Must-see restaurants in French Concession

  • Mr Willis

    French Concession

    This fine bistro will impress your dining companions with its creative home cooking. Choose dishes like half Boston lobster and asparagus lemon cream…

  • Diǎn Shí Zhāi Xiǎo Yàn

    French Concession

    Shanghai cuisine can be cloyingly sweet when improperly prepared, but this elegant restaurant hits the mark with its delicate flavours. It has a wonderful…

  • Shanghai Min

    French Concession

    Even with the smart banquet halls and classy presentation, this is still one of Shanghai’s more affordable (and delicious) chains. First-rate dishes…

  • Azul

    French Concession

    Peruvian restaurateur Eduardo Vargas specialises in hip fusion food slanted towards South American flavours. On the top floor of the art deco Ferguson…

  • Pain Chaud

    French Concession

    One of the best places in the city for a sandwich pit stop, this affordable French-style bakery comes from the folk who created the successful Café des…

  • Garlic

    French Concession

    Turkish food gets a swish French Concession revamp at smart Garlic. The hunkar begendi (tandoori lamb with charcoal-grilled aubergine; ¥160) is delightful…

  • Mǎn Lǒng Chūn

    French Concession

    If you prefer pretentious dining to hectic, sticky-floored dumpling houses, this one's for you. Man Long Chun serves classic Shanghainese crab xiǎolóngbāo…

  • Funkadeli

    French Concession

    Funkadeli brings flair to Fumin Rd, serving pizzas, charcuterie boards, panini sandwiches with imported cheeses and meats along with Italian wine and beer…

  • Gwen's Jiang

    French Concession

    Hidden between the wet markets and lane houses of Yanqing Rd is this simple but awesome vegetarian salad and noodle bar, serving heaping bowls of goodness…

  • Diner

    French Concession

    A classic American diner in many ways, with booths, an open kitchen with a countertop and stools, plus all the hearty cuisine that comes with it (burgers,…

  • Zhen Yuan Rice Ball

    French Concession

    An awesome hole-in-the-wall pancake stall right outside the entrance of Jinshan Rd metro station (opposite Brut Eatery). Delicious, crispy cōngyóu bǐng …

  • Pera

    French Concession

    Officially a Turkish restaurant, Pera does freshly baked pide bread, plus dishes like shakshuka, salads, grills, hummus platters and baklava sweets. But…

  • Highline

    French Concession

    Fancy American fare from the team that created Liquid Laundry. Splash out on a whole roasted truffle chicken, or opt instead for grilled Australian short…

  • Boom Boom Bagels

    French Concession

    'Bagel bar' isn't a combo you hear often, but it's certainly working for Boom Boom. It makes fresh bagels daily before piling on the toppings, like smoked…

  • Bombay Bistro

    French Concession

    Bombay Bistro is one of Found 158’s better restaurants and a reliable choice if you’re looking for tasty (and slightly upscale) Indian food. The butter…

  • Saigon Mama

    French Concession

    Colourfully kitted-out dining room, with patterned tiles, packets of noodles arranged like books on the shelves and Scandi-style lampshades. Saigon Mama…

  • Coconut Paradise

    French Concession

    Coconut Paradise is a tropical delight; its lush summer-garden seating and dimly lit interior make for a decidedly romantic venue. Curries, fish salads…

  • Vegetarian Lifestyle

    French Concession

    Head into a courtyard off Songshan Rd to find a branch of this popular vegetarian restaurant, where organic, MSG-free and oil-light dishes are the order…

  • La Cabane

    French Concession

    La Cabane sits next door to its French counterpart, La Creperie. Its alpine chalet interior is decorated with pictures of snowy scenes and mountain…

  • El Santo

    French Concession

    Lively taco-and-tequila joint with bold red-and-black decor and Luche Libre on screens. Sharing plates like ceviche de mariscos XL (a medley of citrus…

  • Beef & Liberty

    French Concession

    This branch of Beef & Liberty has a bistro vibe, with parquet flooring, a long bar area and wicker chairs. It's essentially a fancy burger joint, and it…

  • Sunflower Bakery

    French Concession

    Atmospheric, rustic French-style bakery with a long counter stocked with baked goodies, including all manner of breads and flavoured pastries. There's a…

  • Din Tai Fung

    French Concession

    One of the many branches of Taiwan's most famous chain, where the dumplings are fantastic and the service classy, but it does come with a steeper price…

  • Spice Up

    French Concession

    A nice date spot for those who can handle the heat, with plush red chairs and marble tables serving fiery Sichuan-style dishes. Choose from green-pepper…

  • TO-KI

    French Concession

    Nice spot for a small group, this minimalist Japanese BBQ place serves high-quality meat and fish that you cook yourself. Order wagyu beef, crayfish…

  • Dǎo Jiàng Hú

    French Concession

    In an upmarket pastel pink setting with black couches, Dǎo Jiàng Hú throws the rule book out the window. Order fusion plates like chilli and mint chicken…

  • Fu’s Hong Kong Restaurant

    French Concession

    This super low-key Cantonese restaurant has a long menu of traditional southern dishes such as barbecue pork (char siu) and fried noodles with beef. A…

  • Cyclo

    French Concession

    Set up by a father-and-son team and named after Vietnam's version of the pedicab, Cyclo is spot on. It propels all the scrumptious flavours of China's…

  • Coffee Tree

    French Concession

    Full of well-heeled diners come weekend mornings, this cafe in Ferguson Lane is a pleasant spot for coffee. Sit on the patio in the courtyard out the…

  • Franck

    French Concession

    Top Paris-style bistro with red Chesterfield sofas and dark wood tables, serving classic dishes to perfection. Order beef tartare, beef fillet, chicken à…

  • In Dough We Trust

    French Concession

    Atmospheric European-style cafe that could have been plucked from a side street in Holland. It gets busy during weekend brunch, but every day the handmade…

  • Homeslice

    French Concession

    Fuss-free joint serving filling and delicious New York–style pizzas. Choose from a selection of toppings to go on enormous greasy slices, or go for a…

  • Urban Soup Kitchen

    French Concession

    Ace spot with just a few tables, perfect for those chilly winter days when a bowl of satisfying chicken and barley soup and French bread will warm you…

  • Head in the Clouds

    French Concession

    Funky laid-back brunch spot with exposed pipes on the ceiling, bare concrete walls, communal benches and retro cameras. Fresh dishes include eggs Benedict…

  • Guyi Hunan Restaurant

    French Concession

    Guyi is a fine Hunan choice for a romantic dinner. It has a classy atmosphere equalled by a comprehensive menu, which includes great huǒguō (hotpot), beef…

  • Gracie's

    French Concession

    Gracie’s tempts from the back of Al's Diner with her homemade ice cream in hard-to-resist flavours: miso caramel, London fog (inspired by Earl Grey),…

  • Bǎoluó Jiǔlóu

    French Concession

    Gather up some friends to join the boisterous crowds at this expanded, highly popular Fumin Rd venue. It's a great place to get a feel for Shanghai’s…

  • L.A. Pho

    French Concession

    This is one of the better places to eat pho in Shanghai. Standouts are the raw beef pho in a piping-hot broth, the grilled pork banh mi and the whole…

  • Bread Etc

    French Concession

    Modern French-style bakery selling all manners of tasty baked sweet and savoury goods, which are laid out on the counter. More substantial snacks include…

  • Pho Real

    French Concession

    Sit at the wooden counter or grab a table at this handy branch of the Vietnamese pho restaurant. Takes reservations.