The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over RMB 750)
$$$ (RMB 600 to RMB 750)
$$ (RMB 300 to RMB 600)
$ (up to RMB 300)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one and include tax, service and half a bottle of house wine or equivalent.

Va Bene
Having established successful restaurants in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Va Bene has brought its highly-regarded Italian cuisine to Hangzhou. On the ground floor is the Pizza Pazza restaurant, head upstairs for more sophisticated Italian fare and elegant decor.

House 8 Xihu Tiandi, 147 Nanshan Road
Tel: (571) 8702 6333.
Website: www.vabenewestlake.com
Price: $$$

28 Hubin Road
The signature restaurant of the Hyatt Regency is beautifully designed with slate walls, antique furnishings, and an ancient Chinese imperial courtyard ambience with a contemporary twist. It serves exquisite Hangzhounese specialities and cuisines from neighbouring cities. Perfect for dining to impress.

28 Hubin Road
Tel: (571) 8779 1234
Website: http://hangzhou.regency.hyatt.com
Price: $$

Grandma's Kitchen
With several branches dotted around the city, Grandma's serves some of the finest Hangzhounese cuisine in the province. Smart, minimalist décor, good service, a large menu and delicious cooking at very economical princes mean you may have to wait in line - but the short delay will be worth it.

330 Wenxin Road
Tel: (571) 8892 0725.
Price: $

Omar's Indian Kitchen
A broad menu of solid Indian curries and rice dishes is served in this friendly restaurant. A little extra atmosphere is provided by the video screens showing Bollywood movies, and by staff occasionally singing along.

61 Nanshan Road
Tel: (571) 8707 4777.
Price: $

Xinjiang Pamir Muslim Restaurant
This restaurant serves authentic Central Asian cuisine hailing from China's Xinjiang province. The menu is written in English, and features speciality dishes such as samsas (baked dumplings stuffed with seasoned mutton), Xinjiang noodles, kebabs and various rice dishes. Good value, and worth the cab fare from downtown.

5 North Qiutao Road
Tel: (571) 8652 0381.
Price: $