First of all, if you want to taste authentic Sichuan cuisine, try Dianguochuan restaurant next to the south gate of the National Library. Sichuan cuisine here follows the authentic taste, the price is relatively close to the people, and the entrance is spicy and attractive, which makes people memorable.
Secondly, if you have a soft spot for Cantonese cuisine, don't worry, there are also suitable choices around the National Library. Not far from the east gate of the library, there is a restaurant called "Shima Guilin Rice Noodles". Guilin rice noodles in the store are absolutely unique in Shanghai and are deeply loved by diners. In addition, restaurants such as "Smoked Pot" and "Little Man Waist" are also good choices.
Finally, if you want to enjoy the restaurant atmosphere and enjoy the beautiful scenery, perhaps "family meal" is a good choice. The location is special, located in the waterscape building outside the National Library, with artificial lakes and lawns outside the window. Beautiful scenery and food coexist, which is unique.
In short, no matter what kind of food you want to taste, there are suitable choices around the National Library. It is also a good way of life to enrich your appetite while reading books and documents.