Shanghai 1814

4.7

879 Reviews

£41 and over

Shanghainese

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

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2 people

20 Apr 2025

April 2025

9:00 pm

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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
Area
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 879 people are saying

Shanghai 1814 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Hampshire
Best Ambience
Hampshire
Good for business meals
Hampshire
Innovative
Hampshire
Great for creative cocktails
Hampshire
Hot spot
Hampshire
Romantic
Hampshire
Good for special occasions
Hampshire
Lively
Hampshire
Most Booked
Southampton
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Shanghai 1814 offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Guests rave about the "beautiful setting" and "attentive staff," making it ideal for special occasions. The restaurant's "exquisite cuisine" and "impeccable ambience" consistently impress, while thoughtful touches like complimentary birthday desserts add to its charm. Highly recommended for memorable meals.

879 Reviews

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Jo
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time visiting 1814, first time treating our children. Our eldest 16 th birthday. Everything about this restaurant is outstanding, it’s truly the best Chinese we have eaten at. Thank you for her birthday pudding. We will definitely be visiting again. 😊
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Rebecca
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience at Shanghai 1814! We ordered from the lunch menu which was delicious. The service was great. The decor is amazing. Would 100% recommend to everyone.
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Paul VIP
Hampshire12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the atmosphere here has a London vibe to it. Food was exceptionally good (salt & pepper chicken was so good) and sevice very quick.
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David
Jersey15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was superb and great value for money. The service was a bit slow which is unusual but still a great place to visit
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Nick
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Possibly the best meal I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The restaurant is stunning, the food fantastic and the service was professional and friendly at the same time. We may need to save up beforehand but we will be back!
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Rod
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very enjoyable birthday meal with a group of friends. We couldn't have been looked after better and the food was excellent.
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Nicole
Hampshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely restaurant and fantastic food, we look forward to visiting again
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Jonathan
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really nice food and ambience. It is expensive, but the quality is excellent. I'm only being hypercritical with my 'star' allocation. Would definitely return.
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Carol
Dorset2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely lunch with my sisters to celebrate a birthday. We had excellent service, food was great and arrived promptly. We chose from the lunchtime fixed menu which is excellent value. Our waiter was very attentive and refilled our water glasses many times. We were even presented with a free desert plus candle for our birthday girl. Will definitely come again.
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Mike
Hampshire11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently excellent experience - food, service et al.
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FAQs

Shanghai 1814 is rated 4.7 stars by 879 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Area
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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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Sharing Menu

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What 879 people are saying

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