Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

177 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions.

With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.

The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers.

Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 389-3839
Website
http://www.agnesla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105-2008
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
South side of W Green St, between De Lacey Ave and Fair Oaks
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Weekday Large Party Reservation
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Agnes Large Party Reservations includes a menu curated by Chef Thomas, showcasing live fire cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients, served family style. Menu includes: - Artisan Cheese Boards with Mongers choice of our favorite daily selections - Seasonal market driven salads - House made pastas, vegetarian options available - Market fish 'Catch of the Day' with rotating grilled vegetables - Fried Chicken - Santa Carota Flat Iron Steak +$5 supplement per person - Pachamama Pork Chop +$5 supplement per person - Assorted desserts All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 2.5 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per every 30 minutes thereafter.
Weekend Large Party Reservation
$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Large Party Reservation includes a menu curated by Chef Thomas, showcasing live fire cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients, served family style. Menu includes: - Artisan Cheese Boards with Mongers choice of our favorite daily selections - Seasonal market driven salads - House made pastas, vegetarian options available - Market fish 'Catch of the Day' with rotating grilled vegetables - Fried Chicken - Santa Carota Flat Iron Steak +$5 supplement per person - Pachamama Pork Chop +$5 supplement per person - Assorted desserts All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 2.5 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per every 30 minutes thereafter.
Brunch Large Party Reservation
$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Large Party Booking in our outdoor patio space. Requires a pre-selected Chef driven menu served family style. Beverages charged ala carte All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 3 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per 30 minutes thereafter.

What 177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pasadena
Best Food
Pasadena
Best Ambiance
Pasadena
Innovative
Pasadena
Great for outdoor dining
Pasadena
Most Booked

Review summary

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Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service," making it perfect for date nights or celebrations. The menu features inventive dishes and a fantastic cheese selection. Patrons praise the "warm and inviting" atmosphere and "attentive staff." Though some find the music loud, the culinary creativity and ambiance consistently impress.

177 Reviews

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Al
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative menu. Dishes lend to sharing. Service was excellent; thoughtful recommendations and attentive service.
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Michael
VIP
Los Angeles
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
A nice room, nice people running it, but the music was ridiculously loud and obnoxious. Read the room! Does anyone want Gloria and heavy metal blaring while they try to talk? We moved outside, asked repeatedly for the music to be turned down. It never was. Menu is limited and a bit odd. Wine list is good. This could be a great place, but as is, I’d never go back.
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Michelle
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Definitely recommend, and will be going back soon!
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Paul
VIP
Washington DC
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Clever, creative menu in an eclectic, charming environment. The food was itself was delicious.
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Kevin
VIP
Los Angeles
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was so good, one of the best restaurants in Pasadena!
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Michael
VIP
Los Angeles
123 reviews
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tasty food, creatively presented in attractive surroundings. Excellent service. (They even box up leftovers and have them waiting in the front for pickup when you leave.) A bit pricey especially for the entrees and somewhat limited wines by-the-glass, also a bit expensive.
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Martin
VIP
Los Angeles
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very creative, but limited menu. Food was delicious…portions were moderate size. Service was very good.
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Brian
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful restaurant to take a group to! Food was fantastic. All kinds of options and the kids enjoyed it, too
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Gisell
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and and amazing experience. This is a place you’ll want to continue to come back to. Do yourself a favor and order the tots!!!
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Emily
Los Angeles
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation for four people at 1 p.m. but were not seated until almost 1:30. No reason was given for the delay, plus the hostess seemed to be seating people who arrived after us. Once we were finally seated, a member of our party (who wears a hearing aid) could not hear conversation at our table because of the loud background music, so we requested a quieter spot. We were able to move to a corner table, which was an improvement. The manager also might have lowered the volume of the music. If so, we appreciated that. Though the music eventually became louder again later. Our server was polite and friendly. He took our beverage order first, and we waited at least 10 minutes to receive two decaf coffees and a mimosa. Then he took our food order, very patiently answering our questions about the menu and suggesting a few shareable dishes. We chose to start with the crispy tater tots, which were indeed crisp and served with a barely spicy "voodoo sauce." The appetizer was nice but we probably wouldn't order it again. When the rest of our food arrived, everything looked delicious. There were two frittatas, the BLT and the grain bowl. One person loved the frittata, which came with beautiful mixed greens; another thought the frittata bland, considering it appeared to consist of only two eggs, one measly sliced fingerling potato, chopped kale and basil, and dots of cheese. The huge BLT got a thumbs-up. And the room-temperature grain bowl was tasty and deceptively filling; I took a third of it home. We finished by sharing the french toast with caramel sauce and whipped goat cheese. Everyone agreed it made a fine dessert despite being listed as a starter. The tab was close to $100 per couple. Not sure this meal was really worth that much money, but we had a pleasant time, our server was courteous and the ambiance was comfortable and homey. We'd entertain the idea of a return visit but definitely order more carefully and with the bottom line in mind.
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FAQs

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 389-3839.

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery is rated 4.7 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105-2008

Additional information

Cross street
South side of W Green St, between De Lacey Ave and Fair Oaks
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.agnesla.com/
Phone number
(626) 389-3839

Gift card

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Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Weekday Large Party Reservation

Weekend Large Party Reservation

Brunch Large Party Reservation

Menu

What 177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery restaurant rated?

Does Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offer gift cards?

Is Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card