Taipei Restaurants & Dining

Where and What to Eat in Taipei

Being a large conurbation, Taipei has several distinct districts for shopping, leisure, fun and partying and boasts some really great restaurants. We will cover some of them in this write up and urge readers to go out and explore the various districts of Taipei to get a hang of the place and to discover its restaurants.

Laden with streets sporting cafes and eateries, Taipei is a paradise for foodies. There are some really chic and high society eating places so, whatever your taste or preference of location is, Taipei is bound to mesmerize you with its culinary delights.

Bellini

This classy and trendy Italian restaurant, located in the financial district of Taipei is one of the most popular in terms of the crowds it sees during lunch and dinner time. The menu has a plethora of options to choose from ranging from pastas and salads to pizzas and that too available at reasonable rates. The cooling floor tiles and the Mediterranean feel combine to make a class act.

Opening Hours: Daily 11:45 – 14:30, 18:00 – 22:30
Location: 288 Fu Xing North Road
Tel: +886 (0)2 2517 7577
Cuisine: European

Cafe Onion Restaurant

A restaurant serving steaks, with the most vibrant American-style ambience, Cafe Onion is one the best eateries in Taipei. A magnet for younger diners, the restaurant has four different branches in town with each restaurant offering the same menu.

Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 24:00
Location: 1 Tianmu N Rd, Ln 9, 31 Zhongshan N Rd, Sec 7, 117 Zhongshan N Rd, Sec 2, 69 Fuxing Rd,
Tel: +886 2 (0)2 2873 9992
Cuisine: European

Din Tai Feng

Enjoying a respected position and global acknowledgment for its delectable food is Din Tai Feng, one of the few restaurants in Taipei that are legendary. The xiao long bao and tsai rou jeng jiao are famous dumpling dishes to check out here. Food is prepared in the entrance down the stairs where people wait for their tables. Lately, Time Magazine rated it among the top 10 restaurants in the world.

Opening Hours: Tue – Sun 10:30 – 14:00, 16:30 – 20:30
Location: 194 Xin Yi Road, Section 2
Tel: +886 (0)2 2321 8928
Cuisine: Local Traditional Cuisine, Asian/Pacific

Grandma Nitti's Kitchen

Grandma Nitti's kitchen is a multi-storey eatery with a rooftop terrace located in the heart of the Shi Da area. The restaurant offers western cuisine and specializes in sandwiches, Mexican recipes, pasta and all sorts of western dishes. Young professionals and students appreciate the unusual interior design.

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 09:00 – 23:00, Sat – Sun 10:00 – 23:00
Location: 8, Lane 93, Shi Da Road
Tel: +886 (0)2 2369 9751
Cuisine: Western

Joyce Cafe

Joyce Café is well known for its classy interiors along with its exotic French-style cuisine and it is a good spot for celebrating special occasions and business meetings. Joyce Café offers a barbecue grill dinner bonanza at weekends. Moreover they stock a good selection of Australian and French wines to complement your meal at this pricey but well set up restaurant.

Opening Hours: Daily 11:30 – 23:30
Location: 1F, 22 Ching Cheng Street
Tel: +886 2 2713 9388
Cuisine: French

Kunming

Unlike other Taipei restaurants listed, Kunming is a relatively humble and simple restaurant. The food here is reasonably priced and with the congenial staff one feels at home. The interiors are certainly not too stylish but you feel comfortable here having a decent supper. In short, it is a place where you can come easy, stay easy and go easy. No alcohol served.

Opening Hours: Daily 11.30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 21:30
Location: 26, Lane 81, FuHsing North Road
Tel: +886 (0)2 2369 9751
Cuisine: Indian/Halal

Osteria Rialto

Osteria Rialto is famous for Italian food, salads and European-style pizzas. Its warm and comfy interiors are enjoyed by all. It is a heady concoction of luscious food, good location and a homelike environment. To complement your food, there is a good wine selection.

Opening Hours: Mon - Sun 11:30 – 17:30, 18:00 – 23:00
Location: 5 Lane 260, Guang Fu South Road
Tel: +886 (0)2 2363 9790 / +886 (0)2 2778 1536
Cuisine: European

Shanghai Tea House

This restaurant is a good Chinese hub and is famous for its teas. Located in the back courtyard of Warner village complex, it’s an awesome place to sit in after a late night movie (it stays open past midnight). Its stylish dim lighting reminds one of the Bund in Shanghai. The glow of its neon signs at night is remarkable.

Opening Hours: Daily 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 01:30
Location: 18 Sung Shou Road
Tel: +886 (0)2 8788 2623
Cuisine: Chinese

Shintori

In a basement and safeguarded by a huge bronze door, Shintori could well be located in London or New York. Interestingly though, the restaurant is a blend of Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese cuisine in an ultra-modern style. Essentially serving Japanese cuisine, make sure that you have the stewed pears with wine jelly as the dessert.

Opening Hours: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Location: Basement 1, 191 An He Road, Section 2
Tel: +886 2 2702 5588
Cuisine: Asian/Pacific

Tutto Bello

This fine-dining restaurant has commendable service and Italian food. The decent wine list ranges from the reasonably priced to pricey. Located in the passage besides the Intercontinental Hotel, Tutto Bello has a marvelous menu of meat and sea food. In all, coming here is a revitalizing experience.

Location: 15, Lane 25, Shuang Cheng Street
Tel: +886 (0)2 2592 3355
Cuisine: European

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