The food and atmosphere at Entre Nous were wonderful. We've enjoyed cuisine all over the world and…read moresomehow didn't realize this gem was right here in our Pasadena neighborhood. I walk by daily! So glad we finally came in. The baguette was perfect, crispy on the outside and warm on the inside. The salad with house vinaigrette was perfection, and the oysters from British Columbia were incredibly fresh and delicious. I had the Short Rib Ravioli with braised beef, and Linda had the duck confit, which she loved. She enjoyed a glass of red wine, I had a bottle of Coke, and we finished by sharing an amazing Tarte Tatin with ice cream. The unexpected highlight was the personality of the two owners. Their playful banter, including throwing each other under the bus in the funniest way, made the whole evening. We love humor and personality, and the combination of beautiful food, a wonderful atmosphere, and plenty of laughs made this such a fun night. We'll be back! Jeffery and Linda

I came here for dinner with my friend! We shared everything - Salade d'Eendives au Roquefort,…read moreEntrecote Au Poivre and Cacio e Pepe. The salad was sooo good and I loved that the endive wasn't bitter at all which it often can be. I think the cacio e pepe could've used a bit more flavor but the texture was good and steak/fries were a great classic. The service was great/fast and the place was super cute.

Such a lovely, warm, and romantic French restaurant. The experience is a slower European pace than…read morethe quick American style - our meal was a little over two hours for only three courses. The food was amazing - classic and approachable. The cocktails were classics with French flair, and the wine list was good and not too expansive. We both started with a cocktail - the Margarita á L'Aperol for the hubby - think a pina colada with tequila (instead of rum) that's shaken with Aperol (an Italian aperitive) and ice - and the Vieux Carré for me - rye whiskey & cognac over a solid large ice cube with splashes is l'antica carpano sweet vermouth and dom benedictine. From the à la carte menu we started with the hot fresh sliced baguette for the table. The seasonal three-course prix fixe menu is such a great value at $55 and had everything I wanted in a meal. My husband started with the French Onion Soup (very delicious, packed with onions, but not a ton of cheese like most French Onion Soups made for Americans), Bangers & Mash as his main (housemade sausages that were savory duck with a hint of sweetness from the figs, smooth & creamy potatoes - no lumps, not watery, and not gummy - and a lovely fig balsamic ju), and finished his meal with the Sticky Toffee Pudding (very yummy, but probably the sweetest one he's every had - mostly due to the toffee sauce. The date sponge cake was phenomenal and the vanilla creme fraiche ice cream created balance). My first course was th pâte champagne (country style pork pate that was well balanced, sourdough toast, brightness from the cornichones and Dijon mustard), splurged with the Filet au Poivre (a $20 upcharge that was well worth it, 8 oz filet mignon, umami packed roasted mushrooms with a delicious peppercorn sauce, and the crispy shoestring fries added a nice crunch and sopped up the juices), and finished the meal with the Gâteau Basque (a Northern Basque custard tart - a more dense and less version on an New York style cheesecake...this balanced well with the Filet). This was such a wonderful experience that I cannot wait to try what's in next season's prix fixe menu.

We visited Perle for the first time on Thursday, 10/29/2026 with a party of two…read more We arrived for our reservation at our stated time of 7pm, and were seated right inside the front door. Overall, we found the food and beverage to be excellent. We both indulged in the pre-fixe menu this evening, which is currently available during the earlier part of the week. It was $55 per person, which is a pretty good discount off normal menu prices. I started out with the French Onion Soup. It was quite yummy. My entree was the Bangers and Mash, which does not appear on the regular menu. It was also delicious. For dessert, I had the sticky toffee cake, which is one of my favorite desserts and is truly a sugar rush delight! For my beverage, I had the margarita, which here is done with a twist including Aperol, lime and coconut. It is delicious, and I had two throughout my meal. So, overall, I give the food a 5 out of 5; however, the service left a lot to be desired. This is a pretty nice restaurant and I would expect the service to be on the "slower" side. It takes a while to prepare great food. However, this service was painstakingly slow. It took our meal almost three hours to be completely served. There were gaps of more than 25 minutes between some of the courses, and it took more than 35 minutes for our order to be taken. The server was non-existent at times and never checked in on us, during the entire course of the meal. All food was brought out by people that were not our server. I honestly cringed at the fact that I left 20% gratuity for non-existent service. Anyway, overall -- a good experience; however, I would hope to have better service if I returned again in the future.

