Recommended restaurants in Shanghai for August (updated in 2025)

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64. Alla Torre (Lujiazui)

€16Reservation AvailableWestern-style

102***76Located in the Lujiazui business center, the environment is elegant, the dishes are exquisite, and the service is good. It was my first time to taste western food. It was really a visual and taste enjoyment. I was impressed and immediately recommended it to my friends. I will patronize this western restaurant next time!

65. La Strada(AnFu Road Dian)

€20Reservation AvailableWestern-styleAfternoon Tea

音家╮╮╮ Ⅶ☽ 卍 ╭╭╭ Thanks to my girlfriend for the dinner. I agree with her accurate review: ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ ✨✨✨Very boutique✨✨✨ ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Light rain 26-30 degrees [Environment] Not far from the Drama Center, No. 195 Anfu Road, good location on the first floor, just the right size, not too big but also warm, especially sitting by the window, watching the sky darken (the disadvantage is that it does not accept reservations, and my girlfriend has to take a seat early to treat me to dinner) [Service] The waiters are also polite, wearing white shirts and uniforms, which is comfortable to look at. My girlfriend has been here several times, and the dishes she ordered are very satisfying. "Mussels Pasta" There are a lot of mussels, the pasta is rich, the fusion of ham and basil has a richer taste, and the sauce is milky white and very fragrant. "Smoked Salmon Pizza" It's the first time I've tried this method. The thin base, the pink smoked salmon is just right when slightly warm, it becomes fish pieces when it's old, and it feels like a Western dinner when it's cold. The overall feeling is just right. There are two tables next to each other, each with a foreigner, and each ordered a large pizza. It feels very enjoyable. I'll try to check in next time. One house number, several restaurants settled in, each with its own special cuisine. Over the years, everyone's business has been good. Quality is the key. ㊗️Every family is harmonious and prosperous, and business is booming.

66. 珊珊小笼馆(康定路店)

One of the Top Light Bites in Shanghai

yccuiIt is also a well-known chain brand, but this pot sticker is not bad. Although it is big, the skin is not very thick, and there is a lot of soup after biting it. The bottom is also very crispy, and it can be said that the skin is thin and the bottom is crispy. And their mushroom gluten topping is also in line with the taste of local people.

67. Quay

€26Reservation AvailableSoutheast AsianViewBund viewInstagrammable

135***63Good location, the restaurant is on the sixth floor, reservations need to be made one day in advance, you can see the Huangpu River and the Oriental Pearl Tower. Sitting quietly, eating delicious food, and looking at the river view can calm your mood, it is a good choice

68. Haidilao Hot Pot Dian (XuJiaHui)

€17Reservation AvailableHot PotOpen LateFamily

一颗莓莓🍓Haidilao｜The first hot pot in autumn🍂 It’s been too cold recently, so I need a hot pot to save me Shanghai also has freshly cut beef! A full round plate of beef three-piece is so happy Standard for two people🍅Tomato pot➕🌶️Spicy pot Black Sea VIP exclusive card is very face-saving There are🍉fruit plates and free dishes for 30 yuan In addition, the dishes can be 20% off Recently, Shanghai can also add consumption coupons I almost ate until I leaned on the wall!

69. High·Yun jian By Light&Salt (Former Bund Center Branch)

€40Western-styleSky viewViewInstagrammable

RandyQiantan Taikoo Li has been open for nearly a year, and Qiantan Center is about the same. I had been interested in this place for a long time, so I came here to check it out. The location was very polite. After adding me on WeChat, they sent me a detailed location confirmation letter, and also carefully described how to get there in different ways with pictures and text. Despite this, there was still a problem: the location in the confirmation letter was accurate when driving, but using the same name "Qiantan Taikoo Li Shiqu Parking Lot" to search in the navigation software would drive to a place a few miles away. There is another Shiqu parking lot about 200 meters away, and the two Shiqu areas are not connected. Jijia must have chosen the entrance of the Shiqu parking lot opposite Qiantan Center. The underground garage is also quite large, and it takes some time to find the entrance. Go to the Light and Salt beverage station in the transfer area on the 42nd floor, and there will be service staff to lead you to the restaurant on the top floor. Environment: It is a high-end restaurant belonging to Light and Salt. There is only one restaurant on the entire floor. The floor height is very high, and it is all steel structure and glass. The view is very wide on sunny days. 3/4 of the area is the roof garden, and only 1/4 of the area is the restaurant. It is estimated that it is too large and too spacious, so the restaurant is covered with an extra tent, otherwise the air conditioning is completely useless. On a sunny day, the view from the upstairs is very wide, because there are indeed no other high-rise buildings around, and I feel open-minded all of a sudden. There were not many people at noon on weekdays. Soon after we arrived, another table also finished eating and left, so we were the only table left. Not bad, the place was reserved. Service: The service is still very careful and serious. You can feel it from the reservation. The roasted chicken and rice that need to be processed again will be displayed first and then processed. The rhythm of each dish is well controlled, and the customer service is communicated with in time to meet the needs of customers. Dishes There are set meals at lunch time, which are very cost-effective. This environment is worth the price. And the products of Light and Salt are quite guaranteed. There are basically no pitfalls in the set meals, especially the signature roasted spring chicken (whole) is indeed a signature, and it is definitely ranked among the top restaurants I have eaten. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the chicken skin is crispy and fragrant, which makes people shine and unexpected. After eating, you can take pictures, go shopping, sit and chat, and play as you like when there are few people.

