Beijing Restaurants

Beijing Fangshan Restaurant offers exquisite food from former Chinese dynasties, set in Bei Hai Park, once an imperial garden. Waitresses in period garb lead you to the main dining room, which is splendid with high painted ceil... more

Previously rated as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world by Conde Naste magazine, The CourtYard has a heralded reputation in Beijing as a first-class dining establishment. It is certainly designed to impress, making it id... more

A mega-hip Mexican cantina, this folk-art-bedecked spot is a scene just waiting to happen, or rather, it's already happened. There are no surprises in terms of the food; you know the drill -- tacos, burritos, quesadillas... more

Matsuko's food and ambiance are authentic, service is impeccable and attentive, and second only to the food. From the grilled fish to the floor-level seats, this place is Japanese to a tee. Two dining rooms, one light and one d... more

Enjoy fare from an authentic Italian kitchen, including homemade pasta and sauces that you can combine according to your own taste. A longtime favorite among expatriates, this unpretentious restaurant has a nice terrace suitabl... more

One of the first upscale Thai restaurants to open in Beijing, Red Basil has built a considerable following. Elegantly decorated, this large Thai restaurant with wooden floors is located on the Third Ring Road near the Kempinski... more

Situated in the China World Trade Center, this is definitely the most expensive, and arguably the best, Indian restaurant in town. The surroundings are refined and elegant with exotic Indian touches. Service is discreet and pro... more

Spicy Asian treats abound at this popular restaurant, which specializes in the cuisines of India, Singapore, Malaysia and Canton. The cavernous dining area is invariably packed, and alive with the buzz of diners enjoying authen... more

As one of the first foreign owned and operated restaurants in Beijing, Mexican Wave has been satisfying customers for over 20 years. It's a popular hotspot for both locals and visitors, and serves a wide variety of items, from... more

This high quality restaurant, specializing in Chinese "home-style" cooking, is one of the most popular and successful in Beijing, and now has four branches in the central Jian Guo Men Wai area. After several expansions, there a... more