How to Indulge but Spend Less at High-end Restaurants

From Michelin-starred restaurants along the Bund to restaurants in the RMB 1000 per pax range, Shanghai provides several high-end dining options in the city.

What you need to know is how you can indulge while spending less?

   

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Here is our guide to help you, and you can even dine at an RMB 1000 per pax restaurant for just a few hundred. 

Restaurants along the Bund 

Up to 80% Off

DA VITTORIO SHANGHAI

Regular average bill: RMB 2500

Lunch set: RMB 878 (65% off)

Available time: weekdays only, weekends and public holidays excluded

DA VITTORIO is an Italian Michelin-starred restaurant founded by the Cerea family. Since June 2019, it has been in Shanghai, and its popularity has never faded.

DA VITTORIO SHANGHAI is known for its seafood while continuing the menu design of their old Italian store.

   

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You can enjoy their lunch set at RMB 878.

Address: 3rd Floor, Building N3, The Bund Finance Center, East Zhongshan No. 2 Road

Tel: [phone]

Jean-Georges

Regular average bill: RMB 1200

Three-course set: RMB 328 (73% off)

Available time: weekdays and weekends, 11:30-15:00

Since its opening in 2004, Jean-Georges has become one of Shanghai’s iconic French restaurants.

The three-course lunch here and the weekend brunch set are a steal compared to dinner.

Whether its tuna tartare, king crab risotto and smoked squab on weekdays, or omelets and cod on weekends, they are definitely worth a trip down here.

Address: 4th Floor, Three on the Bund, No. 3 East Zhongshan No. 1 Road

Tel: [phone]

Ginza Onodera

Regular average bill: RMB 1500

Lunch set: From RMB 480 (68% off)

Available time: Monday-Sunday, 11:30-14:00

Ginza Onodera's is from Ginza, Tokyo. The Shanghai store serves sushi, teppanyaki, and tempura.

   

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Choose from three different lunch sets: RMB 480 for the Teppanyaki lunch set, RMB 498 for the sushi lunch set, and RMB 598 for the tempura lunch set.

Address: 3rd Floor, Bund18, No. 3 East Zhongshan No. 1 Road

Tel: [phone]

L'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon

Regular average bill: RMB 1800

Lunch set: RMB 688 (62% off)

Available time: Monday-Sunday, 11:30-14:00

L'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon has achieved remarkable results in Shanghai. It has been awarded Two Michelin Star for the 5th consecutive year in 2022.

   

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The lunch set menu, which is updated quarterly, costs only RMB 688 per person.

Address: 3rd Floor, Bund18, No. 3 East Zhongshan No. 1 Road

Tel: [phone]

Mercato by Jean-Georges

Regular average bill: RMB 700

Brunch sharing set: RMB 468 per person

Available time: Saturday-Sunday, 11:30-15:00

Opened in 2012, Mercato has become popular in the city and is known for its Italian delicacy and amazing river view.

Mercato's brunch sharing set features Italian favorites such as char-grilled octopus, lobster and shrimp ravioli and crispy beef short rib, Their classic black truffle pizza is also available at a supplement.

Address: 6th Floor, Three on the Bund, No. 3 East Zhongshan No. 1 Road

Tel：[phone]

Hakkasan

Regular average bill: RMB 900

Lunch set for two: RMB 688 (62% off)

Available time: Monday-Friday, 11:00-14:00

(Not available on holidays)

Hakkasan, serving classic Cantonese food, has been voted as one of the "World's 50 Best Restaurants" by Restaurant magazine several times in the UK.

For the weekday lunch for two, in celebration of Year of the Tiger, you can enjoy their set menu of crispy duck salad, dim sum trio, and more.

Address: 5th Floor, Bund18, No. 3 East Zhongshan No. 1 Road

Tel: [phone]

8½ Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA

Regular average bill: RMB 2600

Lunch set: RMB 798 (70% off)

Available time: Monday-Saturday, 12:00-14:00

Italian restaurant 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA has been awarded two Michelin stars for six consecutive years.