Service was kind and considerate. Atmosphere was French. Other patrons calm and cool having their…read moreown conversations. Food was unbeatable. My wife and I decided that we needed to start a Saturday morning breakfast routine. We planned to go to all the great breakfast spots in Pasadena. Well oh la la was the first Saturday. I don't think we'll be checking anywhere else. The food was insanely delicious. I got the egg breakfast with a Paloma. Perfect!!! My wife got a tuna salad. Not really sticking with our breakfast agreement but marriage is all about compromise right? She couldn't finish it so I helped her. Perfect! There's also a beautiful bakery with all kinds of French pastries. 5 stars!

I can only review their baguette. The best I've tasted, even better than the samplings I got when I…read morewas in Paris. I never got the time to sit down--maybe one day I will... To the owner of this bakery, go, go, go! Keep up the good work. How you did it, I don't know. But your baguette is exactly what I like: crusty outside, soft and chewy inside, and oh my God, the lingering taste in my mouth remains and calls for the next bite.

One visit was all it took for Union to become my favorite restaurant in Pasadena! The food was…read moredelicious, but the hospitality made the experience truly special. From the host to the bartender and our wonderful server, everyone made us feel so welcome. The restaurant has such a warm, inviting atmosphere--it almost feels like being welcomed into an Italian family's home. I wish I remembered our server's name because he deserves a special shout-out! He spoke Spanish, which made the experience even more comfortable and enjoyable for me as a Spanish speaker. His kindness and attentiveness were exceptional--some of the best service I've ever received. We tried the local wild mushrooms (my absolute favorite!), roasted market carrots, beets, squid ink lumache pasta, and torchetti. Everything was delicious, and the pacing of the meal was just right. To finish, our server treated us to complimentary guava and mango ice cream with chamoy. Such a thoughtful gesture and a lovely way to end the meal! I've only been once, but I'm already looking forward to going back. Union really made an impression. Highly recommend!

We've been at Union in 6 people party. Host was very supportive, very friendly and very nice…read more We were sitting outside and it was great to enjoy evening Pasadena. All orders were been delivered on time and with high quality. Pork meatballs, torchetti and octopus were our favorites. Definitely a place to visit.

I can't believe I haven't written a review yet. This is bar none my favorite restaurant in Los…read moreAngeles. Chef Daniel is a savant, Steph and staff are always on point with the service. When people ask me about the food, I always say that it's like you're walking into a 5-star chef's home, and he's making you whatever he thinks is good. You're getting a meal made with love, and the ingredients, seasonings, and careful care in preparation are proof of that. The vibes are homely. If you treat everyone with the same respect as if you were in their home, you'll feel right at home, with some of the best eating you'll experience in Los Angeles.

Holy Saints is the kind of restaurant where you look at some of the combinations on the menu and…read morewonder how they're going to work together; then you try it, and it all makes sense. QUICK TAKE Get: Fish of the Day, Lamb, Moroccan-style Mushrooms Skip: Duck was our one miss Know: This is a good place for adventurous eaters who like sharing dishes and trying unexpected flavor combinations. Holy Saints does a nice job of making food feel creative without crossing over into "trying too hard." There are a lot of different influences running through the menu, and several dishes had us talking about the flavors and ingredients as much as the food itself. What we tried: Moroccan-style Mushrooms - A great example of what Holy Saints does well. Earthy, savory mushrooms with contrasting textures from the nuts, thinly sliced radish, herbs and crispy elements on top. There was a lot happening on the plate, but it all worked together. Definitely one to share. Fish of the Day - One of the highlights of the meal and something I would absolutely order again. The fish came over rice in a deeply flavored sauce with peppers, herbs and fresh vegetables. Colorful, comforting and much more interesting than the standard fish-and-vegetables preparation you see at a lot of restaurants. Lamb - Another winner. Rich, hearty and well seasoned, with the sauce pulling everything together. If you're visiting for the first time and like lamb, this would be high on my list. Duck - Good flavor, but it seemed like the duck sauce could have benefited from a little more time to rest before being sliced and served. We joked that we should have brought a bag, taken it home and eaten it as leftovers instead. Sometimes duck might just need a night to think about what it did. What I liked most about Holy Saints is that the food wasn't boring. The kitchen takes familiar ingredients and puts them together in ways you probably wouldn't think of yourself, which makes it a fun restaurant for ordering several things and sharing around the table.

