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    Cafe Santorini

    4.0 (3.6k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Romantic
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Cathy K.

    Went for my bf's bday celebration & it was such an outstanding experience! The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming, they were super attentive and accommodating. The food was SO good and fresh. Get the steak frites!!!! It was super tender and flavorful. The Greek salad was also light and refreshing. The chicken kebab plate was honestly just okay, and the hummus and Pita bread was solid. The star of the show was the borek flaky bread appetizer and the steak. The patio seating outside was nice and a vibe. I loved it here !!!

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    Sabrina A.

    This was such a cute spot with second floor seating. The food was absolutely delicious I recommend the Branzino or salmon for a little more flavor. They had a variety of wine options as well. Service was friendly but there was a long wait for food and to be checked in on- it was a very busy Saturday night nonetheless. Overall a great spot but I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush- its an experience that will take you a bit over an hour!

    Kit S.

    Good place for dinner and prices not bad and service very friendly thanks!parking need to find a parking lot . Need to pay parking .

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    Tony O.

    Came here last week with a few buddies. The food was great, and our waiter was excellent. Unfortunately, the host completely killed the vibe before dinner even started. We were the very first group there right when they opened. The host/manager asked if we had a reservation, and when we said no, he asked for our name and phone number "for the waitlist." What waitlist? The restaurant was completely empty besides us. That already felt unnecessary and ridiculous. Then after seating us, he came back about a minute later and told us we had to move because the table was "reserved for pictures." So you seat us in an empty restaurant just to immediately move us? Makes zero sense. Later during dinner, we noticed they were taking food photos for social media -- except they weren't even using the table they moved us from. So apparently we got moved around for no reason. To make things worse, the host kept looking over at our table throughout the meal, which just added to the awkwardness. Thankfully, our waiter saved the experience because he was genuinely great, and the food itself was very good. But the front-of-house experience was honestly lame and left a bad impression. If my friends weren't already set on eating there, I probably would've walked out after the way things started.

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    Nicole D.

    This place is hands down the best! Everything on the menu is phenomenal. My family has been dining here for years. Alex and Elson are the best servers and work so seamlessly as a team. The restaurant is gorgeous and has a beautiful covered patio. They also have a bar area that has full service. We will eat here time and time again.

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    Ria P.

    I've been so excited to go here for so long, but it's definitely a little overhyped. The spanakopita were way too cheesy, but they were perfectly done other than the excess of cheese. The hummus was divine. The pesto pasta was fine. The seafood risotto was fine. My issue was that none of these were like oh my gosh best thing ever or something I'd want to spend money on going out to eat again. The ashta cake was the best thing I had by far and the most unique!

    Raymond B.

    We went today for our friends celebration and our server went above and beyond! He helped us take photos, cut our cake, constantly checking our table if we need anything! I personally ordered the chicken kabobs & a few at our table ordered the beef version and meats were all cooked perfectly and food was all delicious! The vibe outside was very nice with all of the lights - wish I had more photos of it!

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    Sam C.

    This is a very nice little place in Old Town. The front is a little hard to find as it's in a little alley and the restaurant is upstairs. The group I was with ordered a good variety of the menu and everything was very good I had the branzino. It's was cooked very well -- the skin was nice and crisp and the meat was flavorful and juicy. I think it could have used a little something more ... Maybe a little more seasoning or maybe a little sauce on the side. The potatoes were also cooked well. I think I would have liked a little something else ... Maybe spinach or something with a touch of acid. The lamb shank looked great and my colleague said it was very good. Service was good.

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    Maria R.

    Stopped by here for a quick dinner bite. Man this was delicious. Parking is across the street from the restaurant. It's an upstairs restaurant with outdoor indoor but i love the outdoor vibe better than the i door specially with spring time. I had the fish it was delicious fresh classic branzino perfectly seasoned with a slice of lemon to squirt over the fish. i do however wish they should have had more of a different side than potatoes although the potato were good so i ordered a side of hummus to go with the fish . Service is nice i do feel like the tables are in close proximity and that is not so great because i can totally ease drop on the next table. I wouldn't say it's intimate but they made the most of the outdoor space. I also had the spritz and totally delicious.

    Barb B.

    The location was small and tucked away right behind busy Colorado blvd in downtown. Service is excellent and the wait staff are always available to refill waters and drinks. Large party or 14, sat us in the patio. It was uber hot but once the sun was down, it was pleasant to be outside. Ordered everything shown here. I probably would pass on the meze sampling plate. I didn't think it was as great for the price. Everything else was pretty good. I forgot my photo of the cioppino. But nonetheless, it was good.

