Traveling through Shanghai, the largest city in the number of inhabitants of the world, one involuntarily wonders about the question of gastronomy. With such a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants in Shanghai, representing all kinds of cuisines, it is quite difficult to choose something special. This review presents some of the most popular restaurants that have received a fairly large number of positive reviews.
Ultraviolet
Each tourist is primarily struck by the concept of this restaurant. A room without windows, walls, which are huge monitors on which they demonstrate something new each time, gives the impression that visitors are inside huge decorations. The famous multisensory table for 10 people, which affects not only vision, but also on the sense of smell (exudes smells), touch and even hearing. But this institution was not only famous for this. Exquisite European cuisine, a wide variety of original dishes. In general, reviews about the restaurant are very positive. Of course, there are skeptics who indicate that the interior in its magnificence overshadows the menu, but they cannot but mention the amazing desserts that this Shanghai restaurant offers.
Lost heaven
Fans of Chinese cuisine can safely recommend the restaurant Lost Heaven. A real Chinese restaurant, the decor is made in a traditional style, national cuisine, which will offer discerning visitors dishes marked with a special flavor of the Yunnan region. By the way, vegetarians on the menu will find special dishes for themselves. In their reviews, tourists note the quality of the cuisine, attentive service of the staff, cocktails, a magnificent interior in which you want to carefully examine every detail. Among the shortcomings indicate that the restaurant is a bit noisy, insufficiently lit and because of the great popularity and the large influx of visitors, tables can be taken only for an hour.
8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA
Come to China to try Italian food? Why not? Moreover, there is a stunning restaurant in Shanghai, which is waiting for its guests. Gourmet Italian cuisine, an impressive wine list and cocktail list, excellent river views, a small terrace, attentive staff offering the most suitable drinks for your meals. This restaurant is for all occasions: business meetings, holidays, romantic dinners. The chef often personally visits guests. Reviews about it, as a rule, are good, guests note very tasty dishes, a wide selection of drinks and helpful staff who help determine the difficult choice.
Whampoa club
This establishment is located near the river. This is a traditional Chinese restaurant - one of the best restaurants in Shanghai. It is famous for its expensive, refined decor, the kitchen meets all the requirements, the only thing is that visitors in their reviews note the lack of zest, i.e. any original dishes. But the quality of the cuisine is at its best, a truly rich offer of tea, excellent service leave a pleasant impression on the guests.
Table number 1
A little away from the crowded sites, the Waterhouse building houses a cozy restaurant serving modern European cuisine to its visitors. The interior here is simple and laid-back, wooden furniture is used, this creates a cozy atmosphere and a feeling of home. Waterhouse - Shanghai restaurant with the best views of the surroundings thanks to the terrace. All this does not distract once again from food that you can focus on. The menu does not differ in the large number of dishes offered, but they are all selected and executed with great knowledge and attention to visitors. Reviews are generally good, they note good and attentive service of the staff. Among the shortcomings there is a small variety of dishes on offer.
Flying Elephant Restaurant (Shanghai)
A unique place in China that tourists from Russia will enjoy visiting. The only Russian restaurant in Shanghai is the Flying Elephant restaurant. It is located on the third floor of The Bund Hotel. The guests of this institution expect a cozy atmosphere, a roomy hall and, of course, traditional Russian cuisine. This will be especially pleasant for tourists experiencing an acute attack of nostalgia. The menu contains the most popular dishes: from borsch to herring under a fur coat. And in order to enhance the impression, in the evenings Russian music groups perform here. Great place for parties in the Russian style. Reviews about this Shanghai restaurant are generally positive, guests from Russia say that the taste of the dishes is very similar to what they cook at home.
Unico
For lovers of Latin America and its culinary delights, UNICO opens its doors. This Shanghai restaurant with a view of the embankment recreates a cheerful Latin American atmosphere, the interior is thought out to the smallest detail, there is a lounge area where live light and cheerful music is always played, as well as DJs surprise with their diverse sets. This place tunes in to communication, relaxes. And finally, in the reviews, tourists mark the cuisine beyond praise and a bar with a wide variety of cocktails on offer. Do you want to spend an evening in a company, mainly consisting of Europeans, to the music of famous musicians or to get to a closed party? Then you should definitely look here.
Mr & Mrs Bund
The restaurant was designed by the famous Paul Pyreth. A famous place in Shanghai, which fell in love with European and American tourists, as well as fashionable Chinese. The institution has won many awards and international prizes, so, as a result, you need to book tables in advance. The design of the room is impeccable, there is a terrace with stunning views of Pudong - the most prestigious area of the city. In this interior you can enjoy French and European cuisine with double pleasure. Vegetarians will also find in the menu a lot of interesting things for themselves. Tourists note the presence of special dishes on the menu, which is the highlight of the restaurant, always respond well to compliments from the chef, note the good service of the Chinese staff, the waiters are fluent in English. In general, reviews about the restaurant are very, very positive, in particular, guests note the excellent taste of dishes and the chic atmosphere in the restaurant.
Barbarossa
If there is a desire not only to eat tasty and elegant, but to chat in a large company of people, drink a variety of cocktails, smoke a hookah, then you should definitely visit this place. The three-story building is located in the center of the People's Park, on the lake. On the ground floor there is a restaurant where you can enjoy Arabic cuisine, as well as Mediterranean and Southeast Asian dishes. Tourists in their reviews note that the food here is of good, but not excellent quality, there are places in Shanghai where you can find something more interesting. Basically, the place of stay of a large number of people was the second floor and the bar located in it. A variety of drinks, a 50% discount on cocktails, which is valid from 4 to 8 hours, hookahs. What else is needed for dating and socializing? Sometimes there are not enough tables and several companies are seated at the same table. And it rarely bothers anyone. On the third floor, mostly private parties are held.
Xindalu
The restaurant is located at the Hayat on the Bund. The interior is made more in the European style, there is no saturated Chinese flavor with its rotating tables, lanterns and other elements, there is a small open-air terrace. Guests are invited to sample Chinese cuisine with traditional dishes from Suzhou, Shanghai and Hangzhou, some of which are suitable for vegetarians, and there are also gluten-free options on the menu. At the same time, one can observe the work of cooks, since the cooking process is separated from the process of its consumption by a glass wall. Tourists note the high quality cuisine. As a rule, everyone recommends, of course, a duck. This is a relatively inexpensive institution that allows you to enjoy great food for reasonable money. In the restaurant there is a dress code, in a tracksuit you can hardly get here. Guests note the good, well-coordinated work of the staff, which at the first call comes to visitors.