To support the city's year-long program, Global Taste in Shanghai 2026, Jing'an district is coordinating a series of culinary events.

This guide presents a curated selection of Italian restaurants in Jing'an, inviting diners to embark on a romantic journey through authentic Italian flavors.

GioGio Ristorante Italiano

This Italian restaurant blends traditional Italian cuisine with local influences, with signature dishes including handmade pasta from Puglia and thin-crust pizzas. The interior features deep blue tones and classic Roman films, creating an immersive Italian dining experience.

Where: 2F, Alley 205 North Maoming Road

Contact: 152-1663-5919

Fig & Olive

Located in Shanghai Centre, Fig & Olive spans two floors with a Mediterranean-style terrace and retro mosaic decor. Led by a former Italian Michelin Two-Star chef, the restaurant interprets modern Italian cuisine with a natural and healthy cooking philosophy.

Where: Rooms 112 & 207, Shanghai Centre, No 1376 West Nanjing Road

Contact: 021-6067-7250

Alimentari Mulino

Alimentari Mulino is led by an Italian chef and uses carefully selected European ingredients. The space blends the rustic charm of an old European granary with contemporary design, incorporating warm wood textures and high ceilings creating a relaxed Italian atmosphere that invites diners to savor both the cuisine and the ambience.

Where: No 4 Alley 245, North Maoming Road

Contact: 021-6288-8538

Pomodoro

Located in the PAC shopping center, Pomodoro brings authentic Italian flavors to Shanghai. Handmade stone-oven pizzas are thin and crispy with rich cheese, served in a warm and retro interior with wooden tables and soft lighting. The design creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for all kinds of gatherings.

Where: Rooms L1-02 & 03, Building 4, Alley 718, Wuding Road

Contact: 021-6019-6263 / 131-2095-6067

Ottimo

Nestled beneath the plane trees along Fumin Road, Ottimo blends Mediterranean charm with old Shanghai elegance. Its refined interior and carefully curated decor complement authentic Italian cuisine, creating a romantic setting for brunch and evening drinks.

Where: No 38 Fumin Road, Jing'an district

Contact: 173-1729-7797

Sources: WeChat account of Shanghai Jing'an district media center at "jaxwzx", establishments mentioned above