70. OMETHING DINING BAR

One of the Top Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai

€27Western-styleBrunchOpen LateAfternoon TeaInstagrammableGreat shot spot

wendy_panwenA restaurant that is easy to miss from the front~ [Environment] But it is a different world after entering the store. The restaurant is on the second floor, with a lot of green plants, which is very beautiful~ So many beauties and Taobao sellers take photos here~ [Taste] The food looks good and tastes good~ Some set meals are quite cost-effective~ [Service] The service is also good, and the staff are diligent~

71. SHANGHAI TAN

€72Shanghai CuisineHistorical architecture

gisellewqlEverything is so perfect in this place~ I like the seasonal vegetables that I can't name (Figure 1). They are fresh, juicy, slightly bitter, and finally sweet. They are the Hermes of vegetables. The taste is unexpected! I also like the orange peel bird's nest. The dessert tastes very unique. I recommend everyone to try it. It's just that it was served a little early. [Insidious] [Insidious] The most recommended is the slow-cooked beef. The wagyu beef melts in your mouth. The sweet taste is more suitable for young people! The restaurant staff is very professional and always serves attentively. The decoration of the private room is very private and high-end! I like it very much~

72. 5S•艺游味境

One of the Top Restaurants for Views & Experiences in Shanghai

€122Immersive experienceSensory experiencesGreat ambiance

_We***43This is a traditional Chinese banquet that combines immersive digital video works with contemporary dance, music, and food to give a new borderless "five senses" experience.

73. Pichon

€35Jiangzhe Cuisine

PillowpetCCanadian relatives came to Shanghai to visit, so of course I recommended them to check in at this Michelin traditional restaurant, which has a superior location and elegant environment. If you book a seat in advance, the merchant will also give you parking directions. Dishes such as gold medal braised pork, old duck and bamboo shoots soup, shrimp and eel, and rich chicken are all good choices. I especially recommend the rich chicken, which is tender and delicious. It must be paired with a bowl of rice, which is the soul of dry rice.

74. Epicure on 45

€53Reservation AvailableBuffetsAfternoon TeaBrunchViewSky viewFamily

M43***99The dishes are delicious, the savory and sweet snacks are cute and delicious. The panoramic view of Shanghai is a good enjoyment for afternoon tea. The specially prepared drinks are refreshing and comfortable. The beautiful lady serving, Alison Nataline, is considerate and has a sweet smile, making you feel comfortable and at home.

75. THE PRESS

€16Western-styleHistorical architectureBrunchAfternoon TeaInstagrammable

Mus4We arrived around 10am, breakfast is from 8am- 10.30am, that is a scramble eggs with ham, lettuce, tomato and croissant. The breakfast was really good for the price ¥48 per person. American coffee and the latte with oat milk was perfect. We also ordered the lasagna that was amazing, highly recommend! The waiter was so cute, she couldn’t speak English but she did everything smoothly and very polite. The architecture is beautiful. love the place!

76. Xiao Yan Pan·FRIED BUNS

No.18 of Light Bites in Shanghai

仔细仔细再仔细Xiaoyan Shengjian, the only one in Shanghai, was featured in the documentary "First Meal" and is a relatively well-known Shengjian restaurant. Xiaoyan is actually the name of the boss's daughter, who now helps run the store. The taste is like that of childhood. In addition to Shengjian, they also sell pot stickers. The store is not big, but the business is very good.

