Caprice
French, French Contemporary · Central, Hong Kong
Restaurant in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
The Read
Price
$$$$
Chef
Guillaume Galliot
Dress
Formal
Why go
Book Caprice if you want a formal, high-recognition Central dining room with serious Michelin-level credentials and a polished occasion feel. Lunch is the smarter first-timer move; dinner is better when the meal is the main event. If you want Cantonese or sushi specifically, cross-shop Lung King Heen or Sushi Saito instead.
About Caprice
Caprice in Hong Kong is a formal, highly recognized restaurant led by Guillaume Galliot. For a first-timer, the clearest reason to book is its confirmed recognition: Michelin 3 Stars in 2025, La Liste Top Restaurants 2025 at 99 points, The Best Chef Three Knives in 2025, Black Pearl 2 Diamond in 2026, Forbes 5-Star in 2026, Asia's Best Restaurants #35 in 2026, membership in Les Grandes Tables du Monde. Treat it as a planned formal restaurant booking rather than a casual add-on.
Caprice is worth pursuing if the point is a formal, highly recognized table in Hong Kong. The decision is less about whether it is credible and more about whether it fits the occasion. The verified dress code is formal, the restaurant serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed. For a first visit to Hong Kong, it makes sense when the group wants a serious restaurant booking with major recognition behind it.
Lunch and dinner both work; choose by schedule and occasion
Caprice has verified lunch and dinner hours from Tuesday through Sunday: 12–2 PM and 6:30–8:30 PM. Lunch may be easier to fit into a wider Hong Kong day, while dinner is the more obvious choice when the meal is the main event. Either way, the formal dress code and level of recognition make it a booking to plan deliberately.
The restaurant is closed Monday, with lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday, so a Hong Kong itinerary with only one or two open meal slots can get tight. If the date is fixed, compare options early rather than waiting until the rest of the trip is already locked.
How to decide against other Hong Kong fine-dining options
Choose Caprice if you want a formal Hong Kong restaurant led by Guillaume Galliot with confirmed Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5-Star status, Black Pearl 2 Diamond recognition, La Liste recognition, The Best Chef Three Knives, Asia's Best Restaurants recognition, membership in Les Grandes Tables du Monde. If you are still comparing, consider Noi by Paulo Airaudo, Sushi Saito, or Lung King Heen as other notable options to research for the same trip.
For planning around the rest of the trip, use Pearl's Hong Kong restaurants guide, plus the Hong Kong hotels guide, Hong Kong bars guide, Hong Kong wineries guide, Hong Kong experiences guide. Broader dining research can also include other Hong Kong restaurants, depending on the style of meal, timing, level of formality you want.
Located inside
HotelFour Seasons Hotel Hong KongFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–2 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Location
- 8 Finance Street, Central
- Website
- fourseasons.com/hongkong/dining/restaurants/caprice
- Phone
- +852 3196 8888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Caprice presents a deliberately grand, hotel-based fine-dining environment that reads as formal luxury rather than trend-led minimalism. Floor-to-ceiling glass frames Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon skyline, so the harbour itself becomes part of the room’s décor. Swarovski chandeliers, brass detailing and design references to 1930s Shanghai give the space an opulent, historically inflected personality: a European grande salle transplanted to the South China coast. The open kitchen is highly visible, integrating the brigade into the dining experience and balancing theatricality with refined formality.
Best For
Caprice is ideal for milestone dinners, business entertaining and private events that call for an elevated setting and exceptional ingredients. The most sought-after seating is the run of eight tables directly against the glass for uninterrupted harbour views; a second row preserves much of that outlook. For groups or discreet gatherings, the wood‑panelled private dining room seats twelve and the wine-cellar bar provides an intimate alternative for parties up to eight. The restaurant’s scale and service contrast make it suited to celebrations where presentation and provenance matter.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the restaurant’s shellfish and regionally sourced French fare: signature items include Alaskan King Crab with crustacean jelly and caviar, langoustine ravioli and Brittany lobster. The menu is organized around French regional provenance, so prioritizing those coastal ingredients highlights the kitchen’s strengths. If views matter, request one of the eight harbour-front seats when booking; smaller parties seeking a quieter perspective should ask for seating in the wine-cellar bar. For groups, consider reserving the twelve‑seat private room to secure a separate environment.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–2 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Wednesday
- 12–2 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Thursday
- 12–2 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Friday
- 12–2 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Saturday
- 12–2 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
- Sunday
- 12–2 pm, 6:30–8:30 pm
Location
8 Finance Street, Central · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to look if this is full
If Caprice is unavailable, try Lung King Heen for a Cantonese occasion meal or Noi by Paulo Airaudo for another high-end, contemporary European-leaning booking in Hong Kong.
