8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana

The third restaurant under the aegis of chef Umberto Bombana comes with a glitzy cocktail bar and a balcony with jaw-dropping views. But the glass-clad wine cellar with amazing selections – both by the glass and by the bottle – also catches the eye. The kitchen excels at well-judged Italian classics, complemented by a seafood-heavy tasting menu that showcases the ocean's finest flavours alongside handmade pasta and bread that are simply unmissable.

Fellini-inspired name and personal homage

• 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA is named by Chef Umberto Bombana as a tribute to Federico Fellini’s 1963 film 8½, reflecting the founder’s personal touch on the concept.

World-class wine program in a glass-clad cellar

• The Shanghai outpost is renowned for its expansive wine program, featuring one of the city’s largest collections of Italian wines, showcased in a glass-clad wine cellar.

Four private dining rooms with river-view prestige

• Located in Rockbund, the restaurant offers four private rooms with spectacular Huangpu River views, making it ideal for private events and business gatherings.

Signature Ingredients

• White truffles: The restaurant's defining ingredient and Bombana's signature, with Chef Umberto Bombana widely celebrated as 'The King of White Truffles' and the owner having been named an Ambassador of the White Truffle by Enoteca Cavour in 2006. This accolade underscores white truffles as the central, iconic element of 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA Shanghai. The kitchen emphasizes premium ingredients sourced from around the world, making white truffles the pinnacle of luxury and aroma within its Italian repertoire. While specific seasonal dishes and exact preparation details are not listed in the provided sources, white truffles are traditionally celebrated as a finishing touch that elevates the restaurant's Italian classics with their intense earthy fragrance.

Tasting Menu

• Winter Truffle Menu — ¥3,380
• Lunch Four-Course Menu — ¥888 (plus 10% service charge)