"A Michelin-starred Italian room on the Peninsula's roof with a wraparound Bund terrace - Shanghai's most cinematic special-occasion table."
About Sir Elly's
Sir Elly's sits on the 13th floor of The Peninsula Shanghai on the Bund, where chef de cuisine Eugenio Cannoni cooks reimagined Northern Italian food and the room opens onto a wraparound rooftop terrace over the Huangpu River. It is one of the most striking dining rooms in Shanghai, and it has held a Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Shanghai.
This is Italian cooking in a top-end fine-dining setting. For more of the city's best tables, compare the French cooking at Jean Georges, the Italian fine dining of 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana and the river view from Jade on 36. For a marker night, see our proposal dining guide.
The Kitchen
Cannoni's menu reads as modern Northern Italian carried by ingredients from Italy, China and beyond. The signature is Chongming squab cooked three ways, a dish built on produce from the island in the Yangtze delta; the primi run to handmade ravioli and spaghetti, and starters such as pan-seared foie gras with duck-leg gyoza, citrus and cured duck show the kitchen's reach. A five-course degustation runs about 898 yuan, with a la carte plates like a Wagyu M6 tenderloin around 388 yuan, and a full evening lands near 1,300 yuan a head before the surcharge. The cooking is precise and luxurious rather than showy, matched to a deep wine list and a room built for a long, slow dinner.
The Room
The setting is the draw. Sir Elly's crowns The Peninsula at the quiet north end of the Bund, and the dining room flows out to a wraparound terrace that frames the colonial waterfront on one side and the Pudong skyline across the river on the other. Inside, the room is hushed and plush, with widely spaced tables and a separate bar and lounge a floor above. Service is formal and well-drilled, the kind that suits a proposal or an anniversary, and the terrace is the seat to request when the weather allows. It sits at 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road in Huangpu, a short walk from the heart of the Bund; because the terrace tables are limited and in demand, booking well ahead - and asking for the view - is the sensible move.
Not for
Not for a quick or casual meal - this is a formal, top-priced Italian fine-dining room built around a planned special occasion, not a drop-in dinner.
Frequently Asked
What is Sir Elly's known for?
Sir Elly's is known for chef Eugenio Cannoni's reimagined Northern Italian cooking and for its setting on the 13th floor of The Peninsula Shanghai, with a wraparound terrace over the Bund. A signature Chongming squab cooked three ways anchors the menu, and the restaurant has held a Michelin star.
Who is the chef at Sir Elly's?
Eugenio Cannoni is the chef de cuisine at Sir Elly's. He leads a Northern Italian menu carried by modern technique and local produce, with dishes such as Chongming squab three ways, pan-seared foie gras with duck-leg gyoza and handmade pasta.
How much does Sir Elly's cost?
A five-course degustation runs about 898 yuan per person, with a la carte mains such as a Wagyu M6 tenderloin around 388 yuan. A full evening lands near 1,300 yuan a head before the service surcharge, placing it at the top of Shanghai dining.
Where is Sir Elly's in Shanghai?
Sir Elly's is on the 13th floor of The Peninsula Shanghai at 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, at the north end of the Bund in the Huangpu district. Its terrace looks over the colonial waterfront and the Pudong skyline across the Huangpu River.
Does Sir Elly's have a terrace with a view?
Yes. The dining room opens onto a wraparound rooftop terrace that frames the Bund on one side and Pudong's towers across the river on the other. Terrace tables are limited and in demand, so request one when booking and reserve well ahead.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Sir Elly's
Booking well ahead is wise, and ask for a terrace table; Sir Elly's is on the 13th floor of The Peninsula Shanghai at 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road on the Bund.
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Practical Information
Address13th floor, The Peninsula Shanghai, 32 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road (The Bund), Huangpu, Shanghai 200002, China
NeighbourhoodThe Bund, Huangpu
CuisineContemporary Italian
PriceFive-course degustation ~CNY 898; ~CNY 1,300 per person
Dress CodeSmart; jacket suggested
SeatingTop-floor dining room, bar and Bund terrace
ReservationRecommended (terrace in demand)
