Nanjing has a extensive selection of international wining and dining options, spanning Western, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Thai, fusion and vegetarian, together with cafés and bakeries, Chinese teahouses plus bars and clubs.
Western Cuisine
Foodgasm
168-24 Ocean International, Yanggongjing, Qinhuai District
秦准区杨公井远洋国际 168-24
18094244497
Mediterranean cuisine, fine wines, cocktails and a little market of imported food products. Kebab platters are standout. Name is indicative of quality.
Finnegans Wake 芬尼根爱尔兰酒吧餐厅
6 Xinanli Block, 400 Zhongshan Nan Lu
中山南路400号熙南里街区6号
52207362 / 13057623789
A carefully prepared selection of authentic Western dishes in a cozy atmosphere. Upstairs in “The Malt Room”, enjoy an unrivalled range of whisky from every corner of Scotland.
Oasis 绿洲西餐吧
IST Mall B, 132 Zhongshan Lu
中山路100号艾尚天地购物中心B座一层
85656017
Modern Western flair plus house music, stylish decor and fabulous lighting create just the right environment for cocktails plus pizza, lasagna, burgers and macaroni cheese dishes that are particularly popular with foreign patrons, and with good reason.
En Space 恩空间
8 Saozhou Xiang
扫帚巷8号
52657778
Eatery/art gallery serving up a dining experience of real quality with a French flair in a second-to-none location that sits into the side of the spectacular Porcelain Tower (Bao’en Si) beside 1865.
Chaley
136-5 Zhongshan Dong Lu (next to the Hanting Hotel)
中山东路136-5号 (汉庭酒店旁边）
15651725575
Ghanaian native’s mother’s recipes made this an on-campus hit that in turn demanded its own loaction. Think big, marinated, smoky, melt-in-your-mouth BBQ lamb and much more.
Jack’s Place 杰克地方西餐厅
35 Wang Fu Da Jie
王府大街35号
84206485
160 Shanghai Lu
上海路160号
83323616
Humble yet honest, Jack’s Place has around Nanjing for going on 20 years, serving up Italian favourites popular with expats and locals alike. Strengths lie in the pastas and mains.
The Wing Italian Restaurant 隐厨
645, Dongdu Xinrui Mansion, 99 Xin’anjiang Jie, Jianye
建邺区新安江街99号东渡新锐大厦裙楼六层645室
13913983339
Open kitchen allows for observation of the chefs at work, while hand- made Italian thin-crust pizza comes from a professional oven. Mix and match your own pasta and great value set lunches available along with MSG-free chicken.
La Mona 拉莫纳
C59, South Commercial District, Lower Car Park, Olympic Centre
奥体中心南商务区C59号停车柱
83353881 / 83363881
From the makers of Pisa Pizza comes classy decor and simply fabulous pizza, rivalling the more established Italian eateries in town.
Santorini 桑托里尼
1-42, 5 Xueheng Lu in Xianlin, Qixia
栖霞区学衡路 5号1-42室
13338619256
Greek recipes handed down through the family for generations served in a stereotypical blue and white dining environment that has quickly become a firm favourite with teachers and staff with Nanjing International School across the road.
Wing Station
318, Building 1/2, Jianye Wuyue Square, 68 Jiangdong Lu
江东中路 68号吾悦广场1、2幢318室
18851051268
Small American bar with a range of craft beers, cocktails and of course, spicy buffalo wings. Two sports screens, a darts board, a large selection of board games and an outdoor terrace complete the set up.
Next
Longyuan Xi Lu opposite Longjiang Gymnasium
龙园西路龙江体育馆正对面
15951883170
Unusually for Nanjing, serves acceptable craft beer all day, together with both coffee and brunch options, in a small but pleasant dining environment that spills onto the street during the warmer months.
Shake Shack
1F, MixC, 666 Zhongshan Nan Lu
中山南路 666号南京万象天地L1层
83198186
The celebrated American chain offering its signature hot dogs and crinkle-cut fries, shakes, burgers and more. On the pricy end, but with English happily ubiquitous.
Burger Shop
125 Mingwalang, Xinjiekou
新街口明瓦廊125号
13851692500
Conceivably the smallest restaurant in Nanjing, down-to-earth prices and authenticity have quickly won the hearts, minds and stomachs of Nanjing’s locals and foreigners alike.
Pizza Marzano
7F, Deji Plaza Phase 2, 18 Zhongshan Lu
中山路18号德基广场二期7层
F124, 1F, Golden Eagle World, 888 Yangtian Da Jie, Jianye
应天大街888号河西金鹰世界1层F124
A25, 1F, Golden Eagle Xianlin Mall B, 1 Xuejin Lu, Qixia
栖霞区学津路1号金鹰B区1层A25
86292980
International arm of the UK’s Pizza Express.
