Bella Napoli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

1. Bella Napoli

8.6
946 Changle Rd | 长乐路946弄4号 (Wulumuqi M Rd | 乌鲁木齐中路), Jìng'an, 上海市
Italian Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Time Out ShanghaiTime Out Shanghai: This cosy lane-side pizzeria offers stone-fired authentic pizzas all made with a chunky, fresh tomato sauce. The excellent diaovolo (75RMB) boasts spicy pepperoni and chunky black olives (75RMB). Read more.

Michael Dino C.Michael Dino Cotugno: Just eat here. Order anything. It's all so good. Authentic Italian.

Matteo S.Matteo Semenzato: Authentic Italian pizza and friendly staff

Bella Napoli is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

2. Bella Napoli

8.0
73 Nanhui Rd (Beijing W Rd), Jing'an, 上海市
Italian Restaurant · Jìng'an · 67 tips and reviews

Martin B.Martin Braecker: New and spacy Bella Napoli. Nice amd humble place. Good food and authentic taste. Friendly staff.

erdemerdem: - reserve a table upstairs - bring your date - enjoy the authentic food and vine in vesuvian atmosphere. There you have the perfect evening

R GR G: Absolutely recommended. Portions are generous, workers are friendly, place is cozy, food is authentic, prices are good for Shanghai standards. Pizzas are divine. There isn't a single complaint.

Old Jesse Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

3. Old Jesse Restaurant

8.6
(老吉士酒家)
41 Tianping Rd | 天平路41号 (Huaihai M Rd | 淮海中路), Xuhui, 上海市
Shanghai Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Sherry B.Sherry Bai: Easily the most authentic Shanghai restaurants in town. Great place for out of town visitors. Order the braised pork knuckles when making reservations!

YY: Authentic Shanghainese cuisine in a low-key setting. Book ahead or you could be waiting well over 30 minutes for a table.

Y-Lan N.Y-Lan Nguyen: Authentic shanghainese cuisine! Make a reservation or buy a bottle across the street at constellation wine & have them serve the food to you there. Pork in soy sauce and crab jelly noodle recommended!

Garlic is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

4. Garlic

7.9
698 Yongjia Rd | 永嘉路698号 (at Anting Rd | 近安亭路), Xuhui, 上海市
Turkish Restaurant · Xújiāhuì · 85 tips and reviews

Ali A.Ali Al Gergawi: Authentic turkish food. I like the lahmacun for starters and either Ali Nazik or beyti for main course. Don't forget to reserve a table ,especially on weekends

Akil C.Akil Cumberbatch: This is a great place to have authentic Turkish food in Shanghai. The ambience is simply amazing! They also make great cocktails. The meatballs are to die for!

sohailsohail: Great ambiance, authentic food and most importantly, it's delicious!!!

Lost Heaven Yunnan Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

5. Lost Heaven Yunnan Restaurant

8.9
(花马天堂云南餐厅)
17a Yan'an E Rd, Huangpu, 上海市
Yunnan Restaurant · 179 tips and reviews

Audley M.Audley Mo: Just a great place to experience authentic Chinese food from different parts of China.

Elena N.Elena Nasledova-Obermeier: Authentic atmosphere with modern chill out music. Great food, like homemade

jinjuedejinjuede: 분위기는 엄청 좋음. 정통 운남식은 아니고 동남아 요리 먹는 느낌. 고수 못 먹으면 여기 싫어할듯.

Goodfellas is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

6. Goodfellas

8.7
7 Yan'an E Rd | 延安东路7号, Huangpu, 上海市
Italian Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Carsten R.Carsten Roehr: The most authentic italian food in shanghai! Cozy small space with very friendly service and fantastic food! I'll be back!

Scott R.Scott Rognlie: Authentic Italian in Shanghai.

Dinesh B.Dinesh Bhatia: One of my favs in Shanghai :-) great service and great food with an amazon host - Marco :-) mushroom ravioli rocks!!

Coconut Paradise is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

7. Coconut Paradise

8.2
(椰香天堂)
38 Fumin Rd | 富民路38号 (btwn Yan'an M Rd & Julu Rd), Jìng'an, 上海市
Thai Restaurant · Jìngān · 43 tips and reviews

Nan Y.Nan Ylva: For being a Thai, I personally think its the worst Thai food in town. Nothin authentic about it. Nice atmosphere though!

Chanisa K.Chanisa Kaewruen: I'm thai. And I think the food is fabulous, authentic! Have some shrimp or fish cake, Larb chicken, steam cod in lemon and Tom Yum Kung. U won't regret!

Ida L.Ida Low: Expensive and not authentic at all. You are just paying for the environment

Jian Guo 328 is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

8. Jian Guo 328

7.8
(建国328小馆)
328 Jianguo W Rd | 建国路328号 (Xiangyang Rd | 襄阳路), Xuhui, 上海市
Shanghai Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

Richard F.Richard Foo: Excellent authentic Shanghainese dishes. Must try includes 8 Treasure Duck Stuffed with Glutinous Rice, Stewed Pork Knuckle, Scallion Noodles, Pork Belly w Garlic Sauce & Grilled Fish with Scallion.

