I thought I had already reviewed this place after our first visit but I guess I was wrong! We're back again! The dishes here are full of flavor with a hearty, homemade feel. We thoroughly enjoyed the crudo (!!), catch of the day and the bolognese. My husband and I said if we're ever stuck deciding where to treat to ourselves the Holy Saints will be our default go-to. Highly recommend! PS I would have taken a picture of the bolognese must my husband dug in too fast read more

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We came here to celebrate a friend's birthday and the experience was nothing short of amazing. The restaurant is located in Pasadena and it's vibing. As soon as we walked in, the ambulance was so on point and our server was friendly and pretty. Corkage fee was $30 a bottle but they have a good wine list and a variety of cocktails on the menu... Which we will try next time. The dishes that we ordered were unique and flavorful. I quite enjoyed the yellow fin tuna crudo which I will definitely come back to eat again. The toasted bread with barbeque butter was an amazing appetitzer and I could finish it myself, if I didn't have more dishes to savor. The lamb was tender and juicy. The Bolognese was also amazingly delicious. I can say this is the great dining experience and orgasmic for the tongue. I plan to come back with some friends to just sit at the bar to enjoy the night. Thanks Holy Saint for the complimentary dessert for our birthday boy! read more

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We went to Holy Saints last Saturday. It was our first visit and we will definitely be going back. I can't stop thinking about the food. Unique and so flavorful. We usually have leftovers, but not this time and portions were generous. Started with the fire roasted eggplant it was smokey and so flavorful. The hazelnuts added a wonderful crunch. I had the fish of the day Halibut cooked perfectly and large thick moist piece. My husband has the bison short ribs. Again cooked perfectly with an abundance of flavor. Our server was Danny she was a delight and very knowledgeable about the food and the wine. Try their homemade sangria! read more

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Dropped in this past week. Tacos special. Have to admit - tacos in Pasadena. Skeptical AF. But there to meet friends. They didn't twist my arm much. Not to mention, was busy AF at work and with other issues. They picked. They didn't pick wrong. It's Pasadena. So IYKYK - parking is what it is. Lucky enough to find street parking. Or park in one of the lots. Either way, you do what you gotta do if/when you head to the area, unless the parking restriction period isn't being enforced. Read the signs. Figure it out. It's worth the few bucks as opposed to the ticket. Believe me. I know first hand. But in this case, I parked one block away in the structure. Didn't want to park in the paved lot at the corner. DM me and I'll explain why. Has nothing to do with this place. Walk in, and it's half empty. But the aroma is hella' good! Like so good that you just know the food is gonna be good. Chef is behind the counter and tells me to pick a spot while I wait for my friends to arrive and for our table to be ready. Service was awesome. I'll just say "K" was attentive. Friendly. And a cutie. Answered questions - not just about the food, but the history of Holy Saints. Gotta say, her radar was on point too. She allowed my friends and I to have a dining experience. Not just going out to eat. As for the food, will leave you to be the judge. Know that Chefs' works are their creations. So, either you'll love it or you'll hate it. I loved the mix of fresh ingredients and how they complimented everything down to how the dishes were prepared just hit the spot. Enjoyed it so much that even though I was full, I just kept going. So, if your taste aligns with mine, I believe you'll leave here like I did. Fat and Happy. Answer to the the usual question ... Hell, yeah, I'll be back. I'll brave the drive and the parking. Wanna try whatever is on the always changing schedule. read more

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Every dish was really great and full of flavor. The bolognese was a very healthy portion and its also very heavy, but the flavor is really really good. I wanted an espresso after but unfortunately they do that there. The tomato and peaches dish is fantastic. Griddle cakes on point. The tuna crudo was also really good. only beer and wine for drinks. Place is pretty small and cozy and definitely feels like a family affair. read more

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This is my honest review. Everything we ordered was underwhelming. I am pretty disappointed given such high ratings. The wild green salad was too sour/too much dressing to green ratio, the biscuit was okay (no barbecue taste in the butter, mainly dill), the bolognese was too oily, no meat flavor, and the duck was overcooked. The middle portions of the duck were okay. I was able to chew those. I will say the serving size is generous. The sangria is strong. The food: meh. Btw if you dine indoor, be prepared to smell like the kitchen when you walk out. My hair smelled like the kitchen for the remainder of my date night and that made me semi miserable. Maybe this was an off night for them but it's Saturday! read more

