French food is famous in the world for its refinement, elegance and expense. Various fresh seasonal ingredients are frequently used in French Cuisine, including beef, veal, lamb, poultry, seafood, vegetable, escargot, truffle, goose liver and caviar. There are also abundant seasonings making the dishes more delicious.

Shanghai has a lot of French restaurants serving authentic French food. The chefs of some restaurants are highly praised by the Michelin Guide, an authoritative guidebook offering comments to high-class chefs, restaurants and hotels in France and also on a worldwide level. These French restaurants, many of which are located at the Bund along the Huangpu River, have an excellent environment. The service is attentive and friendly which is often reflected in the price, making it an expensive dining experience. If you would like to try some French wine, champagne or brandy, the cost would be much higher.

 Recommended French Restaurants:

 Jean Georges
Specialties: Jean Georges at the Bund along the Huangpu River offers a romantic environment, excellent service and authentic French food. Every dish is made like an exquisite piece of art. The set menu in the noon and the brunch on weekends are good and less expensive. The goose liver, steak, veal, lobster, salmon and various desserts are recommended.
Address: 4F, No. 3, East Zhongshan 1st Road, Huangpu District (the intersection with Guangdong Road)
Operating hours: 11:30 - 14:30, 18:00 - 23:00
Average cost per person: CNY 500 - 900

 Club Shanghai
Specialties: This restaurant in the building of Shanghai Concert Hall is a good choice when you go to listen to a concert. The luxury fitment, authentic French dishes and attentive service will satisfy the diners. The goose liver, steak, lobster soup and desserts are worth trying.
Address: 4F, No. 7 Gate, Shanghai Concert Hall, No. 523, East Yan'an Road, Huangpu District (near Pu'an Road)
Operating hours: 11:30 - 14:30, 18:00 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 500 - 800

 Sens & Bund
Specialties: Sens & Bund has an elegant environment inside and a charming river view outside. The French dishes and various kinds of wine are great on the palate. The goose liver, mutton chop and pre-dinner bread are highly recommended.
Address: 6F, No. 18, East Zhongshan 1st Road, Huangpu District (the intersection with East Nanjing Road)
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:30, 18:00 - 22:30
Average cost per person: CNY 800 - 1200

 European Style Restaurant
Specialties: This is a high-class restaurant serving delicious French dishes cooked by Japanese chefs. The signature beef soup is a must.
Address: 33F, Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai, No. 58, South Maoming Road, Luwan District (near Huaihai Road)
Operating hours: 11:30 - 14:30, 17:30 - 23:00
Average cost per person: CNY 600 - 1000

 La Seine
Specialties: The tasty French food, the comfortable environment and melodic French music together make dining here as pleasant as along the Seine. The goose liver, steak, mutton chop, smoked salmon, oyster and seafood and potato paste are worth trying. Various desserts should not be missed, including caramel pudding, Tiramisu and cheesecake.
Operating hours: 6:30 - 10:00 (morning tea), 11:30 - 14:30, 15:00 - 18:00 (afternoon tea), 18:00 - 23:00
Average cost per person: CNY 100 - 300

Luwan Branch: 1F, Somerset Grand Shanghai, No. 9, Jinan Road, Luwan District (between Taicang Road and Chongde Road)
Pudong Branch: 1F, The Ascott Pudong Shanghai, No. 3, Pudong Avenue, Pudong New Area (near South Pudong Road)

 Jade on 36
Specialties: Jade 36 on the 36th floor has a nice view of the Bund and the Huangpu River. It offers creative French dishes with a delicate look and savory taste.
Address: 36F, Shangri-La Hotel, No. 33, Fucheng Road, Pudong New Area
Operating hours: 11:00 - 21:00
Average cost per person: CNY 600 - 1200

 Chartres Restaurant
Specialties: The quiet Chartres offers diners a good chance to taste French food. The Pre-dinner bread is very delicious. The recommended main dishes include the fried goose liver, steak, smoked salmon and cream of mushroom soup. Desserts such as cheesecake, chocolate cake and Tiramisu are also good.
Address: No. 855, Huashan Road, Xuhui District (the intersection with West Fuxing Road)
Operating hours: 9:00 - 24:00
Average cost per person: CNY 120 - 200

 Laris
Specialties: The restaurant is named after its famous main chef. The dishes made by Laris, although mainly focusing on French cuisine, show a fusion of cuisines from various places of the world. The goose liver, steak, seafood and desserts are recommended.
Address: 6F, No.3, East Zhongshan 1st Road, Huangpu District (near Guangdong Road)
Operating hours: 11:30 - 22:30
Average cost per person: CNY 400 - 1000

 PARI's Shanghai
Specialties: PARI's Shanghai is decorated like a classical European palace. Diners can enjoy the delicate and delicious French dishes while listening to the dulcet music broadcast by the antique phonograph. The French goose liver, steak, mutton chop and seafood salad are worth trying.
Address: Shanghai Oriental Art Center, No. 425, Dingxiang Road, Pudong New Area
Operating hours: 11:00 - 14:30, 17:30 - 22:00
Average cost per person: CNY 200 - 600

 Le Bouchon
Specialties: This is a family style restaurant offering common French dishes. There are a few dishes but all embrace an authentic flavor. The steak, goose liver and escargot are especially good.
Address: No. 1455, West Wuding Road, Changning District (near Jiangsu Road)
Operating hours: 18:30 - 22:30
Average cost per person: CNY 300 - 500

 Epicvre
Specialties: Epicvre is a typical French tavern. There are various kinds of wine pricing between CNY 200 and CNY 1000. The delicious cakes, biscuits, cheese and chocolates are excellent with wine.
Address: No. 98, Xinle Road, Xuhui District (near North Xiangyang Road)
Operating hours: 10:00 - 23:00
Average cost per person: CNY 100 - 200

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