Cucina achieves Forbes Travel Guide’s Four-Star restaurant rating for sixth consecutive year
Hong Kong SAR, China- – Forbes Travel Guide, the independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, unveiled its 2025 Star Award winners on 12 February 2025. Cucina, the Italian restaurant at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel, has proudly secured its Four-Star restaurant rating for the sixth consecutive year, while Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel maintains its Recommended Hotel rating.
This achievement reflects Cucina and Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel’s unwavering commitment to exceptional quality and service. This prestigious recognition from Forbes Travel Guide is reserved for establishments that demonstrate excellence across all operational aspects. Maintaining its Four-Star rating for six consecutive years underscores the dedication of Cucina to culinary excellence and to providing unparalleled experiences for guests.
“We are deeply honoured that Cucina and Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel have once again been recognised by Forbes Travel Guide this year,” said Mr. Gerhard Aicher, Area General Manager of Marco Polo Hotels – Hong Kong. “The post-pandemic years have presented significant challenges for the hospitality industry, but our entire team remains unwavering in their commitment to delivering warm hospitality and exceptional dining experiences at Cucina. This recognition is a testament to the passion and dedication of our talented team, who consistently go above and beyond to uphold the highest standards of service. We take great pride in this achievement and will continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.”
To celebrate this achievement, Cucina invites guests to indulge in its award-winning Italian cuisine crafted by Chef Andrea Delzanno. Must-try chef dishes include the mystic tartare, which pays tribute to Chef Andrea’s home region of Piedmont by featuring premium Fassona beef complemented by crunchy hazelnuts and earthy black truffles. Another star dish is the grilled Mediterranean octopus and seared Hokkaido scallops with mashed potatoes, tomato salsa, and pesto. The fresh tomato salsa harmonises with the seafood and other ingredients to create a symphony of flavours that captures the essence of southern Italy.
