Exquisite is perhaps the only word that does justice to the flavors and ambiance of Indalo, a new high-end Spanish restaurant on Sinan Lu.

From the moment we stepped in, everything suggested our experience was going to be special: the professionalism and discreteness of the staff, the crescent-shaped s¨¦par¨¦s, the muted lighting over each individual table, the sleek cutlery, the rich orange walls, the tables ornamented with mosaic tiles, the soft Spanish music and the smell of fresh lilies that permeate the restaurant. Although the paella with chicken and chorizo (RMB 145) was slightly disappointing, we recommend the other tapas we savored: beef filet with smoked cheese, Iberian boar croquettes, garlic shrimps, Andalusian gazpacho and brave potatoes (RMB 25-60). Order a bottle of crisp white wine, and let your romantic self take over. Although the main dishes are enough to satisy, leave room for the desserts: We suggest blackberry cheesecake or crispy caramel. Indalo is not among the cheaper options Shanghai has to offer, but it's among the best.

Address: 4-1 Xiangshan Lu
Tel: 021-53820738