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Celestino, Pasadena, CA
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Celestino, Pasadena, CA
Celestino, Pasadena, CA
Celestino, Pasadena, CA
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Celestino

4.7
4.7
3209 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 41 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 3,209 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Service

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Best Value

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Good for business meals

  • Pasadena / San Gabriel

    Great for fine wines

3,209 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The gentleman who presented the specials was exceptionally friendly and provided us with excellent service.

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  2. PatH

    Las Vegas

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great, server was very good, but noisy even in the quieter room.

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  3. RitaS

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been here several times and I've never been disappointed, can't say there has been an appetizer or entree we haven't likes. Staff is always friendly, helpful, welcoming and polite. Great for dates, groups and families with several sitting rooms.

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  4. ArtK

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marioooo! Took care of us just like we wanted! Food is above average, very close to the best ever!

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  5. AnnaH

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was incredible! Highly recommend! The service was wonderful and ambiance was enjoyable.

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  6. SuzyMM

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It's an older crowd but the service is awesome and the food is very good. We always enjoy ourselves at Celestino.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Food was very good! Service excellent! Drinks a little pricey… however will return!!

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  8. Slade24

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celestino's is always great. I never order off of the menu. I always order from their list of daily specials.

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  9. Vincent

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went here for an office lunch, and all of us had a wonderful time. My colleagues all enjoyed their meals! Personally, I thought the Ravioli Filet Mignon was phenomenal and I really liked my Orange Cheesecake at the end. The service was excellent and thoughtful. Hope to be back soon for a personal trip!

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  10. constanteater

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The service was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was very good.

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  11. Upscalehealthynatural

    Los Angeles

    419 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    419 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The sole was delicious and perfectly cooked. Pappardelle with pheasant and mushroom was very good. The pasta with the pumpkin cream sauce was excellent

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  12. theaterjunkie13

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is beautiful. The music was lovely. The food was spectacular. The service was charming. Antonio was our server and we loved him. Mario came by the table and he was delightful. The hostess was adorable. We are so glad to have found Celestino.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table prepared on time. Nice, friendly welcoming. Good service. Knowledgeable waiter. Barman listened and prepared my drink exactly to my taste. Good food. Nice presentation. The only “surprise “ was the fact that the restaurant doesn’t have fresh “ half and half “ for coffee. You have this 1/2 &1/2 in the little containers. Thank you.

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  14. Stevo

    Los Angeles

    203 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    203 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mario is an excellent waiter and provided a list of specials from memory. The food is plentiful and done the Italian way.

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  15. deater

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Pasadena. I come here whenever I’m in town.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Very crowded tables on top of each other food wasn’t what we expected short on staff

    1 person found this helpful

  17. SGVDiner

    Los Angeles

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the special arugula artichoke salad and halibut which were excellent. The Osso Buco has always been our favorite and did not disappoint. Very glad to have this restaurant in our neighborhood which offers consistently good quality Italian dishes.

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  18. RobertM

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy Celestino. Great specials, good reasonably priced wine list, regular menu also great. All in all one of Pasadena's best restaurants.

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  19. maestro

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've dined at Celestino alone, with one or several friends and with a group-- It's always excellent. If there's a downside-- it makes me homesick for Italy. I've spent a lot of time in Italy and I've had great Italian food experiences. I studied there, performed there, taught there. Celestino is an excellent Italian kitchen- And thank God it doesn't feel corporate-- it feels like "somebody's restaurant!" (And, of course it is.) I'm always happy to go to Celestino-- and even happier after I've been there. Is mangia bene qui!

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  20. FreddyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dining on the patio was quieter and made for good conversation. Our waiter and the food was excellent.

    1 person found this helpful

  21. Betty

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food, wonderful service and ambience. Definitely a very good Italian restaurant in Pasadena.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything here is/was amazing. Our server was very polite and attentive of us and the rest of his tables. Our food came out quickly and it was delicious. They remembered our anniversary and gave us a nice dessert. If you like gnocchi, I highly recommend it from here. Some of the best I’ve ever had!

