Technique at Le Cordon Bleu – Pasadena

Technique at Le Cordon Bleu – Pasadena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   foodnfun

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 29, 2014

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our server, Melissa, was gracious & helpful but the manager, leaning on a wall, never greeted us although place was empty! We chose the price fixe dinner, many choices. Had flank steak, lamb chop & black cod, everything delicious albeit small. (2 pieces of bread for 3 of us!) Dessert was a surprise: French menu sans French pastry! Meal superb, experience interesting. $25 price fixe added up to more: wine $12 a glass, coffee $3 per cup. Automatic 15% tip, contribution to the scholarship fund. Our server refused a personal tip explaining all money must go to the scholarship fund not to individuals. Will I go again? Possibly. Although my friends noted, for $50 we could go to Roy's!
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on May 24, 2014

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Although we understood going in that Technique was student cooking our meal, we didn't expect the food to be so salty. We ordered the BBQ ribs and short rib for our entrees. Both were extremely salty. My husband also said the presentation on his short rib could use some improvement as the meat was presented on the bone which you don't see often for short rib dishes. Our desserts were not flavorful or memorable. Sadly, it wasn't worth the almost $100 we spent.
   

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   Stewart

   Austin6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 22, 2014

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was the first time my wife and I dined here. She had prix fixe with veal cordon bleu and I had prix fixe with spring lamb. The taste of everything was good to excellent. The service was excellent. The ambience was excellent for us because the building is beautiful and nearly empty so it was quiet and easy to talk to one another. Regarding food, the cordon bleu was very good, the spring lamb was excellent, the custard desert was excellent, the ice cream was good. The one complaint was the spring lamb portion was very small. The cordon blue was huge. We really liked our server. They rotate through serving and cooking so it's nice having a server that is a chef.
   

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   Eaglerocker

   Los Angeles1 review

   2.0

   Dined on May 21, 2014

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Although the staff of friendly Le Cordon Bleu students tried hard to please, in every other way we were disappointed. High prices, tiny portions, limited menu, mediocre food and warm beer. The blaring pop music on the sound system just made it worse. The elegant space and open kitchen give the restaurant a nice look, but architecture only goes so far. The cafe side of the establishment was fun when we visited previously but I cannot recommend the restaurant at all, although I wish I could. I guess the word is out about how badly this place has stumbled because only two out of 15 tables were occupied.
   

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   Bermee VIP

   Los Angeles33 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 15, 2014

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   always an amazing MENU!!! GREAT TO SEE ALL THE ASPIRING CHEFS HARD AT WORK -- PASSION!!!
   

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   FoodisMyPlayground

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2014

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My family and I had a wonderful experience at Technique. The staff was pleasant and friendly, the food was delicious and had so many flavors packed into one plate, and the waitress was very thoughtful about our toddler also having a pleasant experience.
   

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   segabe

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2014

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the reasons I love to take guests to Technique at Le Cordon Bleu is the experience of enjoying students, watching the kitchen staff teach and learn, incredible service and adventure of the menu. The choices are always creative, not always outstanding, but good and sometimes just exquisite. I love the adventure of it all. Prices are still quite reasonable I believe for the Prix Fixe menu. Lunch is especially a good deal.
   

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   EDubs

   Orange County2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2014

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Reservations are a must, and once you're ink the menu is amazing and the price is unbelievable! For any appetizer, entree, and dessert, you pay only $25. I thought I wasn't going to be full because I'm quite a big eater, but it was just right and enough. I can't believe they're all students serving, and cooking for you, I feel like I'm at a 5 star dining experience. Sitting near the pass was also a great experience. The place was just overall lovely and a wonderful experience! I wished they had better prices on alcoholic drinks though, and they don't have a bar.
   

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   johnnyg

   Los Angeles16 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 12, 2014

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Sorry, but many my friends said we should try this, as it was a good deal. Unfortunately, I understand these are aspiring chefs but the food and portions were small. I had to order a dinner for two to have a regular restaurant helping. The menu was more French inspired and unless you are open to experimenting, I wouldn't recommend. If you are taking any children or teens they have a limited menu. The ambiance was open but you have metal chairs and tables and we actually got seated at a high table which was "ok" but since I was backed up against another patron, the wait staff kept squeezing between us to bring orders out. Overall, for the price of the meal, I would recommend a regular nice restaurant, which there are many in Pasadena.
   

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    ssxw

    Los Angeles13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Having dined at Technique a few times now, I always arrive at the same conclusion: for the quality of food this establishment serves, the prices are not expensive. It is an incredible value for the level of refinement of the restaurant and its offerings. The staff is very courteous and attentive, and the seasonal menus always provide interesting choices.
    

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