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
    23
    Shanghai.Dapuqiao Area3.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Signature Braised Pork to Awaken Your Taste Buds
    󰋁A restaurant with 87 years of history
    󱨠Saved by 1668 users󱨠154 positive reviews
  • SHANGHAI CLASSICAL RESTAURANTtop_2
    Amazing
    Shanghai Cuisine
    21
    Shanghai.Yu Garden Area1.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Deep fried shrimp that's crispy with an authentic Shanghai flavor
    󰋁A century-old restaurant preserving Shanghai's culinary culture
    󱨠Saved by 609 users󱨠1062 positive reviews
  • Da Hu Chun (Middle Sichuan Road)top_3
    Amazing
    Snacks
    3
    Shanghai.The Bund Area1.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Signature pan-fried buns with thin skin and generous filling
    󰋁Over 90 years of history
    󱨠Saved by 2228 users󱨠477 positive reviews
  • Qiao Ai Lai Lai Xiao Long (Huangpu)
    4
    Great
    Snacks
    8
    Shanghai.People's Square Area714m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Don't miss the Pork & Crab Meat Soup Dumpling.
    󰋁Over 30 Years of History
    󱨠Saved by 1604 users
  • Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant
    5
    Amazing
    Snacks
    13
    Shanghai.Yu Garden Area1.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨝Signature xiaolongbao with thin skin and a large filling
    󰋁A historical shop preserving Qing Dynasty craftsmanship
    󱨠Saved by 641 users󱨠333 positive reviews
  • POP on the bund
    6
    Great
    Western-style
    55
    Shanghai.The Bund Area1.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Views of the Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower
    󱨝The Black Angus ribeye steak has rave reviews
    󱨠Saved by 584 users
  • Laoxingxian
    7
    Great
    Shanghai Cuisine
    32
    Shanghai.Huaihai Road Area/Xintiandi Area2 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
    4
    Shanghai.Huaihai Road Area/Xintiandi Area627m from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Must-visit Restaurants
    Highlights:
    󱨝The signature spare ribs with rice cakes have an excellent flavor.
    󰋁Over 100 years of brand heritage
    󱨠Saved by 620 users󱨠252 positive reviews
  • THE YIDAO RESTAURANT
    9
    Amazing
    Jiangzhe Cuisine
    65
    Shanghai.The Bund Area1.8 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Multi-award-winning spot for tea-infused Huaiyang fare
    󱨠74% positive reviews
  • Li Baixie Crab Roe Noodles
    10
    Great
    Seafood
    13
    Shanghai.The Bund Area1.9 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Savor delicious, fresh-picked crab and enjoy stunning views of the riverside 'Three-Piece Suit'
    󱨠Saved by 265 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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