TING by Frederic Jaros is a creative fine dining restaurant with an intimate 14-seater chef's table. Pastry-inspired cuisine (but not all sweets).

San Lin Tang has been dishing up Shanghai-style noodles and dumplings for more than 40 years. Popular toppings include pork, braised intestines, and kaofu.

Ren He Guan is an excellent Chinese restaurant that does Shanghainese classics. Despite being a Michelin one-star, the average check is only around ¥250.

Mr & Mrs Bund is a contemporary French restaurant on The Bund by famed chef Paul Pairet. An iconic Shanghai restaurant with numerous signature dishes.

Ling Long Shanghai is a Michelin one-star contemporary fine dining Chinese restaurant by chef Jason Liu, located in the Waldorf Astoria Shanghai.

Ottimo is a stunning villa restaurant that serves Mediterranean and European cuisine. Lounge vibes on the terrace and classy interiors.

Cellar To Table is a restaurant serves a mix of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with European broad strokes, led by chef Francesco Bonvini.

RAW Eatery & Wood Grill is a Shanghai institution for josper-fired steaks and seafood. Excellent steaks, lobster ceviche, and beef tartare in a lively space.

Sakaba Malabar is restaurant and bar that does Spanish tapas with a blend of Japanese influence with sake, cocktails and wine. Nightlife vibes late evenings.

KLAY is a contemporary Indian restaurant led by chef Hardeep Somal. Polished Indian cuisine derived from traditional roots with global influences.

Pirata is a Spanish restaurant and tapas bar by Chef Ling Huang. It is a fan favorite of many seeking tapas and paella in Shanghai.

Luneurs Boulanger & Glacier is an uber-popular French bakery and ice cream shop in Shanghai. Their salted caramel ice cream is arguably the best!