The service was great as our server was attentive and personable! The food was pretty good as the flavors were unique. We tried the bread and butter, tuna, fries, lamb, and fish. The appetizers are definitely more unique, such as the bbq flavor on the raw tuna. The entrees were good as well but my partner said the fish had a bit too much sauce and some lamb slices were a little gummy. Overall, a nice meal but make sure to make reservations because we saw them turning away people with no reservations since they have a small staff. read more

Holy Saints - Lamb and fish entree - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Holy Saints! really is a hidden gem. Bonus points for Chef Daniel and his team making the magic happen in this cozy space. Customer service was awesome. Staff was friendly, accommodating, and warm. I cannot express enough how much we enjoyed chatting with Juan, who was part of the team that took care of us that evening. For starters, We had the tomato aguachile which was pleasantly spicy and flavorful as well as the spinach cakes. I loved the spinach cakes, which were admittedly very spinach forward (obviously) but the sauce and dill helped balance out the forward flavor and the flavors all worked well together. For the main course, I had the duck magret. In my opinion, The duck was cooked perfectly! It was paired with french fries. The fries are certainly prepared intentionally and with love as they are incredibly tasty and, again, perfectly cooked, but I will say I felt the overall dish was a bit on the salty side for my palette so I wished there was a sauce or side to help cut through the salt. I found the beef short ribs my friend ordered to be a bit on the salty side as well. My partner ordered the bolognese and I honestly could've finished that entire bowl after having most of the food on my own plate since it was so good! My only critique was the salt level on the two entrees.. but I'm totally open to the possibility that it was just my taste buds or just a heavy hand salting that evening. I'm looking forward to coming back and updating my review once I've had more menu items! read more

Holy Saints - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food fantastic!!! Great neighborhood spot to enjoy a nice meal made with local ingredients. We will definitely be back before the seasonal peach, tomato, and buratta salad goes away. Thank you. read more

Holy Saints - Risotto dish with prosciutto. - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

Eating at Holy Saints will make you say, "Holy Sh*t!" This mom and pop hidden gem in Pasadena deserves all the stars and recognition. Love the ambience and open kitchen format. It's not loud and perfect for a Friday date. Food is 5/5. High quality ingredients, huge portions, and really solid price. Stephanie is an amazing server, she was very patient and friendly as we tried to decide between short rib, duck, and bolognese. I love that things are seasonal here and that the dishes are so flavorful. Waldorf salad (5/5): finely chopped, perfect blend of lemon honey dressing with the crunch of fennel, apples, and toasted walnuts. Grandma's Creamy butternut squash risotto (6/5): this dish is from heaven. Literally can't get enough of it. My husband licked the plate clean. Bolognese (5/5): deep flavors from the blend of ground wagyu beef and pork. If you're looking for a new place to try, this restaurant will not disappoint. We used our Amex Gold perk and booked dinner through Resy! That gets you $50 back on this meal which enabled us to extra indulge. Final note: my pictures don't do their food justice. It looks way better in person. read more

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Giving 5 stars because of the Impeccable service from the staff - absolutely crushed the description of menu, timing, and all the little things. We ordered the crudo, poblano griddle cakes, and duck. The spicy ponzu on the crudo was an unexpected highlight. Unfortunately the griddle cake was a huge miss despite it being what I was most excited for. We got a single large griddle cake vs. the smaller griddle cakes we've seen in past photos. Think that dish may be better suited to the smaller, thinner proportions as our single griddle cake just ended up coming across as dense and heavy. No worries, the duck got us right back on track. Interestingly, almost came across more as steak frites than duck, and was well executed. Just look at it! read more

Holy Saints - Duck Frites! - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

