Maison Lameloise Shanghai is a French fine dining restaurant located on the 68th floor of the Shanghai Tower. It opened in May 2018 and it was awarded one star in the Michelin Guide Shanghai 2020.

I gave Maison Lameloise a gushing review after a visit when it opened about a year ago. And after a revisit, I stand by my laudations.

Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.

The original Maison Lameloise is in Chagny, Burgundy, which has maintained its heritage for almost a century and is deemed an institution of French gastronomy. The much-venerated Eric Pras is the chef there, while Yann Klein is the Executive Chef of Shanghai’s Maison Lameloise.

Pras just came through on his many frequent visits to Shanghai, and with that, a few new dishes are now on the menu to mark the occasion and the turn of the season.

View from Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
View from Maison Lameloise Shanghai

The restaurant has updated its opening hours and is now serving lunch time on Saturday and Sunday. That means you can enjoy the lunch menu—which starts at ¥488—and the spectacular daytime view at your own leisure.

Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai

Amuse Bouches. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.

Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai is not something you can rush through. It’s best to set aside at least three hours to fully appreciate the fine French cuisine and the breath-taking view. Channeling the prestige of Chagny is paramount, and thus, service here is fantastic and the food triumphantly spectacular.

The heart of French cuisine is in the sauces, and the ones here are multi-layered and intense. Don’t be shy to ask for more bread to savor ever last drop of the sauces. (Though, their adept servers won’t give you the chance, and are quick to refill your plate.)

Amuse Bouches. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
​Savories to start: Escargot flavored popcorn
Amuse Bouches. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Savories: Parsley jelly with parsley flavored chips
Amuse Bouches. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Saussicon with radish puff and brown crab jelly with yuzu on cracker.
Signature Oeuf Meurette. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
The signature Oeuf Meurette. Poached quail egg with bacon and mushroom. A house special from Chagny.
Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Fresh baked bread
Blanc de Blanc champagne. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Blanc de Blanc, a special collection from Maison Lameloise. (¥450/glass)
Sichuan salmon. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Sichuan Salmon – half-cooked and sprinkled with hazelnut, Jerusalem artichoke, sour grape and mushroom, hazelnut oil sorbet.
Hokkaido scallops with pork feet compression. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Hokkaido Scallops – pan-seared scallops, scallops and pork feet compression, melba toast with mustard, fennel purée, wine vinegar butter. Highly recommended.
Pike sourced from Guangxi, pan-fried in juniper butter. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Pike-Perch & Pike – Pike sourced from Guangxi pan-fried in juniper butter, and served with pike mousseline, smoked eel, leek and white mushroom. Pike is a very toothsome fish and has bounce to the chew. Highly recommended.
Lamb with spicy shoulder sausage. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Lamb – rack and saddle with crunchy garlic, baby carrot and parsley, spicy shoulder sausage, brown butter pearled juice. The sausage is exquisite. A favorite.
Duck with creamy polenta, beetroot, and turnip. Lunch at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Duck – roasted and glazed, creamy polenta, beetroot and turnip, blackcurrant pepper and mandarin.

Desserts at Maison Lameloise Shanghai

Desserts at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Pre-dessert – coconut sorbet and coconut mousse with basil.
Desserts at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Apple – Apple clove emulsion, cinnamon, coffee ice cream.
Desserts at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Chocolate – Chocolate sauce, green cardamom, ice cream.
Desserts at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Vanilla Buckwheat – Madagascar vanilla ice cream with buckwheat.
Petit fours at Maison Lameloise Shanghai, Michelin one-star restaurant in Shanghai. Photo by Rachel Gouk.
Petit fours – vanilla pear tart, coffee ginger buckwheat jelly, peanut tart.

How Much

Le Menu du Déjeuner is ¥488 (two mains) or ¥888 (three mains).
Le Menu Dégustation is ¥1,688 (three mains).
Prices subject to 15% service charge.

With every meal at Maison Lameloise comes the parade of amuse bouches and appetizers, as well as mignardises and petit fours for dessert.

In Summary

The experience is absolutely exquisite and one I’d recommend.

It’s not an everyday meal and not easy on the wallet. If you want an introduction to the world of Maison Lameloise, I highly recommend the ¥488 Le Menu du Déjeuner for lunch.

Maison Lameloise Shanghai

Address: 68/F, Shanghai Tower, 478 Lujiazui Huan Lu, near Yincheng Zhong Lu, 陆家嘴环路478号上海中心68楼, 近银城中路
Tel: 68816789
Hours: Mon 6-9pm, Tue-Sun 11:30am-1:30pm, 6-9pm