Jaan, located on the ground floor of the 1917 property, takes you back to the glamourous 1920s when Raffles Beijing was known as “the Number One Hotel in the Far East”. The original 1924 dance floor and sparkling crystal chandeliers recall the days when Raffles Beijing first served as the meeting place between Chinese and foreign dignitaries. Be part of this historic splendour today, and enjoy light and innovative French cuisine crafted by Chef de Cuisine Guillaume Galliot. Besides a beautiful main dining hall, Jaan has two elegant private dining rooms for special occasions and festivities. Admire Chang An Avenue from tall French windows, while savouring fine French wines to compliment your delicious meal. Location: 1st floor Raffles Beijing Hotel Main Building Capacity: 38 Main Dining Room 10 and 12 respectively in two Private Dining Rooms Hours of Operation: Lunch 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm daily Dinner 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm daily Style of Service: French fine dining

Recently re-opened Domus Restaurant & Lounge, located at 115 Nanchizi Road and therefore only yards away from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, has prescribed itself to domesticity in every aspect of its design, food and beverage offering and service in order to create a multi-dimensional and importantly very personal and tailored experience. Zeitgeist, a bespoke international hospitality management firm, previously responsible for the operational development of Beijing’s acclaimed Legation Quarter at 23 Qianmen and the management company behind the award-winning new luxury hotel The PuLi Hotel and Spa, Shanghai, has taken over the management of Domus Restaurant & Lounge with an entirely new food, beverage and service concept. The intimate 60-seater restaurant of Domus features a brand new menu of traditional and artisan French cooking, without the pretense and complications of conventional “Fine Dining” cuisine. In collaboration with classically-trained chef Dan Segall, formerly at the helm of Zuma, Hong Kong and M1NT Shanghai, Zeitgeist has returned to the roots of home-cooked French cuisine and has revived many classic and all-time favourite dishes that include a traditional Bouillabaisse, home-made charcuteries, steak frites, whole roasted chicken or moules frites. The Lounge of Domus represents a haven for the celebration of drinks culture and a new form of intelligent and mature nightlife, focusing on the quality of drinks and service and on an environment in which guests are heard and not herded. The menu of Domus Lounge features classic cocktails, a comprehensive selection of fine single malt whiskies and delicious snacks and dishes from the restaurant menu, handcrafted and delivered to a backdrop of beautifully arranged and domestic design furniture originals and subtle contemporary and ambient music. The Restaurant & Lounge feature a total of 4 individually decorated private rooms, ideally suited for private dining and entertainment for 4-12 guests The Restaurant at Domus is open from 6.00 pm to 11.00 pm, Monday to Saturday, while The Lounge is open from 6.00 pm to late, Monday to Saturday. The Restaurant is slated to also open for lunch in the foreseeable future.

A ROOM WITH A VIEW, DAINTY, AND JOY. Beautiful view: a conservatory with garden view bathed in sunshine; lazy afternoon hours under the phoenix trees; or simply watch the drips of falling rain making traces on the window… Gourmet food: a feast for the eyes and taste bud, lingering aftertaste evolves into sweet memories… Romantic evening: 199 lighted candles, flickering in romantic music, what is more intoxicating, wine or joy? WISH-WUTONG, fulfill everything that YOU WISH.

Its cozy courtyard setting has a mix of antique and modern furnishings. Their double-braised lobster can be pricey, but for many Café Sambal is Beijing's first and last choice for Malaysian food. Friendly service rounds out a nearly complete dining experience.

A satellite of the original Shunyi wine bar, the Dongsi Shitiao location draws in Beijing wine connoisseurs with an extensive selection of international reds and whites which are available to sample and buy. Palette Vino also holds regular tastings for those who want to know more about their grapes. Pair a bottle with one of their excellent value set meals.

I was happily surprised to find this restaurant in the newly opened Nali Patio mall in Sanlitun. The food is lovely and the restaurant has a very nice design, simple but yet elegant. I have been there now for both lunch and dinner and was very pleased with the selections of courses on the menu. Try the Tuna Tartar, the Fois Gras or Beef Tenderloin, and the Hazelnut Parfait is a must! It isn't easy to find a restaurant with both nice decoration, great food and atmosphere in Beijing but this restaurant has it all!

One of Beijing's oldest Italian restaurants, this restaurant serves up a wide selection of pasta classics in an intimate, candlelit environment. For fussy eaters, there are 16 choices of pasta topped with any one of 40 sauces. This eatery's casual elegance and fine international wine selection pull in a regular crowd of both expats and eager locals.