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Top Ten Romantic Restaurants in Beijing 北京十大浪漫情调餐厅
Valentine's Day Is almost here! Here’s a list of ten most romantic restaurants in Beijing to put your special
someone in the mood for romance.
One of Beijing’s most elegant and upscale restaurants, the Courtyard’s wonderfully romantic setting on the
Forbidden City moat and jaw-dropping views would probably be enough to recommend it, but the fusion
food and extensive wine list complete the perfect dining experience. After your meal, head to the gallery -
the views are yet better.
Cuision: Western Fusion
Address: 95 Donghuamen Dajie. Dongcheng District (East gate of Forbidden City), Beijing
Phone: 010-6526-8883
Carved out of a hutong near the Lama Temple, this boho-chic bistro distinguishes itself with a selection of
well-made homestyle European staples like pizzas, quiche, baked potatoes, moussaka and salads. Patrons
relax with glasses of wine off their carefully-prepared wine list and enjoy a renowned brunch in the sunny
inner courtyard on the weekends.
Cuisine: European
Address: 31 Wudaoying Hutong, Yonghegong, south of Yonghegong Bridge, Beijing
Phone: 010-6402-7961
Located in a picturesque courtyard house in a quiet hutong near the Drum Tower, this family-owned
Yunnan restaurant is one of Beijing's most romantic places to eat. Old jazz tunes play in a traditional
Chinese courtyard decorated with coal furnaces and Art Deco furniture. There’s no menu here, the chef
serves up a set meal in courses - so it’s perfect for couples who want to try a range of southwestern
Chinese dishes.
Cuisine: Yunnan
Address: 67 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Phone: 010-8404-1430
You wouldn't expect that Beijing's hottest gourmand would be at the center of a Sofitel Hotel. Lenotre, by
the owners of Paris 3-star Michelin Le Pre Catelan, is located within an aristocratic dining room of
extravagant black chandeliers, upholstered ghost chairs and white-glove service that even outshines the
Paris original. The kitchen is presided over by Frederic Meynard, a culinary disciple of the legendary
Frederic Anton.
Cuisine: French
Address: Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang district, Beijing
Phone: 010-8599-6666 ext 6340
This truly lovely European restaurant of minimalist décor, done up in purple, white and black, features high-
end cuisine without the high-end price tag. If you're planning for a special occasion, book the private
Purple Room for that perfect dine and wine experience. Check out their new cocotte menus, little iron pots
serving up meat, egg and vegetable stews.
Cuisine: European
Address: 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongzhimen, opposite Canadian Embassy, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Phone: 010-6416-9838
Excellent Spanish food, reasonable prices, friendly staff and enticing nooks make this restaurant the
perfect spot for a romantic night on the town. If the authentic flavors of Spain and impressive wine list are
not enough to get the fires of passion burning, try the rich Belgian chocolate lava cake guaranteed to melt
away inhibitions.
Cuisine: Spanish
Address: 14 Xindong Lu, Sanlitun, 300m north of City Hotel, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Phone: 010-6416-5431; 010-6417-1459
The setting is a two-story wooden mansion on the banks of Qian Hai, overlooking the lake. The Vietnamesse
food is variable but as a romantic night-time dining spot this takes some beating.
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 22 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District, Beijing
Phone: 10-6401-9581
Located close to the city but far from its chaos, and set amidst a working orchard and herb farm, this classy
European-inspired venue is an expat institution. The Orchard Cafe features a largely organic menu
featuring homegrown herbs and vegetables. The China - meets - Tuscany - meets -Mexico - styled interior is
magnificently tranquil. With a pond, botanical garden and sun porch, it is an ideal place for couples. Don’t
overlook the creative menu. The food, wine and especially the desserts are reasonably priced and rich in
flavor. Perfect for escaping Beijing in style.
Cuisine: European
Address: Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang Township, Shunyi, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Phone: 139-1121-1965, 010-6433-6270
Le Cafe Igosso - Beijing's finest Italian restaurant - Classy, elegant Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist.
Service is unobtrusive, the wine list is simple but adventurous. Cozy, intimate setting makes this a romantic
spot for a date.
Cuisine:Italian
Address: Dongsanhuan Nanlu (800m south of Guomao bridge on east side of street), Chaoyang District,
Beijing
Phone: 10-8771 7013
Sambal embraces and surpasses all the cliches of a chic Beijing eatery -- a cozy courtyard house decorated
with antique and modern furnishings, a sophisticated boss, relaxed service, and a well-balanced wine list.
And then there're exquisite dishes, prepared by a charming chef from Kuala Lumpur.
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Address: 43 Doufuchi Hutong, off Jiu Gulou Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Phone: 010-6400-4875
Valentine's Day Is almost here! Here’s a list of ten most romantic restaurants in Beijing to put your special
someone in the mood for romance.
- The Courtyard Restaurant 北京四合苑餐厅
One of Beijing’s most elegant and upscale restaurants, the Courtyard’s wonderfully romantic setting on the
Forbidden City moat and jaw-dropping views would probably be enough to recommend it, but the fusion
food and extensive wine list complete the perfect dining experience. After your meal, head to the gallery -
the views are yet better.