Upscale French-Japanese fusion restaurant in South Pas. Menu changes every day, posted at 3:00 PM,…read morebut they usually keep a lot of the staples. Intimate vibe, service is super attentive and the staff are experts at what they do. Apps: - warm yellowtail carpaccio w/ ginger, shallots, mixed greens: zesty, fresh fish. - squash blossoms tempura filled with shrimp mousse and served with herb sauce: lightly fried, plump shrimp mousse - shiro's wonton ravioli filled with shrimp mousse and served with shiitake mushroom cream sauce: thin wonton wrappers filled with shrimp mousse, cream sauce was really flavorful and not heavy. Mains: - mary's chicken breast pan-roasted with bacon, scallion, natural au jus: juicy chicken breast!!! skin was crispy and expertly pan-seared. scallions were juicy and flavorful. favorite of the night. - whole sizzling catfish with house ponzo and cilantro: flaky and delicious. huge portion. Dessert: - Tiramisu: really really yummy, but not the best i've had. - Creme brulee: god-tier creme brulee. I don't even love creme brulee like that, and this almost brought me to tears. Please come to this establishment! The staff are so passionate about what they do, the food is amazing, the menu is curated with such care and love for food and seasonal ingredients. This place is an institution. There is no lack of flavor here, and you really get the sense that it's French/Japanese fusion rather than skewing too far one way or another like a lot of places do.

Met up with an old business partner for dinner at Shiro in South Pasadena. Shiro according to my…read morepartner gave me the history of Shiro how the ownership has changed. He recommended the whole fried Catfish which has been a staple of the menu. The cuisine is Fusion French Japanese. The restaurant was not busy on the Sunday night. Service was excellent. We ordered the following items Fried Catfish 4 stars large fish served whole. Yellowtail Carpaccio 5 stars Clams in sake and butter 5 stars Asparagus wrapped in salmon 4 stars Tomahawk pork chop. 4.5 stars perfectly cooked. Service was excellent. Long conversations we basically closed the restaurant. Convenient Public parking lot right next door.

Was looking for a place to meet up before a show we were seeing, found this place! Love that it's…read morelocated in a bookstore. Great mocktail selection, also cocktails and wine bar. They had snacks as well! Enjoyed that the drinks have literary inspired names.

We went in to Vroman's wine bar around 4PM yesterday, wasn't super busy in the bar area. A young…read moreman brought over menus and two small cups of very warm water. There were two menus, a small one with specialty drinks and appetizers and a large wine menu. After thoroughly reviewing the wine menu I remarked that I did not recognize a single winery/name. 50% of the menu were various reds the other 50% were sparkling wins, roses & various whites, with 1 chardonnay! The price for most was $16, a tad high for unknown wines. I asked to try the chard and while it tasted more like a sauvignon blanc, I figured we were there and what the hell. My friend had a resiling which she said was ok, both glasses were close to 3 fingers high in the glass, not much, and $16. Our server was pleasant but was having to work the entire seating area. I am hoping with new owners, the wine menu gets revamped with known labels & more diversity

Came here for dinner with another fish-loving friend, and neither of us had ever been. We had an…read moreexcellent meal here, and I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu... I'd been sleeping on this place! I really liked the open, airy, diner-like atmosphere here, with comfy, clean booths but still a bit of an upscale feel. We started with the House Pickles and some fresh oysters. Our server was great at recommending some oysters in different flavor profiles, since we liked the milkier, less briny-tasting varieties. His recs were spot on too, and I loved that they provided house-prepared mignontette and horseradish. Then, we shared the Maryland blue crab cake (one cake that was big enough for its own meal) and the U10 Diver Scallops that came in a sauce of cream, spinach and bacon, and a side of buttery, soft bread. I make scallops all the time at home and never would have thought of a sauce like this... it was dreamy! We used the bread to just about clean the plate (since it isn't really socially acceptable to lick a plate in a restaurant), and I'm still thinking about the scallops and that sauce today. The crab cake and pickles were excellent too. We paired everything with some crisp New Zealand sauv blanc. I really enjoyed this place and I'd love to go back to try to hand rolls, soups, and everything else!

