This quiet Middle Eastern restaurant boasts some of the best falafel in town. The 'Biz Lunch' 28RMB lunch sets (Monday-Friday, 12pm-3pm) make lunch a steal.
The draw here, beside the laidback vibe and roaming yellow Labrador, is the quality coffee, with Americanos (30RMB) pulled by baristas who will adjust the flavour and blend according to your taste. En savoir plus .
This is possibly the most blissfully chilled-out spot in town (58RMB/baths only). Though it doesn’t have many activities, it has a community feel, great service, and an airy chillout area. En savoir plus .
The pizzas here don’t quite justify the price. The margherita (100RMB) is authentic-looking, with basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella on thin crust, but gets a little runny toward the middle. En savoir plus .
Presenting works from both emerging Chinese artists and established international names, MD aims to focus on new media and art forms, and hosts creative talks and screenings. Admission is free. En savoir plus .
Exhibitions usually feature big name international artists, including Alex Katz, Richard Long and Louise Bourgeois. They simultaneously scout for new local talents. Admission is free. En savoir plus .
While the cocktail list here is average, the food is better. From a decent list of bar snacks, we recommend the mussels with herb sauce (68RMB) and the cold meats platter (78RMB). En savoir plus .
The use of fresh fruit and herbs such as mint and basil, grown onsite, sets the menu apart here. Try the the ‘Madang’ (80RMB) featuring Cointreau, Campari, gin and grapefruit juice. En savoir plus .
The pizza arrabiata (98RMB) balances its ingredients atop a Roma-style crust with a spicy tomato and chilli sauce, and is offset by circles of mozzarella and deliciously fresh-tasting cherry tomatoes. En savoir plus .
Of Ben Jia’s unbeatable banchan (free cold appetisers), the fresh salad greens with potatoes is the tastiest. Don’t skip the marinated beef ribs (80RMB) or jap chae (50RMB), sauteed in a sweet sauce. En savoir plus .
This stylish cocktail bar does the classics well. The coolly refreshing Lynchburg lemonade (60RMB) and zingy Moscow mule (60RMB) are well-judged. En savoir plus .
This is an antique-filled cozy cafe with casual French fare. Don't leave without trying the star anise duck (165RMB) or the Signature Fleure Salad (45RMB). En savoir plus .
The humble cabbage is transported to gourmet status with loads of greasy, finger-licking smoked pork . The cabbage is served in a little wok over a flame, it continues to cook with bacon-y aroma. En savoir plus .
Get in early and try the shajiangji (literally ‘sand ginger chicken’) before it’s sold out at dinner. Incredibly juicy and flavoursome poached chicken sprinkled with a blanket of fried minced ginger.
Fried potato strips (12RMB) are a must try. Threads of potato, fried to a perfectly crispy golden brown, are mixed with bits of fresh coriander & slivers of dried chilli, in a Tower of Pisa-like pile. En savoir plus .
The Shed is still a relaxed laidback space for cheap, quality drinks with a healthy dose of live sports screenings, including Aussie rules football, rugby and European and Premiership football. En savoir plus .
One of Time Out's favourite Shanghai microbreweries, this cosy three storey lane house-style bar serves a great selection of ales and food (including one of the city's best burgers).
This large microbrewery with lots of big screen sports, pool tables and a pub food menu (mains 60-80RMB) stands out from the Hongmei Walking Street crowd thanks to their range of quality craft beers. En savoir plus .
This hotel seems to fly under the radar making it ideal to swim without being disturbed. The entrance is 120RMB but that includes the facilities which are of high standard. Swimming caps are a must. En savoir plus .
Our favourite course is the chef’s own secret eat, the truffle burnt soup bread. Guests sit surrounded by a 360-degree video projection of a forest and the scent of cigar smoke as they enjoy the dish. En savoir plus .
Mercato’s lobster ravioli (178RMB) are six perfect little packages handmade every day, bursting with a luscious mix of homemade ricotta, mozzarella, Canadian lobster and locally sourced shrimp. En savoir plus .
This revered Tokyo brand’s first Shanghai location uses citruses and rare salts in flavouring. Try the sushi set (160RMB) for an eight piece meal featuring a revolving selection of fish and meats. En savoir plus .
The hunkar begendi (160RMB) is one of the standouts on a menu of pricey dishes. The surprisingly light blend of shredded, pinkish lamb on a bed of charcoal-grilled aubergine mash, is smoky and tender. En savoir plus .
The Michelin-starred Italian doesn’t disappoint, especially the pappardelle with lamb ragout (130RMB), heaped with slow-cooked lamb infused with rosemary and fresh porcini. En savoir plus .
This romantic, country-chic Italian dining room serves a fantastic salsiccia pizza (128RMB), with house-made sausage, mushrooms, red onions and Parmigiano Reggiano. En savoir plus .
Chef Lee Zandong’s Chaozhou cuisine is by in large delicate and oil-free; however, the house specialty, deep friend mashed duck and taro (88RMB), is a delicious departure from the norm. En savoir plus .
We’re particularly impressed with the chicken with seaweed (jiqiu) (68RMB), thin sheets of chicken coated in Sichuan peppercorn powder served with fried seaweed. En savoir plus .
Try the delicious meat-free take on the hongshao rou (48RMB) which features large cubes of tofu, which wobble in a thick dark soy sauce with a layer of konjac (vegetarian gelatin) for the ‘fat’. En savoir plus .
This homey Shanghainese dining room is known to have a fan base for its no-MSG quality cooking. We never skip the deep-fried duck leg (38RMB), with its crispy skin and chewy-tender meat within. En savoir plus .
This bright and breezy arts hangout offers a menu full of delightful choices, our favorite of which is the Cajun chicken sandwich (38RMB) served on floury, firm ciabatta. En savoir plus .
