Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Xintiandi that serves ribs and Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Flambe: Viennese Restaurant in Shanghai for Grilled Meats

Flambe Bistro Grill & Bar is a Viennese restaurant in Xintiandi serving up flame-grilled ribs, sausage, and chops, alongside traditional Austrian dishes like schnitzel and goulash.

Read more to book get 2 hours free-flow beer for ¥30!

About Flambe

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Nestled between mall blocks in a quieter part of Xintiandi, Flambé boasts a handsome terrace and a modest dining room. It’s casual, bright, and a little old school, similar to those age-old restaurants you’d find in Europe.

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Flambé is run by a Chinese family, who spent their formative years in Vienna operating Fisch Berger, a 100-year-old restaurant near the River Danube in Vienna that was famed for its ribs. This revival is kick started by second-generation operator David, who’s keen to bring a taste of Vienna to Shanghai.

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

The Food

The menu highlights are dishes from the grill, obviously.

The Vienna Ribs is house signature. Preface: these are not the fall-off-the-bone kind. These ribs require some serious gnashing and getting your hands dirty. These sweet-savory racks are coated in a peppery, finger-licking good house barbecue sauce and then finished off on the grill.

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Other classic Viennese dishes also feature on the menu like the Schnitzel, which is fantastically thin and crispy, the mixed sausage platter, and the hearty Viennese goulash.

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Vienna Ribs (¥138) – Flame-grilled with house barbecue sauce, served with creamy coleslaw and mayo-mustard sauce.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
You can also get half a rack for ¥78.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Schnitzel (¥68) – Pounded to extreme thinness, breaded, and deep-fried to perfection. It’s pretty darned good. A must-order.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
If you’re missing a good schnitzel, this is solid. Served with fries, mayo, and ketchup.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Sausage Platter (¥138) – A medley of five different sausages from peppery to smoky, also served with slaw.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Lightly spiced Grilled Tiger Prawns (¥88). A non-meat option from the grill menu.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Ox Tongue (¥98) – Slow-cooked to a tender finish and seared to char, served with red wine reduction and butter sautéed mushrooms.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Goulash (¥45) – A comforting tomato-based stew of tender beef chunks and carrots.
Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Palatschinken (¥38) – Austrian pancakes, similar crepes. A light dessert after all those meaty mains. Filled with blueberry jam and topped with whipped cream.

As for drinks, the go-to is beer. There’s a small selection (for now) including bottled beers of Hoegaarden (¥35-45) and 1664 (¥35), and Budweiser draft (¥30). Flambe also has a couple of house wines (from ¥128/bottle) and cocktails.

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

They have also partnered with Zantho, a leading Austrian wine producer that uses indigenous grape varieties, to import wines to China. Bottles range from ¥188 to ¥688; the classic riesling is ¥188 a bottle.

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes.

In Summary: It’s a laid-back, inexpensive restaurant in a neighborhood that’s infamous for sticker shock. It’s a good casual option for those who live in the area and for people who want a small taste of Viennese food.

The terrace is also dog-friendly.

Flambe is a Viennese restaurant in Shanghai that serves flame-grilled ribs and traditional Austrian dishes. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Nomfluence Readers Deals

The deal below is valid from now until September 4, 2022 for Nomfluence readers when you book via the link below!

  • Add ¥30 for two hours of free-flow Budweiser when ordering a grilled main dish. Deal is available all day.

Grilled main dishes included in this deal are Vienna Style Ribs (¥138), Sausage Platter (¥138), Grilled Beef Kebabs (¥148), and Grilled Lamb Chops (¥138). One order per person.

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Flambe Bistro Grill & Bar 维也纳烤肋排
Address: No. 107, 9 Jinan Lu, near Chongde Lu 济南路9号107单元, 近崇德路
Tel: 13701653038
Hours: Daily, 11am-11pm

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