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Jing An Shangri-la,
1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu,
near Tongren Lu
延安中路1218号,
近铜仁路

2203 8889
This concept by the Jing'an Shangri-la de Mediterranean cuisine with a sharp focus on Italy and Spain. A densely packed menu features handmade pasta dishes, risottos, authentic Neapolitan pizzas, and primo cuts of Wagyu beef from Australia. The...
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Jiashan Market,
No. 25-37, Lane 550 Shaanxi Nan Lu,
near Jianguo Xi Lu
嘉善老市,
陕西南路550弄25-37号,
近建国西路

3368 9500
Located in Jiashan Market, Ombra is a two-story western restaurant with a local twist. The environment is warm and bright, boasting stylish decorations and a beautiful terrace. Its kitchen is headed by award-winning executive chef, Brand Wu, who...
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3 Taojiang Lu,
near Hengshan Lu
桃江路3号,
近衡山路

5466 2069
Taojiang Lu sequel to one of Shanghai's most popular summer venues, named after that little street those wacky Beatles trotted across. Ample patio seating screened from the road, robust and comfortable seating, cheap beer on tap, friendly food...
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A Mansion,
291 Fumin Lu,
near Changle Lu
富民路291号,
近长乐路

6170 1318
Relaxed atmosphere and plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, but with enough room left to stand if it gets crowded. The food menu is quite extensive, striking a colorful balance between traditional and contemporary Italian. Cold cuts and...
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4/F, Jing'An Shangri-la,
1218 Yan'an Zhong Lu,
near Tongren Lu
延安中路1218号4楼,
近铜仁路

2203 8889
The Jing'an Shangri-La's spare-no-expense steakhouse concept follows a "farm to table" ethos with artisan-produced steaks and chops and other creative cuisine. The menu riffs off of film production terms with section names like "Cold Open" and...
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1/F, The Roof,
458 Madang Lu,
near Jianguo Dong Lu
恒基·旭辉天地1楼,
马当路458弄,
近建国东路

171 2667 7323
Founded by ex-executive chef Kelvin Chai from Mercato, Caminetto ("fireplace") is a modern Italian bistro with a local twist, dedicated to providing fine food in a comfy and homey environment. The restaurant is stylish and spacious with an open...
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670 Shaanxi Bei Lu,
near Wuding Lu
陕西北路670号,
近武定路

177 0176 3073
Opened in April 2021, La Chance is a cozy French wine bar dedicated to providing homey vibes and plenty of personality for people to chill and enjoy fine wine, beer, cocktails, coffee, and food with friends. There are more than 100 wine choices...
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2/F, K.Wah Centre,
1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu,
near Donghu Lu
嘉华坊2楼,
淮海中路1028号,
近东湖路

6445 9589
Popular gastro-pub / lounge by serial restauranteur Kelly Lee, the woman behind Sproutworks, iiiiit, Boxing Cat, and Cantina Agave. This one has a fully-functional brewery and they usually have a dozen of their brews on tap, which change...
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2/F, A Mansion,
291 Fumin Lu,
near Changle Lu
富民路291号2楼,
近长乐路

153 0089 0162
Formerly just "Italo", but after a renovation upgrade and an impressive menu re-design, Italo Trattoria is now a nice date-night spot in Xuhui. Dim lighting, jovial retro wall hangings, and an attentive staff make this a real casual but elevated...
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Feng Sheng Li,
209 Maoming Bei Lu,
near Weihai Lu
茂名北路209号,
近威海路

6219 0268
Goose Island's 2-storey brewery, boasting 29 taps serving the Goose Island beers you've probably seen everywhere around town, it seems, as well as house-crafted brews. They've also got an "urban craft kitchen" rustling up grub like aged cuts of...
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897 Julu Lu,
near Changshu Lu
巨鹿路897号,
近常熟路

5466 6629
South American restaurant bar — more emphasis on bar — on Julu Lu from the team behind popular steakhouse El Bodegon. Cocktails by Rodrigo Lizardi of el Barrio up in Beijing. Vermouths like Del Professore feature prominently on the drinks menu....
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5/F, Museum of Art Pudong,
2777 Binjiang Dadao,
near Fenghe Lu
浦东美术馆5楼,
滨江大道2777号,
近丰和路

6881 2777
Roof P.M. is a high-end venue sitting atop Museum of Art Pudong, incorporating glass windows and hosting a 270-degree view of the Bund and the OPTV Tower. It's a lovely spot to see Shanghai skylines especially in the evenings. The place serves as...
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142 Zhaohua Dong Lu,
near Caojiayan Lu
昭化东路142号,
近曹家堰路

6209 1635
Cosy home-style Italian restaurant and pizzeria tucked around a corner with a nice street-side veranda. Good atmosphere with warm and friendly service. They have a page dedicated to handmade chicceti, something like Italian tapas; little fried...
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3/F, Sinar Mas Plaza,
588 Dongchangzhi Lu,
near Lvshun Lu
白玉兰广场3楼,
东长治路588号,
近旅顺路

6525 1636
From serial Shanghai restauranteur Eduardo Vargas comes Azul Italiano, an Italian-inspired addition to the second of his Colca locations on the North Bund. Vargas is eager to put the emphasis on the word ‘inspired’. It largely looks Italian,...
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4777 Bingjiang Dadao,
near Pudian Lu
滨江大道4777号,
近浦电路

5899 3335
Up-scale fusion restaurant along Binjiang Avenue in Pudong, with an elegant interior, imaginative cuisines, and attentive staff. Dining area is pretty spacious, with five parts over two floors, featuring plenty of artworks. Lush lounge, open...