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1. Celestino
4.7
Exceptional(3537)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 36 times today
Celestino is a genuine Italian restaurant as evidenced by its fresh, homemade pastas and variety of authentic Italian dishes. Customers rave about its authentic food, with one reviewer stating 'the food here is always excellent' and another calling it 'fantastic authentic Italian cuisine'. The consistent high-quality service and food also add to its authenticity, making Celestino a true gem for Italian food lovers.
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2. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine
4.6
Exceptional(165)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Pasadena
Booked 42 times today
As an award winning restaurant group, Star Leaf creates a fine dining experience that combines ingredients and spices that will teleport guests across the Pacific to a tropical paradise. Founded in 2011, Star Leaf Pasadena is our first US-location in the beloved Playhouse Village. Every dish is prepared with passion and respect for the traditions that shaped Asian cuisine. The culinary team selects the freshest ingredients, ensuring each bite is a celebration of flavor and culture, while instilling innovative modern touches.
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3. Malbec - Pasadena
4.7
Exceptional(1866)
Price: Moderate
• Argentinean • Pasadena
Booked 23 times today
Please note, that our outdoor seating is first come first serve. If you have a reservation through OpenTable, you will be seated, however, please allow a few extra minutes to ensure that we can properly sanitize your table.Argentina is world famous for its cuisine. From homemade salads, pastas and fish to an abundant selection of our signature grilled meats, Malbec Argentinean Bistro brings you the best authentic cuisine prepared on our genuine Argentinean grill.For reservations of parties larger than 6, please reach out to the restaurant directly. We will require a credit card hold to secure large party reservations.
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4. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena
4.6
Exceptional(2035)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • South Pasadena
Booked 32 times today
Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking and authentic, wood-smoked BBQ is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest. You’ll leave knowing exactly why Gus’s food has been hailed, “….so good that we found ourselves eating more than we’d imagined” by S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times and was named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants on the west coast by Sunset Magazine.
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5. Kalaveras-Pasadena
4.3
Awesome(99)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Pasadena
Booked 4 times today
We're creating a new concept of modern rustic dining with a fusion of traditional and vanguard Mexican ingredients. Our food is chef-driven, using classic cooking techniques with fresher and healthier options.We're elevating bold, authentic flavors and presenting a new way of eating. In the bar you'll find over 60 different tequilas and Mezcal spirits, as well as carefully crafted cocktails.
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6. Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya - Alhambra
4.6
Exceptional(19)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Alhambra
Booked 3 times today
Looking for delicious and authentic Japanese dishes? Look no further than Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya Alhambra. Located in the heart of Alhambra, our menu features a wide variety of traditional Japanese dishes, including our famous yakitori. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and grilled over binchotan (oak) charcoal, our yakitori has a unique smoky flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. We also have a variety of other Japanese dishes, including udon, ramen, and various Japanese grilled dishes and sides. No matter what you're in the mood for, Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya Alhambra is the perfect destination. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with our friendly staff, will make you feel right at home. So come and join us for a casual meal with friends and family. We can't wait to serve you!
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7. Agents Only
4.4
Awesome(8)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Pasadena
A new elevated Mexican cuisine has landed in Pasadena. Agents Only by Pablo Salas, a casual bar/lounge concept that offers authentic Mexican flavors along with Agave spirit cocktails to pair well with your dishes. Most popular dishes are Tuna Guacamole (fresh tuna tossed in our house-made macha sauce, fresh guacamole made to order) that serve as a perfect appetizer. As well as our mouthwatering Queso Fundido that comes with either corn or flour tortilla on the side; you can add wild mushrooms or chorizo to elevate the flavors more. Of course, don't forget to try our shrimp enchilada with creamy guajillo sauce as your main dish. These are just a few dishes to mention. We can't wait for you to try!
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8. Aro Latin
4.1
Excellent(21)
Price: Moderate
• South American • South Pasadena
Booked 3 times today
Aro Latin is a contemporary restaurant that serves authentic Pan-Latin cuisine and curated handcrafted cocktails.
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9. Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine
4.6
Exceptional(593)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Pasadena
Booked 3 times today
Mint Leaf Indian Cuisine is offering take out service during the following hours. Please contact us about take out. Daily 11:30 AM to 2:00 PMSunday through Thursday 5:30 PM to 9:00 PMFriday and Saturdays 5:30 PM to 9:30 PMMint Leaf Indian Cuisine is an Indian restaurant located in Pasadena, CA.
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10. Corfu
4.3
Awesome(79)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Pasadena
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Our family has created this restaurant for you, and to ensure delicious tastes from the Mediterranean that a discriminating palate will appreciate, you"ll fit right in whether your taste today is running towards waffles,kebabs,fish,pasta,steak or sandwiches. we use the finest and freshest ingredients to prepare all dishes from scratch. Both beer and wine are served, including some of the more difficult to find wines that use only organically grown grapes. Dine in, or take out. Reservations are accepted.
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