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As the brainchild of Trattoria Felino's founders, chef Marcello Scognamiglio and Félix de Arriaga Balanzat, Il Presidente is an atmospheric Italian restaurant and cocktail bar that pays homage to Italian old-school glamour. Perched on the mezzanine of Duddell Street's iconic granite steps, this dining venue whips up elevated takes on recognisable Italian dishes. Highlights include the restaurant's signature egg tartufato, homemade agnolotti all’ossobuco, crispy porchetta served tableside, and the costoletta alla valdostana – breaded veal chop stuffed with Fontina cheese and smoked ham.
When it comes to drinks, Il Presidente offers 12 cocktails, each inspired by key moments of Italian history. Sip on the Amores Extranos, a tequila- or mezcal-based Margarita cocktail inspired by 90s pop sensation Laura Pausini; or opt for the Piazza Duomo for a refreshing modern spin on the ever-classic Aperol Spritz, named after the renowned cathedral square.