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Celestino, Pasadena, CA
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Celestino, Pasadena, CA
Celestino, Pasadena, CA
Celestino, Pasadena, CA
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Celestino

4.7
4.7
3257 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

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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
    (626) 795-4006
  • 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

What 3,257 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Service

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Value

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Good for business meals

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Neighborhood gem

3,257 Reviews
  1. Bob1

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    The restaurant is best described as chaotic. After arriving and waiting some 15 minutes past the reservation time, we were seated. We had no assigned server and sat for 15 minutes before somebody came by and noticed we had no service and offered to be of help. We ordered an appetizer, a salad, which we said we wanted to share and a main course, which we also wanted to share. The waiter never said there was a charge to share a dish. When I got the bill at the conclusion of the Meal, there was a four dollar charge for putting the salad on two plates and a four dollar charge for putting the main dish, Seabass, on two plates. If a restaurant is going to charge four dollars for sharing each dish, either note that on the menu, or have the decency to tell the customer that this is the restaurant policy, rather than springing it on them when the bill comes. As if that wasn’t enough, the main dish, Seabass, was listed on the menu as costing $30, yet, when we received the bill we were charged $35 for the Seabass. I called the waiter over and showed him the bill and said this must be an error showing him where it said $30 for the Seabass on the menu. He came up with a baloney explanation that the menu item was a very tiny piece of fish and he brought me a nicer piece which cost $5 more even though this is nowhere reflected on the menu, nor did he tell us that when we placed the food order. It’s not that I could not afford these extra charges, it’s not the way to a “nice restaurant” should be run. Add onto that that the bathrooms were in need of updating, missing the dispenser off the wall and not very clean, let alone hearing one staff member yell to the other right behind our table while we are eating, “Que Paso” and I think you get the impression. Not recommended!

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  2. Gilda

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was our first time at your restaurant and what a fabulous time was had by all. The food was absolutely outstanding and delicious. The ambiance exuded warmth and a welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely be back again!

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  3. LORRIO

    New Mexico

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    It was very quiet. We met a friend for a late lunch while we’re in town from New Mexico. My husband and I arrived early and were seated. Our friend arrived at 2, as planned, our reservation time. At a few minutes before 2, our waiter came over to let us know they were closing early because it was slow and could we order ASAP. It made us feel like we had to rush through our lunch and leave. Celestino has been a place my husband and I have loved for years so we always go there when we’re in town. The food is good as is the service. Today’s experience did not impress me.

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  4. eatdrinkbehappy

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This is a high end Italian restaurant. You won’t top this in SoCal

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  5. 1Califtraveler

    Los Angeles

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Consistently excellent! Food was very tasty. Started with the calamari fritti with an excellent sauce then split the Sicilian salad. For entree I had the filet mignon ravioli. All delicious!

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  6. Wonderful

    Los Angeles

    221 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    221 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always the best Italian food in our community. Carlos is our favorite server ever.

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  7. Kathmath1956

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love love love Celestine’s. It’s my go to restaurant whenever I’m visiting Pasadena. I love the pasta dishes, fish dishes and especially the beef carpaccio!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Honestly I have dined at Celestino many times but their appetizers are tasteless. For example the Prosciutto with Melon is literally melon cut with three strips of prosciutto. No sauce, no cheese, nothing. The meatballs were hollow and no taste of real meat. Service was great and the servers were truly amazing and tried to make my birthday Eve a more fun evening. But I’m not sure if I’ll go back considering all the choices along Lake Avenue! I hope management will check the kitchen for taste and quality

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  9. Melell

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Service was excellent and accommodating. The food is good.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here many times! I’m 26 and it’s always a pleasure to spend time at this restaurant! Phenomenal food, service, and outstanding ambiance. Will always recommend 🍷

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  11. JonF

    Portland

    170 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    170 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great old world Italian food with very good wine list. Service was excellent. Tables were packed a bit too close together for my taste.

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  12. LynneG

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Delicious food with outstanding service. We will be back.

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  13. KristyA

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The shrimp I ordered were spoiled no doubt. It had the worst odor ever. They did replace that meal without the shrimp but what they should have done was comped me for it and offered another little something for the trouble. I doubt I will Go back again.

