Shanghai Art Week · 11–15 Nov 2026
The dinner shortlist for the week — two options per evening, from villa Shanghainese to neon-lit natural wine bars. One guest is gluten-free; please flag this with the restaurant when confirming.
Wednesday — option
Shanghainese fine dining
Changning · 1015 Yuyuan Road
Michelin-starred Shanghainese in a 1920s colonial villa — dark wood, chandeliers and stained glass. Chef Tony Lu's traditional-yet-creative set menus; sister to Fu He Hui.
Wednesday — option
Modern Chinese · Re-fine dining
The Bund · Waldorf Astoria
Jason Liu's celebrated 'Re-fine Dining' — modern Chinese tasting menus inside the Waldorf Astoria on the Bund. One of the city's hardest tables to book.
@restaurant_linglong
Friday — option
Mod-Chinese small plates & natural wine
Jing'an · Lane 30, 319 Jiaozhou Road
A tiny neon-lit alley eatery by Michael Janczewski and Jiro — small bites drawing on Sichuan and Guangdong, with a serious natural wine list. Hyped, ~25 seats.
@bastardshanghai
Friday — option
Chinese bistro
Shanghai
Bistro vibes, bold flavours and a side of cheeky humour from Chef Dali — food that's fun, adventurous and made for sharing. Motto: Food, Drinks, Happy.
@itsmadameching
Saturday — option
Fujianese (Min Cai) fine dining
Hongkou · 56F, Raffles City The Bund
Shanghai's first fine-dining restaurant dedicated to Fujianese cuisine, ranked No. 6 on Asia's 50 Best 2026. Skyline views from the 56th floor; signature Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
Saturday — option
High-end Cantonese
West of People's Square
Michelin-rated Cantonese in a luxe setting — elevated Hong Kong dishes like baked lobster in superior broth and abalone in oyster sauce.
Curated by Arthouse Advisory · Shanghai
