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Best Restaurants in Shanghai Municipality — 137 Places Ranked with Grades & Prices — page 2

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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: 137

Da Dong (Xuhui)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Most customers come for the signature roast duck, boasting wonderfully crispy skin and succulent meat, served with steamed buns. Try also their braised sea cucumber with scallion. On top of the main menu, a seasonal one is also available, alongside…

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…

Cheng Long Hang (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A household name among hairy crab lovers, this restaurant runs its own farm to ensure quality and a stable supply. Their crabs have flavoursome flesh, with their shells brimming with creamy yellow roe. Try the array of hairy crab dishes on offer…

Fu 1039

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The dining room in a heritage mansion circa 1920s is furnished in a retro style with a terrace and several private rooms. Unlike its two sisters, the original Fu focuses on home-style Shanghainese cooking, including some multi-step labour-intensive…

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…

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…

Ling Long

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The dimly lit space in a century-old building on the Bund feels mysterious and theatrical. The vibe is matched by a season-driven menu divided into acts, like a play. Neo-Chinese creations are finessed by European techniques, and presented in…

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…

Obscura

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The chiaroscuro ring logo connotes completeness and the complementary relationship of the enthusiastic chef duo, who travel around China regularly to keep their prix-fixe seasonal menu fresh and inspired. With sound Western techniques, they…

Moose (Pudong)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Moose has three Shanghai branches, all run by the same team. This Pudong one is geared towards the general public, with a Huaiyang-centric menu featuring some painstakingly made delicacies. From Anhui province, the head chef champions the pagoda…

Narisawa

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Featuring sustainable satoyama cuisine that connects diners with nature, this outpost of its Tokyo namesake serves a seasonal set menu built on Japanese traditions finessed by Western techniques. Having worked with chef-owner Narisawa for 10+ years…

Fu 1088

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A beautiful tiled entrance, wood panelling and striking light fittings are just some of the original features of this 1920s townhouse. Its 16 traditionally furnished private rooms evoke old Shanghai charm. The food is equally sophisticated: river…

Yong Yi Ting

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

After renovation, the restaurant reopened in an elegant space styled to evoke Jiangnan's water towns, divided into zones by perforated screens mimicking Suzhou's gardens and sheer curtains with ink strokes. Jiangzhe classics are given a refined…

Fu 1015

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

All 10 private rooms in the historical villa boast old Shanghai flair, but the food is both traditional and creative. One set menu focuses on Shanghainese classics; the other features seasonal favourites. Specialities include sautéed river shrimps…

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…

Jingmei Wuxi Noodles (Yanping Road)

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…

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…

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…

Sheng Yong Xing (Huangpu)

Sheng Yong Xing (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Sheng Yong Xing (Huangpu) is one of Shanghai’s most prestigious Beijing cuisine restaurants with a Michelin star, best known for its Peking duck, Bund views, and special-occasion dining atmosphere. While the overall experience is upscale and…

Zhou She (Minhang)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

In Hongqiao district, near a train station and airport, this restaurant is a popular choice among travellers. The head chef is a Shanghai native, who respects traditions, while exploring other Chinese regional flavours. His menu is heavily based on…

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…

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…

Moose (Changning)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Antique furniture and oil paintings...

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…

Gastro Esthetics at DaDong

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The design of the room is a nod to Van Gogh's Almond Blossom; teal cushions and brass trims echo the sky blue background and pinkish flowers of the painting. Peking duck is still the signature here – 45-day-old birds, or 22-day-old ducklings are…

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