Ringing in 2016 with Sophistication: Beijing's Top New Year's Dinners

Want to start 2016 on a high and slightly more sophisticated note? Plenty of restaurants throughout our city, both in hotels and independent, are hosting special meals, many including bubbles. Get your seat fast before the masses discover what is on offer!
 

New Year's Eve

Romantic New Year's Eve Dinner at Italian Trattoria
Italian Trattoria has an incredible New Year's dinner that includes plenty of courses including lobster bisque, venison Wellington, and a sweet Sherry trifle. Also includes free flow sparkling wine, house wine, local beer, soft drinks, and juices. RMB 998 + 15 percent. Italian Trattoria

New Year's Eve at Mercante
Mercante offers a five-course set dinner focusedon Emilia Romagna's traditional recipes including a glass of Franciacorta bubbles for the New Year's toast. Only 30 seats available, for a detailed menu and to reserve your seat email mercante.home.cuisine@gmail.com. RMB 450. 9pm-1am. Mercante

New Year's Buffet at Latina Grill
Enjoy the last samba day of the year at Latina Grill with a special buffet including cold fish, salmon, turkey, cooked honey harm, and free flow sparkling wine after midnight. As the restaurant is Brazilian, also expect Churrasco. RMB 398. 5pm-2am. Latina Grill

New Year's Gala Dinner at Raffles Hotel Beijing
The Raffles Beijing is hosting a gala dinner redolent of savory flavors at the Jaan French restaurant. Expect priceless chandeliers and the historic wooden dance floor creating a luxurious atmosphere of elegance. RMB 800 + 15 percent. 6-10pm. Raffles Hotel Beijing

New Year's Eve Indulgence at Conrad Hotel Beijing
Commemorate the old and usher in the new at 29 Grill with a six-course set menu of delightfully prepared delicacies, including a glass of Champagne, gravlax, jumbo prawns, and wagyu beef. RMB 988 + 15 percent. 6-10pm. Conrad Hotel Beijing

New Year's at Fiume
Feast on traditional New Year's Eve dishes from Fiume and Mercante owner Omar Maseroli's hometown of Emilia Romagna with a twist. Optional wine pairing for RMB 250. RMB 450. 6pm-1am. Fiume

New Year's Eve Dinner at Migas
New Year's Eve dinner at Migas includes plenty of delicious sharing dishes followed by three courses and desert. Add RMB 200 for free-flow Anna Codorniu Rose and Brut. Includes a complimentary ticket to Migas' New Year Party. RMB 588. 6-8.30pm. Migas Restaurant and Lounge

Gala New Year's Dinner and Dance at the Brickyard
Ring the year in at the Great Wall of China with a gala dinner including roast goose and dancing to live jazz, all at the Brickyard Retreat Center at Mutianyu Great Wall. Great with children. RMB 268 (adults), RMB 138 (children 4-18 and students), free (children under 4). 6pm-midnight. The Brickyard 

For dozens of other choices, check out our New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events listings