5 Great Streets To Get Your Food & Drink On
CHANGLE LU
Cafe Montmarte
Address: 68 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, near Changle Lu
Tel: 021 5158 9377
Price range: <RMB 200
A distinctly French environment surrounds this delicious place. They sells baguettes, cheese, charcuteries… food is great but people definitely go there as well because it reminds them of a classic French bistro.
Bella Napoli
Address: Lane 946, Changle Lu, near Wulumuqi Bei Lu
Tel: 021 6248 8985
Price range: < RMB 200
Great tiramisu and Italian food for an honest price in Shanghai. Maybe not the very best Italian venue in town, but close enough to be in the discussion for sure.
Urban Thai
Address: 938 Changle Lu, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 3250 3863
Price range: < RMB 200
One of the trendiest name in town when it comes to Thai. Good choice for healthy, well balanced Thai food. A bit pricey for south Asian food but the quality and the service is great enough that you won’t mind.
Chicken and Egg
Address: 291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu
Price range: < RMB 100
A well known Rotisserie chicken like at home juicy and tender. Happy hour B1G1 from 5 to 7pm, with an odd caveat though, you have to get the same drink twice. We’re not complaining though.
Le Saleya
Address: 570 Changle Lu, near Xiangyang Bei Lu
Tel: 021 6426 1262
Price range: < RMB 250
Classic French ambiance with a Parisian style, maybe one of the oldest foreign restaurants in town. They serve classic French food with generous portions. Their full menu is a great deal.
Tour
Address: 462 Changle Lu, Bldg E, Room 104-105, near Shaanxi Nan Lu
Tel: 021 6075 5821
Price range: < RMB 200
Tour just opened this year but has already conquered our hearts and minds. There’s a friendly bartender who knows what he's doing and makes great little masterpieces for guests to eat and drink. High quality drinks with unprecedented recipes. It’s all reasonably priced and would be good value, even without the accompanying snack and edible menus.
ANFU LU
Hunter Gatherer
Address: 308 Anfu Lu, near Wukang Lu
Tel: 021 5461 0552
Price range: < RMB 100
Hunther Gatherer won a lot of awards for their refreshingly simple healthy food concept. They have their own network of farms to supply them with fresh vegetables, they can assure you the quality and the origin of their ingredients. And results are noticeable, you can literally feel your body thinking you when you’re eating it.
Maison Gourmande
Address: 246 Anfu Lu, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 6417 9819
Price range: < RMB 300
French decorations, French waiters, French foods and French management. In other words Maison Gourmande teleports you in the famous hexagon for few hours. Classic address with a nice outside terrace. Did we mention the food is incredible? The food is incredible.
Mi Thai
Address: 195 Anfu Lu, 2/F, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 5403 9209
Price range: < RMB 200
Mi Thai is a modern Thai restaurant that has been around shanghai for over 6 years now. Great service and superb flavored food. They’ve also got a lovely ambience, especially perfect for a date night. What are you waiting for?
Baker & Spice
Address: 195 Anfu Lu, 1/F, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 5404 2733
Price range: < RMB 100
Maybe not a gastro address in the traditional sense, but definitely the only one which serves satisfying quality “on the go” food for lunch. Some like it, some hate it, but you must admit it’s convenient. No one can deny the carrot zucchini cake.
Sunflour Bakery & Cafe
Address: 308 Anfu Lu, 1/F, Room 104, near Wukang Lu
Tel: 021 6473 7757
Price range: < RMB 100
Pretty packed all the time even though they don’t serve the best pastries and baked goods in town. They certainly owe some of their success to their amazing 50% off morning deal.
Bowl'd
Address: 255 Anfu Lu, near Wukang Lu
Price range: < RMB 100
One of our favorites, and a more surprising new concept in the city. The place is a bit hidden from the road, but very worth the search. They specialize in bowls of super-foods with a yogurt base. Fruits, nuts, goji… a bowl of nutrition to start the day in the right way!
Mr. Willis
Address: 195 Anfu Lu, 3/F, near Wulumuqi Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 5404 0200
Price range: < RMB 300
A very nice setting for a casual, friendly or romantic dinner, with some superb food on offer and some of the best service in the city. Mr Willis remains a trendy name in the city years after it opened, and for good reasons. Some say that the overall portion is quite small for the amount you pay, but it’s all about quality over quantity sometimes.
WUDING LU AREA
Must Grill
Address: 881 Wuding Lu, Bldg 2, 1/F, near Changde Lu
Tel: 021 6176 1378
Price range: < RMB 150
Hospitality and warmth are the key words of this establishment. Good portions of ribeyes, burgers, salads. Prices are quite reasonable and the food is great. Plus the terrace is fantastic when the weather is nice.
