Ranking

The best places to eat in Shanghai

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

Places ranked: 137

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…

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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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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…

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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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Tou Zao

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Unlike the typical bustling Chinese joint, Tou Zao offers the serenity and intimate service of a sushiya. But the single prix-fixe menu, featuring hot entrées and dim sum, is unmistakably Cantonese. The sautéed lobster with scallion trio has…

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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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Moose (Changning)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Antique furniture and oil paintings...

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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…

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Yong Fu (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Shanghainese are no strangers to Ningbo cuisine and they know what they like! This restaurant with bags of old Shanghai charm serves wild-caught seafood shipped daily from Ningbo then meticulously prepared to highlight its natural flavours. Portion…

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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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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…

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Xin Rong Ji (West Nanjing Road)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The seafood stall by the entrance lets diners make their own choices from the items shipped directly from Taizhou that day. Seasonality is key and that determines exactly which ingredients will be used in certain dishes. Customers can also specify…

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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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Oriental Sense & Palate

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

This multi-storey marvel in a historical mansion exudes understated luxury. Chef Fai creates culinary gems that entice with pretty plating and precise execution. Be sure to order the juicy, deep-fried 20-day-old pigeon with crispy skin. The sautéed…

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Canton Table

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Remodelled in 2019, the room exudes old-Shanghai flair with bare cement bricks, terrazzo flooring and murals of women in qipao. The head chef honed his skills in some famous kitchens for over 20 years. His menu is short but sweet, covering the…

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The best places to eat in Shanghai

Taian Table

Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine

The House of Rong

Ji Pin Court

102 House

Fu He Hui

Da Vittorio

Bao Li Xuan

Canton 8 (Huangpu)

8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

Cheng Long Hang (Huangpu)

T'ang Court

Fu 1039

Lei Garden (Xuhui)

Tou Zao

le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Moose (Changning)

Sheng Yong Xing (Huangpu)

Yong Fu (Huangpu)

Jin Xuan

Da Dong (Xuhui)

Xin Rong Ji (West Nanjing Road)

Ren He Guan (Xuhui)

Oriental Sense & Palate

Canton Table

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