Restaurant in Macau, China
Strong wine list, serious Italian, book ahead.
One of the most credentialled Italian fine-dining options in Macau, 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana at Galaxy Macau holds a Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025), La Liste 85 points (2026), and a triple Star Wine List ranking in 2025. Book it for a special occasion dinner if the wine list matters to you — it is the strongest documented cellar among Macau's fine-dining Italian options and one of the best in the city overall.
If you are already familiar with the 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana name from Hong Kong, the Macau outpost at Galaxy Macau is worth booking for one specific reason: the wine program. Recognised three times over by Star Wine List in 2025 (ranked #1, #2, and #3 in its category), the cellar here is one of the strongest arguments for choosing this restaurant over any other fine-dining option in Cotai. Add a Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025), a La Liste score of 85 points (2026), and inclusion in Tatler's Leading 20 Restaurants Macau 2025, and this is a venue with a consistent critical record. Book it for a special occasion dinner, or for lunch if your schedule is flexible — but go knowing the wine list is as much the draw as the food.
Opened in 2015 within Galaxy Macau, this is the Macau version of chef Umberto Bombana's flagship Italian fine-dining concept. Bombana is widely credited as one of the foremost authorities on white truffles in Asia, and the kitchen here operates on a seasonal menu philosophy, with courses that change to reflect what is available and at its leading. The dining room centres on a circular bar area near the entrance — the design anchors the space and signals immediately that drinks are not an afterthought here. The atmosphere is polished without being stiff: expect hushed conversation, attentive service, and a room that suits a long, unhurried evening. If you are returning after a first visit, the bar area is worth settling into before or after dinner, particularly if you want to explore the wine list without committing to a full tasting menu spend.
Service at fine-dining level in Macau's casino hotels can sometimes feel more transactional than personal, but multiple recognition cycles from Tatler and La Liste suggest the team here sustains a standard that goes beyond the baseline you might expect from a hotel restaurant. The caring, attentive service style noted by reviewers aligns with what a returning guest should expect: this is not a room where you will feel rushed between casino floors.
The Star Wine List triple recognition in 2025 is the most specific piece of evidence available for how seriously this restaurant takes its cellar. For Italian fine dining in Macau, no comparable venue comes close on documented wine credentials. If you are building a dinner around a specific bottle , a Barolo, a Super Tuscan, or something from a lesser-known Italian region , this is the room to do it. The circular bar near the entrance is also a practical entry point: if a full tasting menu commitment feels heavy on a given night, the bar format gives you access to the wine program and the kitchen at lower commitment. Regulars who have already done the full tasting menu experience should consider arriving early and spending time at the bar before being seated , it changes the pacing of the evening meaningfully.
The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday offers dinner service only (6 PM–11 PM). Thursday through Sunday runs both lunch (12 PM–3 PM) and dinner (6 PM–11 PM). For a first return visit, a Thursday or Friday lunch is the most relaxed option , the Cotai casino floor energy is lower midweek, and you get a longer, quieter window. Saturday and Sunday lunch works if you are already at Galaxy Macau, but expect the broader complex to be busier. Dinner on any open night delivers the full atmosphere the room is designed for.
To contact the restaurant directly for reservations, the phone number on record is +853 8886 2169. Booking difficulty is rated easy relative to comparable fine-dining venues in Macau , you do not need weeks of lead time, but calling ahead for dinner on a Friday or Saturday is sensible.
See the comparison section below for how 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana Macau sits against its peers at Galaxy and across the city.
Quick reference: Galaxy Macau, 1/F Shop 1031 | Wed dinner only; Thu–Sun lunch and dinner | Closed Mon–Tue | Reservations: +853 8886 2169
If you are planning a broader Macau dining trip, Pearl's guides cover the full city. Browse our full Macau restaurants guide, check our full Macau bars guide for standalone drink options, and see our full Macau hotels guide if you are staying overnight. For other Macau fine dining worth comparing, Chef Tam's Seasons and Jade Dragon cover Cantonese at the leading end, while Robuchon au Dôme and Alain Ducasse at Morpheus anchor the French fine-dining tier. For something less formal, Feng Wei Ju offers Hunan-Sichuan cooking at a fraction of the price. Beyond Macau, Bombana's Italian fine-dining approach sits in a wider regional conversation that includes Palazzo Ripetta in Rome and, for the standard of service and wine depth the category demands, Le Bernardin in New York City. For reference points elsewhere in mainland China, see Xin Rong Ji (Xinyuan South Road) in Beijing, 102 House in Shanghai, Xin Rong Ji in Chengdu, Ru Yuan in Hangzhou, Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Guangzhou, and Dai Yuet Heen in Nanjing. You can also explore our full Macau experiences guide and our full Macau wineries guide for broader trip planning.
