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el Willy

el Willy

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Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant¥¥¥¥
Huangpu
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  • Sandraheart icon on user image
    SandraMay 26, 2017
    If you want to leave aside Chinese cuisine for a night, try this Spanish restaurant. I loved their chorizo and their cheese croquettes. Good music, trendy, great location with a view over the pond.
  • Bethany C.heart icon on user image
    Bethany ChanOctober 23, 2016
    Decent weekend lunch set ¥198 for 5 tapas. Recommend gambas al ajillo, salmon trt and the red snapper.
  • Alice Z.heart icon on user image
    Alice ZulianiNovember 24, 2014
    Great Bund view, great food and wine! I had such an amazing night with my friends there! Maybe it can be considered a little expensive compared to other places but it is a really nice place.
  • 💁🏻 S.heart icon on user image
    💁🏻 SrKeedaNovember 18, 2015
    The tapas here are out of the world. Offers Voss and really good sparkling wine. The smoked salmon with truffles on top is a must try!!
  • Ralle I.heart icon on user image
    Ralle INovember 11, 2016
    Add The cava. Most dish great, except The rice. Value on the bund
  • Giacomo M.heart icon on user image
    Giacomo MorellatoApril 19, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    By far the best Spanish in Shanghai...by far! Enjoy it! ...And don't miss "Explosive Balik salmon with sour cream and truffle honey"...sure you'll ask to repeat. Cheers
  • Armin S.heart icon on user image
    Armin ScheithauerAugust 10, 2016
    Great ambience, good food and a nice view too! We will come back, definetly!
  • Dragana
    DraganaDecember 3, 2013
    Great location with a wonderful view of the skyline at the Bund. Modern Spanish Tapas are great. Try the Wagyu Steak, it' amazing!
  • GregWasThere
    GregWasThereNovember 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    88 Rmb Set lunch ! (Salad+soup+main+dessert) mains : burrito, pasta, burgers, risotto, fishs,... Just pick what you like ! The risotto was great !
  • Mariana S.heart icon on user image
    Good food at fair prices! Worth a lot to go!
  • Valerie C.heart icon on user image
    Valerie CüpliOctober 1, 2016
    Tried the wagyu beef tapas and they were amazing!!
  • Luke C.heart icon on user image
    Luke ChuJanuary 4, 2016
    great view by the windows not packed so it's like having the whole place to yourself
  • Samantha T.heart icon on user image
    Samantha TanOctober 1, 2016
    Salmon is amazing as well as the paella
  • Time Out Shanghai
    Time Out ShanghaiNovember 13, 2012
    Willy’s new Bund 22 location has a bright air with its cheerful primary colours. Spanish chef Willy Trullas Moreno serves a six-course extravaganza with weekly-rotating playful inventions. Read more
  • Jieling Z.heart icon on user image
    Jieling ZhengOctober 24, 2015
    Food is so nice, pleasant atmosphere plus stunning bund view!!
  • simon l.
    simon loasbySeptember 24, 2012
    Book a table by the window overlooking the river, eat excellent tapas, drink excellent wine and pay around 500Rmb per person.
  • Roque d.
    Roque del Rio TorrijosNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Ask for a dedicated copy of el Willy book..."el Willy, Three Years in China"...200 pages fully colorful explaining Willy's adventure in China and 32 funky recipes of el Willy HITS! Cannot miss it!
  • william b.
    william beanJune 2, 2012
    Iberico ham is not top shelf, pehaps old, anchovies are awesome. Pork neck a huge winner. Tuna not there. Charcuterie plate good especially chorizo
  • Ksenia N.
    Ksenia NurmukhamedovaApril 26, 2013
    Delicious food, good service, price not so high, so u can find something for u! U should visit this wonderful place!!!!
  • Lars G.heart icon on user image
    Lars GinnerupSeptember 29, 2018
    Good tapas with view of the Bund.
  • Soojin P.
    Soojin ParkNovember 24, 2014
    Iberico unsalty rather sweet at the end. Juicy paella and salmon appetizer was the best dishes.
  • Greg V.
    Greg VJune 28, 2011
    I second the recommendation of scallop ceviche, and add: patatas bravas and slow-cooked lamb w eggplant -- all great; marrow w/ mushrooms was just ok.