Restaurant context
How Caprice compares in Hong Kong
Caprice is the pick for a formal Central occasion with French fine-dining structure and the strongest recognition signal in this set. Noi by Paulo Airaudo sits in the same $$$$ bracket but points more toward Italian contemporary cooking, so choose Noi when the cuisine preference matters more than the classic grand-room feel.
Sushi Saito is the sharper choice for diners who want a counter-led sushi experience and a narrower, more focused format. Caprice is better for a broader occasion meal, especially if the group wants a formal room rather than a seat built around chef-counter pacing.
Lung King Heen is the practical alternative for visitors who want Cantonese cooking in Hong Kong and a slightly lower listed price tier at $$$. Gallery and Teppanyaki Tempura Shun are worth checking when the date matters more than the trophy booking, but Caprice remains the stronger choice for a polished, recognition-heavy occasion.
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Compare Caprice
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprice | Hong Kong | ; | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #352026 Forbes 5-StarStar Wine Lists 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2026 Les Grandes Tables du Monde MembersSCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Restaurants2026 Black Pearl 2 Diamond2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #18 | ; |
| Noi by Paulo Airaudo | Hong Kong | Italian Contemporary | 2026 Forbes RecommendedSCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - RestaurantsMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 Michelin 2 Stars | $$$$ |
| Sushi Saito | Hong Kong | Sushi | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #492026 Forbes Recommended2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia RecommendedSCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - Restaurants2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 1 Star2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
| Lung King Heen | Hong Kong | Cantonese | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #462026 Forbes 5-Star2026 Black Pearl 2 DiamondSCMP 100 Top Tables 2026 - RestaurantsMichelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #442025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence | $$$ |
| Gallery | Hong Kong | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Teppanyaki Tempura Shun | Hong Kong | No published awards | ; | ; |
How Caprice Hong Kong compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Caprice accommodate groups?
Caprice is a formal Hong Kong restaurant, so groups should plan ahead and confirm directly with the restaurant when booking. The verified information does not specify private dining, seat counts, or group limits. If you are comparing other notable options, Sushi Saito is another venue to research.
What should I wear to Caprice?
Dress formally. The verified dress code for Caprice is formal, so polished attire is the safest choice for both lunch and dinner.
Is Caprice good for solo dining?
Caprice can make sense for solo diners who want a serious, formal restaurant experience in Hong Kong. The verified information does not specify counter seating or a solo-dining format, so book with the restaurant directly if seating style matters to you.
Is lunch or dinner better at Caprice?
Both are verified services. Caprice is open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch from 12–2 PM and dinner from 6:30–8:30 PM, it is closed Monday. Choose lunch if it fits your daytime schedule; choose dinner if you want the meal to anchor the evening.
What are alternatives to Caprice in Hong Kong?
Other notable options to research include Lung King Heen, Gallery, Noi by Paulo Airaudo, Sushi Saito, Teppanyaki Tempura Shun. Compare based on availability, occasion, the kind of experience you want for the meal.
Can I eat at the bar at Caprice?
The verified information does not specify a bar-dining format for Caprice. Treat it as a formal restaurant booking and confirm directly with the restaurant if bar seating or walk-in dining is important.
What should I order at Caprice?
The verified information does not specify signature dishes, menu format, or recommended orders. The safest approach is to review the current menu when booking or ask the restaurant for guidance. If you want to compare another notable restaurant, Teppanyaki Tempura Shun is another option to research.
