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Argentinean/
Italian
13/20
 
121 W. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-795-5658
  
 A solid Argentinean eatery in Old Pasadena, perfect for morcilla (blood sausage), steaks with chimichurri and dulce de leche crêpes. Read GAYOT's 1810 Argentinean Restaurant Review

 
 
Indian13/20
 
44 N. Fair Oaks
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-577-9916
  
 Reliable Indian cuisine at multiple accessible locations. Read GAYOT's Akbar Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
12/20
 
111 N. Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-577-4688
  
 California-style pizzeria with a full menu of salads, pastas and thin-crusted pies, traditional and contemporary. Read GAYOT's Avanti Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
13/20
 
58 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-578-9493
  
 Old Pasadena sushi bar offering the predictable list of signature rolls, respectable traditional sushi and some ambitious cooked dishes. Read GAYOT's Blue Fish Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian11/20
 
80 W. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-792-7272
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 Family-style platters of Italian fare and a rambunctious environment make this a good spot to gather a crowd for a reasonably-priced meal. Read GAYOT's Buca di Beppo Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
American
13/20
 
140 S. Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-449-9900
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 Come enjoy California cuisine at Café 140 South. Read GAYOT's Cafe 140 South Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary/
Bistro
13/20
 
91 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-792-9923
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 Chef-owner Neil Rogers' modern French cooking in a setting a bit more stylish than the original location. Read GAYOT's Cafe Bizou Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean12/20
 
64 W. Union St., #70
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-564-4200
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 Old Pasadena staple delivering a taste of the Mediterranean on an inviting outdoor terrace. Read GAYOT's Cafe Santorini Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
American/
Breakfast
13/20
 
961 E. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-356-9811
  
 Blink and you'll miss this well-kept secret serving good food all day in a cozy dining room that feels like a dressed-up small town diner. Read GAYOT's Cafe Verde Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
12/20
 
Plaza Las Fuentes
99 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-585-9020
  
 While pizza with cross-cultural toppings is the main draw, the other dishes also merit attention at this Pasadena location. Read GAYOT's California Pizza Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood11/20
 
1978 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-793-3474
  
 Old-fashioned family-style seafood house with maritime décor and mesquite grills. Read GAYOT's Cameron's Seafood Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary13/20
 
219 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-449-4499
  
 This brick-lined dining room serves salmon-and-shrimp cakes drizzled with chipotle cream, pizzas, and a very respectable plate of short ribs. Read GAYOT's Central Park Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Crêpes/
Breakfast
12/20
 
36 W. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-844-0007
  
 Casual, fun crêpe café with an unexpectedly extensive menu. Read GAYOT's Creme de la Crepe Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Middle Eastern
12/20
 
175 E. Holly St.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-440-1421
  
 Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine is offered in a cozy dining room or on a brick-clad patio. Read GAYOT's Eden Garden Bar & Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Pan-Asian/
Dim Sum
13/20
 
22 Mills Pl.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-564-8656
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 An Old Pasadena coffee bar has been converted into a hip, pan-Asian restaurant and lounge. Read GAYOT's Equator Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza
13/20
 
452 S. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-432-6705
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 In a dining room that adds a few elegant touches to a pleasantly rustic setting, diners enjoy a menu featuring thin-crusted pizzas and pastas. Read GAYOT's Gale's Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
Quick Bite
 
3589 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-440-9611
  
 Neighborhood sushi bar overseen by a fun-loving chef-proprietor and offering nearly 50 rolls. Read GAYOT's Gin Sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese13/20
 
70 W. Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-405-4842
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 Japanese yakiniku cooking in Pasadena. Read GAYOT's Gyu-Kaku Restaurant Review

 
 
Sushi/
Japanese
Quick Bite
 
Macy's Plaza
345 S. Lake Ave., Ste. 115
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-796-8080
  
 A cozy, contemporary-style sushi bar adjacent to Macy’s, Hanabi is a good place to recharge during a shopping spree. Read GAYOT's Hanabi Sushi Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
12/20
 
325 N. Rosemead Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-351-0560
  
 Popular neighborhood sushi bar, offering a wide selection of rolls. Read GAYOT's Ichima Restaurant Review

 
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