Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic

Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic is one of Hong Kong’s most dazzling fine-dining destinations, located on the 44th floor of Gloucester Tower within the FORTY-FIVE multi-concept venue at Landmark. This one-Michelin-starred restaurant is a collaboration between Anne-Sophie Pic — the most decorated female chef in the world, with over 10 stars across her global portfolio — and the legendary French crystal house Baccarat.

The dining room is nothing short of spectacular. Every surface glitters with custom Baccarat crystal pieces, from the dramatic Zenith chandelier to the Philippe Starck-designed Flou chandeliers to the Harcourt glassware adorning each table. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline, making it one of the most photographed dining rooms in the city.

Chef Pic’s culinary philosophy is deeply rooted in French tradition but infused with subtle Japanese influences — evident in ingredients like matcha, yuzu, lapsang souchong, and gyokuro tea that appear throughout her tasting menus. Her cuisine is known for its delicate layering of flavors, unexpected ingredient pairings, and artistic presentation.

THE LUNCH DEAL

Cristal Room offers a sophisticated lunch experience through two primary formats. The “Savoir-Faire” lunch (3 courses, starting at HK$680) provides an accessible introduction to Chef Pic’s culinary world. For those seeking a deeper journey, the “Voyage” tasting menu (6 courses) is also available at lunch by request.

Signature dishes that regularly appear on lunch menus include Les Berlingots ASP — the chef’s iconic pyramid-shaped pasta parcels filled with 24-month-aged comté cheese and Voatsiperifery pepper, served in a green tomato consommé infused with chrysanthemum and marigold. This dish is considered a Cristal Room signature and is not to be missed. Other standouts include Yunnan matsutake, embraced with abalone and kombu (foraged by the chef herself in Yunnan), Charcoal-grilled kinmedai with bay-leaf sabayon, and Charolais beef fillet with miso-coffee marinade.

Desserts are equally extraordinary, with the Le Millefeuille blanc — a light-as-cloud creation featuring Tahitian vanilla, jasmine jelly, and Voatsiperifery pepper cloud — earning particular acclaim.

LUNCH DETAILS

• Set Lunch Price: Savoir-Faire 3-course lunch from HK$680; 6-course Voyage menu from HK$2,280 (10% service charge applies)

• Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (last order)

• Location: 44/F, Gloucester Tower, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 3-course or 6-course lunch options

• Amuse-bouche to start

• Chef Pic’s iconic Les Berlingots pasta parcels (signature dish)

• Seasonal ingredients with Japanese influences (matcha, yuzu, gyokuro, matsutake)

• Baccarat crystal glassware and a dramatic dining room with harbour views

• Optional wine pairing (alcoholic and zero-proof available)

WHY IT’S A GREAT DEAL

Dinner at Cristal Room for the 6-course Voyage menu is HK$2,280, and the 8-course dinner tasting exceeds HK$3,000. The 3-course Savoir-Faire lunch at HK$680 offers a genuine taste of Chef Pic’s Michelin-starred cuisine — including her famous Berlingots — for a fraction of the price of the evening menu. For diners who want to experience one of the world’s most celebrated female chefs without the full commitment of a multi-hour dinner, lunch at Cristal Room is exceptional value.

RESERVATIONS

Essential. Cristal Room books up weeks in advance, particularly for weekend lunches. Reservations can be made via their website or by phone. When booking, you may be offered the option to send a photo in advance for personalized recognition — a nice touch for special occasions.

CONTACT

• Phone: +852 3501 8580

• Website: (Search “Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic Hong Kong”)

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Lunch: Tuesday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

• Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

• Closed on Sundays

INSIDER TIPS

• Request a window table when booking — the harbour views are spectacular and significantly enhance the experience.

• The Les Berlingots ASP is Chef Pic’s signature dish and appears on most menus — do not skip it.

• The bread service features a rose-shaped butter that is almost too beautiful to eat — almost.

• Dress code: Smart, elegant — this is a Baccarat-crystal dining room, so dress accordingly.

• If celebrating a special occasion, note it in your reservation; the team is known for thoughtful touches.

• Some diners have noted that certain sauces can be intense; if you prefer lighter flavors, ask your server for guidance when selecting dishes.