A-01PhénixShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine DiningThe chef cleverly uses Chinese produce in modern French fare. Meat starters and novel creations abound in the à la carte menu. The six-course Découverte menu gives diners a sense of what Phénix has to offer, but to appreciate the chef's vision in…$$$$$View details
A-02Maison LameloiseShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine DiningThe first Asian outpost of this French restaurant in Burgundy commands 180° views of The Bund. The chef, who worked for Éric Pras at the flagship establishment for years, is keen to pair Burgundy recipes with local produce such as Yunnan mushrooms…$$$$$View details
A-03le Comptoir de Pierre GagnaireShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine DiningAn appealing, remodelled Shanghai villa – part of the Capella Hotel – is the setting for this outpost from the famed French chef. Start with an aperitif at the chic bar before taking a table overlooking the central courtyard. Refined French dishes…$$$$$View details
B+04Jade on 36Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningEven when this longstanding restaurant gets a makeover, nothing is really able to compete with the stunning views of Huangpu and the river. With an experienced French chef at the helm, the menu ushers in some sophisticated creations; they may be…$$$$$View details
B+05PoluxShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningDon’t be perplexed if certain items on the menu seem familiar – this all-day dining bistro is from Paul Pairet of Ultraviolet and Mr & Mrs Bund fame. Some dishes echo the signatures from those establishments, albeit rendered in simpler forms. Onion…$$$$$View details
B+06CoquilleShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningNext to Italian trattoria Scarpetta, its younger sibling, Coquille, occupies two floors. On the seafood-focused menu, French classics come with subtle Asian twists. Signature dishes include foie gras crème brûlée and oven-roasted Dungeness crab…$$$$$View details
B+07Mr & Mrs BundShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningOn the city's dining scene for over 10 years, Chef Pairet's brasserie never ages. Lovely service, great music, a terrific wine list and bags of French joie de vivre make dining here a real experience. In the modern space – inside a former bank…$$$$$View details
B+08Villa Le Bec - Bistro 321Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningA lovely renovated villa, dating from 1924, is home to this French bistro. It is divided into several rooms, each decorated differently; the garden terrace is a delightful spot for a round of drinks on a balmy night. Classic bistro dishes include an…$$$$$View details
B+09Jean GeorgesShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThose who are familiar with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s New York flagship will recognise some of the menu items here at his Shanghai outpost, such as toasted egg yolk with caviar, and tuna tartare with avocado. The cooking is light and fragrant…$$$$$View details
B+10Épices & Foie GrasShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningIt’s no great surprise that foie gras is the speciality here. It comes in different preparations, so try the ‘Trilogy’ if you want to sample various types. This ‘modern French bistrot’ is run by a young French couple and they wisely also serve other…$$$$$View details
B+11NuitsShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningThe bistro may not have a big shopfront, but its bright orange sign and full-height windows more than compensate in terms of impact. Named after Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, it serves a nice selection from that wine region. Head to the cellar to talk…$$$$$View details
B+12CuivreShanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Casual DiningEchoing its name, this welcoming bistro in the French Concession amusingly features copper trimming on its walls and dinnerware. The kitchen excels in reinventing bistro classics with modern techniques and subtle Asian twists. L’agneau, or rack of…$$$$$View details