Capital M

This elegant European restaurant forks over a selection of irresistible modern European dishes, such as crispy suckling pig and smoked salmon, together with probably the most iconic and impressive view among Beijing restaurants. This is the place to go to for impressing your bosses or giving yourself a treat during a jam-packed trip. Located on Qianmen Avenue, this is the Beijing outpost of Asia-based M Restaurants Group, which has run successful branches in Hong Kong and Shanghai. It's located just south of the Tian'anmen Square and boasts a view towards the formidable Zhengyangmen Fortress. The awe-inspiring fruit-laden pavlova is the most famous dish on the menu.