Da Filippo Trattoria (TST)

Finally got to try out the much hyped @dafilippo.hk in @harbourcity 🤓 The queue was super long when we arrived despite the eatery being at the far end of the shopping mall (above Cheesecake Factory). Luckily, we had already made a reservation in advance 😳 Helmed by Michelin-star Chef Andrea, our high hopes for the authentic Italian cuisine here were well exceeded 👍🏻 The only grumble we had was that the noise made it a bit hard to converse… [𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐮] Even without the birthday plating (kudos to the staff for preparing the surprise!), the signature dessert was nicely decorated with sprinkled cocoa powder logos 😍 Served in a cup, what made this tiramisu stand out was the rich creamy texture that was absolutely amazing! [𝐋𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞] Must order! Prepared in-house daily with fresh eggs and a specific type of wheat flour, each strand had a perfect al dente texture and distinctive lobster flavor. Quite a decent portion of fresh lobster meat too 🦞 [𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚] Another must order is definitely the 10” pizzas, as their unique sourdough base gives the crust a nice chewy texture. We chose the seafood one topped with plenty of prawn, mussels, clam and calamari. There’s even an option to make the pizza into a heart shaped one for special occasions 💛 [𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐞] This was a little avocado overload 🥑While it was an enjoyable starter, the proportion of tuna could have been increased to make the dish more well-balanced 😅 [𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬] Glad the spicy sauce was served separate from the four pieces of crispy chicken wings or else I wouldn’t have been able to try this new dish. The meat was already super juicy without any sauce - highly recommended 😆 [𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐞] A summer special beverage, this was super worth our last minute change of mind. Adorned with a mini oreo and whipped cream, the milkshake was thick and flavorful yet still smooth and not too heavy 🥛 📍 Da Filippo Trattoria Shop 3203-3204A, 3/F, Gateway Arcade, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui (MTR exit A1) #italiancuisine #hongkong #foodieheaven #romanticrestaurant#seafoodfeast#gourmetsummer