Great place for dinner date, my wife and I tried this place tonight. Easy to make reservations, no clutter 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. read more

We love Gale's! We always have an amazing time here. Delicious food with huge portions and reasonable prices! Their complimentary bread comes out steaming hot and pairs perfectly with the seasoned olive oil. For apps, we always order the organic greens salad; it's so fresh! They had a special Valentine's Day white pizza with bacon and sausage that was SO delicious, I wish they would add it to the regular menu. Ordering a pizza is a must here, as their pizzas are consistently crispy, super cheesy, and never burnt. Also love getting the shrimp scampi! For dessert, the $20 dessert sampler plate is so worth it. You get it four pieces of dessert -- coconut cake, chocolate cake, creme brulee, and cheesecake. We also love getting the sorbet and gelato as well, which comes with two scoops each, perfect for sharing. Love that they have a giant parking lot in the back, which makes parking super easy! read more

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The service here is excellent -- the staff are attentive and make sure everyone at the table feels taken care of. Food comes out at a great pace, never too fast or too slow. Our go-to is the shrimp scampi linguine with olives and broccolini, which is fantastic, and the pizza is also highly recommended. The one downside keeping this from a 5-star review: gnats. It's a bit off-putting to swat away little gnats hovering around your food at a nice restaurant. Something as simple as bug traps would go a long way. Hopefully management addresses this, because everything else about this place is great. read more

Overall great experience. Great food, great service. Favorite dish was the Penne al Fromagio and the Berry Crumble (so good it was gone before I could snap a picture). read more

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Stopped by for lunch with co-workers and ate some really delicious desserts : coconut cream cake, chocolate flourless cake and mixed berry crumble topped with ice cream. My favorite was the flourless chocolate cake. It was not too sweet and nicely rich. read more

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The food and service were fantastic. We got a goat cheese and pesto pizza, cacio e pepe, and a caprese. The pasta was perfection. The pizza was equally as good, excellent crust. The caprese was good. I wish the tomatoes had been a little more ripe, but I did choose to order it in late December. The almond biscotti was a wonderful touch at the end of the meal. read more

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Arrived at Gale's during lunch and they had several great lunch specials. I ordered the pizza special which came with a two topping pizza of your choice and a salad. This came out to about $26 with tax and tip which is reasonable considering that Gale's is on the higher end. The pizza was baked fresh and it was delicious! The salad was also delicious and had a flavorful dressing. They give you free bread while you review the menu. Service was excellent! The waiter was extremely attentive and kept checking on us. Gale's is spacious and is a more intimate space so I think it would be best for date nights or to catch up with friends. There is parking in the back in a shared lot with other businesses. Would recommend coming for their lunch specials! read more

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Just, fine. The food needed salt, the bread service wasn't enough for our party. The waiter did not know the difference between pecans and walnuts. Insisted a dish had walnuts so I didn't order it, someone else did, and it arrived with pecans. When it comes to nut allergies, this is life or death and a serious liability. The seasonal corn tortelli, was ravioli. The cream sauce was marinara. Just meh overall, which was surprising because it's hard to mess up pasta. The outdoor seating was nice with the lights and we didn't feel cramped. read more

Gales ia definitely a great spot for fresh Italian food. I enjoyed my first official meal and left satisfied. The bread was fresh, perfectly paired with olive oil and basil and balsamic vinegar simple and delicious. I ordered souo and salad, today soup was cream of mushrooms and side ceaser salad. Lunch price is modest making it easier to have a mid day bite. They have out door seating and the experience was satisfied. A local experience worthy of revisiting. From team Smiley read more

