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el Willy
(Now Closed)Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant¥¥¥¥
Huangpu
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SandraMay 26, 2017If 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 ChanOctober 23, 2016Decent weekend lunch set ¥198 for 5 tapas. Recommend gambas al ajillo, salmon trt and the red snapper.
Alice ZulianiNovember 24, 2014Great 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.
💁🏻 SrKeedaNovember 18, 2015The 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!!
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
DraganaDecember 3, 2013Great location with a wonderful view of the skyline at the Bund. Modern Spanish Tapas are great. Try the Wagyu Steak, it' amazing!
Armin ScheithauerAugust 10, 2016Great ambience, good food and a nice view too! We will come back, definetly!
88 Rmb Set lunch ! (Salad+soup+main+dessert) mains : burrito, pasta, burgers, risotto, fishs,... Just pick what you like ! The risotto was great !
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!
Luke ChuJanuary 4, 2016great view by the windows not packed so it's like having the whole place to yourself
Time Out ShanghaiNovember 13, 2012Willy’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
Ksenia NurmukhamedovaApril 26, 2013Delicious food, good service, price not so high, so u can find something for u! U should visit this wonderful place!!!!
Favorite restaurant in Shanghai! Food is amazing and so is the staff. Whenever I wanna treat myself, I'm headed this way!
william beanJune 2, 2012Iberico ham is not top shelf, pehaps old, anchovies are awesome. Pork neck a huge winner. Tuna not there. Charcuterie plate good especially chorizo
simon loasbySeptember 24, 2012Book a table by the window overlooking the river, eat excellent tapas, drink excellent wine and pay around 500Rmb per person.
Soojin ParkNovember 24, 2014Iberico unsalty rather sweet at the end. Juicy paella and salmon appetizer was the best dishes.
Greg VJune 28, 2011I second the recommendation of scallop ceviche, and add: patatas bravas and slow-cooked lamb w eggplant -- all great; marrow w/ mushrooms was just ok.- 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!!!
- All el Willy & Sushi Oyama family (el Willy, el Cóctel, Bikini, Sushi Oyama & Kappo Yu) in 2012 CityWeekend Awards...vote for your favorite restaurant!
John BoothJuly 13, 2015Good Bund restaurant, which means it's expensive with great views and good food.
Pascha BhattiAugust 24, 2014great ambience, modern interpretation of Spanish tapas, attentive staff and service.
Julie QiuSeptember 12, 2010The 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.
Lesley JohnApril 10, 2012Fantastic tapas and great ambience. Make sure you get some iberico! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more- 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!!
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.- Monday October 3rd...el Willy is closed...buuuuuuuuut we'll be back 100% fully recovered on Tuesday!!! Enjoy the Chinese National Holidays!!!
Janey PMarch 24, 2012Scallop ceviche, black truffle and pumpkin creamy rice and suckling pic. No disappointment.
- Brunch is getting better and better every Saturday!!! 175rmb for 6 courses?? SEEEEEXY!!!
- Etienne van den PeereboomSeptember 16, 2010Nice outside space; do book a table outside if weather allows.
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“el Willy” Spanish traditional tapas & rices with a fun twist. All the food is designed to be shared family style & to be eaten comfortably with chopsticks.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
+86 21 5404 5757
Features
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Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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