GMT
Chenggong, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
GMT is a sensible Zhongshan District choice when ease and location matter more than chasing a chef-led destination meal. Use it as a flexible lunch or dinner anchor in Taipei, especially if the rest of the trip already includes harder reservations or more cuisine-specific stops.
About GMT
GMT is a Taipei venue with lunch and dinner hours every day and a smart casual dress code. The safest way to plan around it is as a practical option for a meal in Taipei rather than building the visit around a specific cuisine, signature dish, chef, award, price point, or service format.
A low-risk Taipei option for a first or second meal
The clearest planning fact is the schedule: GMT opens for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM. That makes it usable for either a daytime or evening meal in Taipei, depending on how the rest of the itinerary is arranged.
For a multi-visit Taipei plan, treat GMT as a flexible slot rather than a restaurant defined by a headline format. Put any higher-stakes meal on another night, then use GMT when timing and group preferences matter. Travelers building a broader food map can cross-check Our full Taipei restaurants guide and compare GMT with other options such as Chiu Yuet Fong, Haruyama, Mi Xiang, Mipon, Moment Cafe before locking the week.
Use it when practical details matter
The safest read is practical: choose GMT when the confirmed lunch-and-dinner hours and smart casual dress code fit the plan. Do not overbuild the occasion around a specific plate or format. It is better to treat GMT as a Taipei meal with known scheduling basics.
That makes it a sensible option to consider for either lunch or dinner. For the rest of the trip, widen the map through Our full Taipei hotels guide, Our full Taipei bars guide, Our full Taipei wineries guide, Our full Taipei experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 55號, Lequn 2nd Rd, Chenggong Village, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491
- Website
- grandmayfull.com/dining/GMT
- Phone
- +886 2 7722 3396
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant hotel-restaurant atmosphere centered on authentic Italian cuisine, premium ingredients, and a polished fine-dining presentation.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- White Wine Stewed Seafood
- Prime Short Rib Marinated in Charcoal Powder
Planning details
Location
No. 55號, Lequn 2nd Rd, Chenggong Village, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Haruyama, Notable alternative
- Chiu Yuet Fong, Notable alternative
- Mi Xiang, Notable alternative
- Mipon, Taiwanese, $$$
- Moment Cafe, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How GMT compares in Taipei
Choose GMT when the priority is an easy, central Taipei meal with less planning pressure. Haruyama is the better cross-shop for diners seeking a more deliberate destination feel, while GMT reads as the lower-friction option for travelers who need the meal to fit around the day.
For Taiwanese cooking with a clearer price signal, Mipon is the more useful comparison because it is tagged Taiwanese and $$$. If value for money depends on knowing the cuisine and budget before committing, Mipon gives the clearer brief. GMT works better when the group is less cuisine-specific and wants a polished fallback in Zhongshan District.
Chiu Yuet Fong, Mi Xiang, Moment Cafe are worth checking if GMT does not fit the timing. Without stronger price or format signals across the set, the deciding factor should be itinerary fit: GMT for convenience, Mipon for a clearer Taiwanese $$$ brief, the others as alternates when location or availability points that way.
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Compare GMT
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Haruyama | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Chiu Yuet Fong | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mi Xiang | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Mipon | Taipei | Taiwanese | $$$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Moment Cafe | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
How GMT Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at GMT?
Either can work. GMT opens for lunch and dinner every day: Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 2:30 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM. Choose the slot that best fits your Taipei plans.
Can I eat at the bar at GMT?
What should I order at GMT?
Use the current menu and the venue's own channels for the latest ordering details.
What should I wear to GMT?
GMT has a smart casual dress code. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than overly casual attire.
What are alternatives to consider alongside GMT?
For planning, you can compare GMT with Chiu Yuet Fong, Haruyama, Mi Xiang, Mipon, Moment Cafe. Check each venue's current details before deciding.
Is GMT good for a special occasion?
GMT can be considered for a Taipei lunch or dinner if its hours and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. If cuisine, menu format, prices, or awards matter, confirm current specifics directly before planning an important meal around it.