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4.5 stars Gale's is a true gem that has been serving tasty family style Northern Italian fare for over 20 years. I dined here a long time ago and recently returned because it's one of my uncle's favorite restaurants. This place is quite charming inside. I like the rustic décor and artwork by local artists on the walls. We had a cozy table to ourselves in a private nook area overlooking the main dining room. The staff were all very attentive, especially our server Gabriel. We decided to share several dishes: Steamed Artichoke, Eggplant Siciliana, Zucchini Flowers, Fettuccini Arrabbiata. I also ordered a Hugo Spritzer, which was served in an elegant Brighton Goblet. It was so tasty and refreshing that I had another. We enjoyed complimentary fresh, warm bread with balsamic & olive oil to dip in before our food arrived. The artichoke was steamed to perfection and was stuffed with chopped tomatoes & basil and topped with freshly shaved parmesan. The drawn butter on the side was perfect for dipping. The roasted eggplant was topped with a yummy marinara and melted mozzarella. It was delish. The zucchini flowers were stuffed with mozzarella & burrata cheese and served with a spicy warm Heirloom tomato Puttanesca sauce. The combination of flavors was delightful. The Fettuccini was another fantastic dish. Al dente pasta tossed in a spicy tomato sauce. It was addicting and the spice level was just right. For dessert we had the Blackberry Crème Brûlée. The creamy custard had fresh blackberries mixed in and the caramelized sugar topping was perfect. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to coming back. *Private parking lot or street parking. read more

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It was date night! And might as well end the night with a great and fancy dinner. We had a great time here and the pasta we ordered was cooked to perfection. The servers were very nice and helpful and very welcoming to their customers walking in. Would definitely come back here some time soon. Thank you very much Gale's! read more

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We went to Gale's with another couple. The food was mediocre, and the service inattentive. My wife and I shared a large chopped Italian antipasto salad and an order of chicken parmesan. The chopped salad was good--a good mix of ingredients. The chicken parm was dry and tough. It had no flavor, in spite of the sauce. For dessert, we had a piece of their coconut cream cake. The cake was dry and flavorless. The restaurant was either understaffed or the waitstaff just didn't care. We won't be back. read more

Service was great! Always enjoyed their fennel salads and grilled branzino. Gale's been around for a very long time and I used to visit often until I moved out of the area. It always has that neighbor friendly feel. Changed different exec chefs in the recent years. Extensive wine list with one of the lowest markup in LA. I love their pastas, fennel salad, and steak. Zuppe di peces too! It does get crowded on weekend nights. Best to RSVP. I like their branzinos too. I noticed prices had gone up much in the recent years. Sometimes I wish restaurant would consider reduce portion size to keep the prices low or provide choices of entree size. For example, in the case of grilled branzino, 2 fillets per dish at $48, it was pretty much a whole fish. Would be nice to have a choice for 1 fillet at lower price for small eaters since fish is hard to keep for next day. Just a thought :) read more

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Ive been here twice, but the most recent time left me disappointed. They have a parking lot in the back which is a plus! And they take reservations. The service here is slow and the server we got didn't know how to make food recommendations. That's not a huge deal, just a bummer. But the food is where the disappointment was at. My dad ordered the swordfish and it was overcooked, extremely dry. My mom ordered the scampi linguine that came with greens (broccolini?) and it was bitter. We told the staff and they shrugged us off. We also got the chicken parm and it was ok. The only good dishes were the fettuccini carbonara and shrimp spaghetti with lemon. For birthdays they give you complimentary coconut cake. There are better italian restaurants in the area. read more

Gale's - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very nice restaurant in Pasadena. Well decorated, very tasteful with a quality flat ware. I ordered a chopped antipasto salad. It was loaded with good things. Perfect lunch dish. The menu had a good variety of Italian foods. Most of the group had the lasagna and were very pleased. The service was excellent as you'd expect in a place such as this. read more

Gales is a Pasadena institution. Every dish makes you feel good inside. Love their pastas and their coconut cake is to die for.

