Madeleines Restaurant & Wine Bistro
1030 E. Green St. (Catalina Ave.) 
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Pasadena, CA 91106
626-440-7087
Cuisine
Open
Lunch Tues.-Fri., Dinner Tues.-Sat., Brunch Sun.Features
- Romantic setting
- Private room(s)
- Reservations suggested
- Outdoor dining
- Valet parking
- Casual dressy
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 This seductive restaurant occupies Pasadena's historic Cheesewright Building, where Albert Einstein roamed the halls when the building served as a secret military facility in the 1940s. Madeleines' dramatically appointed main dining room showcases a high-beamed ceiling, massive limestone fireplace and a sultry palette of dark red, mustard and gold leaf accents. Generously spaced candlelit tables and booths make for a relaxed setting in which to enjoy a sophisticated contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean and Asian accents. Down the hall is an intimate patio and cozy wine bar, offering flights of wine and a bistro menu in addition to the regular fare. The cooking here has suffered noticeably since chef Claud Beltran departed. Starters might include caramelized sea scallops with saffron risotto and a prosciutto crisp, or crab and Japanese cucumber salad with miso-truffle vinaigrette. A pan-seared New York steak is accompanied by a potato-tarragon cake, and roasted Jidori chicken is served with fried cheese grits and a maple-vinegar sauce. The eclectic wine list features a global orientation and refreshingly reasonable prices; in addition, about 50 selections are offered by the glass. The intense chocolate terrine makes a satisfying finale, and the restaurant provides a modest cheese plate as well. |
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