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The Hari Hong Kong Kicks off Fifth Anniversary Celebrations with Guest Shift by Chef Marco Quarta of The Hari London

 Executive Chef, Marco Quarta from il Pampero at The Hari London, will be joining sister property, The Hari Hong Kong for a chef takeover at Lucciola this November.





The talented Italian chef will showcase his culinary flair through a limited-time lunch set menu with his signature creations weaved into the menu from November 11th - 14th. On the evening of November 14th Chef Marco will take over the kitchen with a one-time four-course dinner menu. 


Chef Marco’s extensive culinary experience spans decades. Born and raised in Puglia, trained in Brindisi, and having honed his skills in several top London restaurants, the Italian chef has had a diverse career. He has held coveted positions including as sous chef at The Savoy, and head chef positions at Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch and The Punchbowl in Mayfair. Prior to joining The Hari London in April this year, he was executive chef at The Dixon Hotel. He has worked alongside Michelin-starred chefs and has even served as a private chef to Arab Royalty.

From November 11th - 14th, Lucciola will be showcasing two of Chef Marco’s most popular dishes on the lunch set menu: Cappesante Arrostite, Mele & Cavolfiore, Prosciutto di Parma (roasted scallops with golden apple and cauliflower purée and crispy Parma ham), and Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa e Tarallo Pugliese (orecchiette pasta with rapini and an apulian tarallo crumb), alongside their regular menu. Prices start at HKD288 for the choice of two courses.


For the November 14th Guest Shift feast prepared by Chef Marco, guests will enjoy a selection of dishes that draw from his rich culinary heritage. These include Arancino Tartufato (black truffle Sicilian rice balls) and a starter of Cappesante Arrostite, Mele & Cavolfiore, Prosciutto di Parma paired with Prosecco, for those who opt for wine pairing. The pasta course is Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa e Tarallo Pugliese matched with a chardonnay. For the main affair dinner, guests have two choices: Ippoglosso al Vapore con Fregola, Crema di Topinambur e Funghi Gallinacci (poached halibut, Jerusalem artichoke purée, fregola and chanterelle mushrooms) with a Pinot Grigio or Costolette di Agnello in Crosta d’Erbe (a herb-crusted lamb rack, potato confit, roasted heritage beetroot, broccoli velouté, with a rosemary jus) and a glass of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. The conclusion of the multi-course meal is a sweet treat: Baba’ al Limone con Crema Chantilly (Neapolitan lemon baba’, chantilly cream and mixed berries) and a glass of Moscato d’Asti. The course menu is HKD 688 per person, including coffee or tea or HKD 988 with Italian wine pairing.


From November 15th - 30th, a selection of Chef Marco’s signature dishes will feature as options on the Lucciola Cena Conviviale set dinner menu.

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