The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria

Name: The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria
Address: 78 West Union St., Pasadena, CA, United States, 91103
Telephone: (626) 796-9802
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

91 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Come to The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria for New York, Sicilian or Chicago style deep-dish pizza. We also offer authentic entrées, pastas, salads, calzones and sandwiches.

We specialize in a wide variety of Italian delicacies for lunch as well as dinner. Our clients especially love our Pastas and Pizzas just to name a few. What's more, we serve you with everything cooked in-house.

We accept reservations for parties of 6 or less. If you would like to make a larger reservation, please call the restaurant directly.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 796-9802

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 796-9802
Website
http://www.thekitchenpasadena.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
Women
Catering
We have full catering for all occasions from 5 to 500 guests. Please call for more catering inquiries.

Location
78 West Union St., Pasadena, CA 91103
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
North De Lacey
Parking details
There is ample street, public garage and valet parking options.
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Meatball Parmesan$11.95
Our special recipe meatballs topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Parmesan$12.95
Breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Eggplant Parmesan$11.95
Breaded eggplant topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Shrimp Parmesan$13.95
Breaded shrimp topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Sausage & Peppers$11.95
Sweet Italian sausage topped with house made marina with sauteed bell peppers and onions
Italian Sub$11.95
Italian meats and cheese with lettuce, Roma tomatoes, onions and our signature Italian dressing
Turkey Sub$11.95
Turkey, lettuce, tomato, red onion, provolone cheese, mayo, mustard and our signature Italian dressing

Salads

Add to any salad, avocado $2.50, chicken $5 or shrimp $7

House Salad
Fresh Romaine, Roma tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pepperoncinis and our signature Italian dressing
- Half$6.95
- Full$11.95
Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, our signature croutons and freshly grated Parmesan. Anchovies on request
- Half$7.95
- Full$12.95
Pasta Salad
Penne pasta, artichoke hearts, black olives, Roma tomatoes and fresh Parmesan tossed in our signature Italian dressing, served on a bed of lettuce
- Half$8.95
- Full$13.95
Antipasto
Salami, Mortadella, Prosciutto and Provlone cheese added to our House Salad
- Half$9.95
- Full$15.95
Spinach Salad
Spinach, Roma tomato, red onion, hard-boiled egg and blue cheese crumbles
- Half$9.95
- Full$14.95
Summer Salad
Mixed greens, red onion, cucumber, red grapes and blue cheese crumbles
- Half$9.95
- Full$14.95
Caprese Salad
Buffalo mozzarella, Roma tomato and Basil on a bed of mixed greens with a Balsamic reduction
- Half$8.95
- Full$13.95

Calzones

Cheese Calzone$12.95
Mozzarella, Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses
Sausage Roll$12.95
Sweet Italian sausage, mozarella, sauteed bell pepers and onions
Stromboli$12.95
Pepperoni, ham, mozzarella and American cheese

Lunch Specials

Served Monday - Friday 11:00am - 2:30pm

Pizza & Salad$8.95
Giant pizza slice with one topping and a small House Salad
Ravioli & Salad$11.95
Ravioli of the day and a small House Salad
Soup & Salad$9.95
Minestrone soup and a small House Salad
Spaghetti & Salad$11.95
Spaghetti with marinara sauce and a small House Salad
1/2 Sandwich & Salad$9.95
Choice of a meatball, eggplant parmesan, sausage & pepper, Italian sub or Turkey sub and a small House Salad

Pastas

Add Chicken $5 Add Shrimp $7 Add Meatballs or Sausage $5

Spaghetti Marinara$11.95
- Add Meatballs or Sausage$16.95
Pesto$12.95
Pasta in a creamy pesto sauce
Penne Pomodoro$12.95
Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil tossed with penne pasta
Lemon Pasta$13.95
Mushrooms and capers sauteed in a lemon and white wine sauce
Baked Ziti$13.95
Penne pasta baked with marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses
Cheese Ravioli$12.95
Stuffed with ricotta, parmesan and romano cheeses with choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce
Fettucini Alfredo$12.95
Rich cream sauce with parmesan cheese
Meat Lasagna$16.95
Our signature meatballs stuffed between. Layers of fresh pasta, ricotta and mozarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce
Spinach Manicotti$13.95
Jumbo tube pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, topped with melted mozzarella and choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce
Spinach Tortellini$13.95
Spinach pasta stuffed with ricotta, parmesan and romano cheeses with choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce
Spinach Ravioli$13.95
Spinach pasta stuffed with spinach, parmesean & ricotta cheese. Choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce

Entrees

Served with choice of spaghetti, garlic roasted potatoes or sauteed spinach

Shrimp Parmesan$18.95
Breaded shrimp topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Shrimp Scampi$18.95
Shrimp sauteed in olive oil with freshtomatoes, roasted garlic, white wine and lemon, served with a side of pasta
Chicken Marsala$16.95
Choice of breaded or grilled chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and onions
Eggplant Parmesan$16.95
Breaded eggplant topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Parmesan$16.95
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
Chicken Piccata$16.95
Choice of grilled or breaded chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers
Half Roasted Chicken$17.95
Oven roasted chicken with herbs and spices

Pizzas

Toppings: Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatballs, Canadian Bacon, Ham, Anchovies, Jalapenos, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Pineapple, Spinach, Fresh Basil, Fresh Garlic, Chicken, Black Olives, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Eggplant, Roma Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts

New York Style - Thin Crust
- Cheese (7")$9.95
- Cheese (14")$14.95
- Cheese (18")$17.95
Sicilian Style - Thick Crust
- Half Pan$15.95
- Full Pan$19.95
Chicago Deep Dish - Cheesy Pan Pizza
- Pan (10")$17.95
Gluten Free 10" Thin Crust$12.95
Pizza by the Slice
- New York Style$3.75
- Sicilian Style$4.25

What 91 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Pasadena / San Gabriel
Best Service
Pasadena / San Gabriel
Best Value
Pasadena / San Gabriel
Neighborhood gem

