"A 48th-floor sky room with Taipei 101 in the glass and confident contemporary Asian plates — book the window for a proposal the city witnesses."
About CÉ LA VI Taipei
Forty-eight floors up, with Taipei spread out in every direction and the 101 tower rising in the glass. CÉ LA VI brought its sky-dining brand to the top of Breeze Nanshan, at No. 17 Songzhi Road in Xinyi District, in 2019, and the height is half the reason to book. This is the Taipei outpost of the CÉ LA VI group that began above Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and we treat it as a view-first occasion room in our Taipei dining guide and our guide to the best rooftop restaurants worldwide. For what separates a great room from a merely good one, read the seven signs of a great restaurant.
The Kitchen
CÉ LA VI is a group venue rather than a chef's temple, and the Taipei kitchen plays its part with composure: contemporary Asian cooking, precise and restrained, scaled to the view. The dinner menu is built as a set main-course selection that comes with a soup and a dessert. The plates to order are the seared Alaska cod with salty winter melon sauce at NT$2,380 and the grilled sambal grouper with jicama salsa and calamansi at NT$2,480, both balanced and glossy rather than showy. Carnivores have the roasted US prime rib eye at NT$2,980 and the roasted SRF wagyu New York steak at NT$3,380, while the sautéed spicy Boston lobster linguine, served as a half lobster at NT$2,680, is the dish a table fights over. Start with the white asparagus and torched tuna salad with wasabi mayonnaise, or the burrata with rainbow tomatoes, and finish on the baked Thai milk tea tart with mocha ice cream. Mains land between NT$2,280 and NT$3,380, all subject to a 10 percent service charge, with cocktails at NT$450 to NT$500. You are paying for cooking done correctly and a 360-degree view, not for avant-garde invention — a fair trade when the room is the occasion. See where it sits among the city's polished tables in our fine-dining guide.
The Room
The draw is the altitude: floor-to-ceiling glass on the 48th floor with 360-degree views, the Taipei 101 spiral close enough to feel like the centrepiece, plus an open rooftop terrace lit with soft amber bulbs for those who prefer air to glass. Inside it is sleek and minimal, dark and low-lit at night, with the kind of sound level that rises toward the bar hours and DJ sets from Wednesday to Saturday. The window tables are the rooms within the room and must be requested specifically; they are the seats that matter for an occasion. Dress is smart and stylish, in keeping with a venue that doubles as a sky lounge. Service is attentive without hovering. Ask for a window table at sunset and let the city do the rest.
Best for a Proposal
Book CÉ LA VI for a proposal for three reasons: the 48th-floor view gives the night an occasion before a plate arrives, the requested window table turns Taipei 101 into a private backdrop, and the terrace gives you somewhere to step out for the question itself. A typical scene: a window two-top at sunset, the asparagus-and-tuna salad to start, the seared cod and a half lobster linguine to share, and the city lighting up as the answer lands. It works the same way for an anniversary or a milestone celebration. Reserve the window in advance and time it for the light.
Not for
Not for a tight budget, a quiet conversation late in the night, or a Michelin-grade tasting menu: prices are high and carry a 10 percent service charge, the bar gets loud with DJs on weekends, and the cooking is polished rather than cutting-edge.
Frequently Asked
Is CÉ LA VI Taipei worth it?
For the view and the occasion, yes. CÉ LA VI sits on the 48th floor of Breeze Nanshan with 360-degree views toward Taipei 101, serving polished contemporary Asian cooking such as seared Alaska cod with salty winter melon sauce and a half Boston lobster linguine. It is not a Michelin kitchen and prices reflect the altitude rather than pure cooking, but for a proposal, an anniversary or a celebration where the room carries the night, it earns its place. See our best rooftop restaurants guide.
How hard is it to book CÉ LA VI Taipei?
Manageable, with planning for sunset. CÉ LA VI takes reservations through its website and by phone, and weeknight tables are usually available a few days out. The window tables that frame Taipei 101 must be requested specifically and go first, so book those a week or more ahead and ask for the sunset seating. Weekend evenings carry a minimum spend, and the venue runs DJs Wednesday to Saturday.
What is the dress code at CÉ LA VI Taipei?
Smart and stylish; this is a sky lounge as much as a restaurant. A collared shirt and trousers or a dress are right for dinner, and most guests dress up for the view and the bar that follows. Beachwear, gym wear and flip-flops are not appropriate. For a proposal or a celebration, lean toward the dressier end.
What is the average meal price at CÉ LA VI Taipei?
Dinner mains run from about NT$2,280 for the roasted US pork belly to NT$3,380 for the SRF wagyu New York steak, with most fish and meat courses between NT$2,380 and NT$2,980, all plus a 10 percent service charge. The dinner format is a set main-course selection that includes a soup and a dessert. With cocktails at NT$450 to NT$500 and wine, a full evening sits at the expensive end of Xinyi dining, with the view built into the price.
What should I order at CÉ LA VI Taipei?
Start with the white asparagus and torched tuna salad with wasabi mayonnaise or the burrata with rainbow tomatoes. For the main, the seared Alaska cod with salty winter melon sauce and the grilled sambal grouper with jicama salsa and calamansi are the standouts, with the spicy Boston lobster linguine for sharing. Finish with the baked Thai milk tea tart with mocha ice cream. More options in our Taipei dining guide.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at CÉ LA VI Taipei
Book via the CÉ LA VI Taipei website or by phone. Dinner from 6pm. Request a window table for sunset; weekend minimum spend applies.
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Practical Information
Address48F, Breeze Nanshan, No. 17 Songzhi Rd, Xinyi, Taipei
NeighbourhoodXinyi District (Breeze Nanshan, 48F)
CuisineContemporary Asian
PriceNT$2,280–3,380 mains (+10%)
Dress CodeSmart and stylish
SeatingSky dining room · rooftop terrace · window tables on request
ReservationWebsite or phone
HoursDinner from 6pm; bar and DJs Wed–Sat
DietaryFish, meat & vegetarian starters; ask staff
