Friendly, knowledgeable staff, generous and well presented portions, and a spacious yet intimate environment all make Di Napoli a refreshing, laid back Italian choice. With a menu similar to that of Annie’s or other Beijing Italian eateries, the familiar pizzas, pastas, salads and desserts are nothing new, but the portions and presentation exceed expectations.

The bruschetta miste (¥38) is bursting with flavor. The parmigiana di melenzane (¥35), tiers of eggplant, mozzarella and a tangy tomato sauce, melts in the mouth. The pizza gamberi (¥65) comes loaded with shrimp and cheese, and the grigliata mista de pesce (¥128), mixed grilled fish, is very simply seasoned to allow the fresh seafood flavors to stand out. The famous Italian tiramisu (¥38) and baba (¥38), a sponge cake drowned in copious amounts of rum, are decent dessert choices.

All dishes are served in the center of the table to promote sharing, a nice touch that the mostly Chinese clientele seem to appreciate. The wine selection should suit most palettes, and we were impressed by our waiter’s knowledge and attention to ensuring we selected a bottle that suited our menu choices and budget. The staff watch the tables from afar, meaning that diners feel at ease but can easily get a waiter’s attention.

A relaxed venue, Di Napoli doesn’t astound with its décor, but it’s extremely clean, with tables that are well laid and spaced far enough apart, and an abundance of fresh cut flowers, soft jazz music and candlelight.

DETAILS:

Find it: Di Napoli, C10 Lucky Street, 1 Chaoyang Park Road , 朝阳公园路1号, 好运街C10

Tel: 5867-0263

How much: Y300-399

Our rating: 4/5 stars

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