Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai
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Top 50 Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai

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  • Ren He Guan (Xuhui)top_1
    Amazing
    Shanghai Cuisine
    2149
    Shanghai3.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Old Shanghai's golden hits recreate its former glory
    󱨝Classic Shanghai cuisine with a creative twist
    󱨠Saved by 1700 users󱨠153 positive reviews
  • SHANGHAI CLASSICAL RESTAURANTtop_2
    Amazing
    Shanghai Cuisine
    1997
    Shanghai1.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Traditional opera performances add to the fun of dining
    󲈜The ancient-style architecture complements the delicious food, making it perfect for photos
    󱨠Saved by 613 users󱨠1062 positive reviews
  • Da Hu Chun (Middle Sichuan Road)top_3
    Amazing
    Snacks
    353
    Shanghai1.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝A 90-Year Heritage of Shanghai Flavor
    󰋁Opened for Over 90 Years
    󱨠Saved by 2242 users󱨠477 positive reviews
  • Qiao Ai Lai Lai Xiao Long (Huangpu)
    4
    Great
    Snacks
    745
    Shanghai714m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Classic Crab Meat Soup Dumplings with an Authentic Shanghai Flavor
    󰋁Over 30 Years of History
    󱨠Saved by 1622 users
  • Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
    5
    Amazing
    Snacks
    1213
    Shanghai1.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Shanghai xiaolongbao with thin skin, plenty of soup, and a non-greasy taste
    󰋁Founded during the Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty
    󱨠Saved by 652 users󱨠333 positive reviews
  • POP on the bund
    6
    Great
    Western-style
    5031
    Shanghai1.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Face the Oriental Pearl Radio & Television Tower and enjoy the city skyline
    󲈜Pop culture decor
    󱨠Saved by 587 users
  • Laoxingxian
    7
    Great
    Shanghai Cuisine
    2970
    Shanghai2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Must-visit Restaurants
    Highlights:
    󱨝Widely acclaimed authentic Shanghai cuisine
    󰋁Located in the core business district of Huaihai Road
  • Xian DeLai PaiGuNianGao (YunNan South Road)
    8
    Great
    Fast Food
    404
    Shanghai627m from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Must-visit Restaurants
    Highlights:
    󱨝Old Shanghai-Style Pork Ribs with Rice Cakes: Crispy, Soft, and Chewy
    󰋁A century of authentic flavor
    󱨠Saved by 624 users󱨠252 positive reviews
  • THE YIDAO RESTAURANT
    9
    Amazing
    Jiangzhe Cuisine
    5929
    Shanghai1.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󲈜Savor Oriental elegance amidst ink, light, and shadow
    󲈜An artistic light and shadow show in a historic villa
    󱨠74% positive reviews
  • Li Baixie Crab Roe Noodles
    10
    Great
    Seafood
    1238
    Shanghai1.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Panoramic views of the riverside "three-piece suite"
    󲈜The terrace overlooks the beautiful scenery of The Bund and is perfect for photos
    󱨠Saved by 269 users

What Must-Visit Restaurants are there in Shanghai?
These are all Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai:Ren He Guan (Xuhui), SHANGHAI CLASSICAL RESTAURANT, Da Hu Chun (Middle Sichuan Road), Qiao Ai Lai Lai Xiao Long (Huangpu), Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
What are some highly-rated Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai?
Some highly-rated Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai include:Ren He Guan (Xuhui):4.6, SHANGHAI CLASSICAL RESTAURANT:4.7, Da Hu Chun (Middle Sichuan Road):4.6, Qiao Ai Lai Lai Xiao Long (Huangpu):4.4, Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant:4.6
At what locations in Shanghai can Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai be found?
The Must-Visit Restaurants in Shanghai are mainly located in:Ren He Guan (Xuhui):Shanghai, SHANGHAI CLASSICAL RESTAURANT:Shanghai, Da Hu Chun (Middle Sichuan Road):Shanghai, Qiao Ai Lai Lai Xiao Long (Huangpu):Shanghai, Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant:Shanghai
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