This multi-concept restaurant by French celeb chef Nicolas le Bec occupies a century-old villa on tree-lined Xinhua Lu. As of now its first phase, Bistro 321 le Bec is the only portion that is open for business. Offerings are expertly done French classics with Asian... Read more
A "Modern French Eatery" by Shanghai-famous chef Paul Pairet. Mr and Mrs Bund endeavors to be Shanghai's first late night dining restaurant. It's on the Bund so expect it to be classy yet relaxed, without sacrificing an ounce of chic. Serving global French favorites... Read more
Fine Italian dining on the Bund. An expansive menu spans many regions of the boot, with the kind of down-to-earth, casual fare Italians might eat any day of the week. Standouts include the Tuscan chicken liver terrine and the pici alla Toscana. Pizzas are somewhere... Read more
Simple country-style southern French bistro with a modern take which speaks through both its decor and menu, dishes are pared down and straightforward, yet generously portioned. Read more
Hakkasan is a fancy and fashionable Michelin-starred Chinese chain that comes to Shanghai via London. Part of an international chain which also boasts branches in New York, Miami, Vegas, San Francisco, the UAE and even Mumbai, the soul of the menu is Cantonese and... Read more
Superstar chef Pierre Gagnaire's first concept on Mainland China, delivering his particular flavor of fine dining to the poor, starving masses of Shanghai. Gagnaire may have gone full-white up top but his cooking is not old. He is contemporary and his dishes are... Read more
Da Vittorio is a three Michelin-starred restaurant in Bergamo, Italy, opened in 1966. It made a name for itself serving seafood in a region not known for that, and, after a few decades, moved up into the rarefied world of top-rated Michelin restaurants. It's also... Read more
Italian fine dining inspired by a legendary restaurant of the same name in Venice (but no affiliation). The kitchen in the Shanghai incarnation is helmed by Giorgina Mazzero, a veteran of Da Ivo in Venice. Located on the 23rd floor, it has a 270-degree view over the... Read more
Ultraviolet is an avant garde dining concept by resident molecular madman Paul Pairet. 10 -- and only 10 -- diners arrive at Mr & Mrs Bund for an aperitif before they are spirited away to an undisclosed location. There they are taken to a single table in a white room... Read more
Contemporary tapas from Spanish celebrity chef and molecular gastronomy proselytizer Paco Roncero. The menu features modern reinterpretations of classic Spanish tapas. Read more
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 "Act One, Scene One."... Read more
The marquee restaurant from the Shanghai Bellagio, Lago is modern Italian fine dining from acclaimed Spanish chef Julian Serrano, celebrated for putting traditional Continental cuisine through his own idiosyncratic, bubbly, molecular prism. It's very much the sister... Read more
Within the diplomatic district of Shanghai, the Yongfoo Elite clubhouse has served as a consulate for the UK, Russia and Vietnam over the years. The graceful manor is now a private leisure club that offers gourmet cuisine and live music in a gentle ambiance. Antique... Read more
Tiny, exclusive izakaya on Yuyuan Lu just in front of Cannery, run by a handful of handsome Korean chefs. The space is intimate, the concept is cool, but the rotating menu can be hit-and-miss and the bill is substantial. Booking mandatory. Read more
At Three on the Bund, Canton Table is designed with old-Shanghai glamour. As the name gives away the food is Cantonese – barbecue meats and dim sum among other seasonal offerings. The scrambled egg with shredded fried fish maw stands out. Read more
Named after Leonardo da Vinci and inspired by healthy eating the menu centers on the Chef's passion for fresh daily produce with a focus on flavour, and the odd creative flourish - like sea crab and prawn cocktail with pink grapefruit or homemade gnocchi with... Read more
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