Romato, Hong Kong unveils an all-new brunch experience
The heart of rustic Italian cooking lies at Ramato, the charming neighbourhood Italian restaurant and bar opened by JIA Group in May 2022 that has recently entered into MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2023. With a menu developed by the esteemed Chef Antimo Maria Merone of Estro fame together with Head Chef, Matteo Caripoli, Ramato serves traditional southern Italian fare with family-style charm and rustic touches.
Until July 2023, Ramato will serve a special themed brunch menu on one Sunday every month in the place of its usual weekend lunch a la carte offering. Italian Sunday Roast: Arrosto All’Italiana, an elevated twist on the classic pub favourite, will continue on Sunday 9th April, Sunday 21st May, Sunday 11th June and 2nd July. Priced at HK$618 + 10% service charge per guest, the family-style brunch feast will feature unlimited servings of appetisers such as Italian cold cuts and seared tuna with Borlotti beans, and a pasta of Eliche (corkscrew) with slow-cooked beef and caramelised onions. The main course is a trio of classic roasts: homemade porchetta, lamb leg and roast beef, served alongside grilled vegetables. Finish on a sweet note with a dessert of apple cake “like grandma makes it”. The full themed Sunday brunch menu are as below:
Italian Sunday Roast
26 February, 19 March, 9 April, 21 May, 11 June, 2 July
HK$618+10% per person
UNLIMITED ANTIPASTI
Assorted Selection of Italian Cold Cuts, Fried Dough
Burrata Cheese from Puglia, Camone Tomatoes, Fresh Basil
Eggplant Caponata, Olive, Pine Nut
Seared Tuna, Borlotti Beans, Red Onion
PASTA
Eliche, Caramelized Onion, Slow Cooked Beef
ARROSTO DELLA DOMENICA
Homemade Porchetta + Lamb Leg + Roast Beef
Mixed Grilled Vegetables
DOLCI
Apple Cake “Like Grandma Makes”
Everything served to whole table for sharing purposes in true Italian spirit
In addition to this, the new a la carte dishes at Ramato take inspiration from recipes by Chef Matteo’s Sicilian grandmother, giving nostalgic dishes from his childhood new life. New starters include Sicilian Red Prawn Tartare (HK$298) with tomato essence and caper leaf dressed in olive oil and lemon zest and Beef Carpaccio (HK$208) with goat cheese dressing, beetroot variations and balsamic pearl.
Four new homemade pastas have debuted on the menu, including Eliche Pasta Genovese (HK$198) with slow-cooked beef and sweet caramelised Montoro onions, Ricotta and Green Peas Tortellini (HK$168) with a refreshing buffalo ricotta filling, green peas velouté and mint, Spaghetti Sardines (HK$198), a traditional dish from Sicily where homemade spaghetti alla chitarra is paired with sardines, wild fennel, lime zest and breadcrumbs, and finally, Duck Ragu Tagliatelle (HK$218) made with slowly simmered white duck ragu, a recipe inspired by Chef Matteo’s grandmother.
New main courses are perfectly designed to share among friends, including Seafood ‘Grigliata Mista’ (HK$1,228), a large grill platter with assorted fresh seafood such as lobster, prawn, squid and scallop served with grilled vegetables; Salsiccia & Friarielli (HK$238), which are Italian sausages (mantovanelle) served with roasted bell peppers, sauteed turnip tops (friarielli) and a topping of scamorza cheese; Dentice alla Puttanesca (HK$278), a steamed red snapper accompanied by sauteed escarole, raisins, pine nuts, olives and tomato bisque; and Branzino al Forno (HK$608), a rustic baked whole 1.5kg seabass with potatoes, olives and cherry tomatoes –Ramato’s latest signature dish. Enjoy with a new side dish of Pomodori Gratin (HK$78), an Italian-style tomato gratin with garlic, parsley, and golden baked breadcrumbs.
Ramato is open for dinner & aperitivo from Tuesday – Sunday and for lunch on Friday – Sunday only. For reservations at Ramato, please visit website HERE.
CONTACT RAMATO
Address: G/F, 208 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2549 0208
Email: info@ramato.hk / reservations@ramato.hk
Bookings: http://sevn.ly/xaPaV9HV
Website: www.ramato.hk
Instagram: @ramato.hk
Facebook: @ramato.hk