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  23. CarolM

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always consistently great and our waiter Antonio was very friendly.

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  24. Astrid

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a casual dinner at Celestinos and once again it did not disappoint. The owner and staff are friendly. It is the best Italian food in Pasadena.

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  25. mayamere

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food delicious, service excellent, wine list scrumptious. Plus, Mario is a gem!

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  26. CynthiaH

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, attentive service. Tables are closer together than I would prefer, only because the table next to ours was filled with a really loud party.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. Lml5260

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service, wonderful food, wonderful restaurant!!

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  28. RobertL

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Professional service and delicious food. Can’t wait to return.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great service, authentic ambiance, will go back for sure 👌♥️

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  30. JoanaG

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as always. Just enough tasty vegetarian options to accommodate everyone. Our server Antonio is knowledgeable, friendly and makes the experience worthwhile. The burrata is creamy, the butternut squash ravioli is the right balance of sweet and savory, and the desserts are all delicious.

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  31. Wonderful

    Los Angeles

    220 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    220 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always. The service was incredible and the Lamb Oso Buco was the best ever. Thank you once again for an amazing evening.

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  32. JaneJetson

    Los Angeles

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food is consistently good, service is professional. Wines by the glass a little too high. Outdoor areas are peaceful, inside is loud an energetic.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    I was very disappointed in the veal. It was dry and the sauce was very thin and did not taste good. The vegetables were unremarkable in every way. I didn’t finish any of it. We sat on the patio and the ambience was very nice. The service was good too. Not sure if I will try it again.

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  34. Grrrrrrrrlf

    Los Angeles

    217 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    217 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celestino is one of my "go to" Italian restaurants in Pasadena. I have been a client for over 30 years, and the quality of the food, beverages, and service are excellent. I had the house special, lobster and crab pasta with spicy marinara sauce and a lovely glass of red wine to accompany the meal. Celestino is also very supportive of community organizations, and it is also for that reason that I choose to dine at this lovely and friendly estblishment.

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  35. KimW

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything our table had was delicious! They always have a ton of specials so the menu is always great and changing. We'll be back!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a fabulous experience at this restaurant. The food, the service and the ambiance was outstanding. The sole and the Greek chicken were amazing. A big shout out to Antonio who was not only extremely engaging, he was knowledgeable and attentive. He definitely did not steer us wrong.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Although I'm a regular here, I can vouch for the consistency in the menu's taste and execution. The service is lovely, and their bread baskets never disappoint!

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  38. Luisa

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food: we had the branzino and the caccio e pepe pasta. Mario is always attentive. We sat outside so the noise level was more bearable. We had a wonderful evening.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. L2eo8

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner at Celestino. It was a little tricky to find the restaurant—Siri had me stop too early. We ended up calling the restaurant and got there. The bread was amazing as was the pasta. We loved the pear salad too.

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  40. NPE1

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Carlo, our waiter provided excellent service. The only glitch was his rapid litany of specials that none of us could recall the minute he walked away. He came back, and made sure we could grasp it the second time around! He was kind, attentive and witty. He immediately replaced a pasta dressed with seafood sauce, with very dry, overcooked 1/2 lobster tail. My Branzino was excellent. Being a finicky Italian I tasted my guests (all family) main courses. The pasta dishes were overcooked, sauces were too “tomatoey”. Salads and appetizers were very nice. The crusty bread was excellent (i even got to take some hone with me). The Cannoli tasted OK, but they lacked any resemblance to the ones I had in Sicily. Quite surprising, since Calogero (Drago) the owner is sicilian! We had a nice outside table (by the sidewalk on Lake). Mild background noise that did not interfere with our ability to interact as a family. Overall it was a fun evening to celebrate a Birthday with (mostly) great food and wine ( which we brought, for a very reasonable corkage fee).

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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 3209 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 41 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
  • 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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