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Must-Visit Restaurants
Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Dali [2025]
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FORTEN
4.7
/5
109 reviews
Western-style
From HK$ 140.00
Shuanglang Scenic Area | 35.5 km from downtown
Address: Opposite to Shuanglang Middle School, National Culture Street
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Enjoy sparkling views of Erhai Lake | Facing Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake
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The same sparkling seaside restaurant as Yang Yang~ The best light is for fairies who can wake up early in the morning. It is best to go there to take pictures in the morning. It is really beautiful. If you are lucky, you can take pictures of seagulls~
I chose the 298 double set meal. It is enough for two people to finish it~
The most recommended place to visit Erhai Lake is Liuyue, both the hotel and the restaurant are worth recommending! In Shuanglang Town, the hotel and the restaurant are separated, less than 600 meters away, the dishes are delicious and the service is thoughtful!
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YUNHEYI MANOR
4.9
/5
532 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From HK$ 104.00
Dali Ancient City | 14 km from downtown
Address: 人民北路南门新村49号（临近大理古城,苍山,洱海,龙龛码头,三塔寺,天龙八部影视城）
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Savor fusion Yunnan cuisine in a carriage-style private room with romantic European manor views
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There are several different types of restaurants in a manor🍴The environment is good. The sunset is accompanied by the afterglow of the morning glow and the view of Cangshan Mountain is so relaxing and comfortable~
The restaurant and teahouse are carts and subcontracted to different bosses~
The manor is relatively close to the ancient city of Dali. There is a gas station at the intersection. The bus cannot go up, but the car🚗 can drive up by yourself. It takes about ten minutes to walk~
It's quite a coincidence. This weekend, for a classmate reunion, we booked Yunheyi Manor. I always felt that the name sounded familiar. After arriving, I accidentally found that I had seen it on WeChat Moments before.
The location is very good. The manor at the foot of Cangshan Mountain overlooks the panoramic view of Erhai Lake. I think I can arrange a mountain hike in the morning next time I come, book a table here for lunch at noon, and drink tea in the afternoon.
The area is large, and the glass windows are transparent. You can sit inside and enjoy the scenery when it is cold or hot. The large lawn at the door is green and comfortable. When the weather is good, a cup of coffee with a small plate of dessert will be a different flavor.
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DREAM ISLAND Restaurant
4.0
/5
123 reviews
Western-style
From HK$ 233.00
Shuanglang Scenic Area | 33.4 km from downtown
Address: 双廊镇大建旁村村心路半岛63号往前100米木夕大里度假酒店
No.1 of Fine Dining in Dali
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A panoramic restaurant facing Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, with highly acclaimed Western cuisine
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Enjoy the food and the beautiful scenery by the Erhai Lake.
You can never get a dinner reservation, so you can order afternoon tea. Go there from Longkan.
There are not many seats near the sea, and we were lucky to get an empty one. The afternoon tea set for two costs more than 300 yuan, including taco, ham, various cakes and desserts, and special drinks.
Many Internet celebrities come here to take pictures.
The environment is super beautiful, right next to Erhai Lake. Every shot is a beautiful view. The dishes and desserts are also great. I highly recommend it. It's a place not to be missed when you come to Dali.
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IN MY HEART
5.0
/5
283 reviews
Coffee Shops
From HK$ 57.00
Lower Section of Erhai Ecological Corridor | 8.8 km from downtown
Address: 环海西路三圣岛南侧约60米
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Located by Erhai Lake, its natural beauty attracts many visitors
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Drinking coffee, eating desserts, and admiring the picturesque scenery is really intoxicating
💫Dali, this romantic city, not only has beautiful scenery, but also intoxicating coffee aroma. This time, I carefully planned a Dali coffee tour for you, 6 must-visit coffee shops, so that you can take beautiful photos while enjoying coffee!
1️⃣【Muxi Dali🌅】
This beautiful sunset restaurant located by the Erhai Lake allows you to enjoy the beautiful sunset while tasting delicious food. The dishes and decoration are very good, and it is a great place to take photos and check in!💯💯
2️⃣【Fangfei Coffee☕️】
Located in Xizhou Ancient Town, Fangfei Coffee has a quiet environment and rich coffee. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient town while drinking coffee and feel the slow life of Dali. 🌿🌿
📍Address: Xizhou Ancient Town
3️⃣【Xindi Coffee】
Located by the Erhai Lake, it is a coffee shop worth visiting here. The entire coffee shop has three floors in total, and each window is carefully designed. Whether taking pictures or taking a rest, you can find the most comfortable angle. The scenery at each corner is like a painting, which makes people linger.
