hotels in 100 countries. Further details on Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel are available at marcopolohotels.com.
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