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321 Xinhua Lu,
near Dingxi Lu
Changning District
新华路321号，
近定西路
Part of: Le Bec
6241 9100
10 mins walk from Jiaotong University
ID: LeBec
Open Since Apr 2014
Lunch,
Fri-Sun, 11.45am-2.30pm
Afternoon Tea,
Fri-Sun, 2-5pm
Dinner,
Tue-Sun, 5.45-10pm
Bar,
Tue-Sun, 5pm-1am
Closed Mondays
Fri-Sun, 11.45am-2.30pm
Afternoon Tea,
Fri-Sun, 2-5pm
Dinner,
Tue-Sun, 5.45-10pm
Bar,
Tue-Sun, 5pm-1am
Closed Mondays
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Editor’s Description
Last updated: May 20, 2020
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 accents. Think handmade patés and charcuterie, bavette au poivre, roast fowl and an expansive wine list covering most of France's premier growing regions.
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Wed May 20, 2015
AIX Rosé Garden Party
Garden party for the arrival of a new wine at Le Bec, AIX Rosé, brought in from the south of France. The rosé is free flow with canapés from 6-9pm for 300rmb. Call 18621860729 or email arthur.zhang@emw-wines.com to reserve. -
Sat Oct 25, 2014
Seafood & Wine Party
Nicolas le Bec hosts world champion oyster scaler Marcel Lesoille for an evening of premium oysters, seafood and French wine. A special of dishes centered around crab, langoustines, and fish like salmon and tuna will be served all night. To... -
Sun Aug 17, 2014
Garden Wine Tasting
KC Spirit of Wine is hosting a wine tasting of its selection of 45 biodynamic and natural wines in the garden of Villa Le Bec's restaurant. Michelin 2 star Chef Nicolas Le Bec will arrange a BBQ, cheese and delicatessen plates and pastries for...
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When you talk about French food in Shanghai, it won’t be long before you hear the name Le Bec. It’s perhaps one of the best options in town for rich, authentic French bistro food with the ambience to match (not to mention a perfect summer courtyard). It’s split into two, Villa le Bec and the cheaper, more relaxed Bistro 321 Le Bec, which is reviewed here. At around RMB 250 to RMB 350 for a main it isn’t cheap, but it’s well below fine-dining prices and more than worth what you get.
The place is probably just as well-loved for its design and atmosphere as for its food. It’s set in a villa on photogenic Xinhua Lu, a cozy French bistro that already feels as authentic as any other in town before they’ve even set down the bread basket or asked you to have a sniff of the seasonal white truffle they’d like you to try. It’s small enough to overhear another table’s conversation, homely enough that you won’t mind. It’s a place for dates that you’re trying to impress, or for small groups of friends to stuff themselves to contentment and linger over bottles of wine.
There are light Asian accents here and there, but it’s mostly classics through and through. Think pâté en croûte, expertly cooked slabs of meat smothered in rich, delicate sauces, and pillowy mashed potatoes so smooth and buttery you want to spread them on toast. On our visit we ordered a light, zippy herb salad to share along with veal slathered with truffle, mushrooms and melted comté cheese with mashed potato on the side and a beef tenderloin, served with onion, more of that mashed potato and a sweet, smoky sauce. All were simply excellent. You get the sense that you’re in safe hands here, that anything you go for will probably be a home run.
Price: RMB 350 – RMB 800 per person
Summary: Storied bistro serving up perfectly executed French fare in a cozy, picturesque environment. Probably one of your best bets in town for authentic French cuisine in a romantic environment without going for stuffy fine dining.
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