Ranking

The best places to eat in Shanghai Municipality

An editorial ranking: grades from A+ to F, price range, and the Tabelog score where one exists.

Places ranked: 139

Taian Table

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A fixture on the city's dining scene since 2016, this brainchild of chef Stefan Stiller is familiar to all local foodies. With counter seats enclosing an island where the chefs cook, all guests get to feel the vibrant vibe up close. The 10- or…

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Ji Pin Court

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

This oasis in the bustling city centre serves traditional Cantonese cooking, and its chef is particular about every detail. The signature fried chicken with sand ginger in claypot smells and tastes divine, and every piece of meat and condiment is…

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Fu He Hui

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Exuding Zen-inspired serenity, the rooms reflect a philosophy that veganism isn’t just about the food, but is a way of life. Only set menus are served and they change every season to make use of the best local ingredients. Masterfully crafted and…

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Bao Li Xuan

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The Bvlgari Hotel's Chinese restaurant is nestled in an adjacent century-old building, complete with six private rooms inspired by Bvlgari jewellery. Solid skills and precision mark dishes such as soy-marinated chicken with silky flesh and a hint of…

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Canton 8 (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

This is the place to go for quality dim sum and classic Cantonese fare at affordable prices. Under the experienced Chef Mak from Hong Kong, the menu has been slightly revamped. Rest assured that quintessential all-time favourites such as…

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102 House

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The story of 102 House started in a residential home in Foshan, Guangdong. The kitchen is helmed by a chef with around 20 years of experience. For diners to experience the quintessence of traditional Cantonese banquets, various set menus are…

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The House of Rong

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A historical mansion once belonging to architect IM Pei's family is now home to the Shanghai flagship of this upmarket dining group. Adorned by Pei's original drawings and traditional architectural motifs in the Suzhou style, the space befits the…

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Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

This restaurant from the Singaporean group is furnished in a black colour scheme and generously decorated with crystals, which befits the well-crafted dim sum, barbecued meat and seafood it serves. Specialities like scrambled ‘osmanthus’ egg with…

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8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The third restaurant under the aegis of chef Umberto Bombana comes with a glitzy cocktail bar and a balcony with jaw-dropping views. But the glass-clad wine cellar with amazing selections – both by the glass and by the bottle – also catches the eye…

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Da Vittorio

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The Da Vittorio family have been serving seafood in Brusaporto in Italy for over 50 years and now they have brought that dining experience to Shanghai by relocating some team members and equipment here. Signature dishes on the à la carte menu…

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T'ang Court

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The dining room with six smartly dressed tables may seem a bit understated when compared to the opulent corridor of private rooms, but the charm and professionalism of the staff will soon put you at ease. From time to time, the head chef adds new…

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Amazing Chinese Cuisine (Changning)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

High-end Chaozhou cuisine characterises the menu, with over 200 items ranging from the classics to the creative – many made with ingredients specially sourced from Chaoshan region. Some signature dishes, such as chilled crab Chaozhou-style and…

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Jin Xuan

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Next to the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower, this elegant dining room is perched on an upper floor of a sky-scraping hotel, commanding panoramic views of the Huangpu River and Pudong skyline. The menu covers much ground in Cantonese cuisine, including…

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Sole

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Sole opened its doors in 2023...

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Yong Fu (Hongkou)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The swanky room overlooking the Pudong skyline and Huangpu River boasts marble walls and exquisite chandeliers. Half of the menu features Ningbo classics, while the other half presents novelty dishes made with ingredients from all over China. Live…

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Lei Garden (Pudong)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Reservations are a must, as this branch of the chain is always packed with diners craving good quality Cantonese cuisine. At lunchtime, customers come in droves for the expertly crafted dim sum and soups. The dinner menu offers premium dishes such…

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Ren He Guan (Xuhui)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Dim yellow lights, 1930s memorabilia, golden oldies performed by singers dressed in qipao… but, surprisingly, the ambiance doesn't steal the show. It's the first-rate Shanghainese fare at bargain prices that keeps the place packed. One highlight of…

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Wu You Xian

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Having relocated to larger premises in the city centre, this shop famous for crab xiaolongbao still always attracts queues. They serve over 20 varieties – crabmeat, roe, tomalley or combinations thereof – with plump fillings enrobed in translucent…

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Lu Style (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The head chef is a Shandong native, who started his career at the age of 18 as an army chef. The menu features the freshest catch from Bohai Sea – shipped in daily – and the chef fine-tunes his recipes according to the season. The "Jiaodong cold…

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Phénix

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The chef cleverly uses Chinese produce in modern French fare. Meat starters and novel creations abound in the à la carte menu. The six-course Découverte menu gives diners a sense of what Phénix has to offer, but to appreciate the chef's vision in…

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Lei Garden (Xuhui)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The chain may be spreading rapidly in Asia but quality control is strictly imposed to ensure all dim sum, roast meats and double-boiled soups achieve the same high standard as at the parent restaurant. This branch in a popular mall boasts hip décor…

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Jingmei Wuxi Noodles (Yanping Road)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual Dining

Jing Mei Wuxi is a tiny cult-favorite noodle shop in Shanghai, loved for its nostalgic old-city atmosphere and deeply comforting Jiangnan-style cooking. The signature dishes are sweet-savory noodles with tender braised pork ribs and juicy soup…

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le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

An appealing, remodelled Shanghai villa – part of the Capella Hotel – is the setting for this outpost from the famed French chef. Start with an aperitif at the chic bar before taking a table overlooking the central courtyard. Refined French dishes…

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Lao Zheng Xing

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Known locally and internationally since its inception in 1862, Lao Zheng Xing is reputedly the oldest Shanghainese restaurant in the city and was responsible for creating a number of classic dishes. It moved to its current location in 1997, which…

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Seventh Son

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The Hong Kong based chain opened this comfortable, traditionally decorated branch in 2014 and it’s been attracting a loyal fan base ever since. It delivers a traditional Cantonese menu, with the technical skills of the chef evident in dishes that…

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The best places to eat in Shanghai Municipality

Taian Table

Ji Pin Court

Fu He Hui

Bao Li Xuan

Canton 8 (Huangpu)

102 House

The House of Rong

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine

8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Da Vittorio

T'ang Court

Amazing Chinese Cuisine (Changning)

Jin Xuan

Sole

Yong Fu (Hongkou)

Lei Garden (Pudong)

Ren He Guan (Xuhui)

Wu You Xian

Lu Style (Huangpu)

Phénix

Lei Garden (Xuhui)

Jingmei Wuxi Noodles (Yanping Road)

le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Lao Zheng Xing

Seventh Son

Selections

The best places to eat in Shanghai Municipality

Taian Table

Ji Pin Court

Fu He Hui

Bao Li Xuan

Canton 8 (Huangpu)

102 House

The House of Rong

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine

8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Da Vittorio

T'ang Court

Amazing Chinese Cuisine (Changning)

Jin Xuan

Sole

Yong Fu (Hongkou)

Lei Garden (Pudong)

Ren He Guan (Xuhui)

Wu You Xian

Lu Style (Huangpu)

Phénix

Lei Garden (Xuhui)

Jingmei Wuxi Noodles (Yanping Road)

le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Lao Zheng Xing

Seventh Son

Selections