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Name: Union
Address: 37 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91103
Telephone: (626) 795-5841
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Union

4.6 (1415)

$31 to $50

Italian

37 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, Union is a lively, yet intimate neighborhood restaurant and wine bar offering a deeply personal, seasonally Californian interpretation of Northern Italian cuisine. Owner Marie Petulla and Executive Chef Chris Keyser have crafted a rustic yet elegant menu that brings the farmer and guest together, to celebrate the beauty of simplicity, the best local ingredients, and the delight of a meal with friends. Our thoughtful wine list features a curated selection of Italian and Californian bottles that perfectly pair with Chef Keyser's heartfelt cooking. Everything at Union - from our start and field selection to our handmade pastas and sustainably raised and prepared meats and fish - all pay homage to community farmers and purveyors, and are meant to be enjoyed with cherished friends and family. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 795-5841
Website
http://www.unionpasadena.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Keyser
Catering
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com
Private party facilities
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com

Location
37 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
Raymond
Parking details
Public Lot across the street
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

De Angelis, Pecorino, Le Marche 2012
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Piero Mancini, Vermentino di Gallura, Sardegna 2012
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sta Magdelena, Weissburgunder (Pinot Bianco), Alto Adige 2012
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$42.00
Meyer Family, Chardonnay "Donnelly Creek Vnyd" Anderson Valley 2012
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00
Folk Machine, Tocai Friulano "Madonna Vineyard" Mendocino 2013
- Bottle$32.00
Fontanabianca, Roero Arneis, Piemonte 2012
- Bottle$36.00
Az. Ag. Bianchi, "Bianco Luminae" (Erbaluce), Piemonte 2010
- Bottle$38.00
Erste + Neue, Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige 2012
- Bottle$40.00
Elena Walch, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2012
- Bottle$42.00
Ciro Picariello, Fiano "Irpinia", Campania 2012
- Bottle$44.00
Storm, Sauvignon Blanc "Presqu'ile Vnyd," Santa Maria Valley 2012
- Bottle$60.00
Liquid Farm, Chardonnay "White Hills", Sta. Rita Hills 2012
- Bottle$68.00

Red

Marchione, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Abruzzi 2010
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Vina Robles, Rhone 4 (Rhone Blend), Paso Robles 2011
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$38.00
Germano, Dolcetto D'Alba "Lorenzino", Piemonte 2012
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00
Inception, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2011
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$45.00
Francesco Borgogno, Nebbiolo Langhe, Piemonte 2012
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Cultivar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2010
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$52.00
Rocche Costamagna, Barbera D'Alba "Annunziata", Piemonte 2011
- Bottle$36.00
San Martino, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata 2009
- Bottle$38.00
Motta, Morellino di Scansano, Toscana 2011
- Bottle$40.00
Fritz, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma) 2011
- Bottle$42.00
Broadside, Merlot "Margarita Vineyard", Paso Robles, 2011
- Bottle$45.00
Il Borghetto Montigiano, Sangiovese, Firenze 2010
- Bottle$55.00
Castello di Verduno, Pelaverga, Piemonte 2012
- Bottle$55.00
Mastrojanni, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscana 2011
- Bottle$60.00
Harrington, Lagrein "Berado Vineyard", Paso Robles 2012
- Bottle$62.00
Monchiero, Barolo, Piemonte 2008
- Bottle$78.00
Cantina del Pino, Barbaresco, Piemonte 2009
- Bottle$82.00
Baroncini, Brunello di Montaicino "Il Bosso", Toscana 2007
- Bottle$85.00
E. Bocchino, Nebbiolo D'Alba "La Percucca", Piemonte 2001
- Bottle$95.00
GoGi "Jillybean", Pinot Noir "Ampelos Vnyd", Sta Rita Hills 2010
- Bottle$125.00

Dessert

Storm, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, "Faith Vnyd", Santa Ynez 2010
- Glass$10.00