Paradox
Address: 890 Wuding Lu, near Changde Lu
Tel: 021 6253 0122
Price range: < RMB 50
Very small venue to grab a sandwich or a Panini for lunch .They’ve got acceptable prices, nice staff, and good-enough quality. Humble and simple but efficient.
Salotto G
Address: 1019 Wuding Lu, near Jiaozhou Lu
Tel: 021 5271 5758
Price range: < RMB 300
We say it again and again but Salotto G is a great place. The drinks are pretty damn good and so is the food. Their lounge bar is also the best spot to be for some hot gossip with all your best friends.
Malabar
Address: 1081 Wuding Lu, near Jiaozhou Lu
Tel: 021 5237 3085
Price range: < RMB 200
Considered one of the cities ultimate Spanish comfort food spots by some, they have decent drinks and tasty food. Don't come here starving without a reservation, it’s always packed!
Enoterra
Address: 343 Jiaozhou Lu, near Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 6256 5005
Price range: < RMB 200
An old name in Shanghai F&B’s panorama. Atmosphere is very cosy and relaxing and their manager is amazing. Great selection of wine of honest deals for lunch.
Grinder
Address: 1097 Wuding Lu, near Yanping Lu
Price range: < RMB 100
Really small place with delicious burgers. Not recommended if you have a group of more than 4 or if you are in a hurry because it is always packed.
Cafe des Stagiaires
Address: 1085 Wuding Lu, near Jiaozhou Lu
Tel: 021 5270 6851
Price range: < RMB 100
Café des Stagiaire was once the choice blackout spot for students in the city. Now they’ve tried a cleaner approach, oriented more towards food. We’re not sure that approach has totally worked, but it’s still Café des Stagiaires, and we still love it.
Hunter Gatherer
Address: 135 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu
Price range: < RMB 150
They opened this venue in the Jing’An area this summer. And while it’s way smaller than the one on Anfu Lu, it’s no less delicious and adorable.
Bar Centrale
Address: 135 Yanping Lu, 1/F, near Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 6205 1068
Price range: < RMB 100
Newbie in the area, this bar already grown quite popular among the Laowas. They do great B1G1 pizzas on Sundays, and have all around great food and drinks every other day as well.
Fat Cow
Address: 135 Yanping Lu, 1/F, Room 103, near Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 5228 2298
Price range: < RMB 150
Certainly not the healthiest place in Shanghai, but where’s the fun in being healthy all the time? Solid selection of salads, burgers, milkshakes and beer. In other words, it’s perfect.
Le Petit Canard
Address: 167 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 6256 5871
Price range: < RMB 200
For a long time this has been one of the French’ s favorite addresses in town, especially their second floor ‘L Etage’, which is perfect for events (birthday, networking…). However recently the quality is going down and price remain the same. But that can be changed. Their fondu is RMB 100 and still well worth it.
Sushi O
Address: 155 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 6256 5871
Price range: < RMB 200
A very good spot, especially for their RMB 48 lunch deal! However the dishes are getting less and less Japanese and morphing into more of a Chinese style. They certainly adapt to local tastes and we don’t mind one bit.
The Sailors Fish And Chips
Price range: < RMB 100
Address: 163 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu
Tel: 021 6271 0366
Considered by many as one of the best fish-and-chip joints in town, it’s, at very least, a perfect place for homesick British to grab a meal and a pint.
Raw Eatery & Wood Grill
Address: 98 Yanping Lu, 2/F, near Xinzha Lu
Price range: < RMB 300
Very good feedback from this newly opened restaurant. It’s a cozy and happening place located above Revolucion bar. The entry can be a bit disorienting, but you’ll figure things out.
Revolucion Cocktail 2.0
Address: 98 Yanping Lu, near Xinzha Lu
Price range: < RMB 100
So many things have been said about this place. Latin vibes and great cocktails for a night of fire. The bartenders knows exactly how to warm the place up. On Saturday evenings you even need to queue to get into.
Ola
Address: 1105 Wuding Lu, near Yanping Lu
Tel: 021 5276 2772
Price range: < RMB 100
Portuguese cuisine and craft beer, nothing too posh but a good address for a dinner with hungry friends. They’re truly heroes because they serve dinner until midnight
DONGHU LU
LIquid Laundry
Address: 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, J-Sense, 2/F, near Donghu Lu
Tel: 021 6445 9589
Price range: <200 RMB
Huge venue with excellent craft beers and spot-on cocktails, great food and usually a DJ. What more do you need in life?
