Everyone seems to be talking about Hamilton House these days. Having opened just last year, this classy venue housed in one of Shanghai's most beautiful art deco buildings gets consistently good reviews and is an ideal place for a special date, Sunday brunch, a small birthday or when the parents are visiting.  

The décor is refined, but simple and very French. High ceilings, white and black mosaic tiled floors. Just a stone's throw from the Bund, this place is all about location, location. And you get what you pay for. It's priced to go with the décor.

Serving up traditional French cuisine in a modern way, both the food and the building are a refreshing mix of old and new. 

The Oyster Naige and Duck done Two Ways are some of the chef's favorites and the creme caramel is a family recipe.