Tiandi Yijia 天地一家

A stone's throw from the Forbidden City, you know you've arrived when you spot the burly men in secret service garb standing on the roadside. Don't worry, you are allowed in - it is just a restaurant, but a very fine (and expensive) one. Inside you'll find ornamental trees, water features and lavish carved furniture, and a menu of classic Chinese with a focus on Beijing dishes like Peking duck, gourmet jiaozi and delicate local desserts. Prime turf for celebrity spotting.