Bella Vita: Exceptional ‘Everyday Italian’ in Shanghai
Bella Vita is a casual Italian restaurant in Shanghai dealing in delicious comfort food at refreshingly honest prices.
Yatai Ramen: A Japanese Noodle Cart in Xuhui
Straight out of Fukuoka’s street food scene — a street stall serving up Japanese ramen and local noodles in Xuhui.
Upperwood Super Lounge: Shisha & Bar, CUN Creative Dining
New in the Shanghai nightlife scene is Upperwood, a super lounge at INS in Fuxing Park that combines creative restaurant CUN, shisha, and cocktails all in one space.
Heat Meets Highballs: Laizhou Bar’s New Sichuan Lineup
Laizhou Bar is doubling down on the season with a revamped menu of Sichuan-inspired dishes to complement their new lineup of whiskies.
DG CAFFÈ Dolce&Gabbana’s First Cafe in Shanghai, China
Dolce&Gabbana opens its first cafe worldwide in Shanghai, China, bringing its signature brand of Italian maximalism with DG CAFFÈ.
Ribs & Schnitzel: Flambe Bistro’s Austrian Comfort Food
An Austrian restaurant in Xintiandi that’s all about grilled ribs and schnitzel.
Holy Good Canteen: Cantonese Chicken Hotpot in Shanghai
Holy Good Canteen is a Cantonese-style hotpot restaurant in Shanghai with a singular obsession: chicken.
Holy Bagel Opens 9th Store at Xintiandi Galleria
Shanghai homegrown bagel brand Holy Bagel is opening in Xintiandi, serving up authentic New York style bagels and sandwiches.
Best New Restaurants in Shanghai 2025 (So Far)
From innovative tasting menus to cozy neighborhood bistros and bold culinary concepts, this year has already delivered plenty of fresh new restaurants in Shanghai.
Kyu-Hai: The Chicken Ramen Specialists
Kyu-Hai (玖杯) is a snug Japanese restaurant in Huangpu slinging chicken broth ramen, izakaya-style small plates, and yakitori skewers.