Diage the Sequel
el Willy serves up Spanish cuisine on Donghu Lu - By Joaquin, Mar 03, 08
As a Spaniard living abroad for many years, I've come accustomed to "Spanish" restaurants attempting to distinguish themselves by offering gimmicky concepts and ill-conceived localizations of classics. Not only do these restaurants fail in terms of offering food that is truly Spanish, but also in offering food that is palatable and worth the price.
"el Willy," formerly know as "Diage," recently re-launched a few weeks ago to a packed house (no doubt due to its free-flow champagne and free finger foods). el Willy is a Mediterranean restaurant, but more specifically a Spanish venue. Their main specialty is their paella, a traditional Spanish dish comprised of saffron-spiced rice and a variety of meats and shellfish. el Willy offers nine types, including pigeon and "Chinese sausage" varieties. The dish is meant to be shared between two people and ranges in price from 130rmb to 180rmb.
The decor of el Willy is Diage with a slight face lift: a light, pastel color scheme, billowy silk curtains, velvet throw pillows, and earthen textures on the walls. It's a nice, relaxed atmosphere. At times it strays from Mediterranean d
"el Willy," formerly know as "Diage," recently re-launched a few weeks ago to a packed house (no doubt due to its free-flow champagne and free finger foods). el Willy is a Mediterranean restaurant, but more specifically a Spanish venue. Their main specialty is their paella, a traditional Spanish dish comprised of saffron-spiced rice and a variety of meats and shellfish. el Willy offers nine types, including pigeon and "Chinese sausage" varieties. The dish is meant to be shared between two people and ranges in price from 130rmb to 180rmb.
The decor of el Willy is Diage with a slight face lift: a light, pastel color scheme, billowy silk curtains, velvet throw pillows, and earthen textures on the walls. It's a nice, relaxed atmosphere. At times it strays from Mediterranean d
margarita
Jun 05, 08
BEEN THERE 4 TIMES ALLREADY, IN MY OPINION IT IS THE BEST CONTEMPORARY TAPAS RESTAURANT IN SHANGHAI. HIGH DOSE OF CREATIVITY AND QUALITY, WINE LIST DEFINATELY NOT TO MISS.. AND PRICES DEFINATELY REASONABLE... HIGHLY RECOMENDABLE!
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