Great food and service. I went for both dinner and lunch. Coconut Cake is amazing. I have fined both inside and out. Love outside for dinner! I now go every time I'm in Pasadena. read more

We had branzino, fettuccine Alfredo, and meat balls and pasta. The branzino was good and the pastas were also good. But would not say that they were best I have ever had. Salad's arugula and fresh fruits with various lettuces were also above average. Would recommend Gale's but my preference for Italian is Celestino's. read more

Came here for pre-opera dinner. One of the best-tasting clam linguines I've ever had, but I wish the clams were meatier. The beef meatballs were good if a bit gamey (maybe it's the spices not sure what it was, but I've definitely had better meatballs.) This is now my favorite spot for claims linguine. Oh the coconut 'light-as-air' cake is DELIZIOSO! Outdoor dining tent available in their large parking lot. read more

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Delicious, fresh, service was nice and I like the ambience. Soup of the day is the best ! read more

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Ordered their carbonara and mushroom ravioli which were yummy and tasted as if they made each pasta from scratch. The restaurant is cozy and they offer outdoor dining as an alternative. read more

Gale's - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time visiting this well known restaurant among Pasadena locals. High marks to Gale's staff for their hospitality and prompt service -- very professional. We didn't have a reservation but were seated outside quickly in the tented patio. Amazing wine selections that paired well with our first course from the daily specials menu: stuffed zucchini flowers -- nice! The fettuccine was so delicious, and with the salad great! The only underwhelming portion was the pizza. Beautiful to look at, but not memorable. Will still comeback for the service, pasta and drinks. read more

Our family always enjoys gathering at Gale's for dinner and must admit that we were a bit disappointed by the quality of our meals this past Saturday evening. As can be expected the portions are smaller and more expensive but that is to be unfortunately expected these days. But check this out, our usually small bowl of marinara sauce that I love to dip my bread in that usually is an add on for $2.50 was $7 - holy cow! We may have start exploring other family dinner options. read more

As always, excellent food, service, and ambiance. Not so noisy that you can't have a cordial conversation. Hey, have a cordial while you're at it! For what you get, the price is so worth it. Everything fresh and served the perfect temperatures. Add the salmon to the beet salad and you will revel in it. Have any of the specials and you won't regret it. I love when the menu perfectly describes what you're going to taste and Chef Leo writes it accurately. read more

Gale's - Roasted Beet Salad - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great food, very good service. Just too loud in the back room to even enjoy the conversation at your own table. Wish the acoustics of the back room was better or put the larger groups outside where they can be loud be drown out the traffic 30 feet away. read more

First time here, never going back. Found a THICK black hair in my pasta, mind you it's $50. Called to let them know and they assured me they would remake my order and give me a complementary coconut cake. went back just to have them think I was lying and demanded that I showed them the photo AND THEY DID NOT GIVE ANY COMPLEMENTARY ITEM. Would give them 0 stars if possible. AVOID AT ALL COST. read more

Gale's - Found a thick black hair in my pasta - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food is average, service and atmosphere was great. I wouldn't eat here again, chicken was very dry.

If you're under 40, you might want to approach this restaurant with some caution. While the food and service here are outstanding, the atmosphere can feel a bit dominated by an older crowd. We noticed that many other reviewers on Yelp and Google echoed this sentiment, and we experienced it firsthand during our visit. It's worth considering if you do not want diverse ambiance while dining. read more

This is a very nice trendy Italian restaurant located in Pasadena. They have nice outdoor seating with twinkle lights. The restaurant looks small inside but there was more seating in the back dining room. We had 7 people in our party and the service was excellent! Our server was quick and attentive! He was very good when my husband tried to tip him for the corkage but it was already included! How honest is that! All the food was Amazing! 3 of us ordered the rack of lamb which was the most expensive item in the menu $53! You on could get it with broccoli, ziti or mashed potatoes! My husband had lasagna and he said the bolognaise sauce was tasty! My daughter had the bolognaise ziti which is her favorite. Her boyfriend had chicken parmesan which was a large serving! It was so good, he ate it all. I had the mushroom Ravioli which is my favorite and not all restaurants offer it so I was happy!! It was filled with succulent mushrooms including the sauce! Yummy! Just had to have dessert too! A large piece of Coconut creme cake and coconut gelato was ordered. I ordered the peach and blueberry crostata which was delicious especially because it was served with vanilla bean ice cream! Overall, a nice pleasurable dining experience! Hope to be back when we visit from Honolulu! read more

