The Pine
Xuhui, Shanghai
Restaurant in Shanghai, China
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A low-profile venue on Changle Road with a manicured garden and minimal public-facing detail; no listed cuisine, chef, or pricing. Easy to book, useful for outdoor dining during Shanghai's temperate months, but expect to gamble on the menu and format until you arrive.
About The Pine
The Pine is a Shanghai venue associated with a manicured garden, the dress code is smart casual. Before booking, check specifics such as cuisine, chef, menu, prices, hours, service format, booking pressure, seating, exact location directly with the venue.
That makes The Pine a choice for diners who are comfortable with a low-information booking. If you need a fully defined restaurant plan before you go, confirm the practical details directly in advance or consider other Shanghai dining rooms with clearer published information.
What the Garden Delivers (and What It Doesn't)
The manicured garden is The Pine’s clearest feature. It gives the venue an atmosphere-led hook, though it does not necessarily indicate outdoor seating, a particular layout, a seat count, or a specific style of service. The best way to approach The Pine is to treat the garden as a setting cue, not as proof of how the meal will be structured.
The main limitation is the lack of detail around the dining offer. If cuisine type, menu format, signature dishes, chef information, pricing, or hours matter for your occasion, ask The Pine directly before committing. For a more predictable comparison point, you can also look at 1515 West Chophouse.
How It Compares
Because information for The Pine is thin, it is hard to place it confidently against other Shanghai venues by price, cuisine, or service model. Pearl-listed Shanghai options include 1515 West Chophouse, Café Liang, Tsuru, Calypso Restaurant & Lounge. Use them as alternatives when you want more published context before booking.
The Pine’s appeal rests on its garden association and smart-casual positioning. Its uncertainty is also part of the decision: go if the setting is enough reason to investigate, but choose a venue with clearer published details if you need firm expectations around the meal. You can also explore our full Shanghai restaurants guide for additional options.
Practical Summary
Location: Shanghai.
Dress code: Smart casual.
Setting cue: Manicured garden.
Before you go: Confirm menu, hours, price, booking process, seating directly with the venue.
Alternative if you need more certainty: 1515 West Chophouse or Café Liang.
Planning details
- Location
- 333 Changle Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, CHN
- Website
- guide.michelin.com/en/shanghai-municipality/shanghai/restaurant/the-pine
- Phone
- +86 177 6517 7375
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant, softly lit dining rooms spread over multiple floors of a restored garden villa, with pink‑orange velvet walls, retro patterned chairs, and warm fixtures creating a feminine, intimate, and refined atmosphere suited to date nights and special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Chargrilled Australian Wagyu
- Coral grouper with Chinese seasonings
Planning details
Location
333 Changle Road, Xuhui, Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, CHN · Directions
guide.michelin.com/en/shanghai-municipality/shanghai/restaurant/the-pine
Also consider
Also Consider
- 1515 West Chophouse, Steakhouse, ¥¥¥
- Café Liang, Notable alternative
- Jing'an Shangri La 1515 West Chophouse & Bar, Notable alternative
- Tsuru, Notable alternative
- Calypso Restaurant & Lounge, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Without published price or cuisine data, The Pine sits outside Shanghai's defined dining tiers. 1515 West Chophouse charges ¥¥¥ for American-style steaks in a hotel dining room, transparent format, predictable execution. Café Liang offers a known casual format with easier cross-referencing for menu and atmosphere. Tsuru and Calypso Restaurant & Lounge both operate with clearer service models and published details, making them safer bets for first-time diners.
The Pine's advantage is its scarcity of information, which paradoxically means lower competition for reservations. If you're willing to gamble on an undocumented venue, the garden and easy booking make it a low-risk trial, particularly during shoulder seasons when outdoor seating drives the experience. For a safer bet with comparable outdoor appeal, 1515 West Chophouse delivers steakhouse precision in a controlled environment, while Café Liang provides casual flexibility without the unknowns. If the garden format appeals but you need more structure, explore our full Shanghai restaurants guide for lane-house venues with published menus and pricing.
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Compare The Pine
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pine | Shanghai | ; | No published awards | ; |
| 1515 West Chophouse | Shanghai | Steakhouse | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥ |
| Café Liang | Shanghai | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Jing'an Shangri La 1515 West Chophouse & Bar | Shanghai | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Tsuru | Shanghai | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Calypso Restaurant & Lounge | Shanghai | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Pine?
The dress code for The Pine is smart casual.
Is The Pine good for solo dining?
If solo comfort matters, ask about the setup directly before booking, including counter, bar, table layout, or seating format.
What should I order at The Pine?
What are alternatives to The Pine in Shanghai?
Other Pearl-listed Shanghai options include 1515 West Chophouse, Café Liang, Tsuru, Calypso Restaurant & Lounge, Jing'an Shangri La 1515 West Chophouse & Bar. Choose among them based on the details you can confirm for your occasion.
Is The Pine good for a special occasion?
Can I eat at the bar at The Pine?
Ask the venue directly if bar seating or counter seating is important to your visit.
Can The Pine accommodate groups?
The venue is associated with a manicured garden. Contact The Pine directly for group arrangements, including capacity, seating layout, private dining options.
