3 editor picks in Shanghai.
3 french fine dining places in Shanghai we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Shanghai | French Fine Dining across every city.
Polux by Paul Pairet in Xintiandi, Shanghai holds a Bib Gourmand for all-day French cafe and bistro food from the chef behind Mr and Mrs Bund and Ultraviolet.
OrderOrder the grilled seabass vierge or the steak frites, then finish with the onion soup.
TipBreakfast and brunch are the strongest sittings; dinner leans toward country-style bistro food, with a spacious outdoor patio.
Maison Lameloise on the 68th floor of Shanghai Tower holds one Michelin star for chef Alexandre Tanton's Burgundy-rooted French cooking in Pudong.
OrderBurgundy technique applied to local fish like yellow croaker in place of French sea bass.
TipFounding chef Eric Pras visits three or four times a year to sign off each new seasonal menu with Tanton.
Vivant by Johnny Pham near People's Square holds one Michelin star for French cooking with Vietnamese roots inside the historic Far Eastern Hotel.
OrderThe tasting menu runs about ¥1,888 a head and folds in hairy crab, toothfish and Vietnamese chocolate.
TipChef Pham grew up in Lyon and trained at Michelin-starred L'Auberge de Fond Rose from age fourteen before moving to Shanghai.
Private tour · 4 hours
Explore traditional Shanghai dishes in the French Concession and discover the city’s culinary history and street food culture. Perfect for international tourists looki...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Experience an authentic taste of Shanghai in the former French Concession. Sample a dozen traditional Shanghai dishes, noodles, buns, dumplings, barbecue and craft beer.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Walk through lanes of Shanghai’s former French Concession with over 10 local breakfast delights. Delving into the heart of the city’s culinary scene with stories of tr...
