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1. Celestino
4.8
Exceptional(3614)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pasadena
Booked 17 times today
Celestino is a genuine Italian restaurant as evidenced by its fresh, homemade pastas and variety of authentic Italian dishes. Customers rave about its authentic food, with one reviewer stating 'the food here is always excellent' and another calling it 'fantastic authentic Italian cuisine'. The consistent high-quality service and food also add to its authenticity, making Celestino a true gem for Italian food lovers.
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2. Malbec - Pasadena
4.8
Exceptional(1910)
Price: Moderate
• Argentinean • Pasadena
Booked 24 times today
Please note, that our outdoor seating is first come first serve. If you have a reservation through OpenTable, you will be seated, however, please allow a few extra minutes to ensure that we can properly sanitize your table.Argentina is world famous for its cuisine. From homemade salads, pastas and fish to an abundant selection of our signature grilled meats, Malbec Argentinean Bistro brings you the best authentic cuisine prepared on our genuine Argentinean grill.For reservations of parties larger than 6, please reach out to the restaurant directly. We will require a credit card hold to secure large party reservations.
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3. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine
4.7
Exceptional(254)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Pasadena
Booked 21 times today
As an award winning restaurant group, Star Leaf creates a fine dining experience that combines ingredients and spices that will teleport guests across the Pacific to a tropical paradise. Founded in 2011, Star Leaf Pasadena is our first US-location in the beloved Playhouse Village. Every dish is prepared with passion and respect for the traditions that shaped Asian cuisine. The culinary team selects the freshest ingredients, ensuring each bite is a celebration of flavor and culture, while instilling innovative modern touches.We’re celebrating our 1-year anniversary! As a thank you for an incredible first year, enjoy a complimentary Lobster Curry and a Happy Hour Salmon Sashimi voucher to redeem on your next visit when you spend $150 or more during our anniversary celebration from 5/22-6/31 —an experience as generous as it is delicious. Vouchers expires 7/31/2025
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4. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena
4.8
Exceptional(2051)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • South Pasadena
Booked 18 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.
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5. Panda Inn - Pasadena
new
4.1
Excellent(86)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Pasadena
Booked 56 times today
Panda Inn embodies the pursuit of a better life for all, built together one dish and one guest at a time. As “The Original Chinese Kitchen,” it blends classic American Chinese favorites with authentic flavors inspired by the restaurant’s first chef, Master Chef Ming-Tsai Cherng, and his roots in Yangzhou, Taiwan, and Japan. It is where heritage meets innovation, and the warmth of family embraces you with every bite. This is Panda Inn. Welcome to our home.
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6. Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya - Alhambra
4.8
Exceptional(23)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Alhambra
Booked 7 times today
Looking for delicious and authentic Japanese dishes? Look no further than Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya Alhambra. Located in the heart of Alhambra, our menu features a wide variety of traditional Japanese dishes, including our famous yakitori. Made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and grilled over binchotan (oak) charcoal, our yakitori has a unique smoky flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. We also have a variety of other Japanese dishes, including udon, ramen, and various Japanese grilled dishes and sides. No matter what you're in the mood for, Shin-Sen-Gumi Yakitori & Men-Ya Alhambra is the perfect destination. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, combined with our friendly staff, will make you feel right at home. So come and join us for a casual meal with friends and family. We can't wait to serve you!
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7. Lunasia Dim Sum House - Alhambra
4.3
Awesome(1)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Alhambra
Booked 26 times today
Lunasia Dimsum House in Alhambra offers an array of modern Cantonese dimsum and authentic cuisine. The interior offers a sleek yet simple quiet kind of beauty that is attractive for diners of any age. Despite its seemingly low-key feel, Lunasia Dimsum House welcomes diners and their families to enjoy a selection of traditional Chinese fare.Har Gow,Siu Mai, minced chicken buns, Chinese sausage turnip cake, pan fried pork dumplings and deep-fried salted pork dumplings are just some of the unique dishes available. Lunasia Dimsum House also features a dessert menu that is satisfying to those with a sweet tooth thanks to sugar cane sponge cake, Sakula Egg Yolk Bao,Macao Style Egg Custard.
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8. Kulturas - Pasadena
new
(0)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Pasadena
Booked 5 times today
Kulturas was born with the intention of modernizing the way we experience Mexican cuisine. It's a restaurant designed for new generations, with a fresh, youthful, and accessible concept, without losing the depth and respect for our roots.Here, tradition meets innovation: our menu offers dishes inspired by grandmother's recipes, reinterpreted with a contemporary touch by our chef. Authentic flavors, quality ingredients, and a menu that honors the best of Mexican cuisine.We also have a bar specializing in top-notch mycology—because we believe that a good dish deserves to be accompanied by an extraordinary drink. Whether you come to enjoy with friends, celebrate something special, or simply indulge yourself, at Kulturas you'll find a vibrant space, with fair prices, and an experience that tastes like Mexico... but with a vision for the future.
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9. Aro Latin
4.1
Excellent(23)
Price: Moderate
• South American • South Pasadena
Aro Latin is a contemporary restaurant that serves authentic Pan-Latin cuisine and curated handcrafted cocktails.
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10. Agents Only
4.2
Awesome(9)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Pasadena
A new elevated Mexican cuisine has landed in Pasadena. Agents Only by Pablo Salas, a casual bar/lounge concept that offers authentic Mexican flavors along with Agave spirit cocktails to pair well with your dishes. Most popular dishes are Tuna Guacamole (fresh tuna tossed in our house-made macha sauce, fresh guacamole made to order) that serve as a perfect appetizer. As well as our mouthwatering Queso Fundido that comes with either corn or flour tortilla on the side; you can add wild mushrooms or chorizo to elevate the flavors more. Of course, don't forget to try our shrimp enchilada with creamy guajillo sauce as your main dish. These are just a few dishes to mention. We can't wait for you to try!
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