This is by far my favorite place to eat in Pasadena.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Tony Rodriguez
Dos Besos took me right back to Spain. We split several tapas and entrees and all of the food tasted natural, fresh, and flavorful. All dishes were cooked to perfection and seasoned with precision and care. Wonderfully curated wine list as well. The entire staff was incredibly kind and welcoming from entering to exiting the restaurant, and we could not have asked for a better experience overall. One of the best restaurants in the Pasadena and LA area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Chung
Food is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Alexis Block
My wife and I had an incredible time At Dos Besos! The best seafood paella in LA, hands down. Their sangria was dangerously good too. If they are offering the oxtail pasta as a special please also consider ordering that as well, it was phenomenal! I can’t believe I almost forgot the bread pudding too, we devoured it. Everyone on staff was so friendly and attentive, we can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spanish Bread Pudding
ds matth
Great outdoor seating and service, but so is everywhere in old town Pasadena. Nothing sets it a part in that regard.
The food was ok. I had the pulpo a la Gallega, patatas braves, and the seafood paella. The sauce on the patatas was more reminiscent of buffalo wings than traditional high-end paprika. Octopus was cooked correctly, so they had going. The rice on the Paella simmered a bit too long, had to scrape parts from the pan. Obviously, not as good as it is in Spain but it was good/mediocre.
Good spot for a date night, but did not merit the price point for me and the Paella was surprisingly small for a two portion, even for European standards. I’ll take Union over this place all day and I usually favor Spanish fare over Italian.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
cynthia abernethy
Nice outdoor patio that is dog friendly for WELL BEHAVED dogs. Interesting menu with most dishes quite tasty. I would skip the Paella at 62.00. I made this dish at home a few months back, I felt this one lacked the flavor it should have had with saffron, an admittedly expensive ingredient. It was OK, but if you have had a really good one you will be disappointed. Had to ask for water three times to get a refill. Sangria was great. Place is popular, so make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Leydi Vallejo
The seafood paella was amazingly delicious!!! The service was phenomenal, food came out fast. My 11 year old had the fettuccini a la Trufa and the Nutella cheesecake and she loved it all. For appetizer we ordered the burrata a la trufa and it was delicious as well. We had the red sangria and it was really good. The owner was really friendly and hospitable, he told my little girl that she would get a surprise if she ate all her food, at the end of our meal he brought my two daughters vanilla ice cream cones with sprinkle chocolate chips. We had an amazing time, too bad we don’t live in LA otherwise they will see us every week.
Kid-friendliness: The owner was super sweet with my daughters and gave them ice cream at the end of our meal. The waiters were really nice and a female waiter came to interact with my 15 month old and to tell us how beautiful she is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella
erika ampaya
Amazing dining experience- transport yourself to Spain at Dos Besos. From the friendly service and delicious paella from Chef Alejandro - you won't be disappointed! And don't leave without desserts. Highly recommend !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Seafood Paella
App
We were having dinner yesterday with my husband and my son. We would never have thought to eat such a delicious paella in LA!! and better than in many restaurants in Spain. Both the starters and the main dishes are excellent and not to mention the desserts...the truffle tartufo and the Santiago tarte, spectacular. We appreciate the exquisite treatment from Alejandro and his team (Ángel and Rocío among others...). Thank you very much for welcoming us so well. If we return to LA, a must visit. ? Recommended for those of us who are looking for a good restaurant with Spanish food and quality ingredients from abroad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Johnson
All around great dining experience. Good Spanish food is hard to find in LA..this food was great! Owner, Service, Atmosphere, everything 5 stars.
We ordered the squid ink paella and jamón with melon. Every ingredient was very fresh, and the paella was wonderfully delightful. The seafood was cooked to perfection, and the crust on the paella was simply incredible.
This place is not only ideal for a romantic evening but also has a great vibe for dining out with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marinka Official
I had an amazing experience at Dos Besos. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a perfect blend of traditional Spanish charm and modern elegance. The tapas, especially the patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, were delicious, and the paella was cooked to perfection. The drink menu offered a great selection of Spanish wines and cocktails.
The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made excellent recommendations. Overall, Dos Besos provided a memorable dining experience, and I highly recommend it for anyone seeking authentic Spanish cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christen R.
I’ve been here 5 times and each time the food is incredible. I’ve been to several cities in Spain and this food is a love letter to the country! Here are must order items:
Paella del mar Lubina al la sal (sea bass) Pulpo al la gallega Pan con tomate Albondigas Tarta de santiago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Almond Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Paella Del Mar, Tarta De Santiago, Jamon Iberico De Bellota
swtkiki637
Took my in-laws here to celebrate my mother in law’s birthday and had a great experience. We were first seated outside which had cute alfresco dining and the waitress was quick to turn on the heaters for us. After we couldn’t stand the cold, we asked to move inside if possible and the owner came to greet us, apologized and quickly reseated us inside. The staff was very accommodating and made us feel very welcome. I would highly recommend the mushrooms in truffle cream, soooo good! We also had the seafood paella and the mixed seafood stew. The paella was good, but the stew was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to come back again!