Angela W.Angela Wen: Damn. Awesome authentic food at reasonable prices with a cozy ambiance. Come for a set lunch and get scallion oil noodles with a delicately fried pork chop and an iced tea (black and winter melon mix)

Lester A.Lester Amara: Visit this place for authentic Shanghainese fare (if you like a balance of sweet, salty or oily food). The Scallion noodles and Hong Shao Rou are the local favorites. Strict NO MSG in food policy!

Fat Cow Burgers is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

9. Fat Cow Burgers

9.0
7 Hongmei Pedestrian St | 虹梅路3338号7座 (Yan'an W Rd | 近延安西路), Minhang, 上海市
Burger Joint · Hongqiao, Shanghai, Shanghai Shi · 28 tips and reviews

Amanda L.Amanda Li: Chicken was great! And all the drinks were authentic.

Sandy T.Sandy Tai Tai: Great lunch set menu with burger, french fries, salad and drink for 78RMB! 👍

Sandy T.Sandy Tai Tai: Wifi: fatcowburgers

Efes Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

10. Efes Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine

7.9
665 Shangcheng Rd | 商城路665号 (1885 Culture Ctr | 陆家嘴1885文化中心), 浦东, 上海市
Turkish Restaurant · Lùjiāzuǐ · 91 tips and reviews

Efes Lujiazui P.Efes Lujiazui Pudong: An authentic menu together with Chef's innovative surprise dishes. Best Charcoal Kebabs in China, complimantary Turkish tea,coffee and pitta bread.

Mike W.Mike White: Authentic Turkish food. Friendly, personable service.

Jason L.Jason Lo: One of the most authentic Turkish cuisine in shanghai

Bistro 321 Le Bec is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

11. Bistro 321 Le Bec

8.5
321 XinHua Rd./ 新華路321號 (DingXi Rd.), Changning, 上海市
French Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Jerome D.Jerome Deliens: Authentic French food. Real stuff

Justin C.Justin Chang: Truffle scrambled egg, Clams, Beef tartare are all delicious! Fantastic French food!

GregWasThereGregWasThere: Great venue. Menu is complex to go through however you will be finding pearls in it. Pate en croute is big and tartare comes in a surprising way. Try it

El Bodegon is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

12. El Bodegon

8.3
4/F 83 Changshu Rd (Julu Rd), Jing’an, 上海市
Latin American Restaurant · Jìng'an · 32 tips and reviews

Lester A.Lester Amara: Hands down the best Ceviche in Shanghai. Authentic Peruvian and Argentinian fare that is very reasonably priced. Steaks and Sangria are the staples here!

Jia L.Jia Li: Bodegon ceviche and half price tenderloin. Pure romance.

Sara V.Sara Villalobos O.: Best ceviche in town!

Din Tai Fung is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

13. Din Tai Fung

8.6
(鼎泰丰)
999 Huaihai M Rd | 淮海中路999号 (3/F-18 iapm Mall | 环贸iapm商场), Xuhui, 上海市
Dumpling Restaurant · Xúhuì · 20 tips and reviews

Monica C.Monica C: Not worth the price tag. Authentic shanghainese soup dumplings are everywhere in the city for 1/10th of the price.

Dave M.Dave Mc: One of my favorite places, even visited the original in Taipei. If you haven’t tried it, you need to. Watching the guys make the dumplings through the window is a must!

jessie h.jessie hart: Truffle xiaolongbao are a steal at 20rmb/XLB.

La Vite is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

14. La Vite

8.0
247 Wulumuqi Zhong Road | 乌鲁木齐中路247-2号 (Wu Yuan Road | 五原路), 上海市, 上海市
Italian Restaurant · Xúhuì · 16 tips and reviews

Tu Nga N.Tu Nga Nguyen: cozy and very friendly, the food is reasonably priced and tastes quite authentic. I will come back!

Michael Dino C.Michael Dino Cotugno: Get a pizza. The house wines are delicious and better value than any other resto in town

Courtney M.Courtney Moore: Overly smoker friendly.

Pasha is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Shanghai.

15. Pasha

8.6
(帕夏土耳其餐厅)
262 Nanchang Rd | 南昌路262号 (near Ruijin 2nd Rd | 近瑞金二路), Huangpu, 上海市
Turkish Restaurant · Xīntiāndì · 89 tips and reviews

Steffen W.Steffen Wur: Authentic turkish food and drinks.

Safak G.Safak Goktas: Very delicious foods, good music and fantastic people. You should absolutely try Turkish rakı #pasha

Emre G.Emre Gurel: As the owner of Pasha, i strongly recommend you to try muhammara, dry eggplant, beyti and sutlac. If those dont suprise you than we dont charge :) Emre