Shanghai 1814

4.6

772 Reviews

£41 and over

Shanghainese

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 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 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
023 8033 0888
Website
https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
private events information pls email to info@1814.co.uk

Location
Shanghai 1814, 165 High Street, Southampton, Southampton SO14 2DH
Neighborhood
Southampton
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

What 772 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

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hampshire
Best Overall
Hampshire
Best Food
Hampshire
Best Service
Hampshire
Best Ambiance
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 offers an extraordinary dining experience with "the best Asian restaurant" ambiance and service. Guests rave about the "fantastic ambience & food & service," with impeccably presented Chinese dishes and attentive staff making every occasion special. While some find it "a bit pricey," the exceptional quality justifies the cost.

772 Reviews

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Susanne
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Mitesh
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Debbie
Hampshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
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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Michael
Hampshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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M
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 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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Sylvi
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 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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Claudiu
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent location. High standard from the moment we got in the restaurant. Food quality was great. We will come back definitely.
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David
Gloucestershire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been to Shanghai many times always delicious and staff Very polite and helpful perfect evening although a little expensive
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Donna
Brighton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The starter was fine and noodles etc but the main course Kung Pao should have been spicy but wasn’t and it is a shame as I love spicy food so this was bland.
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Matthew
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food music and service the whole experience was fantastic will definitely be back again
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Shanghai 1814 is rated 4.6 stars by 772 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Southampton
Hours of operation
Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
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

Website
https://www.shanghai1814.co.uk/
Phone number
023 8033 0888
Private party facilities
private events information pls email to info@1814.co.uk

Shanghai 1814

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Additional information

Experiences

Sharing Menu

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What 772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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