What 1,415 people are saying

Union reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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1,415 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles5 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Went there for Valentine’s Day. Started with the Bread and Giardinere (wasn’t worth it) and the Pork Meatballs (very good). Shared the Endive Salad which, except for the endive, had limited ingredients. Shared the Spaghetti Alla Chitarra which was good. I had the Lamb Al Latte which they deconstructed so that it was the texture of pull pork and 5 small pieces of potato. She had the Pork Loin which was undercooked (we should have sent it back). Dessert was the Olive Oil Cake (unremarkable) and dessert wine. I also had 2 glasses of Cabernet and she had a beer. The dinner came to $233 and with tip $292. I was prepared to spend this amount so it was not shocking. That said, the overall quality of the dinner, given this expense, was disappointing. I have had better dinners for much less at other establishments. It may be due to how busy it was and the occasion, but at these prices, the quality and a reasonable quantity should be there.
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yenda
California Central Coast1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I've always been loving this place. the place is very small but cozy. food is very delicious
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Rick
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food, great people, the best in Pasadena and far beyond
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Dennis
Los Angeles11 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pasta dishes. Great service. Will be back for more!
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SuzyMM
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food as always is delicious. Friendly good service. Love this place for brunch!
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DebraB VIP
Phoenix / Arizona62 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ever dish we ordered was delicious. They make everything and it shows. Pasta is the best and only surpassed by pasta we’ve had In Italy. Go here every time we are in Pasadena. Not to be missed.
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MarionP
Indiana8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated promptly at the time we had booked. Service was great. Food was amazing as usual, especially the wild mushrooms, squid ink lumache, and tonnarelli cacio e pepe. Olive oil cake was the perfect finish.
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KateW
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 1, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food overpriced. Service too fast. Tables too crammed together.
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LoveGreatFood VIP
New York City43 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 31, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Space is a bit tight but food and service were very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful juxtaposition of flavors and service!!
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37 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

Additional information

Cross street
Raymond
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot across the street
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Keyser
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.unionpasadena.com/
Phone number
(626) 795-5841
Catering
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com
Private party facilities
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com

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White

De Angelis, Pecorino, Le Marche 2012

Piero Mancini, Vermentino di Gallura, Sardegna 2012

Sta Magdelena, Weissburgunder (Pinot Bianco), Alto Adige 2012

Meyer Family, Chardonnay "Donnelly Creek Vnyd" Anderson Valley 2012

Folk Machine, Tocai Friulano "Madonna Vineyard" Mendocino 2013

Fontanabianca, Roero Arneis, Piemonte 2012

Az. Ag. Bianchi, "Bianco Luminae" (Erbaluce), Piemonte 2010

Erste + Neue, Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige 2012

Elena Walch, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2012

Ciro Picariello, Fiano "Irpinia", Campania 2012

Storm, Sauvignon Blanc "Presqu'ile Vnyd," Santa Maria Valley 2012

Liquid Farm, Chardonnay "White Hills", Sta. Rita Hills 2012

Red

Marchione, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Abruzzi 2010

Vina Robles, Rhone 4 (Rhone Blend), Paso Robles 2011

Germano, Dolcetto D'Alba "Lorenzino", Piemonte 2012

Inception, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2011

Francesco Borgogno, Nebbiolo Langhe, Piemonte 2012

Cultivar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2010

Rocche Costamagna, Barbera D'Alba "Annunziata", Piemonte 2011

San Martino, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata 2009

Motta, Morellino di Scansano, Toscana 2011

Fritz, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma) 2011

Broadside, Merlot "Margarita Vineyard", Paso Robles, 2011

Il Borghetto Montigiano, Sangiovese, Firenze 2010

Castello di Verduno, Pelaverga, Piemonte 2012

Mastrojanni, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscana 2011

Harrington, Lagrein "Berado Vineyard", Paso Robles 2012

Monchiero, Barolo, Piemonte 2008

Cantina del Pino, Barbaresco, Piemonte 2009

Baroncini, Brunello di Montaicino "Il Bosso", Toscana 2007

E. Bocchino, Nebbiolo D'Alba "La Percucca", Piemonte 2001

GoGi "Jillybean", Pinot Noir "Ampelos Vnyd", Sta Rita Hills 2010

Dessert

Storm, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, "Faith Vnyd", Santa Ynez 2010

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