The best places to eat in Shanghai

Yue Hai Tang

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Yue Hai Tang is the brainchild of an experienced chef who has worked in some of the most prestigious kitchens of Shanghai. His team, which has been with him for a long time, rustles up a wickedly enticing Cantonese barbecue. Besides the main menu…

Xin Rong Ji (West Nanjing Road)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The seafood stall by the entrance lets diners make their own choices from the items shipped directly from Taizhou that day. Seasonality is key and that determines exactly which ingredients will be used in certain dishes. Customers can also specify…

Yong Fu (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Shanghainese are no strangers to Ningbo cuisine and they know what they like! This restaurant with bags of old Shanghai charm serves wild-caught seafood shipped daily from Ningbo then meticulously prepared to highlight its natural flavours. Portion…

Fu 1039

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The dining room in a heritage mansion circa 1920s is furnished in a retro style with a terrace and several private rooms. Unlike its two sisters, the original Fu focuses on home-style Shanghainese cooking, including some multi-step labour-intensive…

Moose (Changning)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

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Obscura

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The chiaroscuro ring logo connotes completeness and the complementary relationship of the enthusiastic chef duo, who travel around China regularly to keep their prix-fixe seasonal menu fresh and inspired. With sound Western techniques, they…

Da Dong (Xuhui)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Most customers come for the signature roast duck, boasting wonderfully crispy skin and succulent meat, served with steamed buns. Try also their braised sea cucumber with scallion. On top of the main menu, a seasonal one is also available, alongside…

Zhou She (Minhang)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

In Hongqiao district, near a train station and airport, this restaurant is a popular choice among travellers. The head chef is a Shanghai native, who respects traditions, while exploring other Chinese regional flavours. His menu is heavily based on…

Narisawa

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Featuring sustainable satoyama cuisine that connects diners with nature, this outpost of its Tokyo namesake serves a seasonal set menu built on Japanese traditions finessed by Western techniques. Having worked with chef-owner Narisawa for 10+ years…

Cheng Long Hang (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A household name among hairy crab lovers, this restaurant runs its own farm to ensure quality and a stable supply. Their crabs have flavoursome flesh, with their shells brimming with creamy yellow roe. Try the array of hairy crab dishes on offer…

Ming Court (Minhang)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Weary travellers will find this airy dining room near Hongqiao airport a veritable haven. As well as serving the same classics as its namesake sister branch in Hong Kong, the experienced Shanghainese chef also imbues Cantonese dim sum with unique…

Fu 1015

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

All 10 private rooms in the historical villa boast old Shanghai flair, but the food is both traditional and creative. One set menu focuses on Shanghainese classics; the other features seasonal favourites. Specialities include sautéed river shrimps…

Yi Long Court

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Sheng Yong Xing (Huangpu)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Sheng Yong Xing (Huangpu) is one of Shanghai’s most prestigious Beijing cuisine restaurants with a Michelin star, best known for its Peking duck, Bund views, and special-occasion dining atmosphere. While the overall experience is upscale and…

Tou Zao

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Unlike the typical bustling Chinese joint, Tou Zao offers the serenity and intimate service of a sushiya. But the single prix-fixe menu, featuring hot entrées and dim sum, is unmistakably Cantonese. The sautéed lobster with scallion trio has…

Fu 1088

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

A beautiful tiled entrance, wood panelling and striking light fittings are just some of the original features of this 1920s townhouse. Its 16 traditionally furnished private rooms evoke old Shanghai charm. The food is equally sophisticated: river…

Moose (Pudong)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Moose has three Shanghai branches, all run by the same team. This Pudong one is geared towards the general public, with a Huaiyang-centric menu featuring some painstakingly made delicacies. From Anhui province, the head chef champions the pagoda…

Il Ristorante - Niko Romito

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Stunning vistas of the Pudong skyline, crystal chandeliers and semi-circular leather booths impart style and a sense of grandeur. The menu here, as at the Dubai and Beijing outlets, comprises creations supervised by celebrity chef Niko Romito and…

Ling Long

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The dimly lit space in a century-old building on the Bund feels mysterious and theatrical. The vibe is matched by a season-driven menu divided into acts, like a play. Neo-Chinese creations are finessed by European techniques, and presented in…

Maison Lameloise

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The 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…

Oriental Sense & Palate

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

This multi-storey marvel in a historical mansion exudes understated luxury. Chef Fai creates culinary gems that entice with pretty plating and precise execution. Be sure to order the juicy, deep-fried 20-day-old pigeon with crispy skin. The sautéed…

Meet the Bund (Zhongshan Dong Er Road)

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Brass ceiling panels and chandeliers lend a touch of nostalgic elegance to the otherwise modern room. For an experience authentic, Fujianese is the mainstay of the menu, with all of the kitchen team hailing from the province. Try the umami-laden…

Yong Yi Ting

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

After renovation, the restaurant reopened in an elegant space styled to evoke Jiangnan's water towns, divided into zones by perforated screens mimicking Suzhou's gardens and sheer curtains with ink strokes. Jiangzhe classics are given a refined…

Gastro Esthetics at DaDong

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

The design of the room is a nod to Van Gogh's Almond Blossom; teal cushions and brass trims echo the sky blue background and pinkish flowers of the painting. Peking duck is still the signature here – 45-day-old birds, or 22-day-old ducklings are…

Canton Table

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality · Fine Dining

Remodelled in 2019, the room exudes old-Shanghai flair with bare cement bricks, terrazzo flooring and murals of women in qipao. The head chef honed his skills in some famous kitchens for over 20 years. His menu is short but sweet, covering the…