" Its Still Good! "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

My Wife and I chose Casa 13, to dine with 10 of our friends. Having been there before, knowing full well their gnocchi and lobster soup are superb.
The appetizers are large portions, perfect for sharing with the table. My Calamari was delicious.
The Mains came all at once, one of our parties mentioned the veal was a little tough, the others were most happy with their meals.
Deserts equally well received, the chocolate options were particularly appealing.
The service is very attentive, and the price is reasonable, appetizers, mains, deserts and wine for a table of 10 - 280rmb each.

" Pretty Blah, Disappointing: Downhill After The Cheese "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

Went to Casa 13 with my wife and another couple Sunday evening. We were first blown away by the atmosphere, and immediately hoped it would be a place we frequent often. Open Patio seating, nice tables and ambiance. However, overall I must say that I ended up disappointed in Service and Main Courses.
The warm Camembert Cheese platter was a huge hit at our table, and unfortunately the meal went downhill from there. The Tuna w/ Artichoke was very bland, almost no flavor. The Lamb tasted like...well lamb. No distinguishable difference between it and what you would cook up at home.
The staff was very friendly and polite, but for not being very busy, the wait for appetizers and simple drinks (Iced Tea?) was unacceptable. Without causing incident, we had to repeatedly ask for items a second time before they would appear.
If the main course had matched the appetizers in enjoyability, then the price could have been warranted. While not necessarily expensive by Shanghai standards, I didn't feel like we got our money's worth when leaving. I'm glad we gave it a "go" and if they change the menu, or get a new Chef, I'd be sure to go back.

" Disorganized But Excellent Service "

Value for money		Suitable for...
The food		.. a date
The service		.. business dinner
The decor		.. with friends

Made reservations for dinner at Casa 13 for 8pm Saturday night. Called in the afternoon to request a seat in the main dining room. When we arrived they offered to give us a table in the bar area instead- so frustrating and seems to be typical of Shanghai restaurants- they get overwhelmed and all sense of customer service out the window.We decided to wait for a table, like we had asked for.The hostess was running around like a crazy woman, which did not make for a relaxing evening. We didn't get our table until 9:15. The hostess offered us two rounds of drinks and a round of espresso while we waited at the bar for our table, which was a good move on their part.Once seated, service was excellent but, typical of restaurants in SH on a Saturday night, the busy factor overwhelms wait staff.Food was delicious. Melted Camembert salad fabulous and grilled tuna tasty (despite being a very small portion). I will go back.