While there are a multitude of restaurants in Nanjing serving western food, those able to call themselves a “western restaurant” are far fewer in between. The Nanjinger herein presents the crème de la crème.
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Foodgasm
168-24 Ocean International, Yanggongjing, Qinhuai
秦准区杨公井远洋国际168-24
1912, Baijia Lake, Jiangning
双龙大道1680号凤凰港商贸休闲区15幢101-1百家湖1912街区16#L103-104
8094244497
Mediterranean cuisine, fine wines, cocktails and a little market of imported food products. Kebab platters are standout. Name is indicative of quality, while pets are more than welcome.
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
66 Taiping Bei Lu, Xuanwu
玄武区太平北路66号
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
1 Zhengxue Lu, Qinhuai
秦淮区正学路1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
Contemporary convenience and simply fabulous pizza out of a colossal oven, extending up to the high ceiling.
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.
Shake Shack
1F, MixC, 666 Zhongshan Nan Lu
中山南路 666号南京万象天地L1层
83198186
B142, Phase 1, Deji Plaza, Zhongshan Lu
中山路德基广场1期负1楼B142
84764890
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.
Hot Sauce
1F of the Food Square on Xueheng Lu, off Xianlin Avenue
栖霞区仙林大道水平方美食广场 1楼沿街
15365189381
Xiaolingwei Sub District, 99 Zhongshan Men Da Jie,
孝陵卫街道中山门大街99号
19002504378 / 13912180232
Unit 1023, B1, Building B, Jinying Xinjiekou Store, 101 Hanzhong Lu
汉中路101号金鹰新街口店B座负1楼1023
17312286023
1F, EPARK, Ande Men Da Jie
安德门大街雨花客厅负一楼
18020144419
Solid burgers and tacos in a diner environment.
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.
Domino’s Pizza 达美乐比萨
Over 30 locations in Nanjing
dominos.com.cn
714 pizza combinations from which to choose. Dependable, but a little unremarkable. Delivery within 30 minutes, most of the time.
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.
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
Unit 101-2, Building 43, Nanjing National Leading Talent Entrepreneurship Park, 66 Laifeng Jie, Qinhuai
秦淮区来凤街66号南京国家领军人才创业园43栋101-2
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.
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.
La Mia Casa 意式小馆
14-1 Nancxiucun, off Shanghai Lu
南京市上海路南秀村14-1
58578887
A production line, but a solid one, which has been popular among foreigners and locals from the get go.
Papà Danilo 达尼罗叔叔·意大利面
1-126, 1F, East Block, Lucky Square, 108 Suo Jie
所街108号乐基广场东区一层1-126号商铺
57717077
Refreshingly-priced upscale eatery holding true to the mantra that Italian cuisine is “more of everything” , translating to heavy and rich soups and pasta dishes.