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    Truman W.

    First visit after Covid. Chicken kabob still a perfect 10, grilled to perfection. However the $18 calamari salad is disappointingly low in the calamari to greens ratio (see before & after photo), worst of all they've replaced whole plump baby calamari with tiny rubbery rings, no bueno. Good service as before.

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    Gabriel R.

    Cafe Santorini is quaint. Fits in perfectly in Pasadena and you have to love it's location Old town Pasadena near the alley I like being seated outside where you get a good view of the courtyard Food is always good and be certain to ask for the specials. It's proximity to the IPIC theatre makes for a good date night

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    Kathryn M.

    I'll definitely be back! The restaurant was packed the night we went. I had a 6:30 reservation for two, but we were seated around 6:50 which honestly wasn't a big deal. We ended up outside on the terrace, and the vibe was really nice and intimate. It was a bit crowded, but understandable given how busy they were. they were clearly doing their best to accommodate everyone. Food: Wow. I was a little skeptical at first because I'm used to more traditional Mediterranean food and hadn't experienced it in a more upscale setting. I thought it might feel less authentic but I was so wrong. My partner and I went all out that night (aka we were pigs) We started with the borek (I love borek) and a mezze platter. The borek was good, slightly different from what I'm used to, but still enjoyable (and it's my partner's favorite dish that night) The mezze platter was generous; definitely enough for 4-5 people and included babaganoush, radish, feta, dolma, hummus, and tabbouleh. Everything tasted fresh, and it came with pita on the side. For entrées, I had the chicken kebab, which was amazing; I finished the entire plate. The chicken was so juicy. My partner ordered the steak frites with peppercorn sauce and absolutely loved it. And of course, we had to get dessert. We went with the bread pudding. I didn't get a chance to fully read the menu, but I'm pretty sure it had Baileys in it, which was nice. My only note is that it might have been better served in a bowl so more of it could soak in the sauce. Since it's sourdough, the outer crust was a bit too hard--even with the sauce, it was slightly tough to chew. But overall, still really good. Service was great, and the food came out quickly! Honestly, it's a crime I hadn't been here sooner. I've passed by this place so many times in downtown Pasadena, but finally made a reservation after seeing it recommended in a "favorite restaurants in Pasadena" post and I'm so glad I did.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Santorini

    Is the restaurant toddler friendly , do they have high chair or booster seat available?

    Sorry, I do not know. I do not recall seeing any high chairs.

    Did the restaurant change management or chef? Food tastes different from what I remember from a few years ago.

    They did. The ownership changed for the worst also. Think the old owner is in Laguna beach now with old menu

    Hello, can I take a reservation for Father's Day?

    I believe they can, we made our reservation through Open Table.

    Are you going through a renovation? If so, is this impacting the ambiance?

    Hello Christine, we're going through a renovation which is in a new section of our Restaurant. The main dining area with the patio, which has been in business for the last 30 years, has not been affected at all and the ambiance is the same. Thank… Read more

    Can I bring outside drink into the restaurant?

    No. My wife had a Starbucks blended drink and they took it from us as it was "Not allowed" Dont know about corkage fees.

    Does this restaurant do vaccination verification for dine in?

    Not that I know of. I just walked in and ate. No one asked if I was vaccinated

    What is the covid-19 surcharge about?

    It's a surcharge to cover for all the added expenses the closures took on businesses. Considering the huge hit they all took, I don't mind. Life's not cheap.

    Can we bring our 60lb GoldenDoodle?

    Many people bring dogs to restaurants now Pippa.

    What is the hour for happy hour?

    They discontinued Happy Hour. :(

    Do they still make the shrimp saltado? Please please say yes, it was the best!!

    Hello Stephanie, Thanks for your question. For the last year or so, due to Pandemic, we have scaled down our menu and unfortunately shrimp saltado is one of them. Once… Read more

    Is it pet friendly on the patio?

    I sure hope not. Animals are unsanitary. I love them, but they belong at home.

    Hi I was able to make a reservation for this weekend on 10/10. Will you be back open by then?

    Is the restaurant open for take out or delivery during this time?

    Hello Jessica, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately we're not open for take out yet. We shall let the public know as soon as we're ready.

    Is this restaurant handicap accessible?

    They will accommodate handicap seating in their street level Rococo area if no private party has reserved it prior. No handicap access up to patio seating.

    Is this handicap accessible? Any elevator

    Don't believe so. Please call to confirm

    Do they have decent options for gluten-free folks?

