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Celestino, Pasadena, CA
Celestino, Pasadena, CA
Celestino, Pasadena, CA
Celestino, Pasadena, CA
C - Celestino, Pasadena, CA

Celestino

4.7
4.7
3608 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
141 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Calogero Drago
  • Catering
    Large parties can toast together in any one of Celestino Ristorante's three elegant Private Dining Rooms. Affordable and flexible menu options make Celestino Ristorante the perfect location to celebrate any occasion! For more information, please call 626.795.4006 or email us directly at info@celestinopasadena.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celestino offers three dynamic Private Rooms to accommodate to the specific needs of each and every individual. With a variation in room sizes, and a flexible menu, we can cater to the needs of any group.
  • Private party contact
    Bob Prasad: (626) 795-4006
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    Between Green Street and Cordova
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 3,608 people are saying

Celestino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Celestino consistently impresses with its "excellent food and service." This authentic Italian gem boasts a warm, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for celebrations or intimate dinners. Diners rave about its "amazing" pasta, extensive wine list, and attentive staff. While some note occasional service hiccups, overall, Celestino is "a Pasadena jewel."
3,608 Reviews
  1. Peyton

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. Food is good, staff recognizes us and lets us know we are welcome back.

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  2. Victor VIP

    Los Angeles50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The first time having lunch there and I must say that it was wonderful. The service, and food was excellent. We will definitely be returning.

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  3. Robin VIP

    Los Angeles30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. My only complaint is that a basket of bread was served right away, before we ordered, and they charged us for it

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great, but I was not at all impressed with the service. Our waiter did not tell us about the specials, and when we heard them being told to the other tables and asked to perhaps change our order, he was rude and told us we already placed our order and argued with us about not telling us about the specials. When we decided we didn’t want dessert, he ripped the menus out of our hands. Two hours

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  5. Ralph VIP

    Los Angeles43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our small group appreciated Celestino's excellent service, extensive menu and wine list and very good Italian food. We also enjoyed our comfortable table with an entertaining view into the busy kitchen. Our arugula & artichoke salad ($22.50, including a $4 "split" charge) was modestly sized, very fresh and lightly dressed. A side order of fresh vegetables ($7) was generous. The traditional lasagne bolognese ($24) was delicious and generously portioned. Our short ribs serving ($39) was huge and perfectly prepared. Our cioppino ($48) was an extremely generous serving of very fresh seafood and fish in a mild, light red broth, a little less flavorful than we would have preferred. Wines by-the-glass are all $16, regardless of which unspecified house brand wine is selected, but the restaurant has a long list of wines-by-the-bottle as well as standard bar beverages. Three scoops of gelato ($8), three beautiful cannoli ($10.50) and a slice of arancia tart ($10.50) made for too-much delicious dessert, but we enjoyed it all anyway! The restaurant provides free parking in a rear-facing lot, accessed from another street, and also has some covered outdoor seating, including for very large business meetings or parties. Background music was not intrusive, and the sound level was comfortable for conversation. Our servers were attentive, but not intrusive and did not rush our meal. They showed off their extraordinary ability to orally elaborate the already-lengthy printed menu with an arm-long list of "specials." Diners at our table and adjacent ones marveled at the servers' ability to recall all those "specials" and carefully recite their ingredients. Despite that talent, our server was unable to recall, when asked, the price of the cioppino. He guessed it was "around $40" and promised to return with the price, but never did. (The cioppino was priced at $48 on the bill.) This is clearly a place for expense-account bankers and attorneys for whom price is no object.

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  6. Bryan

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic Italian would recommend to anyone who wants traditional cuisine.

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  7. Matt VIP

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing good and service! Would highly recommend. Dont skip dessert, its a must.

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  8. Savanna

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very accommodating and great with the whole party which was a bigger group. Food was very tasty across the board.

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  9. Francisco

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celestino's has been our go to for nearly 20 years. Who makes Capellini al dente every time we order it? Or How about truffles on whatever you order? The staff are attentive and the experience is by far the best. Grace Mile Celestino and staff.

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  10. Tiffany

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and good service! Great homemade ravioli!

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FAQs

Celestino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 795-4006.

Celestino is rated 4.7 stars by 3608 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Celestino

141 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Green Street and Cordova
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Calogero Drago
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Large parties can toast together in any one of Celestino Ristorante's three elegant Private Dining Rooms. Affordable and flexible menu options make Celestino Ristorante the perfect location to celebrate any occasion! For more information, please call 626.795.4006 or email us directly at info@celestinopasadena.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celestino offers three dynamic Private Rooms to accommodate to the specific needs of each and every individual. With a variation in room sizes, and a flexible menu, we can cater to the needs of any group.
  • Private party contact
    Bob Prasad: (626) 795-4006
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