Pass Residence is a natural wine bar and café that serves an Italian-inclined menu of antipasti, pastas, and pizzas.
It’s operated by the OHA Group, which runs a multitude of other popular restaurants in Shanghai, including SFSF, Restaurant Fu, OHA Eatery, as well as bars Dead Poet and Bar No. 3.
There are three sections of Pass Residence: café, wine shop, and dining room. Venue is pet-friendly.
Natural wines are on the uptick, and Pass Residence stocks more than 150 labels of natural wine. Bottles can also be ordered via delivery. They also have a few bocktails. Wines by the glass start at ¥50 for red, ¥48 for white, and espresso for ¥15.
The Food
Despite arriving in Shanghai for two years, OHA Group chef Blake Thornley has been busy. He’s known for his Guizhou-Western fusion at OHA Eatery, inventive mash-ups at Blackbird, and recently, his exciting chef tasting menus at Table Black.
The food at Pass Residence instead is akin to that of a humble Italian trattoria. It’s easy-going, affordable, and instantly likeable. It’s an uncomplicated menu of antipasti, pizzas, and pastas to go with their curated wine selection. Pizzas are personal-sized and pastas aren’t very sizable, my guess is that these are meant to be snack-sized sharing portions. Still, very tasty overall.
In Summary
Favorites: Marinated vegetables, confit mushrooms, rosemary flatbread, and confit duck pizza
It’s a great spot for an alternative workspace during the day, lunch to follow. Evenings are well suited for casual dinners and wine buffs.
Pass Residence
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