The 28 best restaurants in Hong Kong with epic views (2024)

Carna by Dario Cecchini offers a contemporary Italian steakhouse with sustainable nose-to-tail dining inside the newMondrian Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. It’s the first Asian outpost of celebrity chef Dario Cecchini. Designed by internationally celebrated designer Joyce Wang, the venue sits on the 39th floor of the hotel, overlooking the famed harbour views and Hong Kong skyline.

Minted with a Michelin starwithin five months of opening, Cristal Room at Forty-Five's multi-concept venue is a romantic dining option with stunning Victoria Harbour views. This fresh French dining destination emerges from a collaboration between celebrated French chef Anne-Sophie Pic, known globally for her Michelin-starred restaurants, Hong Kong-based hospitality group Leading Nation (proprietors ofThe DiplomatandLa Rambla, among others), and the luxurious crystal house Baccarat. In addition to sweeping vistas, the 40-seater restaurant boasts custom-designed Baccarat pieces, featuring the Zenith chandelier amidst a striking digital fire visual, the Flou, Je te Vois Flou chandelier by Philippe Starck, and the refined Octogone vases and Harcourt glassware adorning the tables.

Located on the edge of Ocean Terminal at Harbour City, Harbourside Grill will give you views for days. The restaurant's expansive terrace is a spectacular setting for any occasion, offering panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island's glistening skyline. Even if you are dining indoors, the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling glass windows mean that your view will be completely unobstructed.

Owned by Aqua Restaurant Group, Hutong invites you to step into a world of old Peking. The Chinese restaurant is located on the 18th floor of H Zentre and showcases stunning views of Hong Kong harbour and skyline. Feast your eyes on intricately handcrafted wood panels and doors, a striking display of red silk lanterns on its infinity wall, and a traditional wishing tree while you savour Northern Chinese cuisine inspired by the imperial palaces.

A spin-off ofCatalunya,La Rambla is a wilder sibling, offering more avant-garde Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine that plays daringly – and deliciously – with a multitude of different flavours and textures. La Rambla's chef - Rafa Gil - was previously a finalist on Netflix's The Final Table, and he infuses Asian-inspired flavours into his classic Catalan dishes. The restaurant itself occupies a pleasant and modern space, with a 4200 square-foot deck outside on which diners can enjoy food and drinks whilst taking in arresting views across Victoria Harbour.

Oro is one of the latest restaurants to open on Stanley Street in Central. Inspired by memories of the owner's nonna and his ancestors who moved from Italy to America, the restaurant offers a slice of Manhattan complemented by Italian family traditions. Enjoy elevated American-Italian cuisine presented in Manhattan elegance with stunning skyline views in the background. Book a table near the restaurant's expansive windows and enjoy your meal with lovely views of the harbour and Central's glistening cityscape.

This restaurant has stood the test of time, and its classic style interior has remained too. Though in more recent times the cuisine showcases some really rather innovative contemporary fare, thanks to chef Uwe Opocensky. Pair this with excellent wine, impeccable service, great views of the city, and you have yourself a quintessential spot for a rather special occasion.

Modern Italian-Japanese restaurant Pleka is a part of the same group that operatesPanoandPalco. Their location on the fourth floor of IFC Mall offers guests lovely views of the harbour whether you want to dine al fresco or indoors. Led by chef Ken Lau, Pleka offers a unique dining experience where guests can observe the cooking process. One of Pleka's most popular menus is an eight-course tasting menu, which draws inspiration from chef Lau's travels around the world.

Salisterra, nestled in The Upper House, presents an idyllic setting for a laid-back lunch or an enchanting dinner with breathtaking views of Hong Kong's harbour and skyline. This Mediterranean restaurant, adorned in vibrant hues reflective of its luxurious surroundings, has been meticulously designed by acclaimed Hong Kong architect André Fu. Under the culinary guidance of chef Ricardo Chaneton from Michelin-starredMono, Salisterra delights guests with a contemporary Mediterranean menu, offering a contemporary twist on traditional dishes.

Craving a lavish Chinese feast that will have you feeling like royalty? Look no further than The Kitin in Hong Kong. Nestled in the International Commerce Centre (ICC), this swanky spot serves up mouthwatering Cantonese dishesthatblend Eastern and Western culinary techniques.Thestunning venue is adorned withcontemporary Chinese decor and sleek geometric elements for that extra dash of elegance. And don't forget the pièce de résistance - their dining area boasts window-side tables, treating you to a jaw-dropping 270-degree view of Victoria Harbour.

The Lobby Lounge is one of the newly opened dining destinations atRegent Hong Kong. It takes advantage of the gorgeous panoramic view of Victoria Harbour through its floor-to-ceiling windows. The restaurant offers all-day dining in the venue’s calming atmosphere, where guests can start their day with homemade breakfast classics, lounge in the afternoon with tea sets and various decadent dishes, and end their day with supper amidst glistening views.

The Merchants is one of the first of four dining concepts inside Central’s all-new multi-experience space,Forty-Five. Decked out with opulent decors like embroidered wallpaper and custom cherry wood banquettes, the restaurant lets diners enjoy a meal amidst a lovely interior and scenic harbour views. The 80-seater restaurant offers four private rooms accommodating up to 20 guests, so you can book it for special occasions with family and friends. Enjoy contemporary Shanghainese cuisine led by chef Chen Tian Long (formerly of Michelin-starred restaurantJardin de Jade), featuring new interpretations of classic fare from Shanghai and neighbouring provinces like Jiangsu and Zhejiang.