Nanjing has a extensive range of select international wining and dining options, spanning Western, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Middle Eastern, Thai, Vietnamese, fusion and vegetarian, together with bars and bakeries.
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Western Cuisine
Foodgasm
168-24 Ocean International, Yanggongjing, Qinhuai District
秦准区杨公井远洋国际168-24
108, 1F, Building 2, Zijin 1912, 121 Zhonghe Lu, Jianye District
建邺区中和路121号2幢紫金1912一层108号
18094244497
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.
Indian Cuisine
Nanjing Ganesh Indian Restaurant 甘尼仕印度餐厅
3 Kunlun Lu昆仑路3号
85860955
An unlikely combination of Indian food and jazz. 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
187 Shanghai Lu
上海路187号
83350491
Dating back to 2003 and offering authentic Indian cuisine that continues to this day.
Masala Kitchen 玛莎拉印度餐厅-酒吧
F1, Yadong Commercial Plaza, 12 Xianyin Bei Lu
仙隐北路12号亚东商业广场F1
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
Akasakatei 赤坂亭M9和牛烧肉 •日料放题
F309, Kingmo, 1698 Shuanglong Avenue
双龙大道 1698号景枫中心3层F309
52101717
Wonder City, 619 Yingtian Da Jie
应天大街619号虹悦城城4楼4F-W04
85351717 / 15300870753
4F, New City Mall, 99 Caochang Men Da Jie
草场门大街99号新城市广场4层
86451717 / 15316070761
5F-06, Wonder City Jiangbei, 1 Longhua Lu
龙华路1号江北虹悦城5F-06
57681717 / 15738256719
Superior BBQ experience with a quality of meat that is second to none. With one-on-one attention looking after all your needs, even the actual barbecuing, prices are on the high side.
Tairyo Teppanyaki 大渔铁板烧
57 Zhongshan Lu
中山路57号
84729518
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
Unit 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
Antep
88 Jiangshan Da JieJianye (opposite the Bank of Nanjing’s HQ) 建邺区江山大街88号(南京银行总行正对面)
57795515
Owned by a local Nanjinger who worked the kitchens of Casino hotels in Northern Cyprus. Standout kebap and döner. All meat is halal.
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 the menu translated into half a dozen languages.
Tai Li Tai 泰哩泰·泰国菜
Unit 131, Building 2, Tolejia Garden West, 9 Jiangjun Avenue
将军大道9号托乐嘉花园西2幢131室
18951710695
It may look like a student diner, but bang-on prices afford the real deal with speedy service.
Vietnamese Cuisine
Pho Saigon 西贡堤岸越南餐厅
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”.
Rice Paper 米纸越南小馆
4F, Sasseur Outlets, 93 Chengnanhe Lu, Jiangbei New Area
城南河路93号砂之船南京江北新区奥莱4楼
85606897 / 18225540554. Cane furniture is the giveaway as to authenticity leading to a good lemongrass fix. Numerous other outlets in Nanjing.
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 celebrities and the foreign community; 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 six-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 1980s and popular with tourists; standout items include soy-based mock meat dishes. Service can be erratic.
Bakery
Skyways 云中食品店
160 Shanghai Lu
上海路160号
83317103
Unit A18, Yadong Commercial Plaza, 12 Xianyin Bei Lu, Xianlin
仙隐北路12号亚东广场A18室
85791391
2F, The Centre, Nanjing International School (open only to NIS community)
Official WeChat account: Skyways Bakery 云中食品店
A long-time favourite of the international community with breads, made-to-order sandwiches, cakes, chocolates, desserts, plus imported deli items such as butter, cheese and salami.
Yiming (INM) 一鸣真鲜奶吧
Over 200 franchise shops in Nanjing
www.inm.cc
Sustainable farming, the option for milk from imported Australian heifers and likely the city’s finest, good value, sliced whole-wheat bread. Download the APP (inm-鲜活美一天) to find the one nearest you.
Bars
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.
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.
Bitter Brew
Unit 94-2 Wangfu Da Jie, Xinjiekou
新街口王府大街94-2号
17315447616
Sizeable brewing plant in a modern, Shanghai-style bar environment
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
18651842476
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
18851985454
What the British would consider, “a local”; comfortable and attractive, but not pretentious or flashy. 12 taps of excellent craft beer.
Old Fish Elite Brewing Fresh Beer Workshop 老鱼精酿鲜啤酒坊
Unit 118, Building 1 West, Tuolejia Commercial Street, Jiangning
江宁区托乐嘉商业街西一栋 118室
15151849299
Choose from eight no-nonsense, craft beers, brewed right here in Nanjing. Delivery (in plastic bottles) is a popular option.
