With rising temperatures and increased sunshine bringing spring flowers into bloom, it's time to embrace the outdoors. The following restaurants offer outdoor seating with a pleasant atmosphere, providing plenty of delightful experiences from refined brunch options to popular afternoon teas.

Gaga Coast

Gaga Coast brings the romantic Mediterranean colors to life in a three-story garden villa in Xintiandi. The brunch menus here are diverse, with options ranging from sandwiches and pasta to steaks and salads.

Open daily from 10 am to 1 am

Location: Unit 02, No 18 Alley 181 Taicang Road

Le Pavillon

This terrace garden restaurant, nestled among a cluster of office buildings on Dapu Road, boasts its own private landscape with a pond and waterfall. Thanks to its stunning glass house, mini mountain waterfall, and sunken garden, the setting is truly picturesque.

The restaurant offers a variety of carefully crafted dishes, including rich steaks, juicy roasted chicken, and chef-recommended beef burgers. Relax in the outdoor seating area and soak in the spring sunshine and breeze while experiencing a strong sense of urban tranquility and romance.

Open daily from 11:30 am to 9 pm

Location: Sunken garden, Pullman Shanghai Central, No 15 Dapu Road

CASALUNA Brunch&Bistro

Located in a street-side villa shaded by century-old French sycamore trees, CASALUNA Brunch&Bistro features a beautiful terrace, perfect for a relaxing brunch.

The restaurant offers a reasonably priced two-person brunch set menu, including Spanish grilled cheese beef sandwiches, French croissants with mushroom scrambled eggs, chef's special meat sauce pasta, and more.

Open daily from 11 am to 1 am

Location: No 1 Alley 169 Changle Road

Polux by Paul Pairet

Polux, a French casual bistro overseen by French chef Paul Pairet, is a top choice for a spring brunch. The spacious outdoor area with views of the old buildings in Xintiandi offers a laid-back and relaxed ambiance, complemented by a cozy indoor atmosphere.

The menu features casual French cafe-style dishes, including Mama's scrambled eggs, steak frites, Polux hamburgers, duck confit, and French toast, all designed to bring joy to the taste buds.

Open daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Location: No 5 Xintiandi Beili, Alley 181, Taicang Road

Fuxing Bakery

Fuxing Bakery is located on the first floor of INS Park, with outdoor seating facing the fountain pool of Fuxing Park, making it perfect for an enjoyable brunch in the sun. The establishment offers more than just bread, combining baking, light meals, and a retro pub experience in a full-service restaurant setting.

Open daily from 10 am to midnight

Address: F102, INS Park, No 109 Yandang Road

Adesso

Adesso offers traditional Italian cuisine in a stylish setting. Located by Suzhou Creek, diners have the chance to enjoy delicious pizzas cooked in a unique oven. The menu includes authentic Italian dishes ranging from appetizers to desserts, all designed to transport you to the romantic streets of Italy with each bite.

Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm

Address: 1F, Zhong'an Building, No 219 Yuanmingyuan Road

The Peninsula Boutique & Cafe

Situated in Xintiandi, The Peninsula Boutique & Cafe is a popular destination for afternoon tea in the city, known for its high-quality offerings that appeal to the fashionable crowd.

Come enjoy a cup of Peninsula afternoon tea while breathing in the fresh air.

Open daily from 10 am to 11 pm

Address: No 16 Alley 181 Taicang Road

*Please note that the operating hours mentioned are based on information from Dazhong Dianping and may be subject to change. Kindly verify with the respective establishments for the most up-to-date details.

Sources: WeChat account of Huangpu district administration of culture and tourism, Dazhong Dianping, Official WeChat account of ShanghaiWOW! at "shanghaiwow520", Official WeChat account of POP SHANGHAI at "xiaozimeishi", Official WeChat account of FOLLOW Shanghai at "followsh", Pullman Shanghai Central, WeChat accounts of Adesso and PoluxByPP, Lian Lian Life Shanghai, Official WeChat account of Bacao at "yhb-sh"