Christmas and New Year’s Eve are just around the corner! If you are planning a romantic celebration, these festive programs offered by some of the best MICHELIN-recommended hotels and restaurants promise to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. From cosy getaways to heartwarming menus featuring seasonal dishes, these festive options are bound to impress, creating a celebration to remember.
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MICHELIN-Recommended Hotels
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong
This Christmas, Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong is joining hands with world-renowned jeweller MIKIMOTO to glam up its driveway and hotel lobby with pearl-themed decorations and a golden Christmas tree. Santa Claus will also be present to take photos with guests, ensuring an abundance of joyous moments. Opt for the Christmas Holiday Escape room package (from HKD 5,000 per room per night) to elevate the celebration. Available from 15 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, guests will be treated to exclusive shopping privileges at MIKIMOTO, HKD 800 credit to spend at the hotel and 10% savings on selected guided local tours, guaranteeing an unforgettable holiday.During the festive season, Caprice, the three-MICHELIN-Starred French restaurant in the hotel, will join the festivities with dedicated lunch and dinner menus featuring signature dishes such as daily wild-caught fish with Kristal caviar. Served against the backdrop of stunning views of Victoria Harbour in a glamorous setting, the ambience will, no doubt, lend a romantic touch to the experience. At two-MICHELIN-Starred Cantonese restaurant Lung King Heen, also located in the hotel, chef Chan Yan Tak and his team will prepare a festive menu packed with indulgent dishes. Not-to-be-missed creations include deep-fried crab shell stuffed with fresh crab meat. With unobstructed views of the Victoria Harbour, the restaurant is ideal for couples looking for a relaxing celebration.
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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
With chestnut hawkers, complimentary mulled wine and mince pies awaiting at the hotel entrance and lobby, be ready to immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit as you and your significant other step into Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong this December. Extend the celebration by taking advantage of the Season’s Sparkle room package (from HKD 7,100 per room per night). Available from now until 5 January 2025, the package includes a festive dinner buffet at Clipper Lounge and OSKIA warm oil body massage for two persons, offering the indulgence you both deserve this holiday season.During the festive period, one-MICHELIN-Starred Mandarin Grill + Bar in the hotel will be offering a variety of festive menus that celebrate the season with its signature grilled meat dishes. Man Wah, the one-MICHELIN-Starred Cantonese restaurant in the hotel, will also present a collection of festive lunch and dinner menus aimed at delighting lovebirds with exquisite creations such as steamed turnips filled with red bird’s nest and supreme broth.
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The Peninsula Hong Kong
This Christmas, The Peninsula Hong Kong is bringing back its iconic The Peninsula Express and converting its first floor into an elegant train station that reminds people of the glamour of vintage rail travel. An enormous Christmas tree will also be erected in the hotel lobby, offering guests plenty of great photography spots with their loved ones. From 9 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, embrace the holiday spirit with the Festive Stay in Style room package (from HKD 4,200 per room per night, minimum two nights). Apart from the adorable gift to take home, guests will also be entitled to a daily buffet breakfast at The Verandah for two, a bottle of Peninsula champagne and flexible check-in and check-out time that allows you to maximise the joy of the stay and create sweet memories to savour in the years to come.Gaddi’s, the one-MICHELIN-Starred French restaurant in the hotel, will spread the holiday joy with a menu starring French haute-cuisine specialities (hero image: ©Gaddi's). Dishes such as corn-fed chicken breast and chanterelle mushrooms will be served with a sophisticated wine list beneath the glow of sparkling chandeliers. It will be a truly magical experience. For Cantonese cuisine lovers, the one-MICHELIN-Starred Spring Moon at the hotel will present a selection of festive dishes prepared by chef Lam Yuk Ming and his team. Savour smoked barbequed Hungarian Mangalica pork with honey and other signature dishes in a setting that recreates the ambience of Shanghai’s golden era and embraces the festive spirit in style.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
This December, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong will transform into a romantic Arctic kingdom. Characterised by an eye-catching white Christmas tree, a dreamy Christmas snow shed and a choir performance, the festive program will fill every corner of the hotel with wintery, romantic vibes. From now until 14 February 2025, couples are invited to stay at the hotel with the Festive Rejuvenation room package (from HKD 7,200 per room per night). During the stay, guests can take in the panoramic vista in the spacious rooms, unwind in a bubble bath, and make the most of the HKD1,500 dining credit and enjoy an array of exceptional culinary offerings in the hotel.For couples who prefer Cantonese cuisine, head to two-MICHELIN-Starred Tin Lung Heen in the hotel. There, guests can enjoy a curated festive menu that features a glass of champagne and dishes such as lobster bisque with pan-seared lobster while admiring the city’s mesmerising night view. Tosca di Angelo, the one-MICHELIN-Starred Italian restaurant in the hotel, will bring the holiday cheer to life through a collection of festive lunch and dinner menus highlighting dishes such as Sardinian homemade “malloreddus” with king crab. With high ceilings, chandeliers and a sweeping view from the 102nd floor, a celebration here is bound to be romantic and unforgettable. Be ready to greet Santa Claus, who will appear unannounced across various restaurants to give your better half a pleasant surprise.