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roys
Orange County
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined today
overall4food4service5ambience4
First time with this restaurant. Booked it because I could make a reservation through opentable. They usually have outdoor seating as an option but because of the rain they did not have that today. Regardless the inside was clean and the staff was friendly. The menu has a lot of choices and they have some good lunch specials. I got the administrative too and ravioli lunch special. Spinach and cheese raviolis were good but the marinara sauce was more sweet than savory. So I pushed most of the sauce off to the side. I'm going to show any soup was good. My companion got a turkey sub and liked it.
RS
RayS
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is simple but great. The staff accommodated our every need and Hunter is the best waiter in Pasadena!
A
Amyb
San Diego
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved everything. Pasta, salads, Stromboli. Amazing.
DS
DebbieS
Orange County
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was a perfect spot to meet up with friends for a Holiday meals. It was a Tuesday night so it wasn’t too crowded. The food and the service was great. We will return.
C
Christine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Amazing portion size. Highly recommended.
JR
JohnR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I were hungry for Italian food specifically and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was very clean and well decorated. The portions were very good and delicious. The waiting staff was very attentive and I would recommend The Kitchen restaurant to anyone! The waiting staff was young and very friendly and knowledgeable about their food. What really stood out to me was how comfortable they were talking to customers which can be hard to find. I was honored to meet the owner and to thank her for a wonderful evening. We will definitely return here in the future.
MC
MrChanono1922
Las Vegas
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The setting was very intimate, server was awesome and food was 💣💣💣💣🔥🔥🔥🔥. Definitely going back there again. Only suggestion I’d give is dimming the lights a little but all in all a great experience
JI
JohnI
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious and the service was very attentive! We enjoyed the soft-rock music in the background.
VV
VinoVetor
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Dinner for two during Dine LA, excellent and comprehensive selections and food cooked perfectly. Enjoyed the salads, Flaky White Fish and Chicken Marsala main courses, and dessert. Can't wait to return!
L
Luv2teach
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria and we had a wonderful dinner there last night. The server, Jake, was outstanding and the pizza was the best! We highly recommend this restaurant. A+++
SM
SMKL
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Nice ambiance
P
Plumee
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This was our first time and we really enjoyed everything. W'll be back again
k
keht
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Kitchen Italian Cafe has always been one of my local favorites. The food, service, and atmosphere is what I expect and more.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was delicious! The atmosphere was casual. Our server, McKenna was very friendly and helpful!
CK
ClaireK
Palm Springs
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a really lovely casual lunch experience with friends. Dining outside on a beautiful day, outstanding service and yummy pizza, ravioli and salad (loved the dressing). Lunch specials were a good value. Will be back next time in Pasadena.
JP
JessicaP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Staff seemed very young and nervous, but they took good care of us. Food was excellent, very tasty and good prices. Outside tables are right on Delacey and Union, so a good amount of traffic noise, but the enclosure is pleasant and lots of umbrellas for shade. Garlic bread was SO good! Will come back again soon.
AT
AmyT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my son's favorite restaurant and now I see why. The food is good and the energy is nice too.
KH
KenH
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated Mother’s Day and everything from the minute we walked into the time we left was perfect. Service is great and the food is even better.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great mother's day lunch and excellent service
AV
ArmondV
Los Angeles
84 reviews
vip
4.0
84 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Kitchen has really great pizzas and it is one of our favorite places to go to for a quick but great bite. The staff is super friendly. I have recommended Kitchen to several friends and co-workers, and needless to say they became regular customers.
TH
TammyH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was great and the food was delicious.
L
Liketogo2
Orange County
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We drove from Orange County to discover this restaurant. Great food -- a giant salad and the Penne Pomodoro. Endless hot, crisp bread. All were scrumptious! Olga, our server, bent over backwards to take good care of us. She removed dishes as we finished eating; and, she kept stopping to check on more beverages, more bread, and anything else that we might want. What a great find The Kitchen turned out to be.
JR
JaniceR
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great service and attention. Sat street side. Food what would expect for standard Italian. My taste found the marinara sauce a bit strong on one of the herbs, oregano? Also, tasted like jarred garlic on pizza rather than Fresh but thats me being a food need and picky. Great value and nice family place
RF
RadioFoodie
Tampa
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Enjoyed our meal at The Kitchen!
MT
MelissaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was great, food was fabulous, no complaints!!
FD
FrankD
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Quiet enough for where it is located. I enjoyed my food and would try again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Valentine's Day
TS
TamaraS
Central Coast
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Kitchen is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant, specializing in delicious homemade recipes, friendly service and great atmosphere. Stephanie and Stacy, the owners, make you feel right at home. The Chicken Parmesan is the BEST you'll have outside of Italy, and you'll dream of the Lasagna for days after your last bite. One of their amazing seasonal dishes is the Butternut Squash Ravioli (with fresh Sage from Stephanie's garden), that is a taste of Heaven in every bite! Perfect for lunch or dinner, you'll add The Kitchen to your favorites on your first visit!
TM
TrinaM
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
We were seated at a table for two down the hallway. Employees were going out the side/ back door and propping the door open fully. Temperature outside was quite cold and every time the door was propped open there were cold gusts of wind coming down the hall where we were sitting. At first we thought they had guests sitting outside and were going out there to serve them; but we realized that the employees were propping the door open to go outside and talk on their phone. This happened a couple times. Even with putting a jacket back on it was quite uncomfortable. We asked to have the door shut, and the waiter had to ask someone if he could do that. We overheard them say that if they closed the door whomever went outside would be locked out and have to walk up the sidewalk and through the front door. The waiter finally came by and shut the door. Food was ok, nothing great. Pizza was burned on the bottom. Took a while for the waiter to come pick up our payment once the check was dropped off.
AL
AdamL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner at The Kitchen. We went on a rainy Wednesday night and had the whole place to ourselves. I had a very good spinach and cheese ravioli, my wife got an amazing shrimp scampi, my son ate the Tri-colored cheese tortellini, and my mother had the chicken Piccata. All was very good fresh and quick. Highly recommend!
D
Darstcoach
Palm Springs
151 reviews
vip
4.0
151 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience4
Cute, casual, old school Italian. Nothing fancy. The service and prices were great, and the food was very good. The pesto pasta was terrific. Good sized servings so lots of leftovers. Note that they offer three different styles of pizza, NY, Sicilian, and Chicago Deep Dish. Great for a casual meal in Old Town Pasadena.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Italian food, good decor & smooth fine music.
MH
MHenry
Los Angeles
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great service (thanks Jake), and good prices. Thank you!!!
B
Beverly
Los Angeles
109 reviews
vip
5.0
109 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jake was terrific! Food delicious!
c
chris
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Classic Italian cuisine and a decent wine list. Lasagne with a glass of Chianti were divine!
CT
CarolinaTD
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good good food at an affordable price point. We ate outside. My companions enjoyed their eggplant parmesan and meatball sandwiches. My salad was fine. I’d go there again.
r
rusnak2000
Los Angeles
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first visit to this restaurant and I do believe we'll be back. Pizza, Calamari, Fettuccine all good and the beer was cold. Very relaxing environment..me, wife and 2 daughters enjoyed and the prices were very reasonable. Thanks!!
CA
CamiloA
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Amazing value! Delicious pizza, nice patio ambience. Great service!
A
Asatari
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great food.
MM
MargaritaM
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2021
overall4food4service5ambience5
My tortellini was average, not too interesting. The appetizers were good and others at the table liked their entrees.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 796-9802.

