If you are looking for one of the best culinary experience of your life, you are in the right place. Indeed, if you live or pass by Shanghai, here is a list of the fanciest restaurants in Shanghai that you cannot miss. Great news! The culinary options are also sure to please every palate: French, Italian, Indian or Chinese restaurants? You can find humongous places all around the city!
1. Ultraviolet
Have you heard from the Ultraviolet? It is a 3 stars Michelin restaurant which one of the 50 World’s Best Restaurants. This is a unique concept created by Paul Pairet. This multi-sensory technology will definitely create an immersive experience. Therefore, the restaurant has only one table for 10 guests per night. The Ultraviolet is in a secret city location. You will be pick-up at Mr & Mrs. Bund to go to the secret location.
Address: Pick-up at Mr & Mrs. Bund,
Bund 18,
6/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,
near Nanjing Dong Lu
中山东一路18号6楼, 近南京东路
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2. Mr & Mrs. Bund
Looking for a perfect spot for dating in Shanghai? What about Mr & Mrs. Bund, another restaurant of Paul Pairet. It is located in a former bank from 1922. Furthermore, the decoration is a mix between the 18th-century style and some modern furniture. It is really lovely. You will enjoy French food with an Asian influence.
DEAL ALERT: This restaurant is quite expensive for students but you can enjoy almost half prices dishes after 10 pm. Quite cool isn’t it?
Address: Bund 18,
6/F, 18 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,
near Nanjing Dong Lu
中山东一路18号6楼, 近南京东路
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3. Le Cuivre
If you are missing your country or just want to discover French cuisine: this is the place to go. Le Cuivre is simple country-style French bistro with a touch of modernity. On Mondays, there is a really nice deal: 88 RMB for an amazing burger & fries.
Address: 1502 Huaihai Zhong Lu,
near Wulumuqi Lu
淮海中路1502号, 近乌鲁木齐路
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4. The Commune Social
If you are looking for delicious Spanish dishes, this is the place to be. The atmosphere is so nice. I recommend going there on a small committee.
“The Tapas, Dessert and Cocktail Bar concept allows visitors to take their own journey through The Commune Social by starting with drinks in the courtyard or terrace and watch the team of chefs crafting dishes at the open-kitchen Tapas Bar, then move to the Dessert Bar to see the pastry chefs at work and finish upstairs at the Cocktail Bar” – Jason Atherton’s, Chef of The Commune Social.
Address: 511 Jiangning Lu,
near Kangding Lu
江宁路511号， 近康定路
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5. WUJIE
Vegetarian amateurs? This place is definitely for you!
This upscale, vegetarian restaurant chain, with several locations throughout Shanghai, offers creative takes on classic Asian cuisine. You will find a variety of amazing vegetables. It is a really innovative restaurant.
Address: 4/F, 22 Zhongshan Dong Er Lu,
near Jinling Dong Lu
中山东二路22号4楼, 近金陵东路
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6. M on the Bund
M on the Bund is a lovely restaurant with a humongous view. If you love sophistication, it really worth the detour. For the amateurs of a simple menu with high-quality products.
Address: Five on the Bund,
7/F, 20 Guangdong Lu,
near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu
广东路20号, 外滩五号7楼, 近中山东一路
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7. Mercato – Jean Georges
Chef Jean Georges Vongerichten create its first-ever Italian concept. Simple pleasures like woodfire pizza, tremendous Burrata Cheese. If you are a truffle lover, please order the truffle pizza which is simply amazing.
You will also enjoy a very nice view of Pudong during your lunch or dinner.
Address: 6/F, 3 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu,
near Guangdong Lu
中山东一路3号6楼, 近广东路
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