Italian mushrooms have their unique intense flavors and aroma which help enhance the taste of dishes. The flavorful mushrooms have been popular in culinary uses all over the world and also widely used in Italian cuisine. Now, it's the season to savour a variety of mushrooms especially the black truffle which has been known for its rareness and high value.

Zeffirino Ristorante proudly presents “The Truffle & Mushroom Fiesta”. The Italian chef couple - Chef Marco Torregrossa and Chef Tamara Mattii of Zeffirino Ristorante have selected the fine mushrooms and the valuable black truffles imported from Italy, magically created a series of palatable truffle and mushroom specialties which will surely whet your appetite.

Chefs’ recommendations for this theme promotion include:

Air-dried Beef Dumplings Stuffed with Truffle, Italian Cow Milk Cheese and Mushrooms HK$218*
- The savory air-dried beef dumplings, stuffed with luxurious truffles and Italian fresh cheese, as well as sided with green apple slices, bring out a refreshing prelude to a genuine Italian meal.

Raw Tuna and Papaya Tartar with Endive and Fresh Truffle HK$218*
- Dices of raw tuna and papaya are colourfully layered and topped with fresh truffle. This dish not only stimulates one’s appetite but also brings visual enjoyment with its exquisite presentation.

Spinach Potato Gnocchi with Porcini Mushroom and Mascarpone Cheese Sauce HK$238*
- The combination of the seasonal porcini mushrooms and the mascarpone cheese match perfectly with the spinach potato gnocchi, which you shouldn’t miss in this season.

Homemade Ravioli Duo Filled with Salmon and Seasonal Mushrooms Served with Black Truffle in Goose Liver and Parmesan Cheese Sauce HK$298*
- The two-colour homemade ravioli filled with the fresh salmon and aromatic seasonal mushrooms is another creation of the chefs that stimulates your visual sensation and taste buds.

Baked Sea Bream Fillets with Porcini, Asparagus and Leek in Foamy Seafood Sabayon HK $328*
- The sea bream fillets cooked with porcini mushrooms, asparagus and leek bring the freshest taste that seafood lovers long for!

Dessert selections:
Homemade Truffle Ice-cream HK$108*
- Italian gelato is ever popular among dessert lovers. The unique flavour and smooth texture of Zeffirino’s homemade truffle ice-cream surely captures the heart of everyone!

Fresh Strawberry Tart with Mixed Forest Fruit and Orange Sabayon Sauce HK$108*
- A showcase of desserts with berries include strawberry tart, blueberry ice-cream and other mixed berries will surely please all of the sweeties and make a perfect end to a meal!

Homemade Italian White and Dark Chocolate Mousse with Acacia Honey Pear and Aroma of Vanilla HK$108*
- Another creation of Italian dessert with the perfect matching of two kinds of chocolate and Acacia honey pear. What a sweet night for you!

5-Course “The Truffle & Mushroom Fiesta” Set Dinner

Air-dried Beef Dumplings Stuffed with Truffle, Italian Cow Milk Cheese and Mushrooms
or
Seasonal Truffle and Porcini Mushrooms in Puff Pastry Served with Parma Ham
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Sweet Pumpkin Soup with Fresh Black Truffle
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Spinach Potato Gnocchi with Porcini Mushroom and Mascarpone Cheese Sauce
or
Homemade Ravioli Duo Filled with Salmon and Seasonal Mushrooms
Served with Black Truffle in Goose Liver and Parmesan Cheese Sauce
* * *
Baked Sea Bream Fillets with Porcini, Asparagus and Leek in Foamy Seafood Sabayon
or
Pan-fried Duck Breast with Mushrooms and White Beans in Fresh Orange Sauce
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Homemade Truffle Ice-cream

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Besides, a 5-Course Set Dinner is specially offered at HK$788* per person to let you try out the most irresistible truffle and mushroom specialties with ease.

Don’t miss the fine wines and live music for your authentic Italian dinner at Zeffirino Ristorante!

*All prices are subject to 10% service charge.

Awarded the title of Ambassador of Italian Cuisine in the world, Zeffirino Ristorante boasts a seventy-year long tradition spanning four generations. Its delectable authentic cuisine has attracted celebrities worldwide including the late Pope John Paul II, the late world’s famous tenor Luciano Pavarotti, Mikhail Gorbachev, Maradona, Muhammad Ali, Roger Moore, Frank Sinatra, Sophia Loren and Celine Dion. The flame of Zeffirino’s culinary art blazed over Asia with the opening of the first Zeffirino Ristorante at the Regal Hongkong Hotel in 2001 which has gained esteemed popularity since opened. Zeffirino was then opened in Regal Kowloon Hotel in early February 2007 to extend its gastronomic art.


Zeffirino Ristorante
Opening Hours: 12:00 nn – 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Daily)
Locations:
- 31/F, Regal Hongkong Hotel, 88 Yee Wo Street, Causeway Bay Tel : 2837 1799
- 3/F, Regal Kowloon Hotel, 71 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui Tel : 2313 8612

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Regal Hotels International is one of the largest hotel operators in Hong Kong. The Group operates six quality hotels in Hong Kong, namely Regal Airport Hotel, Regal Hongkong Hotel, Regal Kowloon Hotel, Regal Oriental Hotel, Regal Riverside Hotel and a brand-new 50-room Regal iClub Hotel which is scheduled to open in late 2009 in Wan Chai. There are two Regal hotels in Chengdu, namely Regal Chengdu Hotel and Regal Master Hotel; one in Dezhou, namely Regal Kangbo Hotel; and three in Shanghai, namely Regal International East Asia Hotel, Regal Jinfeng Hotel and Regal Shanghai East Asia Hotel. Regal Master Hotel is scheduled to open in late 2009 while Regal Kangbo Hotel will open in the 3rd quarter of 2010. For Regal Chengdu Hotel, it is targeted to be completed in phases in two years’ time.

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