Our To Try List highlights new restaurants, dining promotions, drink discounts, food and drink festivals, guest shifts, pop-ups, and other culinary events in Beijing.
This week, our To Try List features two new Italian restaurants, two new Lebanese spots, a new COMMUNE RESERVE, and more.
**Florence Garden Opens in Longfusi**
Florence Garden recently launched in Longfusi, located on the third floor of the East Courtyard Phase II building. It offers a lovely large rooftop terrace and a stylish indoor dining area. The menu includes various Italian dishes, featuring classics like Margherita pizza (RMB 78) as well as unique options like Lao Beijing Pork and Fennel (RMB 108). There’s also an appealing selection of pasta, including the Slow Cooked Oxtail and Cheese (RMB 138) and Dongshan Island Squid and Clam (RMB 128), along with a variety of mains, appetizers, and desserts.
Location: Florence Garden, 3/F, Bldg 4, East Courtyard Phase II, Longfusi, Dongsi Xi Dajie, Dongcheng District, Hours: Noon-10:30pm, Phone: 152 1092 1876; 199 1996 0109.
**Lebanese Restaurant Eli Falafel Launches First Beijing Location**
Approximately a month ago, Eli Falafel, a Lebanese restaurant based in Shanghai, opened its inaugural Beijing location in the Grand Summit near Liangmaqiao. Originally starting as a mobile booth in Shanghai in 2015, they opened their first full restaurant in 2017 and currently have four locations in Shanghai. The Beijing branch features chic Middle Eastern decor and includes a spacious outdoor terrace for enjoying the last warm days.
Eli Falafel specializes in authentic Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes, with a menu that includes various wraps, meze plates, platters, pastries, za'atar, and hearty mains. Must-tries include the Mediterranean Fish Tajine (RMB 108), Kabsa Lamb Rice (RMB 118), Mixed Grill Platter (RMB 178), and their signature Falafel (RMB 48).
Location: Eli Falafel, F108A, 1/F, Bldg 5, Grand Summit South Wing, 19 Dongfang Donglu, Chaoyang District, Hours: Mon-Fri, 11am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-11pm, Phone: 010 8532 6166.
**COMMUNE RESERVE's Wukesong Branch Officially Opens**
COMMUNE has recently opened a new Wukesong branch, marking their seventh location in the city. Like their other outlets, it features spacious floor-to-ceiling windows, cozy brown leather seating, and warm red-tiled walls.
At this location, you can enjoy COMMUNE's popular brunch selections, burgers, pizzas, and snacks, including new pizzas like Tartufata Supreme (RMB 258) and Meat Lovers (RMB 138). There’s an extensive range of craft beers, cocktails, wine, and other beverages on tap.
Location: COMMUNE RESERVE Wukesong, 101, 1/F, Bldg 16, 69 Fuxing Lu, Haidian District, Hours: Mon-Thu, 11am-2am; Fri, 11am-3am; Sat, 10am-3am; Sun, 10am-2am, Phone: 136 6119 1561.
**Amaro Bistro Introduces More Italian Flavors in Sanlitun**
Amaro Bistro has recently opened in Sanlitun, specializing in Neapolitan-style pizzas with an array of 12 different options, ranging from traditional choices like Salami (RMB 78) and Four Cheese (RMB 88) to creative toppings such as Pistachio Pesto with Sausage (RMB 88). They also serve pasta dishes like Slow Cooked Bolognese (RMB 69) and Creamy Truffle and Mushroom (RMB 79), as well as starters, desserts, and mains.
Location: Amaro Bistro, G/F, South Side of Shimao Gongsan, Bldg 1, 13 Gongti Beilu, Sanlitun Jiedao, Chaoyang District, Hours: 11:30am-2am, Phone: 010 8400 4044.
**Sumac Opens New Eatery Mac Mac in the CBD**
Following the launch of their first Beijing branch last year, Lebanese restaurant Sumac has opened a new establishment named Mac Mac in the CP Centre about a month ago. Similar to Sumac, Mac Mac is committed to authenticity, with a culinary team from Lebanon and spices sourced from Lebanese farms. The
This week, we have two new Italian restaurants, two new Lebanese places, a new COMMUNE RESERVE, and additional options on our To Try List.