    I would suggest calling restaurant directly. The menu is available on the cafe website and is marked with several gluten free items. If you have celiac you may want to check if the food is prepared in a gluten free area of the kitchen. The website… Read more

    Do they have happy hour on Saturday?

    Only Monday through Friday to indulge delicious Mediterranean food.

    Is there heaters outside?

    Yes there are heaters set up in strategic spots on outdoor patio

    Can you bring your own wine?

    Yes you could bring your wine, there will be corkage fee charge of , 1st bottle $25, additional bottles $35… Read more

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Im sorry, I don't know.

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    Union

    Union

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Pasta is amazing! The vibe here is so cute Staff was…read morefriendly and the waitress that helped us made excellent recommendations There was bread here I didn't get a picture of, but that's also a must have! You can't go wrong with any of the pastas Parking around here wasn't easy, but found a parking structure a block away Definitely recommend a reservation

    We ate here on 05/29/2026 for the second time, and overall it was a great visit. We first dined…read morehere about a year ago; however, I feel it has dropped one star from before. However, I'm sure this restaurant will do fine, as it has been a part of Pasadena for so long. We had a reservation for 7:30pm, and we were seated in the back of the restaurant. I didn't even know they had a back room, as last time we sat in the front. All of the dishes tonight were shared, except for the drink. I had the White Lotus drink, which was very similar to an Aperol Spritz. We shared the Pork Meatballs. These were 5 out of 5. They were so tasty, dense, large and the sauce and spice were perfect. We then shared the Mushroom Gnocchi. This is exactly how it sounds; however, I felt it was definitely lacking flavor, and would give it a 4 out of 5. We then moved on to the main course, which was the Pork Chop with an Apricot Sauce and a herb salad with fruit. I would give this dish a 5 out of 5, excellent. We ended the meal with the Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble. This was kind of the disappointment of the meal. It wasn't bad; however, it was not a crumble; we didn't taste any strawberry or rhubarb. The ice cream on the top was the highlight of this dish. It would get a 2 out of 5. Our server was very nice; however, a little rushed at times, especially during the early part of our service when the restaurant was nearly to capacity. Overall, a good to great visit. I would still return again in the future.

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    Spaghetti Alla Chitarra
    Spaghetti Alla Chitarra
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    Gale's

    Gale's

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Great place for dinner date, my wife and I tried this place tonight. Easy to make reservations, no…read moreclutter with having to go online. Big plus for me. Food was outstanding, try the CO lamb! Service was on par with a Sat evening. Prices are on point with the food and service Don't let the cement floors and brick walls dissuade from trying this spot Lastly, great access to FWY.

    A friend of mine suggested this place to try out so we opted for a Wednesday night without any…read morereservations for a party of 6. I came later after my friend got the table but we were seated outside in the nice little patio seating area. The servers were quick to greet me when I came in and took my drink order. I tried the frozen Negroni and opted for that. We were served bread to dip with vinegar and oil while we looked through the menu to see what we wanted. The server suggested different dishes: raviolis, cacio e pepe, a dish with the name jerry in the title (I don't quite remember the full name!) and so on. I ordered the cacio e pepe and added mushrooms and chicken to my order. As an appetizer, I ordered a half cesar salad which was pretty decent. I was not a fan of the hard crouton though! The cacio e pepe was pretty dry and the chicken was even drier. Adding mushrooms was a nice touch but sadly the dish could not be saved by how dried it was. Overall, it was okay but I would skip on adding chicken. My friends seemed pretty disappointed with their dishes. I think maybe 2/6 thought their dishes were okay while the rest did not enjoy what they ordered. For dessert, I was surprised with a slice of coconut cake since it was a friend and mines birthday. The cake was good and full of coconut flavored goodnessss. The tiramisu I ordered (before I knew of the coconut cake!) was also a very nice sweet treat. Overall, the vibes are nice, the service was super kind and the drinks were good. Dessert was fine but I'm not sure I would return for dessert. The inside is nice and spacious and the place had a nice, relaxing vibe to help everyone unwind for dinner. Parking is a big plus for Pasadena! There is a large parking lot that is shared with surrounding businesses and it's free parking.

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    Portobello Mushroom with Portabello Ravioli
    Portobello Mushroom with Portabello Ravioli
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    Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana

    Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Settebello Pizzeria is a good spot to have some pizza, especially in the Pasadena area. The pizza's…read moreare freshly made to order and have a variety of options to choose from. I would rank the service a 5/5. They were very helpful and accommodating. The restaurant has an industrial atmosphere with large space to sit many groups. 4/5 The pizzas are solid 3.5/5. While I have other favorites in LA the whole experience is worth it.