The lunch set here is just 1/3 of the original price.

Address: 6th Floor, Associated Missions Building, No. 169 Yuanmingyuan Road, Huangpu District

Tel：021 - 60872890

Mr & Mrs Bund by Paul Pairet

Regular average bill: RMB 1000

Three-course set: From RMB 350 (65% off)

Available time: Friday-Sunday, 11:30-14:30

Created by Paul Pairet and VOL Group, Mr & Mrs Bund is the first Mainland Chinese restaurant to be featured on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list.

Have Mr & Mrs Bund's classic three-course MMB lunch for just RMB 350. Do remember to make a reservation in advance before visiting.

Address: 6th Floor, Bund18, No. 3 East Zhongshan No. 1 Road

Tel: [phone]

Delicacies in Town

Central Business District

Maison Lameloise 

Regular average bill: RMB 2400

Lunch set: RMB 588 (76% off)

Available time: Thursday-Friday, 11:30-13:30

Maison Lameloise's history dates back to 1921.

Their lunch set menu puts a French spin on seasonal fresh ingredients.

Address: 68th Floor, Shanghai Tower, No. 501 Middle Yincheng Road

Tel: [phone]

Zeniya Shanghai

Regular average bill: RMB 1300

Kaiseki set for one: RMB 328 (75% off)

Available time: Monday-Friday, 12:00-14:00

It cost nearly RMB 50 million to create Zeniya Shanghai on the 68th floor of the Shanghai Tower. 

The restaurant serves authentic kaiseki cuisine and the menu changes according to the season. Its value-for-money lunch set certainly worth a try.

Address: 68th Floor, Shanghai Tower, No. 501 Middle Yincheng Road

Tel: [phone]

Xian Jing Tai

Regular average bill: RMB 1000

Lunch set for one: RMB 298 (70% off)

Available time: Monday-Friday, 11:30-14:00

Xian Jing Tai is also located on the 68th floor of the Shanghai Tower.

You can tuck into Cantonese delicacies with their set lunch for one. 

Address: 68th Floor, Shanghai Tower, No. 501 Middle Yincheng Road

Tel: [phone]

The Pine 

Regular average bill: RMB 1200

Lunch set: RMB 397 (67% off)

Available time: Monday-Friday, 12:00-14:00

The Pine has a waterfront terrace, a rare sight in the city.

The RMB 397 lunch set includes seasonal vegetables, fruits, and quality ingredients.

Address: Building 11, Ruijin Hotel, No. 118 Ruijin No. 2 Road

Tel: [phone]

Stone Sal 

Regular average bill: RMB 1000

Lunch set: From RMB 148 (86% off)

Available time: Monday-Friday, 11:00-14:00

Stone Sal is a restaurant that is no stranger to all steak lovers.

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Here, the lunch sets starting from RMB 148 per person. Enjoy the bacon sandwich, stewed beef with baguette, butter fried veal filet with Americano or soft drinks.

Address: Floor 1M, No. 9 Donghu Road

Tel: [phone]

Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire

Regular average bill: RMB 1300

Four-course lunch set: RMB 688 (48% off)

Available time: Monday-Friday, 12:00-14:00

(Not available on holidays)

Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire is the first work by French chef Pierre Gagnaire to enter China.

The four-course lunch set of RMB 688 comprises delicious and exquisite French delights.

Address: No. 480 West Jianguo Road, Xuhui District

Tel: [phone]

Oxalis

Regular average bill: RMB 500

Lunch set: RMB 298 (40% off)

Available time: Tuesday-Sunday, 11:30-14:00

Oxalis is run by celebrity chef Jonas Noël.

Their three-course lunch set comprises of starter, main course, and dessert and comes with a cup of coffee or British JING tea.

