Must-see restaurants in 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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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 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 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),…

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…

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…

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…

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