Restaurants in Chengdu
Sichuanese is one of China's most popular cuisines, and Chengdu is the best place to discover its spicy and tasty dishes, with most restaurants located in the city centre. Locals love traditional hotpots at Huang Chen Lao Ma and golden carp at rustic Baguo Buyi. The Celestial Court at the Sheraton Chengdu Lido offers Sichuanese fine dining, and for a change from Sichuanese, there's Cantonese at the elegant Gingko and northern Indian at Tandoor Indian Cuisine.
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1. Celestial Court at the Sheraton Chengdu Lido - Top-end: (More than RMB400 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreCentrally located Celestial Court, in the heart of the business district, impresses diners with a sumptuous take on local cuisine. Fresh seasonal ingredients are expertly compiled by some of the region's most talented chefs. Attracting a well-dressed mix of hotel residents and local business diners, the opulent oriental interior perfectly complements the elegant menu.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm & 5.30pm-10pm
Address
15, Section 1, Ren Min Zhong Road, Chengdu 610015
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8676 8999
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2. Gingko - Top-end: (More than RMB400 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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The elegant city-centre Gingko restaurant draws the city's best-dressed crowd to dine on speciality dishes from across China. Riverside views and house specialities like king crab steamed with peppercorns (jiaozi zheng guiyu make it worth the high prices. There's also a bar for good cocktails on comfortable sofas overlooking the river. Reserve in advance.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 11am-10pm
Address
12, Lin Jiang Zhong Lu, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8555 5588
Transport
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3. Fiesta Thai - Mid-range: (RMB120-RMB400 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreIn typical Sichuan fashion, the Thai dishes at city-centre Fiesta Thai are significantly hotter than their more authentic counterparts. Those that aren't keen on excessive spice admire the setting - high ceilings, polished wooden floors and elegantly-attired waiting staff make for a pleasant escape.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 5pm-10.30pm
Address
6, Linjiang Zhong Lu, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8545 4530
Transport
Taxi
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4. Veranda Bridge Restaurant - Mid-range: (RMB120-RMB400 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Spanning the Jin River in downtown Chengdu, the elegant Veranda Bridge Restaurant occupies an entire bridge. Dine on delicious traditional Sichuan dishes or choose from the extensive selection of seafood whilst enjoying the excellent views of Chengdu's changing skyline.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 10am-10pm
Address
Anshun Bridge, 66 Binjiang Dong Lu, Jinjiang District, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8444 6888
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5. Huang Chen Lao Ma - Mid-range
Show moreHuang Chen Lao Ma is a popular place to go for Sichuan Hotpot, cooking your own slices of meat and vegetables in a steaming, chili-scattered broth. The restaurant's glossy marble floors and dark wood tables provide an elegant setting for trying this traditional Chinese dish. It also does a range of other Sichuanese specialities.
Show this on mapE-mail this itemOpening hours
Daily 12pm-3pm & 6pm-1am
Address
20 South Third Section, Second Ring Road, Chengdu, China
Telephone
+86 (0)28 8513 9999
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6. Baguo Buyi - Mid-range: (RMB120-RMB400 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThe charming city-centre restaurant Baguo Buyi offers fresh local fare in rustic surroundings. Dried corn stalks and red peppers hang from the ceiling. Locals love the tofu and golden carp, doufu jiyu, and the more adventurous can try the regional delicacy of gelatinous green turtle stewed with taro (yuer shao jiayu). Reserve in advance.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 11.30am-2.30pm & 5pm-10pm
Address
Section 19, 8 Guangfuqiao Beijie, Nanjiao Park, Chengdu
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8509 5888
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7. Tandoor Indian Cuisine - Mid-range: (RMB120-RMB400 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreChengdu's only Indian restaurant specialises in authentic dishes from northern India. Delicious and fresh dishes include the murgh malai kabob, chicken in ginger-garlic paste mixed with cheese, coriander, chilli, cinnamon and anisette. The elegant Indian-designed Tandoor Indian Cuisine has high ceilings and wooden rafters. There are nightly performances of traditional Indian dance.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 11.30am-2pm & 5.30pm-10.30pm
Address
4, Duan, Renmin Nan Lu 34, Chengdu 610041
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8555 1958
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8. Grandma's Kitchen - Budget: (Less than RMB120 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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For homesick travellers, city-centre Grandma's Kitchen offers foreign dishes like steak and fried chicken in a cosy atmosphere. Wooden chairs, gingham cushions and framed photos create an American country home atmosphere. There's also a small library with foreign paperbacks. Grandma's Deli next door offers sandwiches and homemade desserts.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 8.30am-12am; Sat & Sun 8am-12am
Address
75, Kehua Bei Lu, Chengdu 610016
Telephone
+86 (0) 28 8524 2835
Transport
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9. DoDo's Cafe - Budget
Show moreOne of several small artsy places on Xiaotong Alley, DoDo's has a cosy, living room-like interior decorated with an interesting assortment of paper kites, wooden animal carvings and other objects. They offer a good selection of coffees and teas, along with comfort foods like egg-topped Farmer's pizza and spicy chicken spaghetti.
Show this on mapE-mail this itemOpening hours
Mon-Thu 10am-10:30pm; Fri-Sun 10am-12pm
Address
12 Xiaotong Lande, Chengdu, China
Telephone
+86 (0)28 8626 2508
