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Celestino, Pasadena, CA

Celestino

4.8
4.8
3614 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
141 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
  • Good for groups
Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Calogero Drago
  • Catering
    Large parties can toast together in any one of Celestino Ristorante's three elegant Private Dining Rooms. Affordable and flexible menu options make Celestino Ristorante the perfect location to celebrate any occasion! For more information, please call 626.795.4006 or email us directly at info@celestinopasadena.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celestino offers three dynamic Private Rooms to accommodate to the specific needs of each and every individual. With a variation in room sizes, and a flexible menu, we can cater to the needs of any group.
  • Private party contact
    Bob Prasad: (626) 795-4006
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Cross street
    Between Green Street and Cordova
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 3,614 people are saying

Celestino 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Innovative

  • Pasadena

    Good for groups

  • Pasadena

    Neighborhood gem

  • Pasadena

    Great for fine wines

  • Pasadena

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Pasadena

    Romantic

  • Pasadena

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Celestino delights guests with "authentic Italian cuisine" and a "friendly, attentive staff." Frequent diners praise its "extensive menu" and "delicious pasta dishes." The charming ambiance complements its "romantic and cozy" setting. Though busy at times, "extraordinary service" and a convenient location with "free parking" make it a favorite for special occasions.

3,614 Reviews
  1. Foodie VIP

    Los Angeles29 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We haven’t been to Celestino‘s in a few years and I must say I was very disappointed that it’s not up to its usual standards anymore. Although it was a very busy night, the service was great, but the food was way below average. My porcini mushroom risotto was very bland nothing special. The same was true for our tagliatelle, our raviolis, salads and desserts. Nothing special! The Oso Buco and the Florentine steak were better than average. I will not be going back anytime soon.

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fantastic! Carlos always takes care of us and is very accommodating.

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  3. Beatrice VIP

    Los Angeles16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Going to Celestino’s is like stepping into Italy. From their menu to their amazing daily specials. The food is absolutely delicious and very Italian. And the absolute bonus, the wine POURS are very generous :-)

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  4. Kelly VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it! Delicious food, lovely attentive Italian waiter-what more could you ask for? Excellent!

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  5. Aram

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and friendly personalized service.

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  6. Margaret VIP

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Excellent service. Great location.

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  7. Peyton

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure. Food is good, staff recognizes us and lets us know we are welcome back.

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  8. Victor VIP

    Los Angeles52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The first time having lunch there and I must say that it was wonderful. The service, and food was excellent. We will definitely be returning.

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  9. Robin VIP

    Los Angeles30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. My only complaint is that a basket of bread was served right away, before we ordered, and they charged us for it

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great, but I was not at all impressed with the service. Our waiter did not tell us about the specials, and when we heard them being told to the other tables and asked to perhaps change our order, he was rude and told us we already placed our order and argued with us about not telling us about the specials. When we decided we didn’t want dessert, he ripped the menus out of our hands. Two hours

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FAQs

Celestino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 795-4006.

Celestino is rated 4.8 stars by 3614 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Celestino

141 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Green Street and Cordova
  • Neighborhood
    Pasadena
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Calogero Drago
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Large parties can toast together in any one of Celestino Ristorante's three elegant Private Dining Rooms. Affordable and flexible menu options make Celestino Ristorante the perfect location to celebrate any occasion! For more information, please call 626.795.4006 or email us directly at info@celestinopasadena.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Celestino offers three dynamic Private Rooms to accommodate to the specific needs of each and every individual. With a variation in room sizes, and a flexible menu, we can cater to the needs of any group.
  • Private party contact
    Bob Prasad: (626) 795-4006
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