What a find! It was my birthday last night. My husband and I spent an hour researching for a hidden gem restaurant that was creative and bold. It was a tough search, and I am so glad we decided on Holy Saints. The menu was refreshing and there were so many dishes I was excited to try. If I wasn't pregnant, I would've love to try some wine and the crudo. Radicchio salad - 5/5 Radicchio has a naturally bitter flavor, but the dish did an excellent job balancing the flavors into the caesar dressing, the wonderful shaved parmigiano and the sourdough croutons. I thought I tasted tarragon but I believe it's suppose to little bits of rosemary that was so fragrant had the lightness of tarragon. Very fresh and an excellent pairing to our other dishes. Shishito Griddle Cakes 6/5 Omg, this dish was delightful. The Chipotle maple sauce was so smokey, spicy but flavorful. The corn griddle cakes were fluffy and perfectly made. Plus the queso that were cut into cute sugar squares. Perfect balance of sweet, savory, spicy and smoky. Such a smart dish. The Morning Catch (4/5) The catch was a strip seabass from Baja. It was so tender, fresh and well cooked. I don't know why reviewers were bothered by the skin. You don't need to eat the skin. It's a delicate fish and the way it's prepared is lovely. The Jasmin rice had a crunch to it that I was expecting it to stick to my teeth but it just melted...how did you do that? The basque style piperade sauce was beautifully made but felt a bit too sweet that over powered the flavors of the fish. The dishes needed some more acid somewhere. Parking tip: There's a garage across from the metro a block east of the restaurant that has a flat $10 fee on the weekends. Overall, wonderful experience. The floor manager was lovely. Very knowledgeable about the food and friendly. We enjoyed the meal very much and thought the whole meal was very reasonably priced especially because there are plenty of restaurants with the same price that barely put thought into what they're making. Thank you chef Daniel and your team! I'm looking forward to return and bring some friends. read more

This place is outstanding!!! We went here for my husband's birthday and it was way more than we expected. We began by ordering the Bloomsdale Spinach Griddle Cakes as our appetizer. My husband ordered the Grandpa's Pan Roasted Duck and I ordered the Yellowstone Farms Bison "Slow Braised" Shortribs. We ordered a glass of the pairing wine. We finished it off with their freshly baked apple pie. Everything was perfect and tasted so incredible. We will definitely be returning!!! read more

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This place is outstanding for food and service. The ambiance is eastside chic! Come as you are and yes all the reviews are true. The cocktails are as good as the food and give it a try because someday it will be on everyone's radar. It's that good read more

My partner and I decided to try out Holy Saints after a trip to the dog park with my pups when we saw they were pet friendly. When we arrived, our options were to be seated on the sidewalk or to sit in a nook by the entrance. We chose the nook because it was the perfect size for 2 yet enough room for my 2 dogs to lay down next to my chair and not be in anyone's way or spooked by people passing by. Anytime you can dine indoors with my pups is a huge plus in my book. They also topped off my dog bowl with fresh water. When they say pet friendly, they really are! Ok, now on to human stuff. I ordered the Cacio e Pepe while my partner got the Smoked Cubano. And we also go the fries to share. First to come out were the hand cut fries. They were thick with warm, fluffy insides and paired great with the sauce they came with. We loved the sour tinge the sauce had but before we could finish the fries, our entrees came out (and we got a refill on our water carafe). I've never had pasta like the Cacio before so I was trying something new. I loved the texture of the noodles and its flavor however I'll admit some bites were overly peppery. While I LOVE pepper, I would have preferred the pepper to have been taken down half a notch. The Cubano was perfect! So flavorful and juicy and the mustard sauce went everywhere (which could sound like a complaint except it tasted so good!!). The service from the owners was very personable and inviting. We love supporting small business gems and Holy Saints is a definite gem in Pasadena. I'm still thinking about those fries... read more

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WOW! Holy Saints is a hidden gem. Since the shutdown, restaurants have been so disappointing but Holy Saints FINALLY provided the experience and taste we've been missing. The quality of ingredients is just *chef's kiss*. Service is incredible. Wine selection is perfection. Environment is pleasant and intimate. We ordered the Steak Fries, Bolgnese, The Morning Catch, and the Cesar Salad with a bottle of Aglianico. Every single bite was heavenly. Honestly, I wanted to lick the plates clean. Can't wait to return! read more

First time dining here and I was thoroughly impressed. The food and wine were exceptional. The dishes were thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. We ordered the Classic Waldorf Salad, the Morning Catch, and the Barnyard Spaghetti Bolognese. Each dish was full of flavor. The Waldorf was fresh and vibrant, the Morning Catch delicate and perfectly cooked, and the Bolognese rich and hearty. A truly memorable meal. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Everything we drank and ate was DELICIOUS. We had the peach / tomato appetizer, the catch of the day, and the bolognese. One star off because the service was so incredibly slow. Our server was attentive and friendly, but our food took forever. It's a small space, so maybe it's a small kitchen?? Again - we enjoyed everything, but there was a solid 20 minutes between our appetizer, our first entree, and our second entree. Thank goodness we were sharing each of them! Also, def not $$. $$$ for sure. read more

