Castellana Hong Kong

Castellana sits on the first floor of 16 Ice House St in Central, a five-minute walk from the glass towers of IFC Mall. The room runs smart and elegant, serving a menu of classic Italian cuisine that has earned the restaurant a 2024 Wine Spectator Excellence Award.

The wine program is the primary reason to choose Castellana over the high-turnover bistros nearby. While much of the district focuses on rapid, high-volume dining, this kitchen treats its ingredients with a deliberate, old-fashioned patience. The dining room feels detached from the rush of Statue Square below, making it a better choice for a focused conversation than the frantic cafes lining the route to Chater Garden. It is a calculated retreat for anyone who values a deep cellar over the novelty of the moment.