77. 沪西老弄堂面馆(定西路店)

2025 Asia 100 – Light Bites

artistfx1118The overall taste is very good, the noodles are very fragrant. Clam pork liver noodles are delicious, the noodles are lightly sweet, the pork liver is tender, and the cooking time is just right. Kidney noodles are tender, but already cooked, and the noodles have the aroma of scallion oil. The poached egg is a runny egg, very tender. The fried pork chop is very good, the skin is very crispy, and the pork is juicy. [Mint] Environment: It's a small noodle shop, there are parking spaces on the roadside, it depends on your luck. [Service bell] Service: Go to the front desk to order, you will be given a number, listen to the waiter calling the number, and the waiter will bring it to you.

78. La Scala

€60Reservation AvailableWestern-styleInstagrammable

食着La Scala in Shanghai can be said to be an authentic but creative Italian restaurant in this price range in Shanghai. As part of Sukhothai, the hardware is definitely good, and the dining environment is very beautiful. When I went there, it was during the Ctrip Food Forest Restaurant Week. I was basically satisfied with the dishes. The veal (veal) of Qiancai was extremely tender, and the tenderness was incomparable to ordinary beef tenderloin. The pea soup extracted the sweetness of peas and the slightly sandy mellowness of pea starch to an incredible degree. The pasta was chewy enough, and you could taste the salty and fermented aroma of Italian cured pig's face. The risotto was fresh enough, but I felt it was overcooked and the rice grains were not chewy (but according to the chef who made Italian food in China, cooking more is to cater to the improvement of Chinese people's habit of eating rice, otherwise people always say that the rice is raw). The dessert must be beautiful and delicious. The only downside was the fried winter melon, the batter was not crispy enough and the dough was too heavy (adding soda water, raising the oil temperature, and re-frying can solve this problem), but the aroma of cheese and mint that burst in your mouth is still irresistible. The service was generally fine, but the serving rhythm was wrong. The second course was served before the first one was finished (but except for our table, the serving rhythm of the dishes next to us was correct). It should be a small probability event

79. LINGJIE SEAFOOD HOT POT

€73Hot PotOpen LateHistorical architectureWestern restaurantCelebrity-OwnedChinese style

林下清风1989[Taste] Very good, affordable, much cheaper than consuming directly in a physical store, very cost-effective! Must give a full score💯 [Environment] The location is very good, 🅿️ the car can also be parked in the nearby basement, very convenient!

80. 醉辉皇(虹口滨江店)

€41Cantonese CuisineBund viewSky viewViewRiver viewView of landmarksChinese style

粉红色的猴This is a restaurant that mainly serves Cantonese and Chaozhou cuisine. It is decorated in a luxurious style, and the retro furniture and lighting add a sense of nostalgia. We chose this restaurant for a gathering with friends. Group buying is the most suitable, and the price is cheap and the quality is good. For 100 yuan per person, you can basically try all the dishes!

81. HORITA

yccuiHORITA is full of honors and is still the exclusive restaurant of the Japanese Consulate. Horita even served as the chief chef of the Japanese "state banquet" at the G7 and G15 summits. The essence of Kaiseki cuisine culture with an average price of 2,180 yuan per person is immersed in the experience again. The ingredients are really delicious, the dishes are exquisite, and the money is worth it. I vaguely remember that the last time I could taste such delicious food, it was comparable to SUSHI YANO, the former chef of the Emperor. The Emperor needed to book his menu in advance. Tom Cruise sat at the bar for two consecutive weeks to appreciate his craftsmanship. Mrs. Thatcher was moved to shake hands after eating his sushi. There are also various stars who patronize and praise it from time to time. Unfortunately, it no longer exists now and has been closed for a long time. The epidemic is gone, catering is not easy, and the happy spring has arrived. I look forward to the Kaiseki menu in May and I would like to taste it if I have the opportunity. Thank you for the invitation, and the business is booming! [Baoquan]

82. Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant

2025 Asia 100 – Light Bites

€12SnacksTime-honored BrandFamily

檀十一It is a must-eat every year, and everyone is happy. Among the steamed buns, the fresh meat and crab roe are the most classic, and the quality control is also good; the matsutake mushrooms are delicious, but the quality is unstable, and the ingredients today are slightly inferior; I tried the black truffle as a new one, and the three people had different reviews; the crab paste is not on the market, so come early . Crab meat, shrimp balls and scallops and egg skin soup are my family’s standard dishes. The rest are mediocre, just making up the numbers. The steamed buns from Shanghai are particularly good at this one, but when I go to Fukuoka, the taste is different and I can’t eat them. Southern orange, northern orange.

83. DIM SUM

€14Cantonese Cuisine

M25***80I like this Hong Kong-style restaurant very much. The barbecued pork puffs are the best in Shanghai. It is really well-deserved. The location is easy to find. It is on the 5th floor of Ruiou. I came early in the morning and there was a window seat. The service is very good! It is worth a try on the must-eat list