Relaxed Italian fare in bustling Wan Chai

In the last few years, we have seen dining options in Wan Chai increase - not only in the types of food the restaurants offer, but also restaurants at different price points.

It once was difficult to find venues that offered comfortable seating, decent food and mid-range prices in this Hong Kong neighborhood. It was easy to find a cha chaan teng, but when you wanted to take a client out for lunch, your options were limited.

Opera House Restaurant and Bistro on Queen's Road East, opened a few months ago and came as a bit of a surprise.