Qingdao Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Qingdao

November 27, 2017 Carley Gatson

Qingdao ([tɕʰíŋtàu]; also spelled Tsingtao) is a city in eastern Shandong Province on the east coast of China. It is the largest city in its province. Administered at the sub-provincial level, Qingdao has jurisdiction over six districts and four county-level cities. As of 2014 Qingdao had a population of 9,046,200 with an urban population of 6,188,100. Lying across the Shandong Peninsula and looking out to the Yellow Sea, it borders Yantai to the northeast, Weifang to the west and Rizhao to the southwest.
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1. Bei LvDao Italian MingCai Restaurant

67 Zhangzhou Rd, Shinan District, Qingdao, China Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol Italian, Pizza, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$235 +86 532 8589 8530
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Bei LvDao Italian MingCai Restaurant

Reviewed By Frank H - Haarlem

Visited this restaurant with friends and was pleasantly surprised by both taste and price. The salads and main courses were delicious and generously portioned. Was told that reservation was recommended but once there found that place was still available (we sat upstairs) - however, next time will make reservation as I would not want to rely on luck again! Parking may not be easy as restaurant is in a busy street with many parked cars (suggest to take a taxi or have driver drop you). Good place, good food and good price - will definitely go back!

2. Din Tai Fung (Marina City Branch)

No.86 Aomen Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, China Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Reservations Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +86 532 6606 1309
Excellent
41%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 142 reviews

Din Tai Fung (Marina City Branch)

Reviewed By AngieSophia

All you can expect from Din Tai Fung! Not very exciting if you've been to another Din Tai Fung, but the food is there.
Was there with friends, since one of the team members was not quite adventurous to new tastes, and tried to avoid the real Qindao flavor. Resulted as all of the team members being quite satisfied with our first dinner there.

3. Diner 22

31, Zhangzhou Road, Qingdao, China Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol International Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner +86 532 8577 1222
Excellent
27%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Diner 22

Reviewed By ChinaBeer - Changzhi, China

The place is kind of hard time find. But once you made it is worth the trip. We had a salad, pasta and a burger. All was very good. The service was fast and friendly. If you look for decent western food this is the place that go.

4. Quanjude Roast Duck

Four Square, Qingdao, China Seating, Waitstaff, Reservations Chinese, Asian Lunch, Dinner +86 532 6677 7308
Excellent
30%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 73 reviews

Quanjude Roast Duck

Branch of world famous Peking Duck restaurant in Beijing

Reviewed By Mathieu B - Belfort, France

As per locals, THE place to eat in, for Beijing duck ! A big main room without special layout nor decoration but here is all about the king, the emperor: Beijing DUCK ! tasty and not too fat, nice experience

5. HaiDao YuCun Restaurant

No.40 Yunxiao Road, Qingdao, China Chinese, Seafood Dinner +86 532 8573 5588
Excellent
40%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 37 reviews

HaiDao YuCun Restaurant

Was good seafood restaurant in Qindao China - had lunch there. Sorry no English name. Would like to review.

Reviewed By Julie L - Shanghai

I dine at Haidao Yucun Hotel very often whenever I visit Qinggdao. It is actually not a hotel but a restaurant. This time, I took my friends there. And they all loved the food! It was fresh and the prices were reasonable.

6. Italiano Doc

98 Aomen Road | 98 Aomen Road, Qingdao 266071, China Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Validated Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Buffet, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Mediterranean, European Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$188 - HK$997 +86 532 8589 0526
Excellent
77%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 126 reviews

Italiano Doc

ITALIANO DOC RESTAURANT Intercontinental Hotel Qingdao by Qingdao Sige Catering Management Co., Ltd, located on the 1st floor Intercontinental Hotel Qingdao. Italiano DOC cooking with passion The word DOC literally means ” Authentic “. DOC is a relaxed restaurant where fantastic, authentic Italian food can be shared between family and friends in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is varied, combining Italian classics and some dishes with other Mediterranean influences. All our dishes feature high quality ingredients treated with love.

Reviewed By BrendanRoadWarrior - Beijing, China

There is so much that I love about the whole doc experience. Maybe I just love authentic Italian food, prepared with love and served in style. A perfect place for business or romance.

7. ChuanGe YuShui Jiao (MinJiang Road)

MinJiang 2nd Road 57, Qingdao, China Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff Chinese, Seafood, Asian Lunch, Dinner +86 532 8077 8001
Excellent
45%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 63 reviews

ChuanGe YuShui Jiao (MinJiang Road)

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

Very good place! Overall you can have different kinds of dumplings with shrimp, eggs and chives or celery and beef, then the dough can be made from different colours such as yellow, white, or even green! excellent choice for food!

8. The Flying Catch Mediterranean Restaurant

Level 3, Valley Wing, Shangri-La Hotel, No.9 Xianggang Middle Road, Qingdao 266071, China Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible Mediterranean, European, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +86 532 8388 3838
Excellent
48%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

The Flying Catch Mediterranean Restaurant

Enjoy the cheerful dining experience with authentic Mediterranean cuisine, friendly warm service and affordable prices.

Reviewed By Laxiaozi08200912 - Beijing, China

There are so many different kinds of great food available here for us to try! Mainly the clams and the crab dishes were some of the best foods that I've had while there! It's certainly a great idea to try them

9. Milano Italian Restaurant

No.30 Minjiang 2nd Road, Shinan District, Qingdao, China Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Steakhouse, Pizza, Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Brunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks, Lunch HK$86 - HK$628 +86 532 8577 0058
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 68 reviews

Milano Italian Restaurant

Nice Place, Loccation In The Famous Street Cafe, The Owner Is Italian And Also The Chef Is Italian, If You Like Really Italian Food Is The Right Place

Reviewed By andychrist2017 - Beijing, China

We went on the advice of reviews on the internet and it was incredibly bad. I did my apprenticeship as a chef many years ago in one of Umberto Menge's restaurants in Vancouver so I know quite a bit about Italian cuisine. We started with a Caprese salad that I thought wasn't bad (it is very hard to screw up) but my girlfriend said the boccocini had been previously frozen. Our entrees were Spaghetti Vongele (for myself) which tasted only of the pasta water it was cooked in and parsley. Yes, it tasted like its garnish and the clams were not fresh. My girlfriend had risotto with osso buco that was just awful. The osso buco was a flat cut of meat with only a sliver of bone with marrow. Odd presentation with the osso buco and the unnatural yellow (too much saffron?) of the risotto. I am hoping they just had a bad day as the reviews seem very positive....

10. Knuckles Sports Bar and Grill

274 Wiyushan Street | Huangdao, Qingdao, China Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol Bar, Pub, Steakhouse, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Excellent
41%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Knuckles Sports Bar and Grill

Reviewed By David T - Hovingham, United Kingdom

Knuckles is a sports bar, with additions! The food is OK but you won't go there for the food per se, you'l go to drink beer/(enter your favourite drink here) and listen to the duo on stage. The atmosphere was buzzing and the music was really good thy sang all sorts of eclectic stuff as well as good old favourites. The food is OK but the atmosphere and the craic is what makes it.

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