– chinese elegance in the heart of Shanghai.
In a world where fine dining is often associated with Western techniques, Bao Li Xuan tells a different story – a story of Chinese philosophy of taste, aesthetics of detail and understated luxury.
Located in the Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, this restaurant has become one of the city’s brightest gems of contemporary gastronomy – a place where the classics of old Shanghai meet the modern gloss and sophistication of the Italian brand.
Bao Li Xuan is located on the third floor of the historic Shanghai Chamber of Commerce building, part of the Bvlgari Hotel complex. It is not just a restaurant, but a space with character: turquoise silk on the walls, dark wood, subdued light, Art Deco lines echoing the sophisticated style of the 1930s.
The six private dining rooms are named according to ancient Chinese colors – red, yellow, green, white, black and blue. Each room is like a miniature theater, designed for intimate conversations, family dinners or meetings where privacy is valued.
Chef Fu, the chef behind Bao Li Xuan’s menu, creates a true poetry of flavor. His dishes are not experiments for effect, but a thoughtful harmony of tradition and modern technique.
The menu includes classic Cantonese items – braised grouper fish with soy sauce, smoked duck, sea cucumber with pumpkin puree – as well as signature specialties served gracefully.
Special attention to sauces and textures: softness, crispness, tenderness – all have a role in creating flavor balance.
Bao Li Xuan ‘s wine list features over 500 selections from around the world, including rare aged wines, Grand Cru champagne houses and premium Chinese labels.
The Italian wines from PoderNuovo a Palazzone, created by Giovanni Bulgari, have a special place: they embody the same philosophy of excellence as the restaurant itself – refinement without excess.
The sommelier masterfully pairs each dish, turning dinner into a multi-level gastronomic experience where each sip enhances the taste and continues the story of the flavor.
The restaurant has already received two Michelin stars, and this is no accident – every dish here looks like a work of art, but tastes even deeper.
Like the hotel itself, Bao Li Xuan doesn’t show luxury – it breathes it. There is no need to raise your voice: every sound, from the waiter’s footsteps to the light clinking of china, becomes part of the ritual.
In the windows there is a view of old Shanghai and the gleaming towers of Pudong, which reflect the idea of the place: tradition and modernity, harmony and contrast.
Bao Li Xuan is a place where one does not just dine. Here one learns to listen to silence, to notice details, to understand the depth of Chinese culinary culture. It is a restaurant that speaks quietly, but leaves an impression for a long time – like the aroma of jasmine tea lingering after the last sip.
Address: 108 North Shanxi Road, Shanghai, China
Phone: 86 21 3606 7788
Website: bulgarihotels.com/shanghai/dining/chinese-fine-dining-restaurant
Opening hours: Lunch – 11:30 – 14:00 Dinner – 17:30 – 22:00
Average bill: from RMB 1,000-1,500 per person (~$140-210 USD), depending on the food and beverages selected.
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