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Gail's Italian restaurant has an unimposing exterior however, when you walk in you feel like you're in an Italian Parisian restaurant. Very nice with clean lines and a bit airy. The food was amazing. Very Mediterranean Italian cuisine.. we ordered family style a fresh tomato, and fennel salad topped with grilled shrimp, we then ordered the delicious steamed clams in the shell over perfectly cooked al dente pasta, and a clear wibe sauce with a delicate lemon and garlic in each bite. And our main course was a lovely serving of Seabass with a buttery lemon lspaghetti. They give you fresh bread with olive oil, which has a very nice light fruity taste and to top it off. We had a gorgeous bottle of chilled champagne and they're delicious coconut cake. Our server Kevin was attentive and charming. Will be back read more

Way too long waiting around to enjoy anything. Even though we had a reservation we waited past our reservation time (I.e. reservation at 7:15 and we were seated around 7:40) Food was aight but kinda mid for the price. We waited an exceptionally long time for the bill as well. Overall this is a great restaurant to go to if u enjoy waiting read more

Gale's - Clams Linguini (pretty good but by the time I got it I was no longer hungry) - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Subpar food , places look very outdated , you might want to go if you are in your 80s read more

Gale's - Entrance - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Delicious food. Outstanding service. Love the simple salad and spaghetti with blistered tomatoes and burrata most. The Fettuccini arrabbiata and vegetable lasagna are excellent. Save room for dessert! Obsessed with the homemade coconut cake and cheesecake. Yummmmmmmmmy stuff read more

Very disappointing. I went there for a family birthday and was excited to go there, because I had a couple of business lunches there and it was pretty good. I had the chicken piccata and it was just a couple of chicken breasts that were doused with some lousy lemon sauce. Very disappointing. And the side of pasta was totally tasteless. My daughter had arrabiata pasta and it was too spicy for her to eat. read more

over all atmosphere was good and the servers were quick with their service. the food was i would say average if there was a 3.5 version i feel like it would fit the overall experience as a whole. not bad just not great. would i go back? probably but only if i wasn't paying for it read more

Gale's - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I always enjoy the food and the service in the past . However my Husband and I had reservations for 7:45pm and still waited for over 10mins, another couple came in without reservation and got sited before us. Had to bring it to the host attention why is a couple that just came in got sited before us! When we finally got a table the service from our server was also awful waited to long to get our order from the drinks to the food the starters took forever it was so bad we decided just to call it a night very disappointing. read more

This was our first time here, and we were really impressed. The food, service, ambience, and location were all spot‑on. If you're into good Italian food, this place is a must. Highly recommend. read more

Good food but service is just ok. First hostess couldn't make up her mind where to seat us, there's many waiters running around but never focus on us. They are friendly enough but just not that attentive. read more

Came in to celebrate our anniversary since we haven't had Italian for a while. Bread is served complimentary which is always nice. We started off with the mussels cooked in white wine with some bread and let me tell you, it was delicious.I had to drink the soup! So satisfying and so flavorful. We also got the fried zucchini flower which was okay. I must have missed reading the fried aspect of it. I should have tried the peaches with burrito instead. For the entree ,I got the pasta al forno which was my favorite . I highly v recommend it as it is full of flavor from the different types of cheese. It just hits the spot. We also got the clam pasta which was okay. Service was very good. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The only reason I gave 4 star instead of 5 is that I wanted a more romantic ambiance but I felt like we were more by the traffic area by the stairs and it was partly louder than expected despite mentioning request upon reservation. Overall, food is great will definitely come back. read more

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We have been coming to this place over the last 8 years from time to time, and we like the food here. The place is also pleasant to sit in, and the service has always been good. We liked the appetizers especially the Bruschetta, we liked the Caprese salad, the pizza and pasta. This time we had the crab ravioli and the branzino. Both are very good. The vegetables in the branzino were very tasty --- they must have been cooked in some kind of animal fat. The only complaint I have is the price --- $48 is a little too much for the branzino. read more

Gale's - Seafood ravioli - Italian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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