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Bistro de la Gare, South Pasadena, CA

Bistro de la Gare

4.4

4.4

596 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

921 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE/INSTAGRAM TO BOOK YOUR RESERVATION! Merci, we look forward to your visit!

Enjoy classic French-Italian cuisine to-go! Available for pickup. Every dish is artfully prepared by Chef Bruno Morin, the chef-owner of Bistro de la Gare aka "Train Station Bistro" located in the heart of South Pasadena. Experience farm-to-table specials with the freshest ingredients from local sources, an extensive collection of wine, and craft cocktails to enjoy at home. Bistro de la Gare is open and strives to provide the community a fine dining experience to-go!

See our entire menu on our website: BistroDeLaGare.com
Place your order by phone: (626) 799-8828

From our family to yours, thank you for supporting your local neighborhood bistro!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 799-8828
Website
http://bistrodelagare.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bruno Morin
Catering
Call for details.
Private party facilities
Pre-set menu options available. A separate semi-private dining and bar area are available for hosting large groups of 30 people.

Location
921 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Neighborhood
South Pasadena
Cross street
Meridian Ave & El Centro
Parking details
Free public parking available on Meridian Ave and Mission St. parking structure.<br />2-hour parking available on street.
Public transit
MTA Gold Line - South Pasadena Station
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 596 people are saying

Bistro de la Gare reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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596 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious steak. Very well prepared. The fries are like Candy! Typical French pace (not a place for a quick meal, Stay and enjoy!). Lovely old world ambiance.
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TamerlinG
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service!
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AndiM
Los Angeles22 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We celebrated our anniversary here. Eating on the sidewalk during the farmers market wasn’t ideal, but the food was exceptional. Try the tempura shrimp appetizer and the duck leg. Crispy and cooked perfectly.
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WilfredC
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place & service. Good food!!! I highly recommend this place.
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BudT
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bistro de la Gare is my go-to for a quality restaurant experience. The food is always perfect in preparation and presentation, the staff and Chef Bruno are always attentive and welcoming. I love the casual comfortable elegance that they always create.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 6, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The fish was inedible and soaked in way too much sauce. The clams were mediocre at best and the kale salad was the best thing we ordered. I would not recommend this restaurant
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LA9CC VIP
Los Angeles72 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This authentic French bistro, located so close to a Gold Line station, is always a wonderful experience with its outdoor dining. My wife generally orders the mussels. We usually start with the olive tapenade which we both love. I have sampled the steak, the burger, and the bolognese sauced pasta. For those who prefer California chardonnay, they serve a Talbot. I choose one of the French reds. The outdoor dining is dog friendly. The only reason there was noise was the adjacent Farmer's Market and attendant foot traffic.
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KenW
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious traditional French cuisine with outside dining in a quiet setting in South Pasadena. Friendly servers, delicious food. Lot's of butter--but it's French so that's what you expect (and want), right? My wife and I shared two appetizers and an entree, and we were very satisfied. We have had the tarte tatin in the past and it was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s great for al of the above
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Bruno never disappoints! My wife and I enjoyed celebrating our anniversary on the outside patio…
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921 Meridian Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

Additional information

Cross street
Meridian Ave & El Centro
Neighborhood
South Pasadena
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Italian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free public parking available on Meridian Ave and Mission St. parking structure.<br />2-hour parking available on street.
Public transit
MTA Gold Line - South Pasadena Station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bruno Morin
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://bistrodelagare.com/
Phone number
(626) 799-8828
Catering
Call for details.
Private party facilities
Pre-set menu options available. A separate semi-private dining and bar area are available for hosting large groups of 30 people.

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