La Bella Vita

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Gambero Rosso-Recognized Table in Shanghai

La Bella Vita sits on Wanping South Road in Shanghai's Xuhui District, a neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets and unhurried pace. The restaurant has earned recognition in the 2026 Gambero Rosso guide — the authoritative Italian food and wine bible — receiving a fork, a distinction that places it among a select group of Italian restaurants worth seeking out beyond Italy's borders.

What the Recognition Signals

A Gambero Rosso fork is not handed out lightly. The guide applies the same rigorous standards globally as it does at home, evaluating the integrity of Italian cooking, the quality of ingredients, and the overall dining experience. For a restaurant operating in Shanghai, earning that acknowledgment speaks to a genuine commitment to the cuisine rather than a surface-level interpretation of it.

Finding It

Located at 宛平南路366号, close to Xieturoad, La Bella Vita is reachable and well-placed for both residents of Xuhui and visitors exploring the district. The Instagram presence under @bella_vita_bistro offers a current look at what's coming out of the kitchen.

With source material limited, the most honest thing to say is this: when Gambero Rosso puts a fork next to your name in Shanghai, the table is worth booking.