B+26CoquilleShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningNext to Italian trattoria Scarpetta, its younger sibling, Coquille, occupies two floors. On the seafood-focused menu, French classics come with subtle Asian twists. Signature dishes include foie gras crème brûlée and oven-roasted Dungeness crab…$$$$$View details
B+27YongFu Mini (Pudong)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA spin-off from Yong Fu, this restaurant serves only seafood caught in the East China Sea the same day, such as Miiuy croaker and hairtail, but at a lower price point. The must-try signature '18 chops' – raw crabs marinated in spiced soy and wine…$$$$$View details
B+28ScillaShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningScilla is a blue-flowered Mediterranean plant, a nod to the fact that this restaurant focuses on the region's food, but with a twist – local ingredients, especially seafood, are given the Mediterranean treatment, for a unique fusion cuisine. The…$$$$$View details
B+29Cong's KitchenShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningChef-owner Cong is a retiree in his 70s. Passionate about cooking, he returned to Shanghai and opened this restaurant after stints in Hong Kong. Although his food is largely Shanghainese, the menu includes his own creations in addition to the…$$$$$View details
B+30Cellar to TableShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningWith an Italian chef on board since 2024, this place exuding an appealing wine-bar vibe has a revamped menu that is unmistakably Italian. The dishes are rife with bold flavours and the extensive wine list meanders across the globe. The handmade…$$$$$View details
B+32Mr & Mrs BundShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningOn the city's dining scene for over 10 years, Chef Pairet's brasserie never ages. Lovely service, great music, a terrific wine list and bags of French joie de vivre make dining here a real experience. In the modern space – inside a former bank…$$$$$View details
B+33Lan Xin (Jinxian Road)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThere’s a plethora of places to eat on Jinxian Road but one worth searching out is little Lan Xin. It’s a popular place with a diverse clientele – just be ready to join the queue, which usually snakes down the street. It was once a residential home…$$$$$View details
B+34PopShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningBlue and white sofas work well with the wood and marble décor to exude a casual, yet elegant vibe, but it’s the breathtaking river views from the terrace that leave everyone in awe. Classic European choices abound on the menu, especially grilled…$$$$$View details
B+35Nan Xing YuanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningHelmed by a team of Sichuan chefs, this restaurant takes a deposit upon booking and serves only tailored menus, which diners pre-order. A typical menu builds a progression of flavours with classics such as napa cabbage in chicken consommé, and…$$$$$View details
B+36Shi Chuan Fei Chuan (Xuhui)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe kitchen reimagines Sichuan...$$$$$View details
B+37Bai RongShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningBai Rong – peony – is the floral emblem of Shandong Province. Naturally, this modern restaurant generously adorned with lush greenery focuses on Shandong cuisine, especially live seafood shipped from Jiaodong Peninsula. Order the Jiaodong cold…$$$$$View details
B+38Sir Elly'sShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningNamed after the hotel's founder, the opulent space punctuated by red accents commands gorgeous river views. The upscale ambiance makes this a perfect venue for a date. The kitchen turns local ingredients into original creations with bold flavours…$$$$$View details
B+39The Yidao (East Beijing Road)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningYou can tell from the name that this restaurant is serious about the national beverage – professional tea masters brew the perfect cup, using top quality loose leaves and natural spring water. As for the food, the Guangdong chef displays his skills…$$$$$View details
B+40Nanxiang Steamed BunShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA household name, founded in 1900; its handmade xiao long bao with paper-thin skin and juicy pork filling still attract a constant queue at the door. Along with the regular buns, try also those with seasonal fillings, or the oversized ‘super’ buns…$$$$$View details
B+41Summer PalaceShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis smart and sumptuously decorated Cantonese restaurant is divided into three distinct areas, each serving a different speciality. You'll find dim sum in the Pantry, claypot dishes in the Lantern and sophisticated Cantonese classics in the…$$$$$View details
B+42Xiao Tao Mian GuanShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis long-standing neighbourhood noodle shop was renovated a few years back. Noodles are either tossed in shallot oil or served in broth, but the former are more popular. They come with a heap of fried scallion, but you can also add an array of…$$$$$View details
B+43Yong Jiang ZhenShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThis all-private-room restaurant...$$$$$View details
B+44Yu Ge Zhanjiang (Jingan)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningOpen until 2am, this restaurant specialising in regional dishes from the Cantonese city of Zhanjiang is a popular choice for a late-night supper. Free-range chicken shipped from the city is steamed or deep-fried for juicy flesh and intense flavour…$$$$$View details
B+45Wang Lu (Pudong)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe room sports a modern Chinese vibe, dotted with framed orange scarves and table mats in matching equestrian motifs. To suit the local palate, the kitchen dials down the heat slightly, but the food still packs an authentic Jiangxi kick. Rich…$$$$$View details
B+46Jean GeorgesShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThose who are familiar with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s New York flagship will recognise some of the menu items here at his Shanghai outpost, such as toasted egg yolk with caviar, and tuna tartare with avocado. The cooking is light and fragrant…$$$$$View details
B+47PoluxShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningDon’t be perplexed if certain items on the menu seem familiar – this all-day dining bistro is from Paul Pairet of Ultraviolet and Mr & Mrs Bund fame. Some dishes echo the signatures from those establishments, albeit rendered in simpler forms. Onion…$$$$$View details
B+48Lao Xing Xian (Huangpu)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningXian, or umami, is the fifth core flavour of food; it also means “fresh” in Chinese. At Lao Xing Xian, the owner aims to serve the freshest seafood, caught by his own fleet in the East China Sea that is deftly crafted with a knockout umami kick. The…$$$$$View details
B+49Gong De Lin (West Nanjing Road)Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningWhen you see that sweet and sour pork and fried shredded eel are on the menu you may doubt if the food is truly vegan but fear not – all the mock-meat and fish is made with either veggies, soy product or mushrooms. This institution of Shanghainese…$$$$$View details
B+50Jade on 36Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningEven when this longstanding restaurant gets a makeover, nothing is really able to compete with the stunning views of Huangpu and the river. With an experienced French chef at the helm, the menu ushers in some sophisticated creations; they may be…$$$$$View details