NomfluenceA Shanghai Food and Drink Blog

New Brunch Alert! Italo: Semi-Buffet & Free-Flow (Closed)

By Rachel Gouk•
New Brunch Alert! Italo: Semi-Buffet & Free-Flow (Closed)

This venue is now closed. Click here for more restaurants in Shanghai.


After a successful rebrand, Italo Trattoria is riding the wave and has launched a semi-buffet brunch, available on Saturdays and Sundays.

And it's an excellent deal—brunch is ¥168 for the semi-buffet and one main course—and free-flow starts at ¥98 for two hours. Details below.

Keep reading for the Nomfluence readers deal!

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

What's For Brunch

Brunch at Italo is ¥168, which includes the semi-buffet and one dish from the menu. Brunch dishes will rotate seasonally and include more than a dozen options from eggs to pasta and sandwiches to dessert. There are also options for a la carte.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

This is what to expect from the semi-buffet:

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Grilled eggplants

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Fresh baked focaccia & grissini

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Savory breads

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Tomato & Mozzarella

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Pilaf Rice

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Lentil & Seafood Salad

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Proscuitto with Melon

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Quiche

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Desserts

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Mini Croissants

Here are some of the main dishes:

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Scrambled eggs with chorizo, 'nduja, mascarpone, and herbs on toasted focaccia. A favorite, highly reccomended.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, egg, pepper and parmigiano cheese. Rich, creamy, and excellent.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Patate al Whiskey - Baked potatoes with parmigiano cheese, Laphroaig cream, speck, and a sunny side up egg.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Gamberi Burger - Chilled prawns, cocktail sauce and herbs.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Tiramisu French Toast - A thick piece of brioche drenched in sabayon, dusted with cacao and lime zest. Also excellent. It's a large portions and is good for sharing.

Free-Flow & Cocktails

For drinks, there's multiple options for free-flow, starting from ¥98 for two hours.

Get Summer Bellinis, six different flavors from the drinks trolley for ¥98; classic cocktails, Nastro Azzuro draft, prosecco, and wine for ¥188; or free-flow housemade sodas for ¥98. All free-flow is for two hours.

There are also juices and smoothies, teas, and summer cocktails.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Whiskey For Brunch (¥78) - Bourbon, lime, red wine, Campari.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Sbagliato Forte (¥78) - Campari, red vermouth, lemon, grapefruit cordial, prosecco.

Nomfluence Readers Deals

Book Italo's brunch via the link below and get a complimentary granita. Limited to one per person.

Brunch in Shanghai: semi-buffet and free-flow brunch at Italo Trattoria. Photo by Rachel Gouk @ Nomfluence.

Brunch is from 11:30am to 3pm, every Saturday and Sunday at Italo Trattoria.

Click here to book now!


Italo Trattoria
Address: 2/F, A Mansion, 291 Fumin Lu, near Changle Lu 富民路291号2楼, 近长乐路
Tel: 60279127
Hours: Sat-Sun, 11:30am-3pm; Mon-Sun, 5:30pm-11:30pm

Article Tags

RG

About Rachel Gouk

Founder & Editor, Nomfluence

Rachel Gouk is a seasoned dining journalist based in Shanghai with over a decade of experience covering food culture, restaurant developments, and the Asian culinary landscape.

More to Read

Related Articles

More Closed →