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Arugula
Located in a garish, orange-coloured three-storey house in an alley off West Fuxing Rd, this hip restaurant mixes Mediterranean flavours. The house special Arugula Canard Salad features slices of duck breast with cherry tomatoes and an orange dressing, with more hearty European dishes, such as pasta, lamb chops and steaks. There's a strong cocktail menu and it's an excellent spot for long, lazy weekend brunches. Reserve.
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Bella Napoli
For reliable, reasonably priced Italian dishes, this is a popular choice. On two floors, it's intimate enough to feel like a family-run place. While the menu offers no real surprises, the ingredients are all imported from the old country. The two-course set lunch, including a salad and pasta dish, is one of the best deals in this part of town.
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Des Lys
The closest thing in Shanghai to a genuine bistro, this French-run place is especially useful because it caters for parties, too. The city's many young French expats flock here for the cous cous and beef steak, although the marlin steak is better. But it's the desserts which really get the regulars salivating. The apple crumble and chocolate fondant are equally fantastic - you might have to try both.
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M on the Bund
There was a time, back at the turn of the 21st century, when M was Shanghai's only gourmet restaurant. That's no longer true, but its intimate Art Deco dining room is still a fine place to eat, while the 7th-floor terrace offers fantastic Bund views. The menu is less radical and original than at some of the other high-end Bund restaurants, but the chefs know their stuff and the atmosphere is pleasant. Finish off with drinks in the Glamour Bar.
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Sens & Bund
It probably won't make your list if you're in town for no more than a couple of days, but this outpost of the celebrated Pourcel twins' culinary empire is popular with visiting businessmen and moneyed locals. French chefs Jacques and Laurent remain true to form in Shanghai, combining local ingredients with time-tested southern French techniques. The seared foie gras and turbot with vanilla scented potato and baby artichokes will hit the spot.
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T8
T8 is designed to seduce, which it does exceptionally well. The renovated grey-brick shíkùmén (stone-gate house) is the perfect setting for the dark, warm interior decorated with antique Chinese cabinets, carved wooden screens and the striking feng shui-driven entrance. The menu is 'modern Mediterranean with Asian influences' - T8's signature dish is Sìchuān high pie with yellow coriander bisque. Shanghai's celebs love this place. Reserve.
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Va Bene
Xīntiāndì's northern end is packed with top-end eateries; this one puts the emphasis on basil and olive oil. The interior has an opera-set feel with lots of terracottas, yellows and browns, and there's nice conservatory seating. The set lunch is more manageable than the à la carte menu, where most mains are in the around Y150 to around Y300 range (but the tasty pizzas are Y138 ). Reserve in the evening.
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