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  14. NormaBelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    food was delicious and our server knew the menu well and was able to help us make informed decisions

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Probably the most consistent Italian restaurant in Pasadena! Amazing food, terrific wine selection, and a staff that really knows how to take care of its customers! A++

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  16. ThomasA

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best Authentic Italian in SGV. Very consistent food and service. Top Notch.

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  17. Less

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time with friendly and fast service. Never a disappointment.

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  18. Marilyn

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Wait staff was excellent. The food was bland and the menu was odd. My seafood risotto with black squid ink sounded interesting but was very disappointing

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  19. LBKAB

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. The hostess was very accommodating. Service and food were excellent. Thank you.

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  20. TomH

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go there every year when we attend the Breeders’ Cup! Everything was great! The Host/Manager me and recognized me from our prior visits. Both the service and food were excellent! We will return the next time we are in the Pasadena/Arcadia area!

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  21. David

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The restaurant has great food. Packed in a little tight due to its popularity. The food was delicious. The restaurant accommodated me as I was early. I recommend this Italian restaurant.

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  22. RobertB

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went early (5.39pm) to beat the crowds which worked out well. By the time we left, it was bustling, noisy and packed. Well made food, good not great service, busy, busy, busy. Reasonable prices. One suggestion: put the nights specials, on paper for guests to view. Who can remember eight dishes. Love the table cloths and reasonably priced $20 corkage fee.

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  23. JudyH

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was exceptional. I loved the large specials offerings as well as the comprehensive menu.

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  24. Fred

    New York Area

    175 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    175 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    So disappointing when the best item was the bread. Rough out 2 bottles of wine with the wrong year while not changing price. Salad was nothing special and below ordinary. Chippiano was awful, cooked poorly with iodine flavors like bad fish. Desert was fine but espresso was served cold. What a shame

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  25. Brad

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! They are all the way back following pandemic

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  26. ArnoldT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal celebrating our granddaughter's birthday. Our server, Antonio, was great. He introduced himself and made us feel comfortable with his warm and gracious demeanor.

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  27. DonH

    Munich

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection. Knowledgeable and helpful staff reasonable wine list. Great Italian

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  28. NPE1

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Consistently good! My Calamari steak on insalata tricolore was excellent, my daughter’s mushroom stuffed gnocchi weren’t quite up to her expectation, my friend’s ricotta and spinach ravioli were deemed delicious by her. We always love our waiter Carlos, who tends to recite the specials of the day a bit too fast! I should be ready to take notes next time.😂The folks at our neighboring table were a bit loud, which rendered the place noisy, even though we sat outside. Overall, Celestino remains our favorite restaurant in Pasadena!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great place to eat. There were six of us and every single dish looked and tasted amazing.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food at Celestino’s is always delicious. Service also is great. When we want an Italian meal with an old school vibe, this place is our go to in Pasadena.

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  31. Carolina

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We were five people stuck at a table near the kitchen, with two other tables next to us. Waiter took forever. Food was ok for four of us; mine was cold and overdone. Very unhappy with this restaurant.

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  32. Kimi

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our lunch at Celestino. Mario and staff were warmly welcoming and provided impeccable service. The insalata al frutti di mare was delicious and the veal osso bucco was wonderful.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My second time there and we love it . We will definitely go back

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  34. EnriqueB

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time trying this restaurant. It was a Great experience. Food was amazing and the service was exceptional. Definitely planning to go back.

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  35. marlab

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always spectacular. Our meals where delicious, martinis dry, service impeccable, ambiance perfect. The special ravioli was so good I ate the whole thing. It was a birthday celebration and we had a lovely time and the dessert was so good. Thank you a wonderful party.

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  36. Glendoragal

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always warm and welcoming for customers with great service. Food is always fresh, tasty and often incorporate special surprises.

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  37. PeterL

    Los Angeles

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian restaurant in Pasadena. Great menu, food and wine

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food and service is always amazing here. We celebrated our son’s 21st birthday there and they accommodated us in the patio instead of inside. Great experience.

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  39. MoTD

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely atmosphere. Outdoor tea was delightful. Great day at the gardens.

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  40. Paul

    Los Angeles

    112 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    112 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Celestino is the perfect place for a business lunch. The food is great. The service is perfect and the food is amazing. I highly recommend Celestino.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • 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

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

Celestino is rated 4.7 stars by 3257 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (626) 795-4006
  • 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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