Octavium

OVERVIEW

Octavium sits on the eighth floor of One Chinachem Central, a sleek and intimate Italian fine-dining destination led by the Octavo Group — the same culinary force behind the legendary 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana. This two-Michelin-starred restaurant offers a refined yet unpretentious Italian experience, helmed by chefs Roland Schuller and Bjoern Alexander, who focus entirely on house-made everything: from bread to pasta to desserts.

The dining room is cozy and elegant, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering glimpses of the Central skyline. The atmosphere is quiet, sophisticated, and conducive to serious appreciation of Italian gastronomy. The private dining room offers an option for more intimate meals.

The culinary philosophy is simple and uncompromising: use the finest seasonal ingredients from around the world, prepare everything in-house, and let the quality speak for itself. The monthly-changing degustation menu showcases the best of each season, while a la carte options feature signature pastas that are likely to be covered in delicate flakes of black truffle — a hallmark of the Bombana legacy.

THE LUNCH DEAL

Octavium’s lunch service offers one of Central’s most refined Italian experiences. While the restaurant is perhaps best known for its legendary white truffle tagliolini (in season from autumn to winter), the lunch menu presents a carefully curated selection of antipasti, pasta, secondi, and dolci — all executed with the same precision and quality as the dinner service.

The lunch offering is flexible: diners can choose from the à la carte menu or opt for a multi-course selection. Highlights from recent menus include Homemade Gnocchetti with ALBA white truffle, parmesan emulsion & swiss chard — a dish that exemplifies the restaurant’s commitment to letting premium ingredients shine. Other standouts include Spaghetti Chitarra with raw red tuna & bottarga, Red prawn ravioli, and Aged pigeon, prepared with exceptional skill.

LUNCH DETAILS

• Average Lunch Spend: Approximately HK$500 – HK$1,000+ per person (depending on selection; 10% service charge applies)

• Hours: Monday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (last seating 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm)

• Location: 8/F, One Chinachem Central, 22 Des Voeux Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

WHAT TO EXPECT

• House-made bread and pasta (all prepared fresh daily)

• Seasonal à la carte menu and monthly degustation options

• Signature truffle dishes (seasonal, September–December)

• Excellent wine selection curated to complement the cuisine

• Elegant, quiet dining environment with private room option

WHY IT’S A GREAT DEAL

Dinner at Octavium can easily exceed HK$1,500 per person, particularly when indulging in truffle season specialities. The lunch service offers the same two-Michelin-starred kitchen, the same house-made pasta, and the same impeccable ingredients — but at a more accessible price point. The tagliolini with white truffle (when in season) is considered by many connoisseurs to be one of the best pasta dishes in Hong Kong, and lunch provides the perfect opportunity to experience it without the evening price tag.

RESERVATIONS

Recommended, especially for tables of two or more. Reservations can be made via phone or online booking platforms. Walk-ins may be accommodated, subject to availability.

CONTACT

• Phone: +852 2111 9395

• Website: (Search “Octavium Hong Kong”)

HOURS OF OPERATION

• Lunch: Monday – Saturday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

• Dinner: Monday – Saturday, 6:30 pm – 12:00 am

• Closed on Sundays

INSIDER TIPS

• White truffle season (September to December) is the absolute best time to visit — the homemade gnocchetti or tagliolini with ALBA white truffle is legendary and worth every penny.

• The restaurant is relatively small and intimate — perfect for quiet business lunches or romantic celebrations.

• Ask about the daily specials; the kitchen often receives exceptional ingredients that aren’t listed on the printed menu.

• Dress code: Smart casual; jackets not required but appreciated.