great food and everything we ordered was delicious! short ribs, fish, and spaghetti were amazing.

Duck fat fries, Cacio e Pepe, and Mushroom and Pea Risotto! Amazing. Had a great friendly service. The wines we had were great also. Loved it. read more

Loved this place , food was great and also their customer service .you will definitely enjoy coming

I don't think I can go to another place for a sandwich again. I had the chicken bacon club. Amazing very much. It made me sad when I finished it because there was no more sandwich. My only mistake there was not take a couple sandwiches to go. Super friendly staff. I really like how this kitchen is open to see them work magic with the food. I will be going back very soon especially for their special fries. read more

Stephanie and her husband are amazing and their food represents just how amazing they are! Such a nice and relaxing environment, had the pleasure of helping Stephanie out and had to try their restaurant! Highly recommend! read more

I went to this cute restaurant on my birthday on June 22 per recommendation by a family member who thought the menu looked delicious. I still think about the food to this day and deeply regret not having gone back before leaving California. I dined by myself at the counter and thoroughly enjoyed seeing this amazing husband and wife duo cook as a team right in front of me. The waiter on staff that evening was above and beyond polite and refrigerated the leftovers of my appetizer for me so that they would stay fresh as I continued my meal. I ordered the beet salad, lamb chops, and strawberry shortcake. The beet salad was earthy yet so fresh tasting with a great acidity level. The lamb was decadent -- legitimately the best lamb I have ever had. I am a small person yet I finished my entire plate and tried to get all the meat possible off the bone. The strawberry shortcake came with a delicious biscuit and a generous serving of strawberries. It was not overly sweet, yet minty fresh. It was exciting to have a dessert with such tang. Everyone was so kind and I thoroughly enjoyed my birthday dinner. This restaurant deserves more business and the prices are set fairly for the very high quality of food. If I come back to Pasadena, I will definitely dine here again. read more

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Nice little homey place with good food and service! We started with the Waldorf salad and beet salad - both were delicious and refreshing! We also had the spinach griddle cake that was ok; it was a bit overly seasoned for our taste but did enjoy the spinach flavors with a kick to the sauce. The duck was perfectly cooked with a nice char and wonderful kumquat sauce. The polenta had a wonderful nuttiness to it. Our server, Karina, was a sweet and honest server! She was spot on with her recommendations and a breath of fresh air! We look forward to our next visit to try some other dishes! read more

This place is phenomenal. Everything is great, incredible wines, and wonderful service. The steak and fries is amazing, best cacio e pepe in LA, and the Cubano sandwich is a favorite. Don't sleep on this one! read more

Wow. The perfect warm, welcoming neighborhood place with amazing, yummy food (and a great wine selection as well). The kind of place you always look for, that makes you happy to enjoy a wonderful meal, great creative cooking, but also the simple pleasure of a good time with friends. We tried it tonight and it was so much more than we expected. We will come back and bring others.... read more

Food is so good, and prepared right in front of you. The service is a little slow, but our waitress was phenomenally polite and had a great energy about her. The ambiance is very laid back, but elegant. Great wine list! read more

I came to town on business and took a walk to a restaurant close to my hotel and I feel like I just walked into my best friend's house for dinner. This place is INCREDIBLE. The food is amazing the chef is engaging. There isn't enough good thing to say about this place read more

Heard great things about this spot. We decided to hit it up and order The Cubano Sándwich and Grilled chicken tacos. We were also dying to try their Duck fat fries. WOW!! The drinks and dishes not only TASTED amazing but we loved the Presentation. Our waiter Karina was also very attentive and made us feel incredibly welcome. Daniel (Chef) was also very friendly and gave us a good recommendation for next time we dine here. Overall, I was VERY HAPPY with the service and our meal. read more

Great wine and great food. The chef is excellent, came from the Ace Hotel downtown. Nice family owns it, and I just met this family, very good place read more

Small intimate setting. Food was great! There were four of us and each of us enjoyed our food very much.

Great small restaurant. Lovely owners and delicious food. Will definitely be back soon.

Stopped by on a whim looking for something to eat and can confidently say I've found a hidden gem. The interior is very clean and pleasing to the eye: Proper silverware layout, comfortable chairs, etc. Aside from all the physical aspects of the restaurant; the service was also incredible. Staff was very kind, attentive, respectful, always made sure to refill my cup and asked if anything else was needed. The food was 10/10 too. Well worth the price and filled with flavour at every bite. Definitely one of the better restaurants in Pasadena read more

The service is outstanding and the food is amazing! The wine and beer on tap are perfect if you're wanting to enjoy a glass of beer or wine while eating delicious cuisine! Chef Daniel Torres is a master of his craft and has the most delicious dishes and paired up with the perfect top of the line wines! I definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to dine in Pasadena for lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed! read more

This is a very small place and feels so lovely and intimate. Everyone who works there (I think there are only 3) is super friendly. We had a great meal, the best spaghetti bolognese we've ever had. I only wish we had brought friends so we could have shared more of the dishes. I really want to try the Cacio de Pepe and would love to come when they open again for lunch. read more

Upon walking I for lunch, we were greeted by the owner and staff. They were very friendly. They accommodated my family of 4 (2 children one with a stroller who was napping). My son is a very picky eater, but Daniel the chef was able to create a special meal for our little one. My son loved the kids charcuterie, so much he asked for seconds and insisted we come back. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and recommended we try both the cubano and tri tip plate. The chef offered to cut them in half so my wife and I could both try each other's plate. He personally brought out each meal and explained the ingredients he used. Our waitress and staff explained the Benny Boy cider on tap, and recommended we try the Pinot Grigio. Overall our experience was amazing and we intend to come back frequently and become regulars! read more

Holy Saints - Tri tip plate. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great food! Great people! A neighborhood gem for sure! Chef Danny is awesome! We'll be back for sure!

