22 Jiangsu restaurants shine in 2025 Black Pearl Restaurants Guide

The 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide is out, showcasing 370 exceptional restaurants across 34 cities. And Jiangsu won big with 22 entries, including 5 newcomers and Changzhou City making its debut on the list.

Sponsored by Meituan, China's largest platform for lifestyle services and products, the Black Pearl Restaurants Guide has been a trusted annual compass for fine dining lovers since 2018, in both Chinese cities and select global destinations.

Dedicated to discovering the best taste, according to Chinese palates, the guide predominantly celebrates Chinese cuisine while embracing diverse menus. For 2025, here are some dining destinations in Jiangsu to check off your list.

Nanjing

Jiangnan Wok (Shangri-La Hotel) 江南灶中餐厅(南京香格里拉店)

Plum Garden at Jinling Hotel 金陵饭店梅苑

Long Yin Shang Fang (Qinglong Mountain Villa Branch) 龙吟山房(青龙山庄店)

Yuan Space & Feast 元景宴

Purple Mountain Courtyard Restaurant 紫金山院

Suzhou

Jiangnan Yachu (Ligong Di Branch) 江南雅厨(李公堤店)

Xizhou Hall at Park Hyatt Suzhou 苏州柏悦酒店·西洲轩

Oriental Chao Chao 27 (InterContinental Suzhou) 金海华·悦食东方·CHAO27(洲际店)

HUA CHI 88 at Hyatt Regency Suzhou 苏州凯悦酒店·华池88中餐厅

Dingshan Jiangyan (Suzhou High-Speed Rail New Town) 鼎膳·匠宴(高铁新城店)

Lingyan Restaurant 牡丹园·灵岩山房

The Grove at Kimpton Bamboo Grove Suzhou 苏州金普顿竹辉酒店·竹趣轩

Riva at InterContinental Suzhou 苏州洲际酒店·里瓦地中海扒房

Wuxi

The V Modern Bistro The V泽惟·低温慢煮料理

Top Yu's at Juna Hubin Hotel 君来湖滨饭店·渔餐厅

Yuefu 65 at Hyatt Regency Wuxi 无锡苏宁凯悦酒店-悦府65中餐厅

WuYue No.1 Chinese Restaurant (Intercontinental Wuxi) 吴粤1号中餐厅

Yangzhou

Quyuan Tea House (Changchun Road Branch) 趣园茶社(长春路店)

Chengyuan 橙園

Mountain Restaurant (Slender West Lake Road Branch) 山·餐厅(瘦西湖路店)

Changzhou

Songyun 1933 松筠小筑

Yuxiu at Zhongwu Hotel 中吴宾馆·毓秀舫

The Black Pearl Guide employs three key dimensions in its evaluations: culinary quality, service and ambience, and heritage and innovation. A fundamental aspect of the ranking is anonymous judges, posing as ordinary diners, who assess restaurants with scores and reviews. The entire process is supported by Meituan's big data system and authenticated by nationally recognized notary institutions to ensure credibility and fairness.

With its diverse range of entries, Jiangsu's culinary scene continues to delight food enthusiasts, offering a blend of tradition and innovation for anyone looking to explore the province's rich flavours.

Source and photos: Meituan, JSBC