The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria is rated 4.6 stars by 91 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(626) 796-9802

Other options

Google Map for The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria

78 West Union St., Pasadena, CA 91103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
North De Lacey
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is ample street, public garage and valet parking options.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Women
Additional
Beer, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thekitchenpasadena.com/
Phone number
(626) 796-9802
Catering
We have full catering for all occasions from 5 to 500 guests. Please call for more catering inquiries.

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The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in LA

Pasta Salad

Lemon Pasta

Chicken Marsala

Appetizers, Sides & Soup

Garlic Bread$5.95

Cheese Garlic Bread$6.95

Bruschetta$10.95

Fried Mozzarella$9.95

Fried Zucchini$9.95

Fried Calamari$12.95

Garlic Roasted Potatoes$5.95

Sauteed Spinach$5.95

Meatballs or Sausage$5.95

Minestrone Soup$7.95

Sandwiches

Meatball Parmesan$11.95

Chicken Parmesan$12.95

Eggplant Parmesan$11.95

Shrimp Parmesan$13.95

Sausage & Peppers$11.95

Italian Sub$11.95

Turkey Sub$11.95

Salads

House Salad

Caesar Salad

Pasta Salad

Antipasto

Spinach Salad

Summer Salad

Caprese Salad

Calzones

Cheese Calzone$12.95

Sausage Roll$12.95

Stromboli$12.95

Lunch Specials

Pizza & Salad$8.95

Ravioli & Salad$11.95

Soup & Salad$9.95

Spaghetti & Salad$11.95

1/2 Sandwich & Salad$9.95

Pastas

Spaghetti Marinara$11.95

Pesto$12.95

Penne Pomodoro$12.95

Lemon Pasta$13.95

Baked Ziti$13.95

Cheese Ravioli$12.95

Fettucini Alfredo$12.95

Meat Lasagna$16.95

Spinach Manicotti$13.95

Spinach Tortellini$13.95

Spinach Ravioli$13.95

Entrees

Shrimp Parmesan$18.95

Shrimp Scampi$18.95

Chicken Marsala$16.95

Eggplant Parmesan$16.95

Chicken Parmesan$16.95

Chicken Piccata$16.95

Half Roasted Chicken$17.95

Pizzas

New York Style - Thin Crust

Sicilian Style - Thick Crust

Chicago Deep Dish - Cheesy Pan Pizza

Gluten Free 10" Thin Crust$12.95

Pizza by the Slice

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