The format is Italian fine dining built around a seasonal tasting menu, not a la carte. The kitchen follows Sicilian and broader Italian seasonal produce, and the wine list is one of the strongest in Macau by documented credential. Come hungry and with time: this is a two-to-three hour commitment. The venue holds a Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025) and La Liste 85 points (2026), so the quality bar is set high and generally met. Booking is easier here than at comparable Macau fine-dining venues, but call ahead for weekend dinners.
Dinner is the fuller experience , the room is designed for evening dining and the atmosphere is quieter and more deliberate after dark. Lunch (available Thursday through Sunday, 12 PM–3 PM) is the better option if you want a slightly more relaxed pace or are combining with afternoon plans at Galaxy Macau. If the wine list is part of your motivation, dinner gives you more time to work through it properly. Wednesday is dinner only, so that narrows your choice on that night.
Yes, and it is one of the stronger choices in Macau for exactly this. The combination of consistent critical recognition (Black Pearl, La Liste, Tatler), an exceptional wine list with Star Wine List triple-ranking in 2025, and attentive service makes it well-suited to a celebratory dinner. If the occasion calls for a French fine-dining setting instead, Robuchon au Dôme is the main alternative at the same price tier. For Cantonese at a special-occasion level, consider Jade Dragon.
Booking difficulty is rated easy. For a weeknight dinner or a weekday lunch, a few days' notice is generally enough. For Friday or Saturday dinner, book at least a week ahead to be safe. This is notably more accessible than some comparable Macau fine-dining venues. Call +853 8886 2169 directly to reserve.
No dress code is published, but the venue's fine-dining positioning and price tier suggest smart casual at minimum. Given the awards record and the setting inside Galaxy Macau, erring toward business casual or smart evening wear is the safer call. You will not be the most overdressed person in the room, and you will likely feel underdressed in jeans.
The circular bar near the entrance is a feature of the room's design, and it offers a lower-commitment way to access both the wine program and the kitchen. If you are a returning guest who has already done the full tasting menu, spending time at the bar , whether before being seated or as a standalone visit , is a practical way to explore what is arguably the restaurant's strongest asset. Confirm bar dining availability when booking, as the format may vary by service.
No specific dietary restriction policy is published in available data. Given the tasting menu format, it is advisable to communicate any restrictions at the time of booking by calling +853 8886 2169. Fine-dining kitchens at this level typically accommodate most requirements with advance notice, but Italian cuisine built around pasta and seasonal proteins may have structural limitations for strict vegan or gluten-free diets. Confirm directly before booking.
For Italian fine dining specifically, there is no direct like-for-like competitor in Macau at the same award level. If you are choosing between fine-dining options more broadly: Robuchon au Dôme is the main rival at the $$$$ tier for classical technique and prestige. Chef Tam's Seasons and Jade Dragon offer Cantonese fine dining at a high level. If budget is the constraint, Feng Wei Ju delivers strong Hunan-Sichuan cooking at $$ pricing with no fine-dining spend required.
