Le Creme Milano is something of a Shanghai gelato staple, and with good reason. Their Italian ice cream (from 25RMB) in classic flavours such as vanilla, chocolate and an array of fruits, is superior. Leggi tutto.
La Perla doesn’t stray far from traditional flavours – vanilla, chocolate, mint and choc chip – but their ice cream is delicious. Our favourite is the intensely-fruity blackcurrant (18RMB/scoop). Leggi tutto.
This beautiful park (entry 15RMB) offers different sized pits (50-120RMB/2 hours) to rent with wood (5RMB) and charcoal (20RMB) available. The pits are popular when the sun’s out, so book ahead. Leggi tutto.
Cuivre's skin-on frites (42RMB) are more akin to thickish chips than the traditional thin and crispy French fry, but they have outstanding flavour and are pleasantly free of pools of grease Leggi tutto.
Boutique Hotel Indigo has a stunning view from south of The Bund. The best views at the hotel come at CHAR, a gorgeous steakhouse, with a bar that serves decent cocktails. Leggi tutto.
The super-slick Park Hyatt is the highest hotel in town, so the views are a bit special. You can see the panorama from the infinity pool on the 85th floor, or from the excellent restaurants and bars. Leggi tutto.
This quiet Middle Eastern restaurant boasts some of the best falafel in town. The 'Biz Lunch' 28RMB lunch sets (Monday-Friday, 12pm-3pm) make lunch a steal.
The draw here, beside the laidback vibe and roaming yellow Labrador, is the quality coffee, with Americanos (30RMB) pulled by baristas who will adjust the flavour and blend according to your taste. Leggi tutto.
This is possibly the most blissfully chilled-out spot in town (58RMB/baths only). Though it doesn’t have many activities, it has a community feel, great service, and an airy chillout area. Leggi tutto.
The pizzas here don’t quite justify the price. The margherita (100RMB) is authentic-looking, with basil leaves, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella on thin crust, but gets a little runny toward the middle. Leggi tutto.
Presenting works from both emerging Chinese artists and established international names, MD aims to focus on new media and art forms, and hosts creative talks and screenings. Admission is free. Leggi tutto.
Exhibitions usually feature big name international artists, including Alex Katz, Richard Long and Louise Bourgeois. They simultaneously scout for new local talents. Admission is free. Leggi tutto.
While the cocktail list here is average, the food is better. From a decent list of bar snacks, we recommend the mussels with herb sauce (68RMB) and the cold meats platter (78RMB). Leggi tutto.
The use of fresh fruit and herbs such as mint and basil, grown onsite, sets the menu apart here. Try the the ‘Madang’ (80RMB) featuring Cointreau, Campari, gin and grapefruit juice. Leggi tutto.
The pizza arrabiata (98RMB) balances its ingredients atop a Roma-style crust with a spicy tomato and chilli sauce, and is offset by circles of mozzarella and deliciously fresh-tasting cherry tomatoes. Leggi tutto.
Of Ben Jia’s unbeatable banchan (free cold appetisers), the fresh salad greens with potatoes is the tastiest. Don’t skip the marinated beef ribs (80RMB) or jap chae (50RMB), sauteed in a sweet sauce. Leggi tutto.
This stylish cocktail bar does the classics well. The coolly refreshing Lynchburg lemonade (60RMB) and zingy Moscow mule (60RMB) are well-judged. Leggi tutto.
This is an antique-filled cozy cafe with casual French fare. Don't leave without trying the star anise duck (165RMB) or the Signature Fleure Salad (45RMB). Leggi tutto.
The humble cabbage is transported to gourmet status with loads of greasy, finger-licking smoked pork . The cabbage is served in a little wok over a flame, it continues to cook with bacon-y aroma. Leggi tutto.
Get in early and try the shajiangji (literally ‘sand ginger chicken’) before it’s sold out at dinner. Incredibly juicy and flavoursome poached chicken sprinkled with a blanket of fried minced ginger.
Fried potato strips (12RMB) are a must try. Threads of potato, fried to a perfectly crispy golden brown, are mixed with bits of fresh coriander & slivers of dried chilli, in a Tower of Pisa-like pile. Leggi tutto.
With a huge projector screen in their leafy terrace, and multiple big TVs around the pub this Xujiahui pub is a safe bet for following your team, whatever the sport. Leggi tutto.
Showing all the World Cup matches on the big screen. 100RMB gets you two drinks, but we don't recommend the food.
A real highlight is the clay moulding station on the second floor where (from as little as 10RMB) you can recreate cartoon characters in ceramics. Admission is 30RMB. Leggi tutto.
On the tranquil rooftop garden, beside the museum's baroque tower decorated with figures of Eros and Hermes, you can enjoy sweeping views down Suzhou Creek towards The Bund and over to Lujiazui. Leggi tutto.
Papaya feels like it’s been lifted from a tinselly Vegas motel, but this only serves to make it thoroughly endearing. Classic pours are pricy at 80RMB each, but otherwise, it’s up there with the best. Leggi tutto.
This professionally run international dance studio offers classes in all styles of dance including hip hop, ballet and street jazz. They also offer yoga and children's classes in ballet and tap. Leggi tutto.
Iceason serves some very decent ice cream – even the whiskey cheese (22RMB) is palatable. Our top pick is the ‘Spain leche merengada’ (28RMB), a smooth treat broken up by slivers of chocolate. Leggi tutto.
Gucun Park (entry 20RMB) boasts 40 tented waterside barbecue pits. A pit costs from 90RMB/six people to 180RMB/12 people, and there’s a small shop selling barbecue essentials. Leggi tutto.
The giant ‘XXLPP9PP’ (50RMB) is actually crushed potato flash fried in the shape of a twig. We also love the ‘regular’ fries (‘hand-cut French fries allumettes’, 50RMB). Leggi tutto.
