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Patio - Café Santorini, Pasadena, CA

Café Santorini

4.7 (2091)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
64 W Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

​Nestled in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, Café Santorini has been delighting guests since 1993 with its refined Mediterranean cuisine and inviting ambiance. Housed in a charming brick building, the restaurant offers both cozy indoor seating and a romantic rooftop patio perfect for al fresco dining under the stars. Our diverse menu showcases flavors from Greece, Italy, Morocco, and beyond, featuring signature dishes like grilled calamari, beef brochette, and Moroccan lamb shank. Complement your meal with selections from our full bar, including handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list.​

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Garo Kelleyan
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for information about outside catering & take out. Thank you,
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Old Town Pasadena, Café Santorini offers an ideal setting for small weddings, personal celebrations, or corporate events. Our Private Mezzanine room holds up to 50 guests. For more information, please inquire at cafesantorini.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    Delacey Ave
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available across the street on Union, and valet parking is available on the corner of Delacy and Union. We validate valet parking only.
  • Public transit
    2 blocks away on Holly St.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,091 people are saying

Café Santorini 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Great for brunch

  • Pasadena

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café Santorini in Pasadena offers "amazing food, service and ambience" with a delightful patio setting. Diners praise its "excellent" Mediterranean-inspired dishes like lamb shank and branzino. The service is consistently "fantastic," making it a favorite for both casual and special occasions. However, some miss previous menu items.

2,091 Reviews
  1. CM VIP

    Chicago29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This is no longer a Greek restaurant. I’ve been coming here for years while visiting Pasadena. Food quality is average and not a Greek item on the menu. Even the Mezza plate was bland. No flavor of Greece. Not one Greek wine on the menu. Service was polite and attentive but please move the menu in a more authentic direction.

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  2. Kristine VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Very solid Mediterranean food. The hummus is outstanding. We always get the beef kabobs. Large portions.

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  3. Bert

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant never disappoints great service; delicious food. Nice ambiance.

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  4. John

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The drinks were good, the food was great and service was outstanding! I loved dining on the patio and can’t wait to go back.

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  5. Laura VIP

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meals were delicious and beautifully presented. Our server knew the menu well and made recommendations based on our tastes.

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  6. Anna

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very upset tho that they remove the best items from the menu!!!!

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  7. Gary

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good experience. Great consistent service since the last time we dine there a while ago. Highly recommended this place.

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  8. Lucy VIP

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu has changed which was a disappointment. My favorite dish pesto de pollo uses a different pasta and I preferred the original bow tie noodle. The Greek salad was good but again it did not have any leafy greens as before.. The steak shish kabob was delicious but not as hot as I’d like but priced right. We appreciated the flourless birthday cake on the house. Lastly they removed the pasta dish that was a family favorite pasta de casa … I am willing to go back but it’s definitely not a must do anymore. I hope the owners read the review and reconsider some of the changes may not be working as well as might have been anticipated by chef …

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  9. Dirk

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the steak/ frites and the chicken kebab and they were excellent.

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  10. Yolanda

    Los Angeles84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon- great food and service.

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FAQs

Café Santorini offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 564-4200.

Café Santorini is rated 4.7 stars by 2091 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
10:30 PM
Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Café Santorini

64 W Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Delacey Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available across the street on Union, and valet parking is available on the corner of Delacy and Union. We validate valet parking only.
  • Public transit
    2 blocks away on Holly St.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Garo Kelleyan
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for information about outside catering & take out. Thank you,
  • Private party facilities
    Located in historic Old Town Pasadena, Café Santorini offers an ideal setting for small weddings, personal celebrations, or corporate events. Our Private Mezzanine room holds up to 50 guests. For more information, please inquire at cafesantorini.com.
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