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Gaddi's

Name: Gaddi's
Address: Hong Kong, 尖沙咀彌敦道19-21號半島酒店1樓, Hong Kong, HK
Telephone: +852 2696 6763
Price range: $$$$

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About Gaddi's

Gaddi's has been Hong Kong's most formal French dining room since 1953, with a cellar ranked number one in the city three years running by Star Wine List and a La Liste score of 87.5 in 2025. Under Chef Anne-Sophie Nicolas, the kitchen is evolving classical French technique with genuine purpose. Book two to three weeks out for dinner — this does not hold for last-minute reservations.

The Verdict

Gaddi's has exactly 38 dinner services available each week — none on Monday, none on Sunday — and the room fills well in advance. If you want a table at The Peninsula Hong Kong's flagship dining room, book through the hotel directly (email gaddis@peninsula.com or call 852-2696-6763) at least a week out for lunch, two or more weeks for dinner. This is not a walk-in venue. At the $$$$ price tier for a classic French kitchen in Kowloon, Gaddi's competes with Amber and Petrus for Hong Kong's most formal French dining. It earns its place on that list , but the reasons to book are specific, and so are the reasons to look elsewhere.

About Gaddi's

Opened in 1953, Gaddi's is one of the longest-running fine-dining restaurants in Hong Kong, and almost certainly the city's oldest French kitchen still in continuous operation. That longevity is not merely a footnote: the restaurant has survived decades of shifts in Hong Kong's dining culture, from the colonial era through the Handover and into a contemporary scene that now includes multiple Michelin-starred competitors. La Liste ranked Gaddi's among its leading global restaurants in both 2025 (87.5 points) and 2026 (85 points), and Star Wine List has ranked its cellar at number one in Hong Kong across 2024, 2025, and 2026. A Google rating of 4.5 across 324 reviews suggests the experience holds up consistently, not just on prestige visits.

The most meaningful recent change at Gaddi's is the appointment of Chef Anne-Sophie Nicolas, the restaurant's first female chef since its 1953 opening. That is a notable shift for an institution of this formality and age. The current direction involves legacy recipes reworked with a lighter, more creative hand , French classical technique as the foundation, but with the kind of modern sensory clarity that makes a meal at Gaddi's feel current rather than museum-like. Opinionated About Dining ranked the restaurant 179th in Asia in 2024 and 193rd in 2025, a position that reflects solid regional standing without placing it at the very apex of the continent's French dining tier. For a first-timer, what this means practically is that you are getting a kitchen with genuine classical depth under a chef who is actively evolving the menu, not simply maintaining an archive.

The room itself is part of what you are paying for. Gaddi's occupies what was once the hotel's grand ballroom, and the decor has the kind of weight that most new openings cannot manufacture: a 17th-century Coromandel screen depicting the Emperor Kangxi, one of only a pair in existence (its counterpart is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York), and a painting by George Chinnery. For a first-timer, this context matters when deciding between Gaddi's and a newer French kitchen in Hong Kong. The room is not theatrical in a contemporary sense , it is genuinely historical, and that distinction shapes the entire atmosphere of a meal here.

Wine program is a genuine reason to book. With 800 selections and 10,000 bottles in inventory, the cellar is weighted toward Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne , the classical French pillars , and the team behind it includes Wine Director and Sommelier Marc Le Gallic alongside sommeliers Carla Lourtioux and Yukki Chan. Star Wine List's three consecutive number-one rankings for Hong Kong are as reliable a credential as the category offers. The corkage fee sits at $128 HKD for those who want to bring something personal from outside. For comparison, French fine-dining peers in Asia such as Les Amis in Singapore and Sézanne in Tokyo carry strong cellars, but Gaddi's inventory depth at 10,000 bottles is notable at this level. If wine is central to your evening, Gaddi's is likely the stronger call over most Hong Kong alternatives.

Logistics for a first visit: the restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday, with lunch from noon to 2:30 PM and dinner from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The dress code is formal , jackets and full-length trousers for men, no sleeveless shirts. Elegant attire is the expectation at both lunch and dinner, which is consistent with the room. The physical address is 1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Arriving through the hotel lobby is the correct approach, and it sets the tone well. General Manager Joseph W.Y. Chong oversees the front of house, and the service standard at this level of Peninsula property is structured and attentive without being overbearing , a meaningful part of why the 4.5 Google rating holds across a wide review base.

For first-timers choosing between lunch and dinner: lunch at Gaddi's is the more accessible entry point both in booking difficulty and, typically, in price. You get the full room in natural light, which shows the Coromandel screen and Chinnery painting at their leading. Dinner is the grander occasion , better suited to a celebration or when you want the full formality of the evening service. If the wine program is a priority, dinner gives you more time to work through the list. If your budget is a consideration, lunch is the more practical test run at this price tier.

For broader French dining context in Asia, Gaddi's sits in a category alongside Hotel de Ville Crissier, L'Effervescence in Tokyo, ESqUISSE in Tokyo, and La Cime in Osaka , kitchens that take classical French training seriously while operating in Asian cities. Within Hong Kong specifically, Gaddi's differentiates on heritage and cellar depth more than on avant-garde technique. If you want the most boundary-pushing French cooking in the city, Amber is the stronger call. If you want the deepest wine list in a room with genuine historical weight, Gaddi's is where you should be. Other Hong Kong French options worth considering include Jean May and Racines Hong Kong for a more contemporary take at lower price points, and Le Salon de Thé de Joël Robuchon if you want French luxury without the full dinner commitment. For our full overview of where to eat in Hong Kong, see our full Hong Kong restaurants guide. You can also browse our full Hong Kong hotels guide, our full Hong Kong bars guide, our full Hong Kong wineries guide, and our full Hong Kong experiences guide.

