A01Ru YuanHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningRu Yuan is a Michelin-recognized fine-dining restaurant on the edge of West Lake, known for seasonal tasting menus crafted by chef Fu Yuelan and his team. Reviews praise its garden-like lakeside setting, delicate seasonal plates and attentive…$$$$$View details
A-02Hangzhou HouseHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningClose to Lingyin Temple and Amanfayun resort, this rustic-style restaurant has a serene vibe. On the menu, classic Jiangzhe dishes get a refined makeover with some creative and surprising combinations. The signature double-boiled deboned chicken…$$$$$View details
A-03Jin ShaHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningIn a luxury lakeside hotel, stands this handsome restaurant furnished in classical Chinese style amid ponds and manicured gardens. The kitchen team uses seasonal ingredients sourced all over China to create Zhejiang neo-classics with modern twists…$$$$$View details
A-04Xin Rong JiHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningThe restaurant’s location outside the city centre – in Xixi National Wetland Park – doesn’t deter diners! The lush surroundings, charming garden, understated decor and quality food make the trip worthwhile. Taizhou classics like deep-fried hairtail…$$$$$View details
A-05SenseHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningFull-length windows allow diners to bask in the lush greenery of Xiang Lake. The kitchen is under a white dome with jars of fermenting food on a round island, like a place of worship. Two set menus showcase modern French cuisine crafted with Chinese…$$$$$View details
A-06Ambré CielHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningAfter honing his skills in a number of prestigious kitchens, chef Alan Yu took on this atmospheric restaurant in 2022. The six tables are enclosed by heavily textured stone walls that afford much privacy. There is one private room for ten diners…$$$$$View details
A-07Wild YeastHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningEvery table in the softly lit room commands a view of the open kitchen. The head chef hailing from Taizhou designed the set and à la carte menus to highlight the natural flavours of the best seafood shipped from his hometown. Besides the famous…$$$$$View details
A-08L'éclat 19Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningL’éclat 19 is nestled in a wooded valley on the southern shore of West Lake. The journey to the place itself is quite an experience. Open for dinner only, it offers two tasting menus that keep pace with the seasons, both signed by chef Olivier…$$$$$View details
A-09Longjing ManorHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningTucked away in a quiet alley, this restaurant is surprisingly spacious. As the host walks you to one of the eight traditionally furnished private rooms, you pass an extensive manicured garden with stone bridges and ponds. The experienced head chef…$$$$$View details
A-10SongHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningJade-coloured archways, silk-clad panels and organic light fixtures evoke a classical Hangzhou garden with a stylised touch. Similarly, the seasoned fine dining kitchen team adds novel twists to Ningbo classics. Marinated raw crab in a spicy sour…$$$$$View details
A-11Jie Xiang LouHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningThis restaurant in a bamboo forest exudes otherworldly serenity. The menu is dominated by Jiangnan dishes, which are given a new lease of life by modern Western techniques. Sample all of the signature dishes courtesy of the appetiser platter…$$$$$View details
A-12Yu Zhi LanHangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningThis landmark of Sichuan cooking from Chengdu opened this outpost in Hangzhou in 2024. A Shikumen-style residence circa 1930s has been transformed into an elegant venue dripping in retro charm. In line with the brand’s ethos, two set menus highlight…$$$$$View details
A-13Guiyu (Xihu)Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · Fine DiningThe sleek, elegant room stands in an osmanthus forest, the sweet scent of which lingers in the air in autumn. Once you set foot inside, the earthy smell of black tea takes over – tea-smoked dishes such as crispy skin chicken exude intoxicating…$$$$$View details