    I drove across town 25 minutes to try this establishment as it came highly reviewed. Greeted and…read moreseated promptly. Started off with an old fashioned of which was standard $14. Then saw a unique appetizer salad item on menu "Involtini" $16. It was a great appetizer consisting of arugula, and goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto, with an impressive large thin sliced piece of Parmesan on top drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Very unique and good, I look forward to replicating at home with a little more balsamic. I ordered the Settebello $21 pizza as a main entree of which I thought was advertised with pancetta, mushrooms and Italian sausage. Pizza came out hot and fresh, but with prosciutto instead of the perceived menu listed pancetta. Pizza sauce was good, the sausage and mushrooms were great. Crust was a little doughy, not crispy but charcoal charred in places. Not phenomenal but not bad, middle of the road overall. Service started off great but fell flat to the floor. Drinks and food came out on time indicating bar staff and kitchen staff were on point. Waiting staff could up their game. No check up or check in. No offers for drink refills or another round. I had to ask for refills on water. Final bill $56.35 for one drink, appetizer and pizza for a solo dinner. Three (3) stars at best! Room for improvements.

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    Bodegon No 69

    Bodegon No 69

    4.4
    (656 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant over the weekend with my mother and sister. From…read morethe moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. The customer service was warm and welcoming, the restaurant was clean and well maintained, and the ambiance created the perfect dining experience. What made this visit especially memorable was how authentic the food tasted. I recently spent two amazing weeks in Peru, and this meal instantly took me back. I was able to enjoy two of my favorite Peruvian dishes, and they were absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and a wonderful atmosphere. It was truly an amazing experience, and I look forward to coming back. The only thing that could have made it even better would have been if they offered traditional picarones for dessert!

    I've been eating here for a while and have generally been happy with the food and service. However,…read moreI had to lower my rating after a recent catering order experience that was disappointing. This was my second time ordering catering from them. The food was good, but the service was especially frustrating. I spent over 30 minutes on the phone, in both English and Spanish, trying to process payment, which lead to nowhere till I had to drive myself to the restaurant to swipe the card manually. When it was time to pick up the order, the restaurant could not spare anyone to help bring the food to our car, despite it being a large catering order and the pickup taking place on a very busy avenue. What was most disappointing was the lack of concern or willingness to offer any assistance. The food arrived late for our event as a result. While the food was good, the poor service has made me reconsider ordering catering from them again, returning as often, and recommending them to others. It's a shame because I genuinely enjoy the food, but there are other options available. Hopefully, the service issues I experienced with catering do not eventually carry over into the restaurant experience.

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    Alpaka greeters!
    Seafood Ceviche (Marinated well super rich and not raw leading to melt in mouth seafood)
    Seafood Ceviche (Marinated well super rich and not raw leading to melt in mouth seafood)
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    The Arbour

    The Arbour

    4.3
    (980 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$$

    I returned to The Arbour in Pasadena for a Friday night dinner and had an even better experience…read morethan the last time. I got the sea bass and the the fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The sides including the polenta cake and the baby bok-choy hit all the marks in terms of flavor, texture and presentation. I realized they had changed their dessert menu since the last time I was here in February. To my pleasant surprise and relief, their new dessert options were really good too! We got 2 desserts and the chocolate mousse cake was to die for. My girfriends and I were fighting for it. The warm apple pie was good too. I got the margarita mocktail and it was incorrectly made the first time but then they fixed it and it was delicious. Service was good. The ambiance is always modern, intimate and not too noisy. I am glad my gfs chose to come here after I recommended and I had another great experience.

    The Arbour is a fantastic restaurant in Pasadena. I came with a reservation for a weekend dinner…read more The atmosphere inside is classy and almost romantic, the perfect place for a nice dinner. Although there's no dress code, most folks dressed in business casual or nicer. The food was delicious. Because it was shared family style, they split it across two plates, which kept the presentation nice and clean. The corn agnolotti is a must - the brown butter sauce, roasted corn, shallot, and ricotta cheese combination was perfection. The shrimp penne was also excellently executed. I also ordered the sea bass. The fish was good, but the sauce and vegetables lacked flavor depth. The drinks were also great. I got the berry mojito mocktail - it was one of the best mocktails I had. The service was above and beyond in all aspects. Think of the most ideal type of service at a restaurant - that's what I received. Overall, I had an incredible meal and dining experience at The Arbour. I'd come back for a special occasion and I recommend others to visit.

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    Cozy dining room.
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    Birthday cake for my friend
    Filet mignon with gai LAN and potatoes (potatoes under the steak)

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    Filet mignon with gai LAN and potatoes (potatoes under the steak)

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