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I so want to give 5 stars Ashley was awesome As was co owner Stephanie The risotto was fabulous The apple dessert was tasty Great wines The seafood soup was molten lava hot, had to wait 10 minutes to be cool enough to taste. read more

This was a great find. Very cute bistro with just a few tables and seats at the bar. I had the catch of the day and my husband had the duck. Both excellent. The food was different with definitely an influence from the Basque region. The service was great as well. I highly recommend. read more

The worst restaurant in Pasadena. Food wax terrible and expensive. Greasy bread- too much oil slathered on it before the butter- inedible. Duck too salty. Pasta not good. Could not get out fast enough. Service bad also. A shame. Just a shame. read more

Newcomer to pasadena. Love this place! Husband and wife team, Stephanie and her husband Chef Daniel were Charming and so friendly. We ordered the black summer Chenin Blanc and le Ami's rose ($2 off happy hour) to start. We sat outside on a lovely warm CA fall evening. We weren't too hungry so we ordered just one dish. The Red pesto rigatoni. Loved it. Very different. Lots of spices and flavors going on. The cheese complimented it perfectly. Would definitely come back. read more

Holy Saints - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We went on a Friday late lunchtime. We wanted something light and a glass of wine. The server was so friendly. At one point the Chef said hello too. Really liked the simple vibe. You can sit inside or there are a couple of tables outside. It was a sunny day so we thought why not. Had a glass of the NZ sauv Blanc. Well two if we are counting. To go with our drinks we ordered the Meat and Cheese plate. Check out the picture, and it tasted as good as it looks. Really like this place, will be back soon. read more

Holy Saints - Chilling on the Patio Meat & Cheese Plate Manchego, Prosciutto, Red Pepper Jelly, Fruit, Walnuts, Toasted Sourdough - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This quaint, cozy restaurant has totally amazing food, plus excellent service. For starters, we had the sourdough bread with bbq butter, and the flavorful griddle cakes. Soooo yummy. Then we chose the duck, bison short ribs, and Bolo pasta dishes. Totally delicious. Brought my husband here to celebrate his birthday + 2 friends. Since he loves apple pie, we all shared a decadent fallen apple pie dessert, topped with luscious whipped cream. Will definitely be back! Thanks so much Stephanie and chefs for all your caring work!! read more

Landed here for a Friday lunch and I just can't stop thinking about how awesome this place is. Chase and Juan held down a handful of tables with deft skill and valor, and it wasn't just the service that shined brightly in this casual, clean and cozy kitchen. Holy water on the rocks cut through its fruity sweetness with some solid fizz alongside a substantial mint garnish (which I muddled in to amp up the herbage). Yellowfin crudo featured generously thick slabs of well seasoned, clean fresh tuna. Ozark Mountain's BLT was off the charts delectable, remarkably balanced between the realms of a juicy pork belly yet replete with smokey bacon flavor and further accentuated by delightfully tender red ripe tomatoes and bright green fresh crunchy lettuce; it's killing me that they aren't open for lunch Monday and Tuesday because I want another one right now! Micheladas were solid and my friend seemed to enjoy his Countryside Wagyu Roast Beef sammy, which I had half a mind to suggest splitting, however as soon as I bit into that BLT, I opted to be incredibly selfish and keep both beautiful halves all to my own. Some folks might feel the pricing is a little rich, and to that I can only affirm that there are times in life when you quite simply get what you pay for. Toward that end, I held no qualms about the experience whence the bill arrived. One last shout out to Chase, as I noticed the highly personable care he had offered to another customer who was struggling a bit while we were seated. It appears that this restaurant really is firing on all cylinders and in turn, earning its lofty namesake! read more

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Stopped by this new comfort food spot and was pleasantly surprised. The portions were generous, everything tasted fresh and homemade, and the staff was welcoming. The mac and cheese and fried chicken were especially delicious. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! read more

After making a reservation to dine here last night, our party showed up to find that the restaurant had placed a note on the front door that they were closed and would open again the next day. There was no effort on their part to notify us so that we could alter our plans. That is totally unacceptable. There are so many good places to eat in Pasadena and I would direct people to try any or all of them before attempting to dine at this location. The new restaurant that opens in this location after the current one closes cannot come soon enough. read more

