Olive-oil inspired seafood, paellas and beautiful jamon serrano.
Ashandi
Typical Spanish cuisine in a small bistro setting. Daily 11am-2pm, 5.30-11pm. 168 Xinzhong Jie, opposite North Gate of Workers’ Stadium, Chaoyang District. (6416 6231) 阿山蒂, 朝阳区新中街168号,工人体育馆北门正对面
MARE
Nice atmosphere. Go for tapas every day and paella on weekends. Both English and Spanish menu available. Daily 11.30am-midnight. 14 Xindong Lu, Chaoyang District. (6417 1459, 6416 5431) 古老海西餐厅, 朝阳区新东路14号
Saffron
This stylish Jiaodaokou bistro offers comfy couches, high ceilings and Spanish-inspired cuisine. Sangria at RMB 25 a glass. Daily noon-midnight. 46 Fangjia Hutong (inside the Songmei Hotel), Dongcheng District. (6407 2632) 藏红花, 东城区安定门内方家胡同46号(松梅宾馆内)
Tapas Spanish Bar and Restaurant
Enjoy Spanish snacks (tapas) with your cocktails at this hacienda-cum-restaurant. Daily 10.30am-midnight. Sanlitun Beijie, 2/F, Nali Mall, Chaoyang District. (6417 8038/7946) 朝阳区三里屯酒吧街那里商场二层