Mosto Shanghai, A Classy Yet Casual Destination (Closed)
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By way of Beijing comes Mosto, a contemporary western restaurant and bar with a South American touch, now open in Jing’an, Shanghai. Hidden away from street view, Mosto also boasts a uniquely beautiful space to go with their eclectic menu.
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About Mosto
Mosto is one of Beijing’s cornerstone restaurants. It first opened in Sanlitun’s Nali Patio in 2008 and has been a popular destination for food and drink ever since. It’s part of the same restaurant group that’s also responsible for La Social (recently closed) and Moka Bros, led by founders husband and wife Eva Biörck and Alex Molina, and chef-partner Daniel Urdaneta.
Hailed as an upbeat, classy yet casual venue that’s bolstered by a reverence for hospitality and service, Mosto intends to bring the same vibe to Shanghai.
Located on the fifth floor on Shaanxi Nan Lu, the space is smart and elegant, but still casual and welcoming. Understated warm interiors for the evenings with city and sunset views, and a bright and vibrant atmosphere for brunch.
There’s also a small terrace with al fresco seating and a cozy private room in the wine room with a view of the kitchen.
The Food
A Blend of Influences: Mediterranean, European & South American
Mosto's food has been called Mediterranean, European, and South American, but in their own words, their menu is "a blend of favorites and influences that stem from our three different backgrounds."
Without further ado, here’s what to order:
Yellowtail Tuna Ceviche (¥108) – Cubed yellowtail tuna quick cured in a zesty, spicy lime juice base lightened with coconut milk, with peppers, shallots, cilantro, and crispy potatoes. Coconut milk isn’t traditional, but it’s tasty and up there with one of my favorite ceviches.
Seared Hokkaido Scallops (¥148) – Hokkaido scallops served with an earthy shiitake mushroom duxelle, sweet onion compote, and grassy and aromatic mojo sauce.
Seared Rougie Foie Gras (¥198) with saffron risotto, plum-balsamic coulis, and parmesan crisps. Perfumed with saffron, perfectly seasoned, topped with rich, custardy foie. It’s a must-order.
Seafood Linguini Pasta (¥198) with prawns, squid, green mussels, baby octopus, chili parsley, white wine, and tomato sauce.
Spinach & Kale Lasagna (¥98) – Perfect layers of creamy spinach and kale with parmesan sauce, béchamel, and tomato sauce. It’s divine, and a dish you’d be less willing to share because it’s so good. It’s also a fantastic vegetarian option and great value.
Roasted Monkfish (¥228) – You don’t see much monkfish on menus and it’s honestly an underrated fish. Monkfish is known for its sweet, dense, lean flesh, which makes it tricky to cook because it can easily dry out. Roasted and basted with butter, served atop green pea purée with spicy sautéed green mussels, crispy potatoes, and saffron sauce. It’s a treat.
Slow-Braised Beef Cheek (¥248) – Beef cheek slow braised with a pineapple-smoked red wine sauce, served with carrot purée and roasted spicy cauliflower.
Also on the dinner menu are other dishes to share like charcuterie (¥288) and steaks, including a tenderloin (¥248) and a rib-eye M5 (¥428).
Mosto’s Tiramisu (¥68) – Mascarpone mousse, lady fingers, and espresso.
For drinks, they have a short and sweet menu of house cocktails, classics and some with a twist, starting from ¥70. Wines by the glass start from ¥65, bottles from ¥380. There’s also beer (¥40), juices (¥45), mocktails (¥60), and other soft drinks.
Mosto (¥70) – Jasmine tea infused rum, Chambord, lime, green tea syrup, egg white.
Berry Mojito (¥70) – Berry infused rum, lime juice, mint, soda water.
Whisky sour (¥70) – Bourbon, lime juice, hazelnut syrup, angostura bitters
Mosto also serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Food is a la carte, starting from ¥78, and there’s a two-hour free-flow for ¥198. Free-flow starts from 11:30am, last call is at 3pm.
The savory pancakes (¥88) with bacon, cheddar, sunny side-up egg, and maple syrup is a highlight, as is the Eggs Benedict (¥88).
In Summary: It’s going to be one of those hip, trendy places for sure. Great for date nights and free-flow brunches.
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Mosto 摸石头
Address: 5/F, 90 Shaanxi Nan Lu, near Jinxian Lu 陕西南路90号5楼, 近进贤路
Tel: 15000469469
Hours: Mon-Fri, 6pm-11pm; Sat-Sun, 11:30am-3pm, 6pm-11pm
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.