This is by far my favorite place to eat in Pasadena.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood
Dos Besos took me right back to Spain. We split several tapas and entrees and all of the food tasted natural, fresh, and flavorful. All dishes were cooked to perfection and seasoned with precision and care. Wonderfully curated wine list as well. The entire staff was incredibly kind and welcoming from entering to exiting the restaurant, and we could not have asked for a better experience overall. One of the best restaurants in the Pasadena and LA area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My wife and I had an incredible time At Dos Besos! The best seafood paella in LA, hands down. Their sangria was dangerously good too. If they are offering the oxtail pasta as a special please also consider ordering that as well, it was phenomenal! I can’t believe I almost forgot the bread pudding too, we devoured it. Everyone on staff was so friendly and attentive, we can’t wait to go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spanish Bread Pudding
Great outdoor seating and service, but so is everywhere in old town Pasadena. Nothing sets it a part in that regard.
The food was ok. I had the pulpo a la Gallega, patatas braves, and the seafood paella. The sauce on the patatas was more reminiscent of buffalo wings than traditional high-end paprika. Octopus was cooked correctly, so they had going. The rice on the Paella simmered a bit too long, had to scrape parts from the pan. Obviously, not as good as it is in Spain but it was good/mediocre.
Good spot for a date night, but did not merit the price point for me and the Paella was surprisingly small for a two portion, even for European standards. I’ll take Union over this place all day and I usually favor Spanish fare over Italian.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Nice outdoor patio that is dog friendly for WELL BEHAVED dogs. Interesting menu with most dishes quite tasty. I would skip the Paella at 62.00. I made this dish at home a few months back, I felt this one lacked the flavor it should have had with saffron, an admittedly expensive ingredient. It was OK, but if you have had a really good one you will be disappointed. Had to ask for water three times to get a refill. Sangria was great. Place is popular, so make a reservation.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The seafood paella was amazingly delicious!!!
The service was phenomenal, food came out fast.
My 11 year old had the fettuccini a la Trufa and the Nutella cheesecake and she loved it all.
For appetizer we ordered the burrata a la trufa and it was delicious as well. We had the red sangria and it was really good.
The owner was really friendly and hospitable, he told my little girl that she would get a surprise if she ate all her food, at the end of our meal he brought my two daughters vanilla ice cream cones with sprinkle chocolate chips.
We had an amazing time, too bad we don’t live in LA otherwise they will see us every week.
Kid-friendliness: The owner was super sweet with my daughters and gave them ice cream at the end of our meal.
The waiters were really nice and a female waiter came to interact with my 15 month old and to tell us how beautiful she is.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella
Amazing dining experience- transport yourself to Spain at Dos Besos. From the friendly service and delicious paella from Chef Alejandro - you won't be disappointed! And don't leave without desserts. Highly recommend !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Seafood Paella
We were having dinner yesterday with my husband and my son.
We would never have thought to eat such a delicious paella in LA!! and better than in many restaurants in Spain. Both the starters and the main dishes are excellent and not to mention the desserts...the truffle tartufo and the Santiago tarte, spectacular. We appreciate the exquisite treatment from Alejandro and his team (Ángel and Rocío among others...). Thank you very much for welcoming us so well. If we return to LA, a must visit. ? Recommended for those of us who are looking for a good restaurant with Spanish food and quality ingredients from abroad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All around great dining experience. Good Spanish food is hard to find in LA..this food was great! Owner, Service, Atmosphere, everything 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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A good taste of Spanish food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered the squid ink paella and jamón with melon. Every ingredient was very fresh, and the paella was wonderfully delightful. The seafood was cooked to perfection, and the crust on the paella was simply incredible.
This place is not only ideal for a romantic evening but also has a great vibe for dining out with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had an amazing experience at Dos Besos. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a perfect blend of traditional Spanish charm and modern elegance. The tapas, especially the patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo, were delicious, and the paella was cooked to perfection. The drink menu offered a great selection of Spanish wines and cocktails.
The service was impeccable, with attentive and friendly staff who made excellent recommendations. Overall, Dos Besos provided a memorable dining experience, and I highly recommend it for anyone seeking authentic Spanish cuisine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve been here 5 times and each time the food is incredible. I’ve been to several cities in Spain and this food is a love letter to the country! Here are must order items:
Paella del mar
Lubina al la sal (sea bass)
Pulpo al la gallega
Pan con tomate
Albondigas
Tarta de santiago
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulpo a La Gallega, Almond Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Paella Del Mar, Tarta De Santiago, Jamon Iberico De Bellota
Took my in-laws here to celebrate my mother in law’s birthday and had a great experience. We were first seated outside which had cute alfresco dining and the waitress was quick to turn on the heaters for us. After we couldn’t stand the cold, we asked to move inside if possible and the owner came to greet us, apologized and quickly reseated us inside. The staff was very accommodating and made us feel very welcome. I would highly recommend the mushrooms in truffle cream, soooo good! We also had the seafood paella and the mixed seafood stew. The paella was good, but the stew was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to come back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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