MICHELIN-Recommended Restaurants
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo - Bombana
Three MICHELIN StarsMICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
Named after the Fellini film and adorned with tasteful art pieces, this three-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant by chef Umberto Bombana showcases not only the chef’s love for Italian cuisine but also his passion for art, making it one of the best places to bring your art-loving partner for a festive celebration. The festive dinner menus will be available on 24 and 31 December 2024 (HKD 4,180 and HKD 4,380 per person, respectively). True to the restaurant’s culinary direction, the menu will offer classic dishes made with seasonal ingredients, with Mayura beef sirloin with morel mushrooms as one of the highlights. Be certain to save room for the panettone. Handcrafted by prestigious Italian pastry chef Pietro Macellaro, it will conclude the celebration on a high note.
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon
Three MICHELIN StarsMICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
Founded by the late, great chef Joël Robuchon, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon’s interior is defined by an iconic red and black colour scheme – a symbol that now represents a romantic experience for many. The open kitchen lets guests see Chef Julien Tongourian and his team in action, adding a layer of enjoyment to the culinary experience. On 24, 25 and 31 December 2024, the restaurant will offer a collection of festive dinner menus (from HKD 4,080 to HKD 4,530 per person), exciting lovebirds with signature dishes such as imperial caviar and egg “mimosa” and beef Wellington with foie gras. There will also be a surprise dessert, ensuring a memorable experience.
Ta Vie
Three MICHELIN StarsMICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
From 20 to 31 December 2024, chef Hideaki Sato will celebrate the holiday season with a festive dinner menu (HKD 3,580 per person) featuring seven courses that embody his culinary mantra of “pure, simple, and seasonal”. Not-to-be-missed dishes include house-made fresh pasta with “aonori” sauce topped with premium Hokkaido uni and Japanese white strawberry with pistachio cream, pistachio sable, and white meringue. Although Ta Vie is a three-MICHELIN-Starred restaurant, the venue is relatively petite. But it is exactly its size that turns it into the perfect venue for a quiet and intimate celebration that’s hard to find elsewhere.
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Tate
Two MICHELIN StarsMICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
At Tate, the white, and brass hues interweave to create a delicate and sophisticated ambience, making it one of the most romantic venues in the city for a festive celebration. From 23 to 28 and 31 December 2024, the restaurant will offer a six-course festive dinner menu (HKD 2,480 per person) comprising dishes that highlight cheffe Vicky Lau’s signature culinary style, which blends French and Chinese cooking. Must-try dishes include braised fresh abalone with pearl barley and lemongrass foam. From 24 to 28 December 2024, a five-course festive lunch menu (HKD 1,180 per person) will also be available, featuring dishes such as century egg mimosa with Alaskan King Crab.
Man Ho (Admiralty)
One MICHELIN StarMICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
Characterised by cascading glass chandeliers and marble moon gates, Man Ho (Admiralty)'s Chinese garden-inspired interior exudes a refined and sophisticated ambience. From 24 to 26 and 31 December 2024, the restaurant will offer an eight-course festive tasting menu (HKD 1,488 per person). The menu will present dishes such as chilled razor clam with mustard and pan-fried tiger prawn with raspberry and hawthorn sauce that encapsulate Man Ho’s culinary direction of letting the ingredients shine. The elegant presentation of the dishes heightens the enjoyment, ensuring a delightful celebration for you and your better half.
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Heimat
SelectedMICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
Heimat means “home” in German. This Christmas, owner-chef Peter Find will serve a festive menu featuring the traditional German dishes he has fond childhood memories of. A highlight is the roast goose: orange, apple, and mugwort are first stuffed inside the bird and roasted for three hours. The result is a mouthwatering goose dish with tender meat and crispy skin. The menu will also come with homemade Glühwein and Feuerzangenbowle, a traditional German alcoholic drink for Christmas, bringing the holiday cheer to new heights. The festive menus are available from 9 to 26 December 2024 (HKD 480 to HKD 580 per person for lunch, HKD 1,380 to HKD 1,480 per person for dinner).
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Testina
SelectedMICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
A collaboration between Hong Kong’s ZS Hospitality Group and Italy’s Bib Gourmand restaurant Trippa, Testina is a modern Italian trattoria where every part of an animal is used skillfully to create delicious dishes. This Christmas, the restaurant will offer a special festive à la carte menu featuring creations such as tortellini in brodo (homemade meat-filled tortellini served with a clear broth). With a natural tone of yellow mustard and olive green, the restaurant evokes the ambience of Milanese trattorias from the 1970s. It is a great venue for couples seeking an unhurried experience in a tasteful environment.
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