Bao Li Xuan

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Historic Address, Refined Cantonese Cooking

Bao Li Xuan occupies a setting that few restaurants in China can match: the historic Shanghai Chamber of Commerce building on North Shanxi Road, now home to the Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai. The space carries the weight of the city's storied past while delivering the precision and polish that define the hotel's approach to hospitality.

The restaurant's focus is Cantonese cuisine — one of China's most technique-driven and ingredient-forward traditions — presented here in a format suited to both leisurely lunches and considered evening meals. Tasting menus and wine pairing options signal a kitchen confident enough to let guests surrender the evening to its judgment, while private dining rooms make Bao Li Xuan a natural choice for gatherings that call for discretion and care.

Recognition and the Wine Dimension

Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, earned in 2024, speaks to something often overlooked at Chinese fine dining tables: a wine list assembled with genuine thought. At Bao Li Xuan, the pairing of Cantonese flavors — delicate, precise, often built on restraint — with a curated cellar adds a dimension that rewards the curious diner.

The Experience

Counter dining is available alongside conventional table seating, offering a closer view of the kitchen's work for those who want it. The overall atmosphere reflects the Bvlgari sensibility: composed, quietly opulent, attentive without being overbearing. For visitors to Shanghai seeking Cantonese cooking at a serious level, and for hotel guests wanting to stay close without compromising on quality, Bao Li Xuan delivers on both counts.