得月楼

The Deyue Lou restaurant features a sweeping, upturned tiled roof and traditional dark wood latticework that stands out even among the classical architecture of Suzhou. It began as a small eatery in the Qing dynasty, eventually gaining fame for serving authentic Suzhou-style banquet cuisine. A century ago, the restaurant became a local destination for theater patrons who would head there for late-night meals after performances. The staff still prepares regional classics like squirrel-shaped mandarin fish using techniques passed down through generations.