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Tracey Furniss

When chef Umberto Bombana of 8½ Otto e Mezzo opened Octavium two years ago as more of a private dining room to try out new ideas, he did not even release the phone number, which created something of a buzz. The spacious 32-seat restaurant with its minimalist decor, white-clothed tables and city views is now easier to book, and reservations are required.

The menu offers contemporary Italian fare with rustic touches such as freshly baked soft and crusty bread, and handmade pasta dishes such as pumpkin ravioli and truffle tagliolini. Their white truffle menu in season is not to be missed. Wine pairing is recommended.
Contact details
8/F, One Chinachem Central, 22 Des Voeux Road, Central
2111 9395
Mon-Sat: noon-2.30pm,
6pm-10.30pm
Signature dishes
Malloreddus – traditional pork ragout and Castelmagno cheese
Japanese turbot with turnip and topinambur
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Why reservations are a must if you want to dine at chef Umberto Bombana’s famed Octavium

Octavium is a spacious 32-seat restaurant with minimalist decor, white-clothed tables and city views. Photos: handouts

Octavium - “Malloreddus” – traditional pork ragout & castelmagno cheese PHOTO Handout

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Handmade pasta dishes such as pumpkin ravioli and truffle tagliolini are magnificent, and don’t miss the white truffle menu in season



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