Table had Waldorf salads, glazed carrots, potatoes, sea bass and mushroom risotto. Everything eaten and guests raved about the dishes. Short but solid wine choices. Server was great and Chef was personable. Will be back next time we're in Pasadena. read more

I just had lunch here for the first time and this spot is another great addition to the Pasadena restaurant scene. The cacio e pepe was delicious. I'm excited to come back again and try a few more things on the menu. read more

We entered with glowing reviews from friends that had dined no later than 24 hours earlier. At their recommendation we started with the duck fat fries. * The Fries -- the potatoes were parboiled, which is a legit technique, if you cook them crispy and serve them hot and then they become this crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside delicacy. These were served room temperature. They were not crunchy. Mushy and disgusting. Also, they were supposed to be served with a house-made creme fraiche. We were served liquid approximating skimmed milk with fat solids. Utterly disgusting. We asked Ms. Vazquez, "this is supposed to be creme fraiche, right?" She said, "well, everything else is good, right?" Asked Ms. Vazquez for more water ... * The Beet Salad -- beets well-cooked, honey-tahini dressing was so surprising and awesome. Ms. Vazquez identified the greens as arugula. We would say mustard or something hardier, but very obviously not arugula. Asked Ms. Vazquez for more water ... Long interlude. Nothing happening in the kitchen. We see Mr. Torres looking at a line of orders on his line. No idea what's going on. * Pea/Mushroom Risotto -- so wish we'd taken a picture of this. It most closely approximated porridge. My best guess is that the mushroom and peas were cooked separately (because they were good), but then added to some pre-made rice mixture. And the mixture seemed like rice added to some kind of mushroom gravy. Easily the most disgusting and least like risotto we've ever had. Again, served room temperature. We're wondering how there's so little activity from Mr. Torres and all the food is coming at room temperature. Asked Ms. Vazquez for more water ... * Sirloin steak -- did not ask us for a temperature. It was more of a sirloin roast that had been sliced up for us. It was again served room temperature. Served, to be generous, medium. Probably medium-well would be accurate. Utterly, UTTERLY inedible. I've been to places in the world (northern Italy) where they tend to over salt every dish and this dish was worse than a salt lick. We could not even finish two bites of it. ASKED MS. VAZQUEZ FOR MORE WATER ... At this point we turned to watch Mr. Torres in the open kitchen just to see what could possibly explain this disaster, because we felt certain this just must be an off night given so many good reviews here. He looked at us and said, "What? What are you looking at?" Never got a second glass of water ... read more

Holy Saints gets an A+ on all levels -- great food, charming space, and incredible, friendly service. They're tagline is "your neighborhood HQ" and that's exactly what it'll be for our family. Not many places can check all the boxes and do everything well...they have. Feel so blessed to have this chef, this team, this restaurant in Pasadena! read more

We stopped here for a late lunch yesterday. It is easy to be skeptical about places with five star reviews. But Holy Saints did not disappoint. We split the tri tip sandwich and two sides. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back for dinner! read more

Food as delicious! Service was great and it's in the perfect location for a movie date and dinner.

Came here for "sisters lunch". Cute little place with yummy food! The three of us shared the Cubano and Soprano sandwiches and Waldorf salad. Really tasty. read more

Food and wine selection was fantastic, highly recommend the cubano sandwich. Plus the cacio e' pepe was also amazing. Service was also great, small space and the server was friendly and knowledgeable, overall can't recommend this place enough. read more

Dropped in for lunch. Really friendly staff and tasty food. Tony Soprano sandwich was great!

Cubano is no joke. Place is legit...cold beer & outstanding food. I will be back next time I'm in town.

Stopped in here on a whim and had a delightful lunch! Their chopped salad was a 10/10 and the house white wine was perfect with my meal. My waitress was so friendly as well. Overall great experience at this new neighborhood joint. read more

The food and service was excellent. The ambience and charm of this place is exceptional.

Had a fantastic meal; caprese salad is not your typical tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella. Chef Daniel is a master at making sauces and his caprese comes with a delicious pesto that you can soak up with his fresh olive bread. Pasta dish had a nice pepper flavor and the tri tip with duck fat fries were delicious. He needs to bottle the pickled crème fraiche dip it's that good. A carefully crafted wine and beer list compliment the menu and are very well priced. Will absolutely be back and can't wait to see the menu evolve under this talented team. read more

You feel welcomed from the first moment you walk into this neighborhood gem! Great Latin music playing, just a super nice vibe. friendly owners and waitress. The duck fat fries are a must and we ordered the Ceasar salad with chicken and Cuban sandwich. the Caesar salad dressing is so yummy. we will be back to try their other dishes. read more

High quality food, prepared by a very talented chef. Unique takes on pasta dishes. Great salads. Nice wine selection with moderate pricing. Warm and welcoming wait staff. Truly a family business reflected in the way they greet accommodate their guests. read more

Great place!! Food and drinks are always amazing. Service is always on point, offering you the best meals!!

This is a very charming cafe with gourmet food and the friendliest owners we can remember. We got lots of recommendations and background on the menu and the mission of the cafe. Chef Daniel is a master, and he loves what he does. We had the pasta (handmade in Italy), Waldorf salad and for dessert a fantastic mix of fruit, cheese and (the greatest) cannoli. We plan to make this a favorite spot. Should be great for weekend brunch. read more

Stopped by on a whim for lunch on a Saturday and was so glad I did. Friendly service and great food. I had the BBQ sandwich: the beef was tender, and everything going on from the dressing to the bread came together to make an incredible sandwich. The cider on tap was great, too--not too sweet and super refreshing. I'm looking forward to going back! read more