Allstar Communications has been working with the Michelin two-starred restaurant 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA in Shanghai for many years. With our extensive experience in fine dining and media network, we have successfully secured eye-catching media exposure for the restaurant through various channels and platforms, promoting the spirit of authentic Italian cuisine while inspiring diners to explore Italian indulgence through its charming food culture. 

8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is owned by Umberto Bombana, known as the King of Truffles and a nationally treasured chef of Italy. The name of the restaurant is not only a tribute to his favourite 1963 autobiographical film 8 ½ directed by Italian director Federico Fellini, but also a culinary ode to Italian lifestyle and artistic achievement. Executive chef Riccardo La Perna instils his own culinary philosophy into creating authentic Italian dishes that encompass a variety of seafood like langoustine, blue lobster, tuna and scallops. Chef Riccardo La Perna uses only the freshest and high-quality ingredients to create seasonal tasting menus that allow diners to experience the rich food culture of his hometown Sicily. 

We have organized a number of four hand events, including one in Shanghai with Chef Hiroyasu Kawate of Tokyo’s two-starred Florilège, No.3 in Asia’s 50 Best 2019. In addition, each year during the white truffle season, Chef Umberto Bombana will be invited to attend four hand collaboration events with a number of celebrity chefs in Shanghai as well.  

During our cooperation, 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA has received numerous accolades including 2 Michelin stars for consecutive years and Two Diamonds by Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. 

Allstar Communications is committed to providing publicity support, image consultancy and PR agency services to celebrity chefs, Michelin restaurants, hotels and fine dining brands in an effort to advance the fine dining industry.