Amazing Spots For Italian Food

Italian cuisine comes in many different forms. Here are some recommendations of amazing Italian food in town. Whether it's intricate fine dining or comforting pizzas for friends to share, you’ll never go hangry at these Italian restaurants. Excite your palate with these exciting tastes!

La Scala

Address：1st Floor, Sukhothai Hotel, No380 Weihai Lu, Jing'an District

Italian Nanjing Xi Lu Hotel Restaurant

Listed in 2022 The Black Pearl Restaurant Guide and awarded One Diamond as a “Must visit restaurant for gathering”, La Scala is a stylish highlight of The Sukhothai Shanghai.

As the casual upscale Italian restaurant, La Scala is inspired by Italian Renaissance gardens, featured with an opera-style open kitchen.

La Scala’s menu features innovative, time-honored recipes with a touch of modern flair, and original creations, accompanied by a selection of premium wines o deliver the most exquisite culinary experience.

Prego Italian Restaurant @ Westin Bund Center Shanghai

Address：The Westin Bund Center 2 Floor, No.88 Henan Zhong Lu, Huangpu District

Michelin Bib Gourmand Italian The Bund

Prego, one of the most beloved Italian restaurants in the city, offers a delightful selection of rustic home-style Italian favorites. From gourmet wood-fired pizzas to homemade pasta, Prego serves up authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed and casual setting.

Their bar boasts an impressive collection of Grappas, perfect for a nightcap or aperitif. Prego has been recognized for their exceptional cuisine and service, receiving the 'Best Italian Restaurant' award from T+Travel magazine in 2016, and the '1 Glass Award' from China's Wine List of the World in the same year.

For those looking for a more intimate setting, Prego offers a glassed-in private room, perfect for special occasions.

Acqua - Italian Restaurant @ Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai

Address：Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai, 2/F, No.1288 Lujiazui Huan Lu, Near Dongyuan Lu, Pudong

Italian Lujiazui Hotel Restaurant

Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai’s signature Italian restaurant Acqua is situated within walking distance of the Huangpu River in the heart of Shanghai’s bustling Lujiazui Financial District.

Capturing the essence of the Italian spirit, Acqua is an elegant and stylish restaurant with an interior design that takes full advantage of the stunning views of Shanghai.

The team from kitchen will be overseeing all the culinary operations of the restaurant and will showcase the wealth of knowledge of food preparation with the best quality fresh ingredients.

Bella Vita Bistrò

Address：No.318 Tianping Lu, Xuhui

Italian Xujiahui Terrace

Bella Vita is an Italian restaurant and wine bar that prides itself on using only high-quality, carefully sourced ingredients to create traditional and simple Italian comfort food.

Our focus is on providing an authentic Italian dining experience that is more experiential than intellectual. We believe that enjoying Italian cuisine is a deeply emotional experience that evokes feelings of warmth and comfort.

Our goal is to transport you to Italy with every bite, and to make your dining experience a true taste of the best that Italy has to offer. So come join us at Bella Vita and indulge in some delicious Italian cuisine. Buon Appetito!

PASTIFICIO MOMENTI (Hong Shou Fang)

Address：No. 105,106, Hong Shou Fang, No. 261, Changshou Lu, Putuo District

Italian Western Changshou Road

PASTIFICIO MOMENTI is an Italian dining concept with a casual yet premium positioning. The focus is on handmade, fresh pasta. 'Pastificio' means pasta factory, and we offer a variety of pasta types paired with different sauces. Each month, we feature a special limited-edition pasta.

SABRINA Italian Restaurant

Address：1F, Block B, No.753 Yuyuan Lu (Near Jiangsu Lu)

Italian Jiangsu lu

SABRINA Italian Restaurant is located in the century-old Rockefeller Mansion in the center of Shanghai, just like the Italian corner of Shanghai. We focus on cooking authentic and traditional handmade Italian cuisine. Our handmade home cooking covers handmade pasta, handmade Roman pizza, desserts and other delicacies, bringing customers a tasteful journey through Italy, from Rome to Sicily, from Naples to Milan, we bring you a selection of gourmet dishes and wines from all over Italy.