Places&Services

Formerly just “Italo”, but after a renovation upgrade and an impressive menu re-design, Italo Trattoria is now a nice date-night spot in Xuhui. Dim lighting, jovial retro wall hangings, and an attentive staff make this a real casual but elevated Italian option in the Fumin Lu,...

Popular gastro-pub / lounge by serial restauranteur Kelly Lee, the woman behind Sproutworks, iiiiit, Boxing Cat, and Cantina Agave. This one has a fully-functional brewery and they usually have a dozen of their brews on tap, which change constantly and can get quite creative (the Miami...

Founded by ex-executive chef Kelvin Chai from Mercato, Caminetto (“fireplace”) is a modern Italian bistro with a local twist, dedicated to providing fine food in a comfy and homey environment. The restaurant is stylish and spacious with an open kitchen as well as outdoor seating. Lots of...

Relaxed atmosphere and plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, but with enough room left to stand if it gets crowded. The food menu is quite extensive, striking a colorful balance between traditional and contemporary Italian. Cold cuts and cheese platters are 120rmb, and lasagna /...

Taojiang Lu sequel to one of Shanghai’s most popular summer venues, named after that little street those wacky Beatles trotted across. Ample patio seating screened from the road, robust and comfortable seating, cheap beer on tap, friendly food menu, sports on the TV and lots of...

Moroccan-styled roof garden sitting atop BoboLEE Cake, which serves basic western dishes (steaks, Eggs Benedict, “English Breakfast”) and alcoholic drinks. Outdoor seating is super competitive, so going early on a weekday nets you a better chance of dining with a view in the sunshine. Alternatively, they do...

Situated at creative hub AUNN (which also houses popular Danish bar Mikkeller) on Yanping Lu, Bonica is a grill and bar featuring mainly Mediterranean treats. The venue, as well as other concepts in the same building, belongs to Armada Group. Their kitchen is headed by Mexican...