The new Hengshan 8 development, corner of Hengshan and Wulumuqi, is quickly filling up with F&B concepts. One of them is Mozzarella e Vino, a European-style eatery with cheese at the forefront.

Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Mozzarella e Vino (MeV for short) is all about highlighting their deli counter products, mostly cheese. They even have a mozzarella molding machine from Italy to form their own balls of cheesy, milky goodness. That said, burrata is a signature brunch item, as well as baked camembert.

Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Free samples!

Apart from buying cheese and cold cuts by weight from the counter, they also do a range of dishes. The menu features usual suspects like roast chicken, steaks, and pastas, and brunch highlights Dutch pancakes and breakfast plates.

Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Formaggio and Cold Cuts Board (¥128) – A charcuterie and cheese board of two cheeses and two prosciutto cuts. A large portion is ¥198 for double the amount.
Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Cream Chicken Dutch Baby Pancake (¥88) – A brunch item that exceeded expectations. Chicken thigh and mushrooms in a creamy sauce poured over eggy Dutch pancakes, crowned with a mini brie. Very comforting and enjoyable.
Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Coppa Ham Burrata Cheese (¥98) – Milky burrata with coppa ham. Standard and enjoyable. The figs paired well, but I wasn’t a fan of the strawberries.
Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Modern Chinese Spaghetti (¥88) – The unusual pick of the three pastas; the other two are standards. Parmesan, linguine, braised pork belly, mushrooms, Thai chili, and balsamic vinegar. Spicy, vinegary, savory. It was surprisingly delicious, though would have been better if the pasta wasn’t overcooked.
Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.
Milanese Roasted Chicken (¥198) – Sanhuang Chicken roasted and served with salsa and salsa verde. A pretty basic roasted chicken.
Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Overall, the Dutch pancakes were a big win. Good for a chill brunch. Wines by the glass from ¥68, bottles from ¥198.

Mozzarella e Vino is a European-style eatery specializing in cheese products, located in Xuhui, Shanghai.

MeV also boasts a lovely terrace. The entire Hengshan 8 complex is dog-friendly.


Mozzarella e Vino
Address: No. 101A, Bldg 6, 8 Hengshan Lu, near Wulumuqi Nan Lu 衡山路8号6号楼101A室, 近乌鲁木齐南路
Tel: 18521361282
Hours: Daily, 10am-11pm