☕️ The quality of the coffee here is rated as "really not good" by some friends, but the scenery is really beautiful. In addition to coffee, there are also various exquisite desserts and snacks to satisfy your taste buds.
🌅 The most surprising thing is that this is also a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset. [Compass] opens at 6:30 in the morning. You can enjoy the beautiful sunrise while tasting coffee here and feel the gift of nature.
📸 If you are a friend who likes to take pictures, then this place is not to be missed. Whether it is the retro decoration or the beautiful scenery by the Erhai Lake, it can become the protagonist under your lens.
4️⃣【Liuyue Fushi Restaurant】
This coffee shop located in Shuanglang Ancient Town is very popular! If you want to occupy a great location for viewing the water, be sure to make a reservation in advance! 📞 The dishes are rich and varied, and the afternoon tea and Western desserts are even more delicious and tempting. 🍰🍮 There are countless photo booths. Wear a white or light-colored skirt, or a backless skirt, and you will be the brightest star here! 📸💃
5️⃣【Biman Coffee】
Located in the popular S Bay in Panxi, this is not only a coffee shop, but also a homestay on the second floor! Imagine tasting the fragrant coffee while enjoying the magnificent scenery of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. It is simply a paradise on earth. The atmosphere of the coffee shop on the first floor is relaxed and comfortable, which is very suitable for playing, dazed, and emptying. It is also a great place to watch the sunrise and sunset. While tasting coffee, you can feel the charm of nature. It is simply too comfortable!
6️⃣【Shanjian Coffee】
This place is full of holiday feeling. You can feel a chill atmosphere as soon as you enter the door. Here, a cup of coffee can make you forget your troubles and enjoy a leisurely time. The environment in the store is comfortable and it is a good place to relax.
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世内桃源·落日海景餐厅(双廊店)
5.0
/5
18 reviews
Western-style
From HK$ 130.00
Shuanglang Scenic Area | 33.5 km from downtown
Address: 环海东路大建旁村79号
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Enjoy stunning Erhai Lake views from the terrace while savoring exquisite dining in a romantic atmosphere
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the restaurant is a bit far from the main road, but they managed to drive us from/to the parking lot by electric cab. Food is good. Service is the best. We came in Mid Autumn festival and the staffs were very warm welcome and asked us to join the celebrations with them. What a memory! Highly reccomend!
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As soon as you enter the door, you will see the landmark of Shuanglang: the arch. At around 6:00 pm, the sunset just happened to shine through the arch and reflect in the pool. It feels very nice, as if you are in a courtyard in southern France. The restaurant has many excellent sea view locations. I heard that you have to book in advance. The view is wide. It is recommended to sit at table No. 2 by the window.
Service:
When you just enter the door, a lady will greet you and ask you very gently if you have a reservation. Then she will arrange a seat for you and pour water. The meal is also quite pleasant. She will take the initiative to add water for you. It is comparable to Haidilao (the service is great) Taste:
I thought it was an Internet celebrity restaurant, but the taste is unexpectedly delicious
I ordered the wagyu M7 eye steak for 5 points. It is just right, juicy, and full of meat and milk. It is pure Australian wagyu. It is recommended
Spanish paella: I am quite satisfied to be able to eat such seafood in the mainland. The light sour and fragrant taste should be delicious with butter added. Salad:
The presentation is exquisite and the ingredients are fresh. Raw oil fruit is added in it. The taste is fresh and the sesame paste is full of flavor. I am quite satisfied with it.
Drinks: I ordered a sparkling drink. I heard that the jams are all made by the young lady herself. It is moderately sweet and sour, and full of bubbles. It is a must-have artifact for cooling off in the next day.
