LucAle

Tucked away in an alley off of Sai Ying Pun’s Third Street, LucAle boasts a delightful combination of neighbourly charm and artisanal flair—just the kind mums love. Take her to revel in heartfelt Italian hospitality and quality cuisine with the restaurant’s signature brunch menu. On Mother’s Day, mums are greeted with a rose upon arrival and a vibrant selection of sharing plates upon seating. Burrata, vibrant salads, free-flow drinks, the beloved ‘LucAle Pizzetta’, dessert and lots of cold cuts are a given, but if you have room for more, supplement the feast with LucAle’s homemade pastas and mains. Highlights include ‘Green Cappelletti filled with Seabass with Sorrento Lemon Foam and Caviar Sauce’ and ‘Lamb Rack with Raspberries, Figs and Cauliflower Cream’. 

Shop A, 100 Third Street, Sai Ying Pun; @lucalehk

Castellana

Among newly appointed Chef Fabiano Palombini’s first orders of business is a Mother’s Day tribute like no other. At Castellana, say ‘Grazie Mamma!’ with a lavish lunch or dinner showcasing the best of Piedmontese cuisine. The four and five-course feasts include exquisitely executed dishes like an elevated vitello tonnato, spaghettone with either black garlic and chilli or mascarpa and cured tuna heart, charcoal-grilled Spanish Carabineros and of course, tiramisu. Those looking to pull out all the stops for mum can also opt for a glass of Krug Grande Cuvée or 1.5-hour free flow at an additional cost. 

UG/F & 1/F, Club Lusitano Building, 16 Ice House Street, Central; @castellanahk

Clipper Lounge x Sulwhasoo

Treat mum to an afternoon tea inspired by one of her favourite skincare brands! This May, Clipper Lounge at The Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is teaming up with Korean luxury skincare giant Sulwhasoo for “The Ultimate Indulgence Afternoon Tea”. Taking notes from the brand’s signature Ultimate S series, the menu showcases a delightful array of sweet and savoury treats infused with ginseng and ginseng berry. Munch on classics like a coronation chicken sandwich or scones with clotted cream before sinking your teeth into new creations like a cheesecake with ginseng vanilla and shortbread. Wash it all down and make a toast to mum with a unique ginseng-inspired mocktail that Stefano Bussi, Bar Manager at The Aubrey, has created specially for the collaboration. 

Whether its just you and mum or the whole family in tow, each guest partaking in “The Ultimate Indulgence Afternoon Tea” will receive a mini anti-aging gift set with products from Sulwhasoo’s The Ultimate S skincare line and more exclusive items to be redeemed at designated stores. If mum is free on May 9 or 10, she might also be interested in an immersive Korean Scent Workshop hosted at the Mandarin Suite as part of this collaboration. 

Mezzanine Floor, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, 5 Connaught Road Central; mandarinoriental.com

Salon Lanson

Jazzy tunes, delectable dishes, and fresh blooms? Check, check, and check. At Salon Lanson, Mother’s Day brunch is a charming affair with live jazz music, a fully customisable three-course menu and an on-site florist service to boot. Along with the invitation for mums to create a bespoke bouquet with all her favourite flowers, brunch is a personalised experience with the opportunity to choose between a selection of starters, mains and desserts. Standouts include an open-faced walnut fig toast with onsen egg and avocado, herb-roasted spring chicken with spicy couscous, and a pineapple tarte tatin with coconut and lemongrass ice cream. As if that weren’t enough, each table will also be gifted with a sunny four-inch cake to celebrate.

1/F, Lanson Place, 133 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay; lansonplace.com