Ratings at a Glance

La Liste (2026): 85 points , Leading Restaurants global list
La Liste (2025): 87.5 points , Leading Restaurants global list
Star Wine List: #1 Hong Kong (2024, 2025, 2026)
Opinionated About Dining , Asia (2025): #193
Opinionated About Dining , Asia (2024): #179
Google: 4.5 / 5 (324 reviews)

Booking Gaddi's

Book directly through The Peninsula Hong Kong. Email gaddis@peninsula.com, call 852-2696-6763, or use the hotel's website at Allow at least one to two weeks for lunch and two to three weeks minimum for dinner, particularly on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant is closed Monday and Sunday. Dress code is formal: jacket and trousers for men, elegant attire for all guests. No sleeveless shirts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Gaddi's accommodate groups?

Gaddi's can accommodate groups, but given that the restaurant closes on Mondays and Sundays and operates only two services daily Tuesday through Saturday, availability for larger parties is limited. Book well in advance and check the venue's official channels at gaddis@peninsula.com or 852-2696-6763 to discuss seating arrangements. For groups that want more flexibility, The Chairman in Central offers a less formal setting with more scheduling options.

Can I eat at the bar at Gaddi's?

Gaddi's is a formal seated dining room, not a bar-forward venue, so counter or bar dining is not a format the space supports. The restaurant operates full table service across lunch and dinner. If you want a lighter, less structured entry point into the Peninsula experience, the hotel's other outlets are a better fit.

Does Gaddi's handle dietary restrictions?

Specific dietary accommodation policies are not documented in available venue data, but as a $$$$ fine-dining room operating since 1953 under The Peninsula Hotels, kitchen flexibility with advance notice is standard practice at this tier. Contact gaddis@peninsula.com before your reservation to confirm requirements. Do not leave this to arrival.

Is Gaddi's worth the price?

At $$$$ with a wine list priced at $$$ and a corkage fee of $128, Gaddi's sits at the top end of Hong Kong fine dining — and it earns its position. La Liste rated it 87.5 points in 2025, Opinionated About Dining placed it #179 in Asia in 2024, and its 800-label, 10,000-bottle cellar with particular depth in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne is a serious draw for wine-focused diners. If French cuisine with genuine historical weight and a strong wine program is what you want, it justifies the spend. For creative modern cooking at a similar price, Feuille is the sharper alternative.

Is lunch or dinner better at Gaddi's?

Dinner is the stronger booking if you want the full Gaddi's experience: the room reads better in the evening and the service pacing suits a longer meal. Lunch runs 12 PM to 2:30 PM Tuesday through Saturday and is a practical way to access the kitchen at $$$$ pricing with a tighter time commitment. Either way, book in advance — the restaurant is closed Monday and Sunday, which concentrates demand across only five days.

Location

Hong Kong, 尖沙咀彌敦道19-21號半島酒店1樓

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Compare Gaddi's

Price vs. Value: Gaddi's

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty	Value
Gaddi's	$$$$	Hard	—
Ta Vie	$$$$	Unknown	—
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Hong Kong)	$$$$	Unknown	—
Feuille	$$$	Unknown	—
The Chairman	$$	Unknown	—
Neighborhood	$$	Unknown	—

How Gaddi's stacks up against the competition.

Also Consider

Ta Vie — Japanese - French, Innovative, $$$$
8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Hong Kong) — Italian, $$$$
Feuille — French Contemporary, $$$
The Chairman — Chinese, Cantonese, $$
Neighborhood — International, European Contemporary, $$

How Gaddi's Compares

At the $$$$ tier, Gaddi's primary Hong Kong competitor for formal French dining is Amber. Amber is the call if modern, technique-forward cooking matters most to you — it has stronger credentials on culinary innovation. Gaddi's wins on cellar depth (800 selections, 10,000 bottles, three consecutive Star Wine List number-one rankings) and on the sheer weight of its room. For an occasion where the atmosphere and wine are as important as the plate, Gaddi's is the more compelling booking. For a first-timer who wants to benchmark Hong Kong's top French kitchens, Amber and Gaddi's are not interchangeable — they represent different ends of the formal French spectrum.

If you want French fine dining without the $$$$ spend, Feuille operates at $$$ and takes a French Contemporary approach that is more accessible in price without being a significant step down in quality ambition. Ta Vie, also at $$$$, sits in a different lane entirely — Japanese-French, Innovative — and is a strong alternative if you want technical precision with more cross-cultural influence. For Italian at the same price point, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana is the direct comparison, and the decision there is simply cuisine preference.

If your priority is value rather than formality, The Chairman and Neighborhood both operate at $$ and deliver strong cooking in a far more relaxed register. They are not Gaddi's competitors in the same category, but for a visitor deciding how to allocate a dining budget across Hong Kong, a meal at one of them and a meal at Gaddi's gives a better picture of the city's range than two formal $$$$ dinners back to back.