Best Gluten Free Restaurants in South Pasadena

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A photo of The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room restaurant

1. The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea Room

4.8

Exceptional(1485)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • South Pasadena

Booked 79 times today

Rose Garden Tea Room is set within the historic Rose Garden, the Tea Room offers an elegant and memorable experience inspired by the tradition of English tea service with a distinctive California twist.Any party with more than 6 guests MUST call to make their reservation or email tearoom@huntington.org. Please do not divide your party into multiple reservations, as each Open Table reservation will be treated as individual and will not guarantee adjacent tables. Please note that visiting the Rose Garden Tea Room requires purchasing admission to The Huntington. When planning to visit the Tea Room, please purchase a separate ticket to The Huntington for the same day as your Tea Room reservation. Tickets are available at huntington.org

A photo of The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena restaurant

2. The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena

4.5

Awesome(771)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Pasadena

Booked 17 times today

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles with live entertainment. Enjoy a seasonal menu including mouthwatering sandwiches, baked scones, scrumptious sweets and a flavorful array of tea selections. Delicious Gluten-free and Vegan menus available. Please include the number of adults (and if they have any dietary allergies) and number of kids (and if they have any dietary allergies) in your reservation notes to enable us to best prepare for a seamless experience.Offered Thursday-Friday 11am-3pm, and Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm with live harpist.Our grace period for reservations is 15 minutes.Tax + 20% Gratuity will be included in all final Afternoon Tea experiences. Parking $15 with Afternoon Tea validation.

3. Celestino

4.8

Exceptional(3615)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 27 times today

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.

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4. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.4

Awesome(3244)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 42 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Pasadena for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

5. Malbec - Pasadena

4.8

Exceptional(1911)

$$$$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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6. Fleming's Steakhouse - Pasadena

4.8

Exceptional(1508)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 39 times today

Your Pasadena Fleming's is conveniently located on the corner of Marengo and Colorado Boulevard. Fleming's in Pasadena is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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7. Holidays at The Langham Hotel Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(43)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Pasadena

We are delighted to welcome you and your family to the Huntington Ballroom at the Langham Huntington. Our holiday buffet is the prefect place to welcome your entire family, including holiday classics, raw bar and seafood display, eggs benedict station, pancake station, carving station, a sumptuous dessert spread, kid's corner, chocolate fountain, coffee, juice, mimosas, all the traditional accoutrements, and much more!

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8. Chado Tea Room - Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(192)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Afternoon Tea • Pasadena

Booked 10 times today

We are a Los Angeles based tea room and online tea retailer. We've been here for 30 years, helping the people of Los Angeles discover tea. Chado Tea Room has served the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. With 4 locations, they have revolutionized the Angelino tea lover's experience. World Tea Award for Best Retail Tea House in 2016 and 2017

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9. Sushi Roku - Pasadena

4.5

Awesome(1228)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Pasadena

Booked 5 times today

Sushi Roku combines the finest, freshest fish from pristine waters around the globe with the kind of artistry that can only be provided by a mature sushi chef ensuring superlative traditional sushi, together with a splash of California innovation. Sushi Roku is a pioneer of contemporary sushi, incorporating diverse, non-traditional ingredients from Latin America (e.g. jalapeños) and Europe (e.g. olive oil) into its edible works of art. This unique culinary experience that bridges past and present is the result of an eagerness to embrace new ideas and a profound respect for tradition. Sushi Roku’s bold and diverse menu also offers an array of hot and cold specialty appetizers and an extensive selection of exotic entrées.

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10. Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue

4.6

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French American • Pasadena

We serve a modern French and Italian European cuisine featuring exceptional vegetarian, seafood, poultry and grass fed steak selections. We also invite you to come relax and enjoy appetizers in our Wine and oyster bar. For dessert, we offer unique house made pastries that are as delicious as artistic to the eye..There is truly something to please every palate and conscious eating choices.Please visit us for Dinner,High Tea, Lunch or Brunch at our beautiful and charming historical Pasadena venue. Madeline Garden is newly reimagined and decorated to create an elegant yet comfortable dining experience. .

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Nicolette
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Had the best time here. I wasn’t expecting the tea room to be so far from the entrance. So make sure to be on the grounds at least 30 minutes early. We still got to our table and they were so amazing to my mom. We went for her birthday. Definitely want to do this again soon!
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The Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena
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4.8
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Helen
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great venue with gluten free food options and friendly service. Service can be a bit slower on the high peak times like the weekend evenings.
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True Food Kitchen - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
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4.4
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Veronica
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was good but quite expensive. The view was amazing but for the amount of food and price I wasn’t expecting the bill to be so much
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The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel PasadenaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Pasadena
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4.5
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Chris
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 2, 2025
Extraordinarily Spectacular Service Food Small and intimate
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CelestinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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4.8
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Dan
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 29, 2025
Fantastic and great service! It was my wife’s birthday and we had an amazing dinner and evening
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Malbec - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Argentinean• Pasadena
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4.8

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