If you’re looking to get escape the hectic hotel dining scene this Valentine’s Day, check out the trendy and intimate Doppio Zero in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan neighborhood.

Lovebirds looking for an authentic Italian experience will take delight in Executive Chef Jake Addeo’s special four-course menu featuring his homemade pasta — a favorite among many local foodies.

Valentine’s Day Pasta Tasting Menu

Zuppa de Pesche

• Saffron Scented Fish Soup / Fregola / Tomato / Focaccia Toast
• Fantinel, Prosecco, Veneto, NV (Complimentary)

Duck Egg Ravioli

• Pear & Ricotta Filling / Cacio e Pepe Sauce
• Masciarelli, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo 2009

Pappardelle

• Chocolate Braised Beef Cheek Ragu / Fresh Black Winter Truffle
• Solonio, Montepulciano, Lazio, 2007

Nutella Bread Pudding

• Hazelnut Chocolate / Cherries / Cinnamon Gelato
• Envitaly, Moscato d’Asti, Piemonte, 2009

The Valentine’s Day menu is HK $999 per couple, or HK $1,200* per couple with wine pairings. The menu will include complimentary prosecco, and a la carte options will be available.

Doppio Zero is a relatively new player on the Hong Kong dining scene — open less than a year now — but it’s already garnering the attention of the most recent Michelin Guide.

The restaurant name is Italian for double zero, a term used to describe top grade flour used in pasta making. Doppio Zero specializes in a variety of classic homemade Italian pastas, and a few Hong Kong inspired specialties you aren’t likely to find anywhere else.

Chef and partner, Jake Addeo, hails from New York City and was trained at the Culinary Institute of America. His resume includes stints at some renowned New York restaurants and even a stop at Michelin-starred Due Spada in Milan, Italy.

Doppio Zero is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and is located on the ground floor of The Pemberton, 22 Bonham Strand on Hong Kong island. For Valentine’s Day reservations, please call +852 2851 0682.

*Reservations needed and a deposit of $250/pax is required for all reservations. Prices subject to 10% service charge.

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