Fu 1088 is the most photographed of Shanghai's 'old-villa' restaurants. The whole 3-story building is private dining rooms only — there is no public dining hall. You book a room (set menus from RMB 700–1500 per person, more at peak hours), and the room is yours for the evening with a dedicated server. The food is refined Shanghainese: braised pork belly, drunken chicken, smoked fish, freshwater shrimp. The atmosphere is what people come for — vintage furniture, original tile floors, old photos, fresh flowers. Reserve at least a week ahead; honeymoon and anniversary diners especially love it.

Address

375 Zhenning Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai

静安区镇宁路375号

Highlights

Private Dining in a 1929 Villa (1929年别墅包房)Book a room for the evening; no public dining hall.
Braised Pork Belly (红烧肉)Signature Shanghainese dish; set menus from RMB 700–1500.
Drunken Chicken (醉鸡)Classic cold appetizer; order ahead.
Smoked Fish (熏鱼)Sweet and savory; a must-try starter.
Freshwater Shrimp (河虾)Delicate seasonal dish; best in spring.