| Venue | Cuisine | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana (Macau) | Italian Fine | Known as the “King of WhiteTruffles,” chef Umberto Bombana has long been considered a master of Italiancuisine.; 8 1/2 Otto E Mezzo Bombana in Galaxy Hotel opened in 2015, and this place brings you a comfortable and chic dining atmosphere. The circular bar area close to the entrance is beautifully decorated with...; La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 85pts; {"address": "Shop 1031, 1/F, The Promenade, Galaxy, Avenida de Cotai, Cotai, Macau, China", "badge_name": "Best 20 Restaurants Macau", "badge_text_raw": "Tatler Best 20 Restaurants Macau", "badge_year": "2025", "description": "The Macau outpost of chef Umberto Bombana’s signature restaurant sees top-notch fine dining showcasing season-driven menu of remarkably executed courses", "detail_url": "", "evidence_sources": "detail_page", "hero_image": "", "instagram": "", "list_scope": "Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 2025", "listing_url": "", "manifest_key": "tatler_otto-e-mezzo-macau_0b26282475", "page_year": "2025", "phone": "+853 8886 2169", "record_type": "badge_award", "region": "asia_pacific", "source_surface": "detail_page", "source_url": "", "taxonomy_label": "Italian", "taxonomy_url": "", "venue_type": "restaurant", "website": "", "winner_kind": "list_membership"}; {"address": "Shop 1031, 1/F, The Promenade, Galaxy, Avenida de Cotai, Cotai, Macau, China", "badge_name": "", "badge_text_raw": "", "badge_year": "", "description": "The Macau outpost of chef Umberto Bombana’s signature restaurant sees top-notch fine dining showcasing season-driven menu of remarkably executed courses", "detail_url": "", "evidence_sources": "listing", "hero_image": "", "instagram": "", "list_scope": "Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 2025", "listing_url": "", "manifest_key": "tatler_otto-e-mezzo-macau_0b26282475", "page_year": "2025", "phone": "+853 8886 2169", "record_type": "list_membership", "region": "asia_pacific", "source_surface": "listing", "source_url": "", "taxonomy_label": "Italian", "taxonomy_url": "", "venue_type": "restaurant", "website": "", "winner_kind": "list_membership"}; Star Wine List #3 (2025); Star Wine List #2 (2025); Star Wine List #1 (2025); La Liste Top Restaurants (2025): 82.5pts; Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025); This award-winning Macao outpost offers the same exquisite fine-dining experience as its Hong Kong flagship. A single set tasting menu focuses on Sicilian cuisine – the appetisers awaken the tastebuds with ingenious food combinations, the hand-rolled pasta is simply divine and the hazelnut soufflé with a runny centre an exquisite surprise. Caring service befits the quality of the food. | Easy | — |
| Aji | Nikkei, Innovative | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Five Foot Road | Sichuan | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Lai Heen | Cantonese | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
| Robuchon au Dôme | French Contemporary | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| Feng Wei Ju | Hunan-Sichuan, Hunanese | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
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This is a fine-dining kitchen running a season-driven tasting menu format, so the kitchen's capacity to accommodate restrictions exists in principle, but you should communicate requirements at the time of booking rather than on arrival. As a Tatler Best 20 Macau restaurant with structured service, the team is equipped to discuss options. Do not assume substitutions are automatic on a set menu.
Come expecting a tasting menu format built around seasonal Italian cooking, not a wide à la carte selection. The restaurant sits inside Galaxy Macau and has been operating since 2015, so it runs with casino-resort polish but genuine culinary credentials: Black Pearl 1 Diamond (2025), La Liste 85 points (2026), and Tatler Best 20 Macau. Umberto Bombana's reputation as a white truffle specialist follows the kitchen here, so timing a visit to truffle season is worth considering.
The venue occupies a chic, decorated dining room inside a five-star casino resort, and the awards profile (Black Pearl, La Liste, Tatler) places it in Macau's formal fine-dining tier. Dress accordingly: tailored or business-casual at minimum. Shorts, trainers, and casual resort wear are out of place here.
Lunch runs Thursday through Sunday (12 PM–3 PM) and is likely to offer a more accessible entry point into the kitchen's cooking than dinner, both in pacing and potentially in pricing. Dinner (6 PM–11 PM, Wednesday through Sunday) gives you the full format without time pressure. If you are visiting specifically to experience the kitchen at its most ambitious, dinner is the safer choice. Wednesday is dinner-only if your schedule is tight.
Yes, with straightforward caveats. The setting is deliberately chic, the service is structured, and the awards — Black Pearl Diamond, La Liste Top Restaurants, Tatler Best 20 Macau 2025 — back up the occasion credentials. It works well for a two-person dinner or a small group celebration where a tasting menu format suits everyone at the table. For larger parties needing flexibility, confirm private room options at booking.
Robuchon au Dôme is the direct competitor at the top end of Macau's fine-dining tier and carries heavier Michelin history. Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton is the answer if Cantonese fine dining fits better than Italian. Aji offers a sharper, contemporary edge if you want something less classical. For a different price register entirely, Five Foot Road covers Sichuan in a more casual format.
Book at least two to three weeks out for a standard weekend dinner slot; more during peak periods like Chinese New Year, Golden Week, or white truffle season in autumn. The restaurant has operated inside Galaxy Macau since 2015 and carries consistent award recognition, which means demand from hotel guests and destination diners competes for the same tables. Reach the restaurant directly at +853 8886 2169 or through the Galaxy Macau dining reservations system.
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