Where to eat in Nanjing

Where to eat in Nanjing

1. Eat

   Les 5 Sens

   乐尚法国餐厅

   French restaurant with a French chef and a cosy atmosphere, providing traditional and family homemade French dishes.

   11:30 to 22:00·¥38-119

2. Eat

   New Cafe

   Sculpting in Time

   Self-consciously contemporary restaurant/lounge with a fairly extensive selection of western brunch fare: waffles, omelets, French toast, paninis. They also have a good selection of coffee, tea, and rather decadent desserts. The food here - sort of continental American with the inevitable anomalies - is good, particularly in the presentation; however, beware of the service. If you just want to have a sundae or French toast and don't mind having to hunt down a server, this is a great place. Wireless access here if you have a China Mobile or China Unicom account. At least ¥50 per person for tea and a pastry, but you should probably plan on ¥80, with a full breakfast or lunch even more.

3. Eat

   Old Place

   老地方

   Has reasonably priced Chinese food with English translations, most fun in a group of 4 or more. Try the pineapple pork!

   ¥10–30

4. Eat

   Prime

   The tallest bar, lounge and restaurant in Jiangsu Province, Prime offers a spectacular view of Nanjing in a western setting with superior service and gourmet international cuisine. The Cigar lounge features a live music stage (western jazz musicians play irregularly) and a fully-stocked bar with a large selection of wines, beer, and over 100 specialty cocktails.

   Closed · opens 5 pm

5. Eat

   Skyways Bakery location 1

   Mostly baked goods, cakes, and chocolates. A few tables outside on the sidewalk, perfect for a relaxed day.

   About ¥45 for a pastry and coffee

6. Eat

   Soul Mate

   Western-style restaurant and coffee bar owned by French expats, with homemade pizzas, burgers, salads and French dishes for reasonable prices. It's a good place to have a few drinks and food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

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   Da Pai Dang

   南京大牌档

   A chain restaurant with an old-style Chinese atmosphere and menu with English. They serve a lot of old-style Nanjing specialties such as Jinling Roast Duck, lotus root, and Lions Head Meatballs. This restaurant is a chain that can be found in cities around China and beyond, but it still provides a comfortable and authentic introduction to Nanjing cuisine -- especially for foreign tourists. Average cost per person would be ¥50-80.

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   German Bread Store

   If you're missing some taste from home, or just looking for good bread and sandwiches, try this cafe next to Nanjing Normal University. They serve sandwiches, drinks, and various styles of original German bread. You'll probably find foreign visitors here are all hours, with lots of customers speaking various European languages.

   ¥20

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   Jack's

   Barely passable Italian food, but decent enough if you have been in China a few years. Some staff have good English and many of the customers are expats. Pasta or pizza is around ¥40-60, while good steaks start around ¥70.

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    Skyways Bakery

    also known as the German Bakery

    Owned by a German/Belgian couple. Their sandwiches are of good quality and quite large and include a drink. They also have good salads and coffee at reasonable prices. Check out the bulletin board for employment opportunities in the city.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Nanjing (CC BY-SA 4.0).