As the clock strikes noon, Opera, Park Hyatt Saigon’s dining room, comes alive with the comforting aroma of Sunday. The hustle of the week quiets down, and in its place, a leisurely weekend surrounded by the bounty of simple pleasures begin—an inspiring brunch feast with a touch of Italian fare to awake your inner gourmand.
Set within the refined elegance of Park Hyatt Saigon in District 1, Opera invites guests into a cosy, trattoria-style space. Under the skilled direction of Chef Luca Capellato, Opera’s culinary philosophy focuses on authenticity and a kindred sense of togetherness that has always run deep in the Italian way of life. This commitment to authenticity and craft has not gone unnoticed, earning Opera a coveted spot on Gambero Rosso’s Top Italian Restaurants list in both 2023 and 2024, alongside the recognition in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 Best Breakfasts in the World.
A Weekend Feast for Modern Gourmands
The famous breakfast may be a morning staple for in-house residents, but it’s the Sunday Brunch that wins the hearts of locals and expats alike. Opera brunch isn’t just brunch; it’s an Italian weekend ritual reimagined and easily one of the top brunches in Saigon. From 12 pm until 3 pm, the buffet station is full of glistening ocean treasures carefully sourced from Vietnam and beyond, featuring succulent Canadian lobster, delicate French oysters, plump prawns, mussels, and blue crab. One perennial favourite is the Canadian lobster offered in various preparations—poached, grilled with garlic butter or cheese, or in a Catalana style. This Mediterranean-inspired preparation gives a burst of vibrant flavours, pairing the lobster with a medley of potatoes, Taggiasca olives, red onion, lemon zest, cherry tomatoes, and fresh parsley.
Complementing the seafood are a range of exquisite appetizers—fresh salads, a classic pairing of Parma ham and melon freshly sliced to order, and an impressive array of cheeses, served alongside the traditional Italian bread and pastries. The essence of an Italian brunch, however, lies in its comforting, home-like dishes. One can’t help but soaking up the irresistible scent of hand-made pizzas from the wood-fire oven, or the slightly burned aroma of pastas and bacon being tossed inside a cheese wheel. On a heartier side, Chef Luca’s signatures—such as the Black Garuda drizzled with fragrant lemon butter—offer a satisfying main course to round out this indulgent feast.
Brunch with Theatrical Flair, Have You Heard?
What sets Opera’s brunch apart as one of the best in the city is the art of showmanship demonstrated in the tableside trolley service. Rotating weekly, this experience brings a touch of theater to the dining journey, serving calamari, cheese wheel risotto, and giant scoops of ice cream to your desired level of lusciousness. As part of the experience, guests can always have the choice to customize their orders. Adding to the indulgence, The Park Ice-cream Cart just made its debut, serving the delightful Italian gelato with a nostalgic nod to the classic ice cream carts of childhood. Be sure to save room for the Parisian breakfast-inspired ice cream flavor or explore the extensive dessert lineup, including tiramisu, panna cotta, crème brûlée, fruit tarts, and an assortment of chocolates.
Opera Sunday Brunch offers 3 packages of indulgence and an extra kids’ choice
- La Domenica Chic VND 3,860,000++ per person - including Moet & Chandon Brut Champagne, house wines, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee and tea
- Il Pranzo Italiano VND 2,160,000++ per person - including Bisol Belstar Prosecco DOC Brut, house wines, cocktails, soft drinks, coffee and tea
- Sapori a Tavola VND 1,850,000++ per person - including soft drinks, coffee and tea
- Kid's Specials VND 925,000 per kid (age 5 to 11)
For reservations, please contact +84 28 3520 2357 or opera.saiph@hyatt.com.