Morena by Azul is a youthful Latin American and Mediterranean restaurant by Eduardo Vargas. Small plates, big brunch, good value.

Basdban is a cafe/bakery on Yuyuan Lu. The pastries are buttery and delicious, and their croissants are mighty popular. 

Xibo Restaurant & Bar is a long-standing Xinjiang restaurant in Shanghai. A favorite for ethnic Xinjiang cuisine of lamb, pilaf, big plate chicken, and more.

Mignon 9 is a contemporary French restaurant serving classics with a twist and elevated bistro fare. It's stylish with a hint of Parisian charm.

Colca is a Latin American restaurant by veteran chef Eduardo Vargas. Expect traditional ceviches, exceptional seafood entrées, and hearty beef dishes.

PuR’aisin is a restaurant and wine bar in Changning that pairs Yunnan small plates with natural and organic wines.

The Cannery is a beloved gastrolounge that channels the spirit of the North American West Coast. Popular for brunch, seafood, and beer program.

Italian luxury menswear brand Zegna opened its first-ever Zegna Caffè at Shanghai's HKRI Taikoo Hui. Elevated Northern Italian food and Italian wines.

Pastificio Moménti is a casual Italian restaurant dedicated to offering fresh pastas made daily. Affordable fresh pastas made with traditional Italian recipes.

Pass Residence is a natural wine bar and café that serves an Italian-inclined menu of antipasti, pastas, and pizzas.

Homeslice is a beloved New York-style pizza parlor in Shanghai, by the slice or a whole pie. Find classics of spicy sausage and pepperoni and seasonal specials.

Liu Tang Men, is a mainstay for Sichuan noodles in Shanghai. A dozen noodles to choose from, but ones to get are tianshui mian and dan dan mian.