25 Best Italian Restaurants in Pasadena

“Had to stop by my favorite Italian grubbin in the heart of Old Town Pasadena all the way from Boise. This was my 3rd time and each time just keeps getting better; definitely the bigger the party, the better. We paid $225 for 4 pasta entrees, 3 appetizers, & 2 glasses of wine for a party of 6. I’ve learned to like my pastas al dente after having them here. The meatballs are banging, the wine-pairing was delightful. Our service was attentive and pleasant; the vibe is always vibrant and homey. Highly recommended.“

“Amazing smoothies and bowls! Yummmmy! Cute shop with food and gift items as well!“

“Our server was awesome... her recommendations were spot on! the food surpassed our expectations! exceptional...The ambiance was relaxing for a Friday night and perfect for our friend's birthday celebration. thank you for making it so special. Very happy party of 4 enjoyed dinner at Marina!“

“Wish I had taken photos of our food but it wouldn't have done it much justice. Pizza is delicious - every single bite. Had wings and Ceaser Salad. Service is hit and miss. I've dined here several times and two nights ago the bouncer was giving hella odd vibes. Food is worth it though lol.“

“Great food at good prices“

“Old-school charm and service, elegant dining, live jazz piano at the bar. Been coming here for years and it’s still a super treat. 👍🏼👍🏼“

“Curbside pickup First time“

“Absolutely love this place. The food was excellent! For appetizers we had the meatballs and bruschetta. For the main dishes we had the vongole, chicken Parmigiano, kids' spaghetti and meatballs and kids' chicken fettuccine Alfredo. For dessert we had the cheesecake. Everything was so delicious! In addition, the staff Ronie and Santos were so kind, professional, friendly and attentive. Thank you for making this experience phenomenal.“

“Excellent customer service and food!“

“It was delicious and my waiter was awesome.“

“Everything about our experience was great! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. The menu offered a nice selection of choices. We ordered the lunch special and it was delicious. Beautiful presentation, and in my opinion, we were served a lovely amount of food for a “special.” The service was very good. We do not live in the area but I would definitely make the field trip to eat here again…and bring my friends!“

“Ravioli, Lasagna, Pizza it's my 2nd time only. So, that's the only thing I can recommend“

“Amazing fresh food and excellent service.“

“I’m big fan of wood fire Pizza. Finally a halal spot. MashaAllah pizza is amazing. I love the crust. And the pizzas are light, so we got a couple options for me and my family.“

“Henry the bartender is one of the best ! His drinks are better then any I’ve had and his presence is what makes your bar area so inviting. I’ve come out there many times and you never disappoint! You have a forever customer! Oh did I mention the food is superb and taste fresh and is perfectly portioned!“

“the food its just delicious.“

“It was my significant other's birthday. We were at the Music Center. So where else to go for dinner but Malbec in Pasadena? We had been there many times before. We always have been very happy there. We hope to be there many times in the future. Everything for the evening there was excellent. The wait staff, the food, and our table were wonderful. Go! You will be very happy that you did.“

“I love this place. Great food and service. Owner Victor is so nice!“

“Absolutely incredible thin crispy cheesy NY pizza. My new favorite in pasadena. If you’re a garlic lover you’ll love the ‘shroomeroni and the sausage &shrooms, both of which come with whole roasted garlic for the perfect bite. Highly recommend eating in person they have a nice patio and counter so you’re close by when you inevitably end up ordering another slice“

“My fiancée and I wanted pizza and pasta, and we’d never been here before so we decided to have an adventure. We came in about 2 hours till close so the place was empty, but the staff was so welcoming and friendly! We bought two bottled drinks and asked for only one to be opened, and the server went the extra mile to keep the closed drink in the cooler till our food was ready.

The inside was so clean and the atmosphere, even when empty, gave the vibes of a really good hang out spot for groups of people to order tons of food and share all of it. When we got our food, it was pipping hot and it was so worth the wait. The mushroom and garlic pasta was so creamy and flavorful, and their mushroom pizza is now my fiancée’s favorite thin crust pizza. She doesn’t even like thin crust pizza! We will definitely be coming back for future date nights!“

“Birthday Bash in the bar !“

“The best Hoagie on the planet, an the owner and staff are excellent“

“Very clean, bright and stylish newly renovated banquet hall ideal for different types of parties and gatherings. Great attention to detail with ample parking across the street.“

“I've been looking for a good pizza place for a while. I think the deep dish pizzas here are a step above most in the area. Pair that with a large selection of beer and friendly staff, and you have a place worth going back to. I'll definitely be back.“

“Great Pizza! Highly recommended. Great Service! Will become a regular.“