By Ye Jun (Beijing Weekend)
Updated: 2007-11-19 10:16

The new +39 Italian Restaurant and Lounge boasts an Italian cooking team serving up authentic as well as unconventional dishes from the country known for its culinary culture. Named because +39 is the telephone country code of Italy, the restaurant has recently completed renovations, brought in the new crew, and switched to Italian cuisine. It was previously a fusion restaurant built along the northeast Fourth Ring Road.

Chef Alberto and his Italian team create a variety of dishes, featuring a multitude of Italian products and ingredients. Alberto has spent years studying and preparing food in the finest kitchens of Europe. On the menu are homemade grissini, Italian bread with Parmesan, hand-graded Parma ham, risottos, and handmade pasta.

The restaurant's spacious first and second floors are modern, elegant, and comfortable. Versace style of black, white and red prevails, making this eatery grand, yet intimate and romantic. The walls are decorated with beautiful paintings.

Chef Alberto's food is inspired by the freshness and smartness of the Eastern atmosphere and the tradition of the Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner, offering a la carte, set meals, buffet, and takeaway. Dress code can be classic and casual elegant.

The restaurant is located just next to Sun Park, and has beautiful views of the garden.

Italian Restaurant and Lounge
Location: 6 Eastern North Fourth Ring Road, Chaoyang District. 50 meters to the east of Wangjingqiao, on the south of the road
Tel: 010-8457-2839.