Motu Burger
A17, 1F, Yadong Plaza, 12 Xianlin Bei Lu
仙隐北路12号 亚东广场A17室
17714198220
Burgers and brunches, prepared with cajun, sweet potato or home cut fries. Ruben Sandwich with New Zealand IPA beer is standout.
Pintxos Tapas Bar
7F, Deji Plaza Phase 2, 18 Zhongshan Lu
中山路18号德基广场二期7层
86777761
Standards that you would expect from a Shanghai outfit that began in 2007, for its first foray into another city in China. All staff speak fluent English.
Pink Cutie
1F, D9, 9 Jiangjun Alley, off Taiping Bei Lu
太平北路将军巷 9号
18652007577
Good range of well-priced burgers and sides in a classic American diner environment.
Herb & Spice
190 Laifeng Jie (opposite Taoyuan compound)
来凤街190号(桃源人家对面)
58815065
All day brunches, traditionally prepared pasta dishes and an impressive bakery list, together with music, smell, atmosphere and quality reminiscent of home.
Axis Mexican Cantina Axis墨西哥餐厅
Yadong Commercial Plaza, 12 Xianyin Bei Lu
仙隐北路12号亚东商业广场
15895872728
Mexican dining experience offering a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes and a popular delivery service.
Smoke King
109A, Huadengfang, Jiangdong Zhong Lu
江东中路华灯坊109A号商铺
17368687898.
Fast food in the form of smoked cuts of meat with sides. Steak sandwich (Smoked Brisket Sandwich) is standout.
The Uncle Pizza 披萨大叔
22 Hankou Xi Lu
汉口西路22号
18012979506
Big hit with the student population on account of cheap prices for serious quality pizza, despite being hidden down an alley that is easy to miss.
BioGreen
1F, Building 2, Sanjiu Rainbow Valley, 159 Zhuangpai Lu, Jiangning
江宁区庄排路159号三玖彩虹谷二号楼一楼
13914787730
Italian restaurant with some of the best pizza in the city at great-value prices. Phone ahead to check if they have salami.
Napoli
100-1 Shanghai Lu
上海路100-1号
13813929898
All the familiarity of a Western pizza parlor, with its vague Italian-American feel, offering accurate, and delicious, recreations of the Western originals. Use of a wood fire oven further solidifies credentials.
Brownstone
1F, Nanjing Greenland Mall, 6 Zhongshan Bei Lu
中山北路6号南京绿地广场1层
85626798
Upscale bar and tapas restaurant with a warm red-brick interior features comfy booth style seating as well as candle-lit dining at night.
31 Morning Brunch
50-8 Hongwu Lu
洪武路50-8
13912941854
Australian-inspired restaurant specialising in brunch that turns into a bar after 8pm. Eggs Benedict variations, rice and pasta dishes, plus much more.
No Worries
12-2 Shipopoan, near Taiping Bei Lu
石婆婆庵12-2号
17302559093
Building 10, Baijiahu 1912 Leisure District, Shuanglong Avenue, Jiangning
江宁区双龙大道百家湖街区10号楼
19301584471
Melbourne inspired, homely boutique café offering brunch, coffee and bar service.
Indian Cuisine
Nanjing Ganesh Indian Restaurant 甘尼仕印度餐厅
3 Kunlun Lu昆仑路3号
85860955
www.ganeshchina.com
The unlikely combination of Indian food and jazz music that nevertheless has stood the test of time in both Suzhou and Wuxi. Fabulous decoration in a great location by the city wall at Xuanwu Lake.
Taj Mahal 泰姬玛哈印度料理
117 Fengfu Lu
丰富路117号
84214123
189 Shanghai Lu
上海路189号
83350491
Established in 2003, the Taj Mahal offers a great variety and exotic blend of high quality authentic Indian cuisine that it continues to this day, making it forever popular with the foreign community.
Masala Kitchen 玛莎拉印度餐厅-酒吧
A3, Yadong Commercial Plaza, 12 Xianyin Bei Lu
仙隐北路12号亚东商业广场A3
84448858
Vegetarian and meat dishes plus savory Tandoori oven dishes and exotic curries cooked fresh by a Hyderabad-born chef with over 20 years of experience.
Japanese Cuisine
Jiu Shang Japanese Rotisserie 久上日式烤肉店
1912 Leisure Area, Jiangning
江宁区百家湖1912
52117685/18068815755.
Order a meat platter and other goodies, then BBQ it all yourself in a cosy environment with its private, pitted dining “booths”.