Address: L4-03, Bohua Plaza, No. 388 Shanhaiguan Road, Jing'an District

Tel: [phone]

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse  

Regular average bill: RMB 1200

Set for one: RMB 580 (52% off)

Available time: 11:30-22:30

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Shanghai store looks almost like Wolfgang's first store on Park Avenue in New York.

Tuck into a set meal of one dry-aged USDA sirloin steak, mashed spinach or mashed potatoes, and top it off with a dessert.

Address: L-05, Sinar Mas Plaza, No. 588 East Changzhi Road

Tel: [phone]

Primotable by Jstone. 

Regular average bill: RMB 900

Lunch set for one: RMB 358 (61% off)

Available time: Monday-Friday 11:30-14:00

Primotable by Jstone serves delicious food under their 300m2 galaxy roof, which creates a lovely dining ambiance.

The RMB 358 lunch set includes a choice of three appetizers: hot spring egg, seafood soup, and Caesar salad; for the main course, choose from the five dishes featuring a sirloin steak, pan-fried houndstooth fillet, grilled lamb chops, and pan-fried beef fillet and “today’s selection”. End the meal with a cup of coffee and dessert.

Address: 4th Floor, South District, The Bund Finance Center, No. 600 East Zhongshan No. 2 Road

Tel: [phone]

Sub Brands by Big-name Restaurants

Cost-effective Alternative

NEW WAVE by DA VITTORIO BISTROT

DA VITTORIO, the Gambero Rosso Restaurant of the Year under Top Italian Restaurants Special Awards 2021, teamed up with UCCA Edge to launch its new restaurant, NEW WAVE. 

The restaurant Chef Francesco Bonvini has formerly served as the sous chef of DA VITTORIO SHANGHAI and worked in DA VITTORIO Italy.In addition to the specially created dishes based on Italian classics, the restaurant has also created a specialised wine list. 

NEW WAVE by DA VITTORIO BISTROT

Address: 3rd Floor, UCCA Edge, No. 88 North Xizang Road

Tel: [phone]

Average bill: RMB 1000

NEW WAVE by DA VITTORIO Cafè

Address: 3rd Floor, UCCA Edge, No. 88 North Xizang Road

Tel: [phone]

Average bill: RMB 100

LE PAIN de PALMIER

The newly opened LE PAIN de PALMIER is managed by Joël Robuchon’s baker TAKAHITO HIRAI.

LE PAIN adds a creative touch to the classic palmier and spins off different shapes and flavors.

Address: 1st Floor, No. 181 Ruihong Road, Hongkou District

Tel: [phone]

Polux by Paul Pairet

Polux is a French bistro by legendary Chef Paul Pairet.

The restaurant is known for its concept of All Day Breakfast·Everyday Brunch with the pricing staring from RMB 200.

Address: No. 5, Lane 181, Taicang Road, Xintiandi

Tel: [phone]

Average bill: RMB 350

Yongfu

Yongfu imports freshly caught seafood from Ningbo every day so that diners can enjoy the original flavors of Ningbo.

The brand includes two sub-brands, Yongfu Zunxian and Yongfu Xiaoxian. Diners can enjoy Michelin quality food for just RMB 200-500 per person.

Yongfu Zunxian

Address: L4-01, 4th Floor, IFC, No. 8 Century Avenue

Average bill: RMB 500

Yongfu Xiao Xian

Address: No. 910, 9th Floor, L+ Mall, No. 899 South Pudong Road

Average bill: RMB 200

(There are other outlets in the city)

ZIXIAOGUAN·XIANG

ZI FU HUI QIAN

ZI FU HUI is a high-end dining brand by Zhou Ziyang, and the menu uses Cantonese cooking techniques with a touch of creativity.

Its newly created ZIXIAOGUAN restaurant specializes in Hunan cuisine and presents a different spicy dining experience for guests.

Address: Room 103, 1st Floor, No. 138, Middle Huaihai Road

Tel: [phone]

Average bill: RMB 200

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