What a unique find, an Italian restaurant with a subtle Japanese-inspired atmosphere! The outdoor…read moreseating with the charming sliding door to the restrooms gave it such a cool vibe. The food was delicious and so fresh. As someone who can't do dairy, wheat, or land meat, I was thrilled I didn't have to make modifications to my pasta order, which they don't allow anyway. Even the cauliflower and broccolini sides were outstanding. Yes, the food is a little pricey, but absolutely worth every penny. Our waitress was patient, got our order exactly right, and the food came out right away. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area and I feel self-indulgent.

I'm obsessed. Last time I was in LA, I met up with a friend here for dinner. We ordered off the…read moretasting menu and selected "The Regional" which includes Battuta de carne, ragú, tortellini, amatriciana, and pan a cotta con saba. for $35 per person, it was a good amount of food! Not to mention it was fresh, aromatic and delicious. I've been to Italy and this place is the closest I've come to anything I had out there. Also, not to mention, the pasta is handmade in Bologna, Italy and shipped overnight in a temperature controlled cabin. They do this because Italian eggs are key to their pasta!! We were seated outside, I didn't mind as the weather was perfect for al fresco dining and the service was great, highly recommend getting there as early as they open as they do not take reservations and operate strictly on a first come first serve basis. I always park in the parking structure because I never have a problem finding parking in there.

Great Italian restaurant with nice vibes. The ambience inside is chic and upscale. The service is…read moreattentive as well. We came here in the evening for dinner and ordered two pasta dishes, and the Caesar salad. The Marina's Caesar salad is one of the best I've ever had and is a definite must try. We also ordered the mushroom tagliatelle and a tomato spicy pasta (not sure if it was the spicy vodka pasta or not). Both of the pasta dishes were well made, and well balanced. The mushroom pasta was not too salty with a rich creamy buttery taste. The tomato pasta had just the right amount of kick with chewy fresh pasta. The portions are on the smaller side but were enough to satisfy us. Overall, would recommend visiting! Try the salad and their fresh pasta too.

Made dinner reservations for Mother's Day and we were seated promptly upon arrival. Marina is my…read morefavorite restaurant if I want to dine in Pasadena. Service is always impeccable and we usually order the same dishes but this time we did venture out a bit since there was also a special menu. The Caesar salad and lamb chops is a must get every time we go. We had also added the charred broccolini this time. The Caesar salad was amazing as always and the charred broccolini was a first for me at Marina and that was also very good. However, my partner and I were extremely disappointed with the lamb chops! We order this every time we come and this time, the seasoning is different. Don't get me wrong, it was still okay but since we already know how it is supposed to taste, based on the last 10 visits, this dish was a thumbs down this time. The seasoning on the lamb chops this time is something I would taste at a Chinese skewer spot. For the main dishes, we had ordered the branzino, the pork chop, dry aged NY strip, and crab tagliatelle. The branzino was not new to us but the rest are. They were all good except we would never order the pork chop again. When the pork chops arrive, my partner looked disappointed but still ate it. He had forced me to try some as well. We discussed it afterwards and the best way to compare it to is like eating Dave's Hot Chicken without the pickles and buns and has the coleslaw looking stuff with arugula mixed in. Well, I hope the lamb chops was a one off thing. My partner said we will have to hold off on going for a while now after this experience.

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

Union Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in Pasadena, love their pastas!…read more In addition. I orderedthe grilled octopus. Since it's usually one of my favorite dishes, I had high expectations, but it came out a little chewy and didn't quite hit the mark. Overall experience is still great. The staff is incredibly friendly, the location right on Union Street is ideal, and there's plenty of parking across the street on a parking structure. Staff is super friendly and it's a cute place. Loved their pastas so much that I ordered a second portion of pasta to take home. Definitely will be back.

Went for my bf's bday celebration & it was such an outstanding experience!…read more 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 !!!