Tairyo Teppanyaki 大渔铁板烧
57 Zhongshan Lu
中山路57号
84729518
1F, Unit 6, Building 2, 1912
1912商业区2号楼6单元1楼
84458310
Yuhua Shimao 52-1 (first floor of shopping mall), 52 Ande Men Da Jie
安德门大街52号雨花世茂52-1（商场一楼）
84773318
7F, Golden Eagle World, 88 Yingtian Avenue
应天大街888号金鹰世界7楼
84215757
F404, Kingmo Mall, 1698 Shuanglong Avenue
双龙大道1698号景枫广场F404
86155779
L801-1, 8F, Jinmao Place, 201 Zhongyang Lu
中央路201号金茂汇广场8楼L801-1
58850588
Infamous for its all you can eat and drink special offer that includes sushi, sashimi, sake, beer and much more.
Fujiwara
228-2 Guangzhou Lu
广州路易发科技大厦228-2号
83111388 / 83311377
Good value sushi options that are both affordable and filling go well with the traditional drinking accompaniment that is squid pickled in wasabi.
Korean Cuisine
Xianpingjia 咸平家
#6, Block 1, Dongfangtianjun, Xianlin
仙林杉湖西路东方天郡门面房 6号
83699086 / 13357739720
Run by a Korean grandma who has over 30 years of cooking experience.
Yisongting Korean 一松亭韩国料理
102, Golden Wheel Tower, 108 Hanzhong Lu
新街口汉中路108号金轮大厦102室
84469445
1F, Cuisine Street, 6 Xingzhi Lu, Nanjing Development Zone
南京开发区兴智路6号美食街1楼
84708886
BBQ experience that is second to none means reservations are virtually essential.
Middle-Eastern Cuisine
Turkish Donar Kebab 土耳其多拿餐厅
2-8-1, Yadong Commercial Street, 5 Xuejin Lu, Xianlin
仙林学津路5号亚东商业街2-8-1室
15195841766
Traditional south-eastern Turkish cuisine and an authentic middle eastern dining experience. Kebab meat traditionally takes a little longer to cook, so wait times may vary from 20-30 minutes.
Jackob Arabic Restaurant 嘉珂舶
61 Hankou Lu
汉口路61号
86521668
Classic go-to for Middle Eastern fare; grilled Halal meats, shawarmas and a mouth-watering assortment of dips. Prayer room also available.
Thai Cuisine
Simply Thai 天泰餐厅
7F, Deji Plaza Phase 2, 18 Zhongshan Lu
中山路18号德基广场二期7层
5F, Huacai Tiandi, 258 Jiangdong Zhong Lu
江东中路258号华彩天地5层
4F, Kingmo Mall, Shuanglong Avenue, Jiangning
江宁区双龙大道景枫广场4楼
4000007117
Shanghai-borne success story where the entire kitchen is visible through glass walls and the menu translated into half a dozen languages. Small space and hectic feel adds some Shanghai adventure to your night.
Vietnamese Cuisine
Pho Saigon 西贡堤岸越南餐厅
2F Huanya Plaza, 33 Shigu Lu
石鼓路33号环亚广场2楼
84465722
5F, South Hall, Golden Eagle Mall, 1 Zhujiang Lu
珠江路1号金鹰购物中心南馆5楼
85208521
Popular and inexpensive fare that includes the must try Vietnamese noodles, hence “pho”.
Da Le Vietnamese
G/F, Hall F, Golden Eagle, 1 Xuehai Lu, Xianlin
仙林大学城学海路1号金鹰奥莱城F馆G层6-106
85601919
Clean and nice environment as well as a surprisingly reasonable price, considering its location.
Other Asian Cuisine
Keziguli Muslim Restaurant 阿拉丁新疆风味餐厅
43 Luolang Xiang
罗廊巷43号
85891799
Xinjiang restaurant popular with expats; spicy noodles, potatoes, vegetable, chicken and lamb dishes accompanied by dance performances.
Fusion Cuisine
Jason +
J6, Building 11, Creative Software Park, 6 Jiangjun Avenue, Jiangning
江宁区将军大道6号J6软件创意园11幢
4008815077
As much tea house or wine bar as restaurant; one entire 6 metre high wall inside is stacked floor to ceiling with vinous offerings. Veranda out front offers peace and solitude reflected in the prices.
Vegetarian Cuisine
Wuxia Vegetarian 上蔬无瑕
1F, Huacai Tiandi Phase II, 258 Jiangdong Middle Road, Jianye
建邺区江东中路258号华采天地二期一楼
82229581 / 13770849393
Vegetarian fine dining that is certainly pricy, but up to such standards.
Jimingsi Vegetarian Restaurant 鸡鸣寺百味斋素菜馆
1 Jimingsi Lu 鸡鸣寺路1号
57713690
Open since the 80s and popular with tourists; standout items include soy-based mock meat dishes. Service can be iractic.
