Wei’s Restaurant & Bar is one of Kunming’s best options for pizza.  Wei’s uses a wood-fired oven to bake its pizzas, which can be ordered with a plethora of topping choices on either thick or thin crust.  Besides pizza, customers have a lengthy menu of options to choose from, including pasta and other western choices, as well as Mexican, Indian, and Chinese food.  Wei’s also offers customers access to the internet and a growing library of western books to either read or exchange.  The ambiance of Wei’s is very pleasant - a two-story restaurant designed in a Chinese courtyard style.  There is a bar, library, and open seating downstairs, and another bar, private dining areas, and a pool table upstairs.  Prices are reasonable - pizzas come in 3 sizes and range from around 25 - 45 RMB.  Wei’s will also deliver (8 am - 10 pm) if the order is large enough.

Pizza da Rocco is one of Kunming’s better options for Italian food.  The pizza is some of the best around, and the pastas, appetizers, and entrees are also all above par when it comes to Italian cuisine in this city.  However, not only is the quality at Pizza da Rocco above the norm of Kunming standards, the prices are slightly above as well.   Pizzas and pastas range in price from 20 - 40 RMB (most of them priced closer to 40).  The decor and atmosphere are both pleasant, including front and back covered patios that make nice places to enjoy a meal.  Pizza da Rocco can accommodate both families as well as those looking for a quiet romantic evening out.

Direction:  Located toward the east end of Wenlin Jie between Chapter One and  Kunming Eastern Language and Culture School, not too far away from the south entrance to Yunnan University.  The number 1 bus will drop you about a block away if you get off at either of the Wenlin Jie or Yunnan University stops (walk east if you get off at Wenlin Jie; walk west if you get off at Yunnan University).