The Park Restaurant

Don’t turn away from The Park Restaurant just because it is overlooking the site of the infamous March 18 massacre (when the eponymous Duan Qirui got a bit heavy-handed with students protesting foreign concessions). The 19-century European architecture is quite lovely and the menu offers a satisfying selection of fresh salads, soups, pastas and pizzas. The wine list is minimal but the whiskey, milkshakes, and smoothies are plentiful.The ambiance is low-key and the staff is always eager to talk. The Park is definitely a good lunch spot for the summer, and with its proximity to Nanluguxiang, diners can go for a bar crawl afterwards.