This kind of fairy place is not enough to bring for a whole day. Next time, I will bring my girlfriend to experience the guest room by the way. There are not many restaurants in Shuanglang Waterside Inn. It is worth recommending
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云里小坐·花音南洋海景餐厅
5.0
/5
15 reviews
Southeast Asian
From HK$ 145.00
Shuanglang Scenic Area | 35 km from downtown
Address: 双廊村古戏台对面通海巷尽头洱海边大理云里小坐南洋海景酒店
No.8 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Dali
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A highly-praised Thai restaurant with spectacular lake views from its outdoor seating
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The environment is elegant and comfortable, with an absolute sea view room. The service is warm and in place, they helped us carry our luggage, wash our clothes, etc. The room is well-organized, the dishes are delicious and tasty, the breakfast is very rich and delicious, the afternoon tea is also good and is always delivered to the room. I like this Yunli Xiaozuo very much and recommend it to everyone!
In the waterfront restaurant by the Erhai Lake, the waves are rippling and the distant mountains are indigo.
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海东方悬崖海景餐厅
4.7
/5
39 reviews
Fusion Cuisine
From HK$ 197.00
Haidong Town/Ideal City | 6.4 km from downtown
Address: 大理市海东镇环海东路梦云南海东方别墅区A10栋
No.7 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Dali
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A popular Mediterranean restaurant with sunset views over Erhai Lake
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This cliff-view restaurant in Dali has a fantastic location, hanging over the Erhai Lake, with a broad view of Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. While enjoying the delicious food in the sea breeze, your whole body and mind become open.
Not only is the environment super good, but the food is also very delicious. Sitting in the restaurant, with the boundless Erhai Lake in front of you and the majestic mountains behind you, you feel like you are in a painting.
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Jinshan GuYuan Restaurant
5.0
/5
586 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From HK$ 92.00
Dali Ancient City | 14.2 km from downtown
Address: No. 99, Middle Section of Renmin Road, Gucheng
No.5 of Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Dali
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A Yunnan restaurant in a century-old courtyard, with flourishing flowers and trees everywhere
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I had a great time eating and drinking in Dali Ancient Town these few days! I found a lot of treasures and delicious restaurants. The environment and taste were good. I highly recommend Jinshan Hundred Years Ancient Courtyard Restaurant (Wang's Old House)! I really like the traditional Bai ethnic cuisine and the Bai ethnic spring rolls!
In spring, the Tubu fish from Yunnan's water towns is fresh and delicious, and is the most delicious dish. The braised Tubu fish is simple to make, without complicated seasonings, and highlights the rich fresh flavor. The fish meat is tender and delicious, with more than 70% edible part, and rich in nutrition.
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雲谣火塘酒馆
5.0
/5
8 reviews
Bars/Bistros
From HK$ 79.00
Dali Ancient City | 14.5 km from downtown
Address: 大理镇玉洱社区洋人街中心广场14号
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Spectacular live band performances, a paradise for folk music lovers
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The atmosphere is fantastic and the wine list is plentiful.
🆘Recommended Travel Spots
—Lijiang Edition
1️⃣Lijiang & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain🏔️
Stay overnight in the ancient town, put on some beautiful makeup, and then drive to [Moyun Coffee] near Baisha Ancient Town around 5 AM to take a photo with the snow-capped mountains📷 (and have some rice noodle rolls and some delicious coffee). Any photo is a hit, hahaha.
2️⃣Lijiang & Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles🍜
You know what? The first time I had Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, I was blown away: a huge bowl of boiling broth was served, and the raw meat, quail eggs, and vegetables were instantly cooked! The rice noodles soaked up the delicious broth, and they were so smooth and springy, and the meat was so tender you could squeeze out some juice! The side dishes were so plentiful, it felt like a blind box! Bean sprouts, black fungus, and shredded chicken were packed to the brim.
3️⃣ Lijiang & Yunzhidian Ethnic Restaurant 🥗
I was amazed on my first day. I absolutely loved their rice crust rice. The mushrooms and bacon were fragrant and every bite was satisfying! The Naxi stir-fried pork was excellent, and the rose wine was light and sweet. 👍
4️⃣ Lijiang & Taohua Island 🍻
I got tipsy with my bestie that evening. Yunnan in March is so relaxing; even the air feels so gentle! This place is full of young people and energy, and the resident singers are great 😌
—Dali Edition
1️⃣Dali & B&Bs 🏠
B&B recommendations: [Die Hai Yue Seaview Resort Hotel] and [Dali Yu Jia Ren Seaview Resort Hotel]. Both offer immersive views of Erhai Lake, a truly stunning atmosphere, and a very satisfying overall stay 👍 (mainly due to the attentiveness of the host).