  • Ellen P.heart icon on user image
    Ellen PetitSeptember 16, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Favorite restaurant in Shanghai! Food is amazing and so is the staff. Whenever I wanna treat myself, I'm headed this way!
  • Roque d.
    Roque del Rio TorrijosMarch 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    All el Willy & Sushi Oyama family (el Willy, el Cóctel, Bikini, Sushi Oyama & Kappo Yu) in 2012 CityWeekend Awards...vote for your favorite restaurant! http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/awardsh
  • Adjaheart icon on user image
    AdjaJanuary 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The sea urchin appetizer is to die for...
  • John B.heart icon on user image
    John BoothJuly 13, 2015
    Good Bund restaurant, which means it's expensive with great views and good food.
  • Mheart icon on user image
    MFebruary 12, 2016
    Most everything is good. Nice wine list. Good service and comfortable seating.
  • Lesley J.
    Lesley JohnApril 10, 2012
    Fantastic tapas and great ambience. Make sure you get some iberico! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Pascha B.heart icon on user image
    Pascha BhattiAugust 24, 2014
    great ambience, modern interpretation of Spanish tapas, attentive staff and service.
  • Julie Q.
    Julie QiuSeptember 12, 2010
    The organic egg with seared foie gras and shaved truffle was pure heaven (well, more like sin!) Beef cheeks were a bit off. Try crispy pork better.
  • Ian S.
    Ian SullivanMay 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Avoid the paellas and stick to the tapas list. Scallop ceviche, Balic salmon, and eggs with truffle and foie gras are big winners. And try the sangria.
  • Diana T.heart icon on user image
    Diana TanJune 16, 2019
    It gets very very noisy here. So noisy, it's hard to have a conversation
  • Roque d.
    Roque del Rio TorrijosJanuary 27, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Wanna know how Willy came to China? Why he came? How did El Willy began? Are you willing to surprise your friends with some Spanish cooking at home? EVERYTHING @ EL WILLY COOKBOOK FOR ONLY 320rmb!!!
  • Roque d.
    Roque del Rio TorrijosApril 5, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    IT time to vote for your favorite Spanish Restaurant on CityWeekend Readers' Choice Awards!! All the happy family: el Willy, el Cóctel, Sushi Oyama & Kappo Yu is nominated!!
  • Angela SC N.
    Angela SC NgAugust 1, 2011
    Both drinks and food are great here! My fav is the garlic gambas!
  • Bob W.heart icon on user image
    Bob WassonNovember 5, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Tapas great view
  • Roque d.
    Roque del Rio TorrijosSeptember 29, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Monday October 3rd...el Willy is closed...buuuuuuuuut we'll be back 100% fully recovered on Tuesday!!! Enjoy the Chinese National Holidays!!!
  • Janey P.
    Janey PMarch 24, 2012
    Scallop ceviche, black truffle and pumpkin creamy rice and suckling pic. No disappointment.
  • Roque d.
    Roque del Rio TorrijosMarch 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Brunch is getting better and better every Saturday!!! 175rmb for 6 courses?? SEEEEEXY!!!
  • Ian S.
    Ian SullivanMay 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't miss the salmon with truffled honey
  • Tim B.heart icon on user image
    Tim BarnardAugust 10, 2014
    I pitcher of their sangria sets the world right.
  • Rohan L.
    Rohan LightfootNovember 25, 2011
    Always go for the lunch set. Great value and super-cute salads/
  • Francisco L.heart icon on user image
    Francisco LopezOctober 20, 2015
    So nice ambience, great food, good service.
  • Philippe
    PhilippeJuly 23, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is delicious
  • @JaumePrimero
    @JaumePrimeroDecember 6, 2013
    Stick with the classics.
  • Etienne v.
    Etienne van den PeereboomSeptember 16, 2010
    Nice outside space; do book a table outside if weather allows.
  • Albert N.
    Albert NgJune 11, 2013
    The Bloody Mary is awesome !!
  • Ana Maria G.heart icon on user image
    Ana Maria GarciaJuly 16, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Free WiFi. Password 2154045757
  • Roque d.
    Roque del Rio TorrijosNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    And this Saturday November 26th at 4pm at el Willy Happy Spanish Restaurant...EL WILLY SEXY COOKBOOK LAUNCH PARTY!!!
  • Doug M.
    Doug MakishimaMarch 22, 2014
    Wifi: 2154045757
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