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Mediterranean Magic

This gorgeous Mediterranean tapas restaurant and bar impresses with every detail. Earth and water themes figure prominently in the décor with sea-green glass bar tables, underlit floors that project swirling brown and orange stone patterns and a tile bar shimmering under blue light. Soft bossa nova and jazz play until 9 p.m., when the DJ injects a stiff shot of tech and electro. With nearly 20 grappas, 60 cocktails and over 150 wines, Provincia’s bar menu covers the region’s inebriating nectars with a keen eye (and nose) for quality. Inspired by the oceanic themes, we started with a zombine (¥70), a subtle twist on the classic zombie infused with fresh fruit juices. Our drinks were mixed to perfection, but the real star is Provincia’s tapas. Each page of its menu is organized by province, reflecting the tastes and character of various regions across Italy, France and beyond. The grilled prawns with romesco and avocado crudo (¥55) are divine, arousing tastes and flavors we had not before encountered in Beijing. We closed the evening with an Italian espresso cocktail, the perfect potion to inspire one to make the most of a night out.

By Blake Stone-Banks

 

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thezippy

Ate there recently and was very surprised at the quality and value.

First off, the place was nearly empty, and the decor is a little much, but overall I had a great meal there.

Started off with the antipasti platter - great selection of meats, some grissini, olives, and grilled vegetables. All clearly freshly prepared.

Followed that with a Diavola pizza, which was one of the better pizzas I've had in town.

Colleague had grilled sausages, which tasted home-made, and were perfectly grilled.

My only complaint would be that the wine list - which at first glance seems well appointed - was probably 50% unavailable. Basically any mid-range wines were out of stock, leaving the high-end expensive stuff (think a ¥9,000 super-Tuscan) or the entry level wines.

I'd also toss out that the lobby bar in the Marriott makes a great Manhattan, using Maker's.

 

1 year, 8 months ago

beijing_gourmand

The decor was a little strange, made me feel like I was having dinner in Scarface's nightclub.

In contrast to the decor, the food is some of the best I've had in Beijing and the Italian wine list was well selected.

 

3 years, 1 month ago

sansseretourner

Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall is the largest Marriott Hotel outside USA.Strategically located in CBD (East 2nd Ring Road) of Beijing which is also convenient and easy access to all major tourist attractions in town, the hotel is adjacent to Chang An Jie, Jian Guo Men Subway Station & Beijing Railways Station which is very convenient for all major tourist attractions in town. It is surrounded by historical Ming Dynasty City Wall and is 24km away from Beijing Capital International Airport, no more than 30 minutes by car. Provincia is a Mediterranean Tapas Restaurant and Entertainment Venue. The center stage of this outlets comprises of a open kitchen, Bar and DJ both, these three areas are all intertwined where Bar becomes kitchen and kitchen becomes bar. Guests are seated on what look to be floating platforms around the center kitchen or directly at the bar that runs around the center attraction. Provincia Restaurant has Italian roots with Mediterranean accents in an upbeat venue where you can get a great pizza, pasta or a variety of tapa style appetizers to share. Provincia will be Beijing’s first kitchen and bar theatre where guests can observe bartenders, Chefs and DJ’s all on center stage performing in the restaurant.

 

3 years, 4 months ago