I came here with a friend before a concert at Rose Bowl. I really thought we wouldn't be able to…read moreget into any places because of the concert, but we literally just walked in and they were ready to take us. I got the fish and chips and it was very well prepared. It was also my first time getting oysters and not that it's their fault but maybe I'm not the biggest fan of oysters. Some were very good and some were not at all. I will say the back definitely could've shucked some of them better. Overall, this place is very good and a nice little spot in downtown. A little pricey, but everything is in Southern California.

Such a cute, quaint picturesque restaurant right in the middle of little town South Pas. Takes you…read moreback to France, with patrons dining outside on the sidewalk. Food is much better than I remembered - but still pricey for our little town. The star of the night was the butter salad with fresh tomatoes and avocado with a champagne vinaigrette - sounds so simple but the dressing really makes the dish. French onion soup a bit pricey $18...for a soup, but tasty. the escargot - was good but would likely pass next time. And the duck confit - the sauce was divine. All in all - a lovely Friday night dining experience. One thing that brought this down was when my daughter went inside to use the restroom, one of the servers (not ours - a young lad) aggressively said to my teenage daughter - restrooms are for customers only. My daughter was a bit taken aback - she was rattled for a few minutes after - since she was like geez, what's going on? It's not like she was dressed inappropriately. So in the future - may be better to inform the staff to speak a bit more in a customer centric tone. Otherwise - lovely wine, great service otherwise.

All of the staff were incredibly friendly to us, which is always something we really appreciate…read morewhen we're dining out. They made us feel very welcomed and we enjoyed being there. The food was VERY good. So much flavor in everything, and loved the presentation / plating. It was clear to see that they care about these things which made each plate feel special. They have a very very long list of specials, so just a heads up, expect to have many more options to choose from that aren't even listed on the menu. When we were there, they had a few different fish specials, steaks, a seafood risotto, and a bunch of others that I can't remember. We ordered the Moules Marinières (mussels) but requested to have it as our appetizer which they were happy to do for us. The broth was exquisite. We didn't even leave a drop behind. It came with a large portion of mussels and great French fries that were nice and crispy. To pair with this dish, we also ordered bread which I believe was $8. The bread went really well with the broth. For our entrees my wife had the Magret de Canard Roti (seared duck breast) which was cooked perfectly med-rare. I tried a bite and was really impressed. So much flavor, and the skin was crispy. I ordered the Braised Lamb Shank which was soooo good. I loved the way that it was plated, deboned, and with tons of gravy. The mashed potato puree was very flavorful and buttery. I would absolutely order this again. For dessert, we got the Tarte Tatin (apple tart with ice cream). It came very nicely plated, and a large portion too. The tart itself was kind of cold-ish, and while it was very tasty, we had expected a tart like this to be served warm as if it just came out of the oven. Presentation was really nice, and honestly it was still really really good, but yes I think it would have been better if it was served warmer. Didn't stop us from devouring it though haha. Overall we really loved this restaurant and look forward to coming back again sometime.

First time here to try their french taste and already want to come back !…read more I was very surprised the food tasted so delicious, from soup to dessert the whole course was amazing, what stood out was the texture of the lamb rack was tender and juicy and full of flavor. The dipping sauce that came with it doesn't overpower the lamb, just a perfect combo. The sea bass was so juicy and perfect texture. The creamy mushroom soup was so tasty as well. Service was exceptional, two people serving our party of 14. They really took care of us, thank you. The dim lighting brings that romantic vibes with cute small lamp on the table suitable for family gatherings or dating nights . We will definitely come back soon to try their mouth watering lobster and steaks. Come try it the experience yourself!

帶朋友試新餐館 Escargots de Bourgogne…read morePan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass 原來三星期前換了老細, 所以 menu 有改, 來了一位靚仔香港人經理