Food - some real tasty & some beyond poor and unacceptable…read more Service - meh. Not bad, definitely not great, like some of the neighboring restaurants. Ambiance - okay. For years I've seen and heard how highly rated this place is. We had a Friday evening reservation. The restaurant is nice and all located on the second floor with an open lit up patio, which is really nice. Given it was a particularly warm evening, and the sun was still glaring, we opted to sit indoors. Unfortunately, they sat us at a table right by one of the doors to exit out. It was left open for the most part, given the wait staff used it to go in and out. I'm not complaining about the heat, but having a big suctioned gust of hot air hit me, my hair and my food that should've remained cold constantly was not a good experience. That being said, I did enjoy the ambiance & hustle & bustle of the diners, groups, and families dining alongside of us. The restaurant is nice, as I said, but our table was too small & the seat of our chairs, which were made of cloth, were disgustingly dirty and large black stains! Like a dirty restaurant carpet. The wait staff was meh. Not bad, but not helpful/great. Just alright. We mentioned how it was our first visit, a usual flag and opportunity for wait staff to give you an overview, fan favorites, and personal notes - nothing. Comment just fell flat. We had a couple of $19/glass cabs. Just alright and highly priced. But the waiter could not understand what I was ordering and had to have me eventually point it out on the paper menu. Not a big deal, but my point about this is that the wait staff is not exceptional like at other neighboring restaurants where the waiters are engaging, familiar with every aspect of their menu without looking at it and conduct themselves with a pride behind their service. This was "just get the job done" at minimum vibe. Let's move on to the food...which by the way wasn't timed carefully so this is where that small table became an issue...There were some promising highs, as we started with the incredible tasting hummus & puffy warm pita, fresh out of the oven. We opted to add the veggies to the dish for an extra $4 and they too were crispy, cold and fresh. We had fried calamari, unfortunately, that was rubbery - pass! Esp at the price. Since it was my first time here, I wanted to try the Greek salad. For me, it was wonderful. Rough chopped delicious vegetables and a slab of feta, with a delicious oily vinaigrette. My husband was disappointed, expecting an actual Greek salad with greens. To his point, this is something they should note on the menu, given we wanted to share it. For entrees, my husband got the beef kabob plate. He thought the rice was okay, but it was another pass for me. Fast food by my house makes one twice as good. Didn't expect that from this highly rated, highly priced place. His beef was alright. My chicken thigh was disgusting, I'm not being extra, I couldn't eat it. It tasted like microwaved grilled chicken tenders (held a tenders' shape even) previously frozen and had zero flavor. I was beyond disappointed! They added heavy char lines, which I normally would love as an added touch to flavorful chicken I'm accustomed to with this type of fare but since there was zero flavor from the chicken, the only flavor I got was burnt/char and that's not fun. The chicken meat consistency itself felt fake compressed chicken. Their bread pudding dessert was tasty and the coffees were alright. Our bill, with tip, was $270.00. Normally, for so many dishes drinks and courses, we wouldn't even flinch. But given half our starters went to the trash and my full entree went to the trash, the value for this place plummets, along with the lackluster service and seating issues. Oh, and one more thing. My husband and I were up the second half of the night with stomach aches! Will never return here, ever.

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.

We love Gale's! We always have an amazing time here. Delicious food with huge portions and…read morereasonable 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!

Chef Mari and Chef Carlos were very nice and welcoming when we walked in, Chef Mari in particular…read morehelped us a lot. She walked us through the concept of their menu and helped us choose a pizza/destination. We went with the Bombay Tikka Masala and Bumblebee Sting, both were amazing. The location was nice and peaceful while we ate, we will definitely be coming back again.

Taste was ok, it's more like fusion, everything was bit too sweet. If you are looking for more…read moreauthentic pizza place, it's probably not the spot. It's more like creative spot.

Genuinely, the first American restaurant I've LOVED. But, you need to get the right dishes. To keep…read moreit short, I'm okay with coughing up my money and time to eat here. Ambiance is wonderful! My favorite out of all the locations is....Nick's South Lake !!! The interior has low lighting and the bathroom smells great. The staff set the vibes and work in a professional manner. I LOVE: Cha Cha Rigatoni California Salad Bistro Salad Bistro Plate Soup of the day Butter Cake(REALLY SWEET) ENJOYYY!!

This is a place we visit often because the food is always great, and once again, everything we…read moreordered tasted delicious. Unfortunately, the service during this visit was disappointing. Our server didn't seem to take our order accurately. The side dish we ordered at the beginning never came out. We had to ask three times before we finally received butter. We also requested ranch instead of blue cheese dressing due to a dietary preference, but it still came out as blue cheese, so we had to ask again. After our meal, we ordered a pizza to go for my husband, but it was brought out as dine-in instead, and we had to correct it again. I understand that mistakes can happen, but if it's hard to remember everything, it would really help to write things down. The food is consistently good, so I hope the service can improve to match.

Food was great but we were too hungry to take any pics…read more Desserts are also delicious Great environment and great service, the owner event came to ask us how's the food taste... Will definitely coming back

We had such a wonderful experience at Mi Piace in Old Pasadena. The service was kind, efficient,…read moreand genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Our server, Rhonda, was friendly and attentive, and the owner, Armen, even stopped by our table to say hello -- a thoughtful touch that made the evening feel extra special. Our son who lives in LA treated us to dinner for my birthday while we're visiting this week from Oahu, and it truly was a celebration. The Italian cuisine was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell this restaurant takes pride in both its food and its hospitality. The ambiance was pleasant. Highly recommend Mi Piace for anyone looking for great food, warm service, and a memorable dining experience in Pasadena.

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.

If you want the best pizza in Pasadena, go to Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana…read more Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with that perfect blistered crust and simple, amazing ingredients. Every pie is outstanding. Pair it with their Montepulciano, and a simple, but tasty Insalata! Great atmosphere, friendly service, and the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit.

Amazing flavors. This place is fantastic. I had never had Peruvian style food and I hooked…read more Great service too. I loved the setting and the vibe in the restaurant too.

First time eating at a Peruvian restaurant and oh my goodness I loved it! We called a few hours…read morebefore for a reservation for 8 people on a Saturday night at 7:30pm and they had a spot for us. I believe they have seating in the back for larger parties! The portions are huge and I would recommend sharing if you're not so much of a heavy eater. We got the Milanesa de pollo which was bomb paired with the pesto pasta! Service was great, the servers knew their menu and ingredients so well. My friends ordered the ceviche which was delicious and one of their most popular! Our other friend ordered the lomo saltado which was great but just a little salty in my opinion. However, overall we loved it and would definitely be a place to recommend other friends to go to.