I was particularly impressed by [Li Su Anyin La Villa] **], hehe 😜 Because I stayed in the same "cave-style" room as "Lu Si," the view was breathtaking, right next to Erhai Lake. It felt like I was in an 18th-century royal palace [Love], and honestly, I'm not exaggerating at all... The rooftop photos are amazing, and you can even feed the seagulls outdoors (I ran into a lot of friends taking wedding photos).
2️⃣ Dali & Jim Courtyard Shabu-Shabu BBQ 🍖
Outdoor "tent 🏕️" style BBQ + Mushroom Hot Pot 🍲, grilling and eating around the campfire. The ingredients are so fresh, the freshly cut marbling beef has beautiful textures. It sizzles and oozes right on the grill, then smothered in their secret sauce and wrapped in lettuce. The meaty aroma blends with the refreshing mint and chili peppers!
3️⃣ Dali & Yunyao Tavern 🏮
I love simple folk music. Thinking back on every night there, I can't help but enthusiastically recommend it to everyone around me—what a magical utopia! Warm yellow lights, wooden tables and chairs, walls covered with postcards left by tourists, a resident singer clutching a guitar and softly humming Zhao Lei's "Cheng Aiying," a slow, melody that exudes freedom and romance. 💕
☁️... Every cloud in Yunnan is adorable, like something from a painting by Hayao Miyazaki, seemingly overflowing with the affection of foreign tourists. ☺️...
#Summer Resorts for June-August
❤️Travel Diary:
I went to Yunnan with my bestie in March on a road trip, haha. 😄
The journey from northwest to southwest took us from cold 🥶 to warm 🥳. We experienced so many interesting things together and met some lovely people... The round trip 🔁 took a total of seven days, and it was incredibly rewarding. 🥳
#YunnanTravel #SpecialForceTravel #SummerFamilyTravel #DaliErhai
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chunsheng
5.0
/5
114 reviews
Yunnan Cuisine
From HK$ 102.00
Dali Ancient City | 14.2 km from downtown
Address: 大理古城新民路8号（天主教堂旁）
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A famous influencer hotspot with elegant, photogenic decor
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Dali Ancient Town!!! An atmospheric restaurant that cannot be missed😭
Dali Ancient Town actually has such a treasure restaurant!!
The wooden house, the forest, and the candlestick window view are so beautiful that I am speechless...😭
A small courtyard with a sense of relaxation (also very photogenic!!
I strongly recommend this restaurant in Dali to everyone!
The atmosphere is super chill, very suitable for dating💕
The dishes are creative methods of special Yunnan cuisine
Not only are they beautiful, but they also surprisingly suit my taste👍
Cangshan mint beef roll✔️Sour and spicy! It is more Thai and Dai style, the beef is freshly cut and cooked, and it is very harmonious with mint and green peppers. It is a very appetizing dish!
Wuliangshan sun-dried ham and mixed vegetable soup✔️Light but not without flavor, suitable for all ages. It is still a little cold in Dali at night, and a bowl will warm your body.
#Dali Tourism #萶苼餐厅 #Dali Restaurant Recommendation #Dali Tourism #Atmosphere Restaurant Recommendation
At the foot of the snow-capped mountains in the ancient city, a beautiful restaurant with delicious and beautiful food
I only realized after coming to Dali
There are really such beautiful scenery in the world
It's like walking into a painting
Find the most beautiful camera position
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Walk in, surprises continue
The atmosphere of the ancient house is full
On the second floor, you can see the Catholic church and snow-capped mountains next to it🏔️The building combines Bai and Western styles
The scenery on the third floor is even more beautiful. You must take pictures of the Dali check-in wall and the snow-capped mountains. There is no other beautiful scenery in the ancient city
✅168 set meal
(Mint beef roll)
Yunnan specialty, beef roll with mint, the beef is firm and paired with the fragrance of mint, the sour and spicy taste, you can't stop at all
(Honey spicy chicken)
It uses local black-bone chicken, the chicken is fried crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with honey and chili, the taste is sweet and spicy, not greasy at all
Suitable for couples dating, sisters check in, I like it so much
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