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226 Jinxian Lu, Shanghai 200020
8621-6256-8998

Osteria

Serial Shanghai restaurateur Eduardo Vargas is seemingly unstoppable. His latest venture is a smart Italian-Mediterranean eaterie, with an added raw food bar and a fine range of signature cocktails... read more

1/F, The Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, Shanghai 200031
8621-6170-1318

La Dolce Vita

It's questionable whether Shanghai's congested Italian dining scene has much spare capacity, but this two-floor bar/restaurant is aiming for the discerning, though unstuffy, end of the spectrum. An... read more

1F, Portman Ritz-Carlton, 1376 Nanjing West Rd., Shanghai 200040
8621-6279-8888

Tables

The Portman Ritz-Carlton's dowdy Tea Garden restaurant closed early in 2008 - but nobody quite expected the style, sophistication and modernity of its replacement, Tables. This classy restaurant is... read more

30 Donghu Lu, Shanghai
8621-5306-5462

Cheng Cheng's Dining Room

Shanghainese dining is renowned for its meaty, oily, semi-sweet flavours rather than its sense of fun. Cheng Cheng's is out to change that, with a bright, airy and artsy interior decorated with bol... read more

586 Julu Rd., Shanghai Grand Plaza, Club House 2F, Shanghai 200040
8621-6289-6889

Maya

Chef Brad Turley may not be Mexican, but his step-mother is, and he grew up cooking just north of the border. In short, he knows his Mex from his Tex. This smart restaurant converts standard tacos,... read more

1 Taojiang Lu, Shanghai 200031
8621-5465-9055

La Creperie

It should be no surprise that sweet treats are on the menu in the former French Concession—home to the city's finest patisseries back in Shanghai's 1930's heyday. Very popular for weekday lun... read more

150 Fenyang Lu, Shanghai
8621-6474-4823

Paulaner Deli & Bakery

This small bakery and cafe in the former French Concession is a multi-talented outlet. As well as serving fine fresh coffee, a large selection of German cakes and French croissants and pastries and... read more

1476 Fuxing Zhong Lu, Shanghai
(86-21) 6433-6955

Baan Thai

The setting for this Thai restaurant is magnificent, occupying a lavishly revamped villa in the former French Concession. There’s a large front garden with a Thai pagoda, while the inside din... read more

271 Fumin Lu, Shanghai
(86-21) 6279-2827

Bao Luo

Though it seems a little chaotic and ramshackle, this legendary diner is where the city's five-star chefs eat after hours, so the food must be pretty good. Serving home-style Shanghainese favorites... read more

140 Xikang Lu, Shanghai
(86-21) 6353-8358

Bella Napoli

A sizeable Italian contingent packs into this small trattoria for both lunch and dinner - which is usually a good recommendation. In this case, it's spot on - the unpretentious, homestyle Italian c... read more

65 Maoming Bei Lu, Shanghai
(86-21) 5228-6575

Black Cafe

The name is entirely literal, as Black Cafe offers two dining experiences, the Dark Zone and the Visual Zone. The Dark Zone is designed for "eyes note required" invisible dining, as the entire room... read more

3729 Hongmei Lu, Shanghai
(86-21) 6446-8800

Bukhara Grill

Large, contemporary-style Indian restaurant in the western suburbs. Serves a comprehensive menu of meat, vegetable and seafood curries and rice dishes, as well as draft Indian beers. Given its loca... read more

1228 Beijing Xi Lu, Shanghai

C by House of Flour

Singaporean pastry supremo Brian Tan had been working for years at five-star hotels across Asia before he opened his own branded café. The desserts here are both delicious and inventive &nda... read more

38 Fumin Lu, Shanghai
[86-21] 6248-1998

Coconut Paradise

Shanghai is well served with Thai restaurants, and this is one of the best. An old townhouse has been lovingly revamped with southeast Asian hardwoods, moody lighting and lots of alcoves and semi-p... read more

House 6-7, Lane 123 Xingye , Shanghai
[86-21] 6385-8752

Crystal Jade

Locals accept no substitute when the desire for Cantonese dim sum strikes. Don’t let the appearance of this noisy, crowded café on the XX-floor of a retail mall discourage you – ... read more

Unit 11, House 6, South Block Xintiandi , Shanghai
(86-21) 6446-8800

Din Tai Fung

This highly-regarded Taiwanese restaurant chain serves up Shanghai's famous xiaolongbao soup-and-meet dumplings, as well as noodle dishes and well-executed Chinese favorite dishes. The interior dec... read more

20 Donghu Lu, Shanghai
(86-21) 5404-5757

El Willy

One of Shanghai's most exuberant and un-selfconscious restaurants, is also one of the city's most acclaimed new openings in 2008. Madcap chef, El Willy, serves modern Spanish tapas in a delightful ... read more

Ferguson Lane, 376 Wukang Lu , Shanghai
(86-21) 6437-6465

Franck

This is a classic French brasserie – right down to the black chalkboard menu and artsy photos of the River Seine adorning the walls. Owned by a former nightclub impresario, the attention to P... read more

No. 2 Lane, 299 Fuxing Xi Lu, Shanghai
[86-21] 6433-943

Ginger

Superbly managed, Singaporean-owned café and restaurant adjacent to a yoga studio on leafy Fuxing Lu. The pan-Asian menu and cozy cuteness of the bright yellow and orange interior make it a ... read more

87 Fumin Lu, Shanghai
(86-21) 6249-5628

Guyi Hunan

The super spicy hotpots of Hunan Province are the stuff of legend in China. Packed with chilli peppers, these tongue-numbing treats are once of the nation's most-cherished dishes. Order plenty of i... read more

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