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A photo of Piccolo South Pasadena restaurant
4.5
Awesome(299)
$$$$
• Italian • South Pasadena
Booked 21 times today
Chef Antonio Mure has been a staple in the culinary scene of West LA’s beach towns since 2005 when he first opened Piccolo on the boardwalk in Venice. With the success and reputation of Barrique Venice, Chef Antonio & Partner Tony Black have ventured into lovely South Pasadena with their revived vision of Piccolo. Piccolo South Pasadena is located on the famed, Mission St. The cuisine is Chef Antonio creative take on his Italian upbringing. Fresh fish, wild game and home-made pastas are sure to impress the newest locals of South Pasadena. Vintage wines and a specialty cocktail menu will add flavors that palates enjoy.
A photo of Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1799)
$$$$
• Barbecue • South Pasadena
Booked 16 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.

Discover South Pasadena

Located in the western area of the San Gabriel Valley, South Pasadena provides an eye-opening experience for any visitor looking to experience SoCal dining culture. Cafés are big hits in this city, and South Pasadena has more than 60 of them peppered around town. Like many cities in Southern California, Mexican food is a passion. You'll never have to worry about being able to find a taqueria or a Latin-themed restaurant while you're here. Additionally, barbecue has thrived in South Pasadena for as long as anyone can remember, so when you’re there, give some of it a try.

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