Cuision: Western Fusion
Address: 95 Donghuamen Dajie. Dongcheng District (East gate of Forbidden City), Beijing
Phone: 010-6526-8883
- Vineyard Café 葡萄院儿
Carved out of a hutong near the Lama Temple, this boho-chic bistro distinguishes itself with a selection of
well-made homestyle European staples like pizzas, quiche, baked potatoes, moussaka and salads. Patrons
relax with glasses of wine off their carefully-prepared wine list and enjoy a renowned brunch in the sunny
inner courtyard on the weekends.
Cuisine: European
Address: 31 Wudaoying Hutong, Yonghegong, south of Yonghegong Bridge, Beijing
Phone: 010-6402-7961
- Dali Courtyard 北京大理院子
Located in a picturesque courtyard house in a quiet hutong near the Drum Tower, this family-owned
Yunnan restaurant is one of Beijing's most romantic places to eat. Old jazz tunes play in a traditional
Chinese courtyard decorated with coal furnaces and Art Deco furniture. There’s no menu here, the chef
serves up a set meal in courses - so it’s perfect for couples who want to try a range of southwestern
Chinese dishes.
Cuisine: Yunnan
Address: 67 Xiaojingchang Hutong, Gulou Dong Dajie, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Phone: 010-8404-1430
- Le Pré Lenôtre 北京万达索菲特酒店法餐厅
You wouldn't expect that Beijing's hottest gourmand would be at the center of a Sofitel Hotel. Lenotre, by
the owners of Paris 3-star Michelin Le Pre Catelan, is located within an aristocratic dining room of
extravagant black chandeliers, upholstered ghost chairs and white-glove service that even outshines the
Paris original. The kitchen is presided over by Frederic Meynard, a culinary disciple of the legendary
Frederic Anton.
Cuisine: French
Address: Sofitel Wanda Beijing, Tower C, Wanda Plaza, 93 Jianguo Lu, Chaoyang district, Beijing
Phone: 010-8599-6666 ext 6340
- W dine & wine 万杰福咖啡厅
This truly lovely European restaurant of minimalist décor, done up in purple, white and black, features high-
end cuisine without the high-end price tag. If you're planning for a special occasion, book the private
Purple Room for that perfect dine and wine experience. Check out their new cocotte menus, little iron pots
serving up meat, egg and vegetable stews.
Cuisine: European
Address: 22-1 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongzhimen, opposite Canadian Embassy, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Phone: 010-6416-9838
- Mare 古老海餐厅
Excellent Spanish food, reasonable prices, friendly staff and enticing nooks make this restaurant the
perfect spot for a romantic night on the town. If the authentic flavors of Spain and impressive wine list are
not enough to get the fires of passion burning, try the rich Belgian chocolate lava cake guaranteed to melt
away inhibitions.
Cuisine: Spanish
Address: 14 Xindong Lu, Sanlitun, 300m north of City Hotel, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Phone: 010-6416-5431; 010-6417-1459
- Nuage 庆云楼
The setting is a two-story wooden mansion on the banks of Qian Hai, overlooking the lake. The Vietnamesse
food is variable but as a romantic night-time dining spot this takes some beating.
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Address: 22 Qianhai Dongyan, Xicheng District, Beijing
Phone: 10-6401-9581
- The Orchard 北京果园西餐厅
Located close to the city but far from its chaos, and set amidst a working orchard and herb farm, this classy
European-inspired venue is an expat institution. The Orchard Cafe features a largely organic menu
featuring homegrown herbs and vegetables. The China - meets - Tuscany - meets -Mexico - styled interior is
magnificently tranquil. With a pond, botanical garden and sun porch, it is an ideal place for couples. Don’t
overlook the creative menu. The food, wine and especially the desserts are reasonably priced and rich in
flavor. Perfect for escaping Beijing in style.
Cuisine: European
Address: Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang Township, Shunyi, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Phone: 139-1121-1965, 010-6433-6270
- Le Café Igosso 藤崎亭
Le Cafe Igosso - Beijing's finest Italian restaurant - Classy, elegant Italian cuisine with a Japanese twist.
Service is unobtrusive, the wine list is simple but adventurous. Cozy, intimate setting makes this a romantic
spot for a date.
Cuisine:Italian
Address: Dongsanhuan Nanlu (800m south of Guomao bridge on east side of street), Chaoyang District,
Beijing
Phone: 10-8771 7013
- Café Sambal 萨伯咖啡
Sambal embraces and surpasses all the cliches of a chic Beijing eatery -- a cozy courtyard house decorated
with antique and modern furnishings, a sophisticated boss, relaxed service, and a well-balanced wine list.
And then there're exquisite dishes, prepared by a charming chef from Kuala Lumpur.
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Address: 43 Doufuchi Hutong, off Jiu Gulou Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Phone: 010-6400-4875