Café & Bakery
Skyways 云中食品店
160 Shanghai Lu
上海路160号
83317103
#A18, Yadong Commercial Plaza, 12 Xianyin Bei Lu, Xianlin
仙隐北路12号 亚东广场A18室
85791391
Wanda West, 222-2 Jiqing Men Da Jie
集庆门大街222-2万达西地区
85637995
9 Jiangjun Da Dao, Jiangning
江宁将军大道9号
86160506
www.skywaysbakery.com
A favourite of the international community with breads, made-to-order sandwiches, cakes, chocolates, desserts, plus imported deli items such as cheese and salami. Shanghai Lu location has a long queue at lunchtimes.
Maan Coffee 漫咖啡
1 Qingjiang Lu
清江路1号天水滨江花园
85607277
81-1 Fuchunjiang Dong Jie
富春江东街81-1号
85607299
Building 9, 1912 Leisure District
1912时尚休闲街区9号楼
85607288
B1, Kingmo Mall, 1698 Shuanglong Avenue, Jiangning
双龙大道1698号景枫广场B1层
87707255
1F, Chic Hills, 8 Xuejia Alley
薛家巷8号羲和广场一楼
85607266
Korean chain serving waffles, salads and all day breakfast options that go down well amid decor that juxtaposes cement, glass and chandeliers.
Chinese Teahouses
Lao Cui Tea House 台城书房
15 Yingtian Da Jie
应天大街15号
52628899 / 86560632
Holds activities such as lectures on tea drinking and tea culture.
iTea 我茶
6F, Xinhua Bookstore, 56 Zhongshan Dong Lu
中山东路56号新华书店6楼
86816246
Taiwanese delicacies and soothing herbal tea, brewed intricately before your eyes by one of the restaurant’s tea afficionados.
Miss Tasha’s Shop 塔莎小姐的站
115 Chengxian Jie
成贤街115号
15312040832
Retro retreat crowdfunded by 108 women featuring interior design reminiscent of the late Qing Dynasty or the turn of the Republic. Simple western fare available.
Bars & Clubs
No. 18 Brew Pub
1F, MixC, 666 Zhongshan Nan Lu (near Entrance #5)
中山南路666号南京万象天地 L1层L159
18120133581
Large craft-beer bar open all day, with 24 taps, an open kitchen, and plenty of seating inside and out. Usual trimmings of Western/American bar food and snacks; double-based pizza is a good option if hungry.
Boxing Cat
#105, Building 1, 109 Software Avenue, Yuhuatai
软件大道109号1幢105室
18052015958
First of the craft beer big guns from Shanghai and Beijing to set up shop in Nanjing. Extensive food menu caters for all western-bar-food tastes. Unusually for Nanjing, open from 10:00 until midnight every day.
Bitter Brew
#94-2 Wangfu Da Jie in Xinjiekou
新街口王府大街 94-2号
17315447616
Sizeable brewing plant in a modern, Shanghai-style bar environment.
Tap Planet 啤球工厂
F109, 1F, Chic Hills Plaza, 8 Xuejia Alley
薛家巷8号義和商业广场1楼 F109
18625175190
40 Chinese craft beers on tap, accompanied by slick service and a mouth-watering food menu.
Irish Pub
29 Nanxiu Cun, off Shanghai Lu
上海路南秀村29号
85439898
Large European beer selection in what is house more than pub, but when it comes to atmosphere, the real winner is the patio out back.
The Hermit
49 Qingyun Lane, Gulou District (next to The Hong Kang Gallery)
青云巷49号-1鸿康艺术馆隔壁
18116157747
Thoughtfully crafted, if not a bit quirky “Breaking Bad” inspired bar and an impressive selection of cocktails.
Le Bar
295 Mochou Lu
莫愁撸295号
Yellow Mountain Whisky and 89.9 percent Absinthe are among the attractions at this watering hole for B-list actors and actresses working with a film director based in the up-and-coming, adjacent creative park beside Chaotian Palace.
Root Inn
B1, One Mall, 258 Jiangdong Lu, Jianye
建邺区江东路258号华采天地B1
15365160166
For those who appreciate gin, whisky and cocktails. Show the enthusiasm you should, some free tasters may well come your way. Menu in English while staff are also capable speakers. Open: 11:00–14:00/17:00–22:00.
Unparalleled Kitchen & Bar
1F, Bldg 2, Mingfa New Town Centre, 11 Pukou Avenue, Pukou
浦口区浦口大道11号明发新城中心 02幢
What the British would consider, “a local”; comfortable and attractive, but not pretentious or flashy. 12 taps of excellent craft beer.