el Willy

el Willy is named after its highly charismatic and innovative chef, Guillermo 'Willy'Trullas Moreno, and is specialized in Spanish tapas with a modern twist.

el Willy is located in a 1928 Spanish colonial house in the heart of the French concession in Shanghai. The restaurant is designed to provide its customers with a highly personal and gastronomic experience in friendly surroundings and atmosphere.

el Willy is divided in the following areas:

Main dining area: 75 seats split between two connected rooms
Private / Non-smoking room : 20 seats
Vinoteca Wine Bar by Torres : 15 seats
The Siesta Garden : 50 seats for an al fresco dining experience (when the weather is appropriate)

Since its opening on January 15th 2008, el Willy was awarded the following recognitions:

City Week-End

- Best Newcomer Editor's Pick 2008
- Best Tapas Editor's Pick 2008
- Best Tapas 2009
- First Runner-Up Best Chef 2009
- First Runner-Up Best Restaurant 2009

That's Shanghai

- Best Spanish Restaurant 2008
- Best Spanish Restaurant 2009

Modern Weekly

- Best European Restaurant

Time Out

- Best 100 Restaurants 2008


Feb 21st, 10

el Willy X HoF Chocolate Dream

Willy & Brian Tan partner up for a historical gastronomic event! Read more

Feb 9th, 10

FoFo by el Willy Grand Opening!

FoFo by el Willy brings hot sexy tapas into the heart of Hong Kong! Read more

Jan 7th, 10

Luke in Mali..

Allready in Bamako.. now the adventure really begins.. Read more