Shanghai Restaurants

Located downtown, JJ's is not your run-of-the-mill restaurant. Rambunctious and full of character, this Mexican restaurant features a terrific Mariachi band from Guadalajara that performs nightly. Friday nights are designated P... more

Housed within a colonial mansion, the Foreign Culture Club offers distinctly unique dining experiences with its four outlets. Stroll around the terrace for the perfect spot to have a traditional Vietnamese meal, or get an eyefu... more

If it is true that the mark of a top Italian restaurant is how many Italians eat there, then Da Marco must be really good. It is the restaurant of choice for Shanghais Italians and Italian connoisseurs, attracted by the hearty... more

This venerable Indian restaurant has the distinction of being the first eatery of its kind in Shanghai, and it also boasts a head chef from New Delhi. It features sophisticated yet eclectic decor ideal for romantic dates. Diner... more

This is a favorite among locals and tourists. Service is sometimes slow but then with hot pot dining, time is not of the essence. Each table has an inset burner and a large soup pot. Get a window seat for views of bustling Huai... more

Perfect for an intimate, romantic dinner, this place is worth seeking out, despite its hard-to-find location. Built in a quaint, old French house, the whimsical decor definitely charms visitors. The cuisine is wide-ranging: san... more

Shanghai's most well-known vegetarian restaurant has over half a century of experience and has grown a bit stodgy -- not to mention greasy -- in its old age. Its renown still counts for something, though, as crowds conti... more

The Cupola, situated within the iconic Three On The Bund, overlooks the glittering skyline of Pudong and the Huangpu River. It is a stylish dome structure. The first floor seats eight to nine persons and can be used for small g... more

Fu Lin Xuan is one of the most upscale and expensive Chinese restaurants in the city. A visit here is definitely worth it when planning a very special night out. Except for the specials of the day, all other items on the menu (... more

Gao Li is a reliable choice if you are looking for a simple restaurant with cheap prices and tasty food. The restaurant is also open well into the night—perfect for late-night munchies. Despite humble surroundings, the restaura... more