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 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 .
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.
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 .
This classic five-star brunch provides access to the kitchen and wine cellar to select dishes served straight from the stove and sumptuous desserts. Free flow of high class drinks is provided. En savoir plus .
For a special occasion, opt for this spectacular-view brunch which includes free-flow Perrier Jouet Champagne. Highlights of the buffet are a dedicated Bloody Mary counter and a Sunday roast area. En savoir plus .
This Bund-side brunch offers a mix of classy takes on brunch staples and brunchy takes on classy hotel staples. One to try is the pea soup with mint poured over goat’s cheese tortellini. En savoir plus .
Maya's quality Mexican fare appears also at brunch. Try the blackened fish tacos with regular coffee served with two fresh churros. For stronger drink options, choose bottomless margaritas or sangria. En savoir plus .
Brunch is a quiet affair with attention to details at Osteria, from bite-sized biscotti served with coffee to classic egg benedicts. Hearty secondi options are diligently balanced by a side salad. En savoir plus .
A relaxed brunch option. All sets, such as the rich Breakfast Club (90RMB) include a coffee enriched by crema and served with warm frothed milk. House specialty is the potato pancake-like rosti. En savoir plus .
The Xujiahui cafeteria is a surprisingly great cheap brunch option. Try its salmon platter with dill dressing and a lemon wedge, pairing well with the organic mushroom and cheese stuffed crêpes. En savoir plus .
Dishes like trenette pasta with red tuna and bottarga eggs (190RMB) and stewed lobster with sea urchin (430RMB) hew closely to the original HK menu, but pastas are 20 per cent cheaper here than there. En savoir plus .
