B+01Wang Ri Shun Hao (Shangcheng)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe kitchen helmed by a veteran chef from Jinhua turns out traditional snacks made just like in the old days. Rest assured that all the pork is sourced from Jinhua pigs, boasting robust flavours and buttery richness. Pork and scallion stuffed…$$$$$View details
B+02WulinHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningTucked away in a small alley,...$$$$$View details
B+03Hui Xin Xiao Chi Dian (Deyuan Road)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis tiny shop frequented by locals is always jam-packed at lunchtime. With tasty offerings at bargain prices, it's not hard to see why! The menu features just two dishes – wonton and shao mai – but they come with an array of fillings and can be…$$$$$View details
B+05Datou Yingshi XiaoguanHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningNestled in a cultural park, this restaurant is furnished in modern Jiangnan style – round windows, bamboo chairs and bonsai. The menu, too, is rooted in tradition but given a modern twist. Be sure to try the deep-fried stinky tofu with river…$$$$$View details
B+06Hao Shi Tang 1987 (Wensan Road)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe sign says ‘1987’ because that is when the owner became a professional chef. Known for authentic Hangzhou cooking at bargain prices, this neighbourhood joint does not have a paper menu. Pick your own river fish and veggies, and specify how you…$$$$$View details
B+07Ming KitchenHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis is the upmarket flagship of an F&B group that has been active on Hangzhou’s dining scene for over two decades. It specialises in refined cuisine that encompasses all the representative flavours of Zhejiang province. Their house-made dim sum is…$$$$$View details
B+08In VillaHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe three-storey villa dates back to the early 20C and its lavish interior melds classical and modern details. The head chef from Hangzhou works closely with two Cantonese chefs to craft recipes that are rooted in Jiangzhe traditions, but spiced up…$$$$$View details
B+09Wan Li (Linping)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningAvant-garde portraits of Chinese opera singers fetchingly set against gilded birdcage chandeliers and window cut-outs. Modern Chinese style is carried through the menu and plating. Diners come here for skilfully made Hangzhou, Zhejiang and Cantonese…$$$$$View details
B+10Tian Lun Inn (Xihu)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningSynonymous with delicious crab dishes, Tian Lun Inn serves different species of this crustacean depending on the season, with its multicourse all-crab meals being the most renowned. With firm, plump flesh and rich, creamy roe, hairy crabs from Taihu…$$$$$View details
B+11Nature's OwnHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningAn oasis amid the bustling city centre complete with a landscaped garden straight out of a Song Dynasty art book. The menu focuses on plant-based dishes of varying origins and styles. Cauliflower fungus tossed in lemongrass with Thai chilli and…$$$$$View details
B+12Lanxi GourmetHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual Dining(The restaurant is temporarily...$$$$$View details
B+13Yan Zhu ChaoHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe room sports cultural motifs from the Chaoshan region, including a miniature replica of Guangji Bridge, an icon of Chaozhou. Walk-in diners will be seated in the main dining room and served an à la carte menu. Private rooms must be booked in…$$$$$View details
B+14Li' AnHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningAtop a skyscraper hotel, this elegant place commands breath-taking views of the Qiantang River. The decor is inspired by the East-meets-West Art Deco style of China around the 1920s. Cantonese classics are broadly covered – from soups and barbecue…$$$$$View details
B+15Xi Xi Liang ChenHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningA serene place in a wetland park with a manicured Chinese garden. With just eight private rooms, privacy is guaranteed. Menus are tailor-made to diners' liking in advance, without à la carte options. The kitchen puts a sophisticated spin on…$$$$$View details
B+16JunxihuiHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual Dining(The restaurant is temporarily closed.) Crystal chandeliers, chequered floor tiles and olive green banquettes may not evoke your typical Chinese restaurant, but this grand mansion complete with water features and an expansive garden ticks all the…$$$$$View details
B+17La VillaHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningInside a resort, this ancient monastery-turned restaurant imparts a feeling of serenity. Only open to the public for dinner, it serves a menu that changes every season. Local produce is prepared using impeccable European techniques, artistic plating…$$$$$View details
B+18Kui Yuan Guan (Jiefang Road)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningA household name for its Hangzhou-style noodles, Kui Yuan Guan also doubles up as a museum that charts life in the city dating back to 1867. Countless inscriptions by historical big shots hint at its importance. For noodles, head to the ground…$$$$$View details
B+19Hotwoods (Xihu)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis bustling spot serves barbecue in Texan, Brazilian and Argentinian styles. With a wood-fired smokery and ovens on site, the place exudes intoxicating smells. Try slow-smoked beef brisket, either grain-fed from the U.S. or grass-fed from New…$$$$$View details
B+20Yue Ji (Binjiang)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningA sign that says "stinky" or "rotten" might not usually sound appetising, but Yue Ji prides itself on the six features of Shaoxing cooking: soy sauce, distillers' grains, rottenness, stench, wine and pickles! Try dishes marinated with distillers'…$$$$$View details
B+21Xiu Cai Yang Rou MianHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningKeen on bringing the authentic flavours of his hometown to a Hangzhou audience, the ownerships 12-month-old lambs and thin noodles daily from Tongxiang, Zhejiang. The fall-off-the-bone lamb is slow-braised in a giant wok in a richly flavoured…$$$$$View details
B+22Chic 1699 (Shangcheng)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe dimly lit space on two levels feels modern and chic, with its mix of bare concrete, glass, and metal structures. The food, meanwhile, is very much in keeping with Fujian tradition. Seafood from the province features heavily on the menu…$$$$$View details
B+23Fang Lao Da (Shangcheng)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningBorn into a family of chefs, the young owner started as an apprentice and worked his way up. Exacting about his noodles, he has them tailor-made to the texture he wants. All Hangzhou-style noodle dishes are made to order with traditional toppings…$$$$$View details
B+24Xiao Dian HuangHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThe owner, who hails from Shaoxing, insists on driving back to his hometown every other day to source the freshest ingredients for his restaurant – which explains why the menu is handwritten on a white board and different every day. That said, the…$$$$$View details
B+25Fu Xing Mian Wang (Hedong Road)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Casual DiningThis shop may lack a snazzy decor, and nobody gets a table to themselves, but there are always queues eager to be cooked for by the self-proclaimed "noodle king". The signature tomato sauce noodles with scrambled eggs are tangy and appetising, best…$$$$$View details