Shanghai Tang (上海滩餐厅) does a sophisticated take on Shanghainese cuisine in a stylish setting, located within a restored shikumen house in Xintiandi.

Nestled in Shanghai's former French Concession, La Pomme de Terre is a charming day-to-night destination, serving brunch and bistro fare.

For the best fried chicken in Shanghai, head to bb.q Chicken (also known as bb.q Village), a Korean restaurant specializing in Korean fried chicken.

For the best fried chicken in Shanghai, head to bb.q Chicken (also known as bb.q Village), a Korean restaurant specializing in Korean fried chicken.

Bella Vita is a casual Italian restaurant in Jing'an dedicated to simple, delicious comfort food at honest prices. Good pizzas & steaks!

Yatai Ramen (南波碗屋台拉面) is a permanent ramen cart in Xuhui, serving Japanese soup-based noodles as well as localized iterations.

EPIC is a renowned cocktail bar in Shanghai, formerly on the Asia's and World's Best 50 Bars list. High-energy and unique cocktails.

Avenue Joffre is a hidden gem among Shanghai’s Japanese-style cocktail bars, tucked away in the city's former French Concession.

Mimilato makes gelatos and sorbets using premium ingredients sourced from across China with a focus on vibrant, fruit-driven flavors.

Sit Gelato is a tiny shop specializing in inventive flavor combinations — most delightfully approachable, with a few daring exceptions. 

Making Gelato is a small, artisanal gelato shop in Shanghai that does an excellent tofu pudding flavored gelato.

Zhong Yao Tang (中曜堂) is a must-visit Shanghai gelato shop that makes unique Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ice creams.