Five stars! Holy Saints exceeds on every level. Great good, pleasant and kind servers, plus charming ambiance. What Holy Saints is trying to do is very difficult. They want to provide a quality gourmet dining experience at an affordable price. These days, with inflation, tariffs, higher minimum wage and ICE hassling workers, that is increasingly hard to do. We should support restaurants like Holy Saints with our patronage. Go there for a date, you won't regret it. The menu and drinks program are tightly focused, all the better to deliver a top notch meal. Bolognese spaghetti is superb. Chicken dishes are great. Plus we enjoyed a truly great tomatoes and peaches salad. I got the impression that this is a place where you can order any dish and you will enjoy it. read more

The passion with which they prepare and present their meals are a revelation. The appearance matches the appearance of the dishes. I nave never had an unsatisfying meal at this place. Never. The owner is a master of what he does. The wine pairing suggestions and the cocktails are spectacular. I plan on coming back to be blessed by their meals at least once a week. I love this place. read more

Dropped in prior to the UCLA/USC game and had an amazing experience. Make a reservation for sure. We got lucky to get seats at the bar. Food was on point and the service was phenomenal. read more

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Holy Saints was hands down the most fun & most tasty dining experience! The flavors, cooking techniques, details, and wine list are on point. This small but mighty team is incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and more than accommodating in their quaint space. Every single item was prepared and presented perfectly, California style. I was a single diner tonight and felt the portions were perfectly thought out to share and cruise the menu. The hospitality was solid and inviting. Thank You, Holy Saints! read more

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Love this place! I could see why it's a local favorite, friendly servers, fun ambience, and the food, well, wonderful--flavorful and the portions generous. We had the bolognese, catch of the day, peaches and heirloom tomatoes, Caesar salad, and sourdough bread. I cannot stop thinking about the peach/tomato salad. If I could, I'd eat it everyday. read more

I love a good local establishment that just checks all the boxes. The Waldorf salad here is amazing, I'm still thinking about it and would probably come here just to eat that. Quality is in the food. Currently my favorite restaurant in Pasadena! read more

The restaurant is kind of small with about five or seven tables. They do have some outside seating as well which definitely helps. I really enjoyed the experience. I've been here two times and each time the food has been wonderful. The wait for the food can be a little long if it is a busy night because it is usually just the chef in one or two other people preparing the dishes. read more

Very intimate restaurant. The food was excellent. Mushroom risotto was filled with savory mushrooms and fantastic cheese. Morning catch sandwich was black cod and scrumptious. The cubano was very generous. And do not miss the fries!! We came in a Sunday morning, I tried to order 3 different drinks they were out of all. I settled on water and had a fine time. read more

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Wow! Chef Daniel and Carina exceeded our expectations. The service was exceedingly friendly, the food so flavorful, and the music choice perfect! We ordered the Morning Catch and the Duck to share. The duck was served on polenta with a citrus jelly accent. The fish tonight was sea bass served on jasmine rice. Both were full of flavor and elicited a ton of "mmmmm's". My boyfriend loved the background music. Recognizable yet not distracting. An old Humphrey Bogart film on the TV. We will definitely be back! read more

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This restaurant is fantastic! I've been with my friend twice, and I'm sure we will go back a ton more. Their duck fat fries are fantastic. The sourdough with mozzarella is also very tasty. We've tried their caesar as well which is great. Their cacio e pepe is so simple but so delicious, I keep trying it at other places but no one has the pepper that Holy Saints has so it's not as good. Great beer selection and wine on tap as well! read more

Holy Saints - Duck fat fries - New American Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Quaint spot with great service, adorable ambiance and delicious meals! We stopped by randomly and have no regrets! Sourdough Bread & Short Ribs read more

Great food! Ask the chefs about the dishes ' they'll give you the most precise details about where they get their products from & how it works in the dish. There's definitely a heart in every bite & you could feel it! The interior design gives a small cozy warmthy feeling! read more

Came back for dinner and was just as pleased as my lunch time experience. Service was friendly and casual, the server knew most stuff on the menu. She brought out new plates as courses came out. Most tables were full on a Friday night. Wine and beer selection is curated which means every option is delicious. Definitely a nice addition for delicious meals. read more