Le Baron
Address: 20 Donghu Lu, 7/F, near Huaihai Zhong Lu
Price range: < RMB 200
If you make it past their picky door policy you’re likely to have a great evening. Quite often they manage to book some of the trendiest DJ’s in the world, and you’re likely to see a celeb or two. They even have KTV rooms on the 8th floor for those who prefer a more private sort of party.
Sichuan Citizen
Address: 30 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 5404 1235
Price range: < RMB 150
This spot is a must for any friends you have in town, guests, clients, parents, date… actually it’s perfect for anything. It’s just perfect.
The Parrot
Address: 7 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu
Price range: < RMB 200
Yea that’s right, the Parrot has food now to go along with their killer cocktails and well-above average branding. FYI Before 9pm there’s a 20% discount on the food and the drinks.
Elefante
Address: 20 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu
Tel: 021 5404 8085
Price range: > RMB 300
Very creative Spanish restaurant which has had a great reputation for long time now. The patio is absolutely a perfect place to eat brunch or have some drinks on a sunny afternoon which, sadly isn’t right now. That’s okay though, they’ve got some juicy Spanish rice to heat you up.
Shanghai Brewery
Address: 20 Donghu Lu, near Huaihai Zhong Lu
Price range: < RMB 100
There’s probably no need to tell you about this place for the 1000th time. They’ve got an awesome selection of beer, it’s always packed and the terrace is great when the weather’s nice.
Element Fresh
Address: 1028 Huaihai Zhong Lu, Kwah Centre, 4-5/F, near Donghu Lu
Tel: 021 5403 8865
Price range: < RMB 200
Another well-known name in Shanghai. This venue is not bad as it is located at the top of its building. Nice design with a great view and always the same fresh food that has made the brand such a familiar name around the city.
99 TAIXING LU
Black Pepper
Address: 99 Taixing Lu, 2/F, near Wujiang Lu
Tel: 1381 833 6837
Price range: < RMB 200
Great Turkish spot with a beautifully romantic terrace. Good location for after-dinner drinks too. Western waiters, which can surprise you first time you come.
Logan's Punch
Address: 99 Taixing Lu, Bldg A, 2/F, Room 202, near Wujiang Lu
Tel: 1861 681 7401
Price range: < RMB 200
This venue is big part of the Shanghai foodie scene. Really great and innovative cocktails, relaxing atmosphere, sexy vibes hips and an adorable Canadian owner. Just go.
Tomatito
Price range: < RMB 200
Address: 99 Taixing Lu, 2/F, near Nanjing Xi Lu
Tel: 021 6259 8671
Another address from El Willy which completely focuses on tasty, authentic and seductive tapas. We recommend you the sexy Chef’s menu.
Little Catch
Address: 89 Taixing Lu, East Area, 2/F, Room B, near Wujiang Lu
Tel: 021 6272 5788
Price range: < RMB 100
A pretty well known name in the city where you can catch a delicious poke for lunch, dinner, even now for breakfast. Affordable, nutritious and healthy what more could you ask for.
Taste & See
Address: 99 Taixing Lu, Zhangyuan, near Wujiang Lu
Tel: 021 5283 1977
Price range: < RMB 200
Cute contemporary café which deserves its popularity for their stunning dessert buffet. Girly spot where they gather with their friends for tea/coffee and cakes.
JULU LU
Amelia
Address: Lane 695, Julu Lu, No 1, near Shaanxi Bei Lu
Price range: < RMB 100
British cuisine with homely style. Classic beans, sausage dishes, brownies, Irish eggs and a whole bunch of other goodies. Very cozy and intimate venue for a nice British beer after work.
More than Eat/Silk Road/Lost Bakery
Address: 758 Julu Lu, near Fumin Lu
Tel: 021 6266 9816
Price range: <200RMB
We’ve already written quite a lot about these three powerhouses, and rightfully so. The bakery is amazing, Silk Road’s food and décor is unmatched, and More Than Eat is probably the biggest F&B project in the city this year. Try one or all as soon as you can.
JZ Club
Address: 158 Julu Lu, Datong Mill, 1/F, near Ruijin Yi Lu
Price range: <100RMB
JZ Club has been a Shanghai establishment for the last ten years, however they recently moved locations from their classic fuxing spot to the new and improved Datong Mill venue. It’s bigger and better than ever, even if you’re not a huge jazz fan.
Julu lu is still in the works with many projects slated to open during the next few months… El Luchador, De Refter… so keep an eye out for those as well!