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Shanghai 1814 with ultimate dining experience - Shanghai 1814, Southampton, Southampton

Shanghai 1814

4.6
4.6
776 Reviews
£41 and over
Shanghainese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
Shanghai 1814 is an exceptional destination restaurant in an iconic listed building in the heart of Southampton. You won’t have experienced anything quite like it. This is where East meets West in a cacophony of flavour, style, colour and vibrancy. Shanghai 1814 is so-called as the owner’s ancestors opened their first restaurant in Shanghai in 1814 – the time of the Qing Dynasty, China’s final imperial dynasty.

This combination of traditional European architecture with exuberant Chinese interior design is dynamic and exciting. Welcome to Shanghai 1814 and enjoy the ultimate dining experience.

Wow-factor interiors are decadent and glamorous, draped in dazzling chandeliers and adorned with cherry blossom. The menus feature contemporary Chinese dishes that are fresh and flavoursome, created by a Chef who previously worked at Michelin-starred Hakkasan in London’s Mayfair.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Shanghainese
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–02:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    023 8033 0888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    private events information pls email to info@1814.co.uk

Experiences

  • Sharing Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Parties of over six guests are required to order from our sharing menu on Fridays on Saturdays. For bookings in December we require an order from one of our festive sharing menus. Please see the below links for full menu details. We will require credit/debit card details to secure this booking. Cards will not be charged apart from in the event of a no-show or a cancellation or reduction to party size with under 48 hours notice. Sharing menu: https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/_files/ugd/357922_b8653f25a2aa462a8b2516bcf62bfe51.pdf Festive sharing menus: https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/_files/ugd/357922_0c25d42d82a448089258ad9b22008aac.pdf Please also view full terms and conditions here: https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/terms-and-conditions
    Sharing Menu photo

What 776 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • Hampshire

    Best Food

  • Hampshire

    Best Service

  • Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • Hampshire

    Innovative

  • Hampshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Hampshire

    Romantic

  • Hampshire

    Good for special occasions

  • Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Southampton

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shanghai 1814 in Southampton offers an "absolutely outstanding" dining experience with "first class" staff and ambiance. Guests rave about the "superb food" and "amazing" cocktails, all set in a "beautifully decorated" venue. While some note the high prices, the exceptional quality and generous portions make it "well worth it."

776 Reviews
  1. Tom

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was exceptional Place is beautiful

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  2. Jondelle

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the best food! Lovely extra touch that they brought birthday cake. We will definitely be returning.

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  3. Matt

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! Had a brilliant time for our anniversary. Exciting food, great portion sizes, friendly and attentive service (without being invasive!). Will be back very soon.

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  4. Jodie

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant food, staff, and exceptional cleanliness

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  5. Susanne

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting, felt important being shown to our seat and serviette placed in your laps, food then was excellent but felt very very rushed and offered a drink once, and was rushed through our starter and main meal …. Main meal could have been hotter and the don’t forget to add the service charge of 12.5% to your bill ! ! !

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  6. Mitesh

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food, outstanding service, good ambience and good value

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  7. Debbie

    Hampshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing. We have been here several times previously booked a table for my husband birthday for 2 o’clock. We ordered wine which never came and had to ask the waitress who forgot. After the starters they asked if they could come out with mains as the kitchen is closing. At this point it went down hill they cleared around us but never cleared our table in the end I had to get someone to clear our table. We did complain at this point as I added to the booking that this was for a birthday. A slice of cake out afterwards but all too late. They then charged a service charge. Do not book a table at 2 as they are to interested in closing the restaurant.

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  8. Michael

    Hampshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is extremely good. We have eaten here several times and cannot fault the food, ambiance or the service standard. The only focus would be the cost being at the upper end, but you get what you pay for. We would recommend to others for a memorable evening out.

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  9. M

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you so much. Amazing dinner celebrating my sisters birthday x

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  10. Sylvi

    Surrey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Restaurant for a special occasion. Nice cocktails and delicious food, generous portions and good service

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FAQs

Shanghai 1814 is rated 4.6 stars by 776 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Shanghai 1814

Shanghai 1814, 165 High Street, Southampton, Southampton SO14 2DH

Additional information

  • Area
    Southampton
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:00–21:30 Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–02:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Shanghainese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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