Savour Alba white truffle at Sabatini
White truffles, prized for their intoxicating aroma and distinctive flavour, have long been called the “white diamonds” of the culinary world. From now until December 31, executive chef Claudio Favero of Sabatini Ristorante Italiano at The Royal Garden and chef de cuisine Marco Antonio Li Voti of Sabatini Ristorante Italiano at ifc mall present seasonal menus spotlighting this rare delicacy.
Sourced directly from Alba in Italy’s Piedmont region, these truffles grow in symbiosis with hardwood trees, developing their signature earthy, musky perfume underground. Available for only a few short weeks each year and best enjoyed within days of being unearthed, Alba white truffles are a fleeting indulgence—one that defines luxury dining at its finest.
At Sabatini, the chefs highlight the truffle’s natural elegance with simple yet refined pairings. Must-try dishes include scrambled egg on toast with Hokkaido scallop and Alba white truffle, a pure expression of the ingredient’s aroma; homemade tagliolini with Alba white truffle, made to the restaurant’s own recipe and finished with a silky butter sauce; and slow-cooked veal loin with mushroom cream sauce and Alba white truffle. For a final flourish, the Alba white truffle ice cream offers an unexpectedly divine conclusion to the meal.
Slow-cooked veal loin with mushroom cream sauce and Alba white truffle (Photo: courtesy of Sabatini Ristorante Italiano)
White truffle (Photo: courtesy of Sabatini Ristorante Italiano)
The five-course premium degustation menu is priced at HK$1,280 per person, with an optional wine pairing available for an additional HK$380 per person at The Royal Garden. At the IFC Mall location, guests can also enjoy 32% off selected bottles of champagne, white wine and red wine. All prices are subject to a 10% service charge.
For an added touch of classic Sabatini atmosphere, live performances take place Wednesday to Sunday, 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm at The Royal Garden and Tuesday to Saturday, 7 pm to 9:45 pm at the IFC Mall.
Sabatini Ristorante Italiano (The Royal Garden)Address: 3/F, The Royal Garden, 69 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong; +852 2733 2000
Opening hours:Lunch (Mon–Fri): 12pm-3pmBrunch (Sat & Sun): 11.30am-3pmDinner (Mon–Sun): 5.45pm-10.45pmThree hours of complimentary valet parking are available for restaurant guests
Sabatini Ristorante Italiano (IFC Mall)Address: Shop 4008, Podium Level 4, IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong; +852 2610 0080
Opening hours:Lunch (Mon–Fri): 11.30am–3pmBrunch (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays): 11.30am-3pmDinner (Mon–Sun): 6pm-10.30pm