Běijīng Restaurants

  1. Café De La Poste

    This is the closest Běijīng gets to an authentic French bistro. With its relaxed vibe and friendly service, it's popular with both French expats and locals. The dining area is intimate and nicely lit, and the food is unpretentious and hearty. Try the chef's steak (around Y78 ) and the chicken livers flambéed with cognac (around Y65 ). There are salads and a decent dessert menu too.

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  2. Danieli's

    Ensconced in the St Regis hotel, this gorgeous and classy restaurant is Běijīng's finest Italian dining choice, boasting a generous menu and wine list. Glide up the sumptuous marble staircase, past the crackled glass doors to a splendid alcove interior and sit down to a meal served upon marvellously decorated plates.

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  3. Le Bistrot Parisien

    This restaurant has traditional French bistrot décor and an able French chef who flawlessly weaves local flavours into classic French dishes from the entrees down to desserts like pineapple crème brûlée. English menu available.

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  4. Mare

    Don't be fooled by what you see through the front windows of Běijīng's best Spanish restaurant. The seemingly cramped space opens out into a big dining area. The tapas are authentic and include sizzling garlic prawns, stir-fried chorizo with potato and patatas bravas , while the Sunday paella is justly popular. Extensive, but expensive wine list. The set lunch doesn't include dessert.

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  5. Morel's

    Top-notch steaks and fine fresh fish are the trademark of this homely Belgian eatery. The food is pricey, but you get a lot of it. The Brussels pepper steak (around Y120 ), Flemish beer beef stew (around Y68 ) and the pot of mussels (around Y98 ) are deservedly popular. Good desserts and a vast selection of Belgian beers. It's advisable to book in the evenings. Near the Lufthansa Centre, you'll find another branch (27 Liangmaqiao Lu).

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  7. Schindler's Tankstelle

    Authentic German atmosphere and classics like pork rump and apple strudel make this a great choice when you're in the Ritan Park area. Small glasses of terrific draught beer start at around Y28 . English menu available.

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