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Renowned chef Pierre Gagnaire speaks through flavour. At Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire, his expressive culinary legacy is at the heart of this French restaurant—his first and only in China. Chef Gagnaire’s culinary philosophy emphasises quality, local ingredients, and the reinterpretation of traditional French cooking.
The restaurant’s interiors are based on a Parisian salon, inspired by the old-world glamour of Shanghai during the 1930s. The all-day restaurant, which opened in 2017, serves twists on traditional French cuisine with playful pairings. Dishes like the beef tartare with bluefin tuna, foie gras and Comté cheese exemplify this approach. For a decadent dinner, the six-course tasting menu starts with caviar and continues with blue lobster fricassée and veal tenderloin à la Milanaise.
Head sommelier Thomas Liu frequently switches up the wine list, bringing in new bottles from around the world. Opt for the seasonal wine pairing for the latest lineup, or step things up a notch with a premium pairing that includes a wide swath of pours hailing everywhere from Chablis to China.
The sultry, 20-seat Le Bar nods to Shanghai during the French Concession era with champagne cocktails infused with local, seasonal ingredients, served alongside Pierre Gagnaire-designed bar snacks like cheese platters with red wine butter. Start or end the meal on La Terrace, a lush, vine-encased patio lounge reminiscent of Provence that feels like an urban oasis. Champagne is the star of the show here, but those in the mood for a digestif will find the perfect post-dinner picks.
You won’t want to bypass the creative desserts, like the pinot grigio and genoise cake covered in Italian meringue. This commitment to inventive French cuisine has earned the restaurant a Four-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide, cementing its place among Shanghai’s finest dining destinations.
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The all-day restaurant, which opened in 2017, serves twists on traditional French cuisine with playful pairings like the beef tartare with bluefin tuna, foie gras and Comté cheese. For a decadent dinner, order the six-course tasting menu that starts with caviar and continues with blue lobster fricassée and veal tenderloin à la Milanaise.Head sommelier Shawn Xiao frequently switches up the wine list, bringing in new bottles from around the world. Opt for the seasonal wine pairing for the latest lineup, or step things up a notch with a premium pairing that includes a wide swath of pours hailing everywhere from Chablis to China.The sultry, 20-seat Le Bar nods to Shanghai during the French Concession era with champagne cocktails infused with local, seasonal ingredients served alongside Pierre Gagnaire-designed bar snacks like cheese platters with red wine butter.Start or end the meal on La Terrace, a lush, vine-encased patio lounge reminiscent of Provence that feels like an urban oasis. Champagne is the star of the show here, but those in the mood for a digestif will find the perfect post-dinner picks.You won't want to bypass the creative desserts, like the pinot grigio and genoise cake covered in Italian meringue.
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