A few restaurants with excellent food in different price ranges are introduced below. Most people don't mind paying a little bit extra to get the best quality so let us help you to find some of the better ones in Taipei.

Shin Yeh
Shuang Cheng St., # 34 - 1 (also in other locations around Taipei)
Tel: 2596 - 3255
Open: 11.00am - 24.00 midnight

"Inherited the tradition of the old days, showing the taste of fresh, taste, beauty, elegance, the authentic taste of Taiwan" is how they describe themselves and it's absolutely true. This is the restaurant to enjoy authentic Taiwanese food - simple, fresh and very good. The menu has pictures of the dishes, which makes it easy to order even if you don't speak Chinese. NT$ 180 - up. Make sure to make a reservation well ahead of time.

Shang Palace - Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel
Tun Hwa S. Rd. Sec 2, # 201, 6 fl.
Tel: 2376 - 3229
Open: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 6.00pm - 9.30pm
This restaurant with its Cantonese cuisine is top of the top! With the exquisite interior that speaks of elegance and luxury the atmosphere is outstanding. The delicious lunch and dinner is served in a stylish and professional manner and the food tantalizes your taste buds. If you are reluctant to try Chinese cuisine this is the place to try, and if you already love it you will love it even more. Prices are on the high end.

People Restaurant
Anho Rd. Sec 2, # 191, B1
Tel: 2735 - 2288
Open: 11.30am - 2.30pm
People Restaurant belongs to the Shantori Restaurant chain and offers a modern and unique twist to original Asian and European food. The presentation of the dishes is elegant - a work of art - very appealing and served the Chinese way with chopsticks. Western Cutlery is available upon request. A lounge bar is connected to the restaurant - excellent for cocktails before dinner and/or drinks after. Prices: starting at NT$ 250/dish and up. Reservations are recommended.

Capricciosa
Fuxing N. Rd. #174
2719-9219 (Have English Menu)
Capricciosa is an Italian restaurant with a complete menu including appetizers, salads, soups, pastas, pizzas, and delicious desserts. Under each course of the meal Capricciosa also doesn't fail to provide a large variety of dishes for people different tastes. One can find escargots to croquettes in just the appetizer course. Capricciosa furthermore provides the calzone, a dish which is uncommon in Taiwan and even have different fillings for these delicious and unique pizzas. The large variety of different dishes found available at Capricciosa allows anyone to leave with a 100% satisfied stomach.

Flavors
Ren Ai Rd. Sec. 4, Ln. 300, Aly 26 , #13
02-2709-6525
The only Swedish restaurant in town. This small restaurant has a small nice outside patio where you can have your drink or your full meal. You can either go for a set menu or ask the chef Ola to treat you with his special Swedish tapas. Whatever you will order you will inevitably leave with a full stomach, however a must at the end of every meal his Ola's infamous Apple cake. Open just for dinner, NT$ 800 and up.