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A favourite among Italian expats living in Shanghai. Set against the waterfront under the
Oriental Pearl Tower, this venue offers good views along with its pizza and perfectly cooked
pasta dishes.
Lei Garden
3/F, IFC Mall Pudong, 8 Century Avenue; tel: 5106 1688; $$$
In the sleek IFC Mall, this branch of Hong Kong's Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant
chain serves exquisite Cantonese classics with a focus on fresh seafood. Also does a brisk
business in weekend yum cha.
Matto
GF50, Super Brand Mall, 168 Lujiazui Road West; tel: 5081 0966;
www.mattopizza.com
; $$
At the base of Super Brand Mall in Pudong, this laidback pizzeria and bar by the folks be-
hind high-end steakhouse Capo serves excellent wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and anti-
pasti, along with a comprehensive menu of wines and cocktails. On a fine day, the wood ter-
race is a lovely place to sip under the skyscrapers.
Yong Yi Ting
B1/F, Mandarin Oriental Pudong, 111 Pudong Road South; tel: 2082 9978; $$$
Mandarin Oriental's signature Chinese restaurant helmed by Shanghai celeb chef Tony Lu
is one of the city's finest destinations to sample local Jiang Nan cuisine - literally, South
Yangtze River - which is known for its light and delicate flavours. Also has alfresco tables
and an impressive wine list.
