Tarantino’s on Green Street has become one of our go-to spots in Pasadena. The Works pizza was spot on: crispy crust with a generous layer of pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, and peppers. Everything was balanced and hearty, and the crust had just the right bite to hold it all together. The Quinceñera pasta is still the dish I keep coming back for: creamy, rich, with tender chicken, mushrooms, and jalapeños that give just the right kick. We’ve nearly worked our way through the pasta menu, but this one is easily my favorite.
Service is always excellent, and our waiter was especially friendly and gave great recommendations. The dining room is narrow, casual, and usually busy, but it has that old-school charm with photos covering the walls that make it feel warm and familiar. Parking can be a little tricky with the one-way streets on Green and Hudson, so it’s worth planning ahead.
Tarantino’s continues to be a spot that delivers consistently great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a reason we keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. R.
As always, great pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saul Garcia
Cash Only! I absolutely love this place. It's always busy and upbeat. The staff is very attentive and equally nice. The food is amazing. I live their pizza with grandma's sauce. The green bell peppers in the sauce give it the extra deliciousness other sauces lack. My wife loves their salads and their marinara is flavourful. Screw Flanders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yves Torregrossa
very very welcoming, hearty and good cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Weston Pyke
Great all around experience! They put LOVE I to making their food. Highly recommend to locals and tourists of Pasadena! Lots of history in this place! Go get a pie, you won't be disappointed one bit!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Works Pizza, Garlic Rolls
loc power
First time here and ordered the Philly cheese steak, it was good but disappointed on the quantity of the meat. I was expecting a footlong loaded with meat but instead got an 8 inch with very little meat, my last few bites were all bread. So next time I'll come and checkout the pizza, hopefully I could come back and update my experience to a 5 star. All & all I liked the vibe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Darren Gilbert
Pizza was surprisingly amazing. Real hidden gem
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawnna Hasbun
It's small. The food is definitely not a let down. They just need more table space. If I wanted to get a wheelchair in there it would be embarrassing. Food to go is better. Note! They only take cash.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calzone
Martin
What a gem, real good food.
Daniel G
Absolutely amazing pizza! Very friendly staff and you feel like you are somewhere in Europe enjoying a nice pizza. Quote from my friend “Omg it does not taste like cardboard!!!”. Very nice pizza. I bit pricier then your standard but very much worth it!
Had a terrible experience while dining in for lunch with my autistic son. He was discriminated against for being autistic by Julio an employee. My son was not disrupting anyone he simply was highly stimulated and that seemed to bothered Julio who brought it to my attention. I was in complete shock that he stated my son was a danger to customers passing by or dining at restaurant. Only a person with complete ignorance could say such a thing. I asked to speak to Manager Carlos but he was not at restaurant. However , later on this evening I was able to speak to him and explained our traumatizing experience. I asked that changes be made and all staff be educated on how to treat All Customers with respect and equality. Truly hope this brings awareness to others when dining at this restaurant. I truly hoped at the moment this occured I could have built the courage to stand up to this individual and advocate on my behalf of my son but I was so upset I couldn't find the words at that moment nor did I want to cause a scene with 2 other families dining in. The manager did state I could call if I visited again for lunch. However , no lunch could ever make me forget the discrimination we faced. I only hope this post brings change to staff and awareness to anyone reading this.
Tarantino’s on Green Street has become one of our go-to spots in Pasadena. The Works pizza was spot on: crispy crust with a generous layer of pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, olives, onions, and peppers. Everything was balanced and hearty, and the crust had just the right bite to hold it all together. The Quinceñera pasta is still the dish I keep coming back for: creamy, rich, with tender chicken, mushrooms, and jalapeños that give just the right kick. We’ve nearly worked our way through the pasta menu, but this one is easily my favorite.
Service is always excellent, and our waiter was especially friendly and gave great recommendations. The dining room is narrow, casual, and usually busy, but it has that old-school charm with photos covering the walls that make it feel warm and familiar. Parking can be a little tricky with the one-way streets on Green and Hudson, so it’s worth planning ahead.
Tarantino’s continues to be a spot that delivers consistently great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a reason we keep coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As always, great pizza.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cash Only! I absolutely love this place. It's always busy and upbeat. The staff is very attentive and equally nice. The food is amazing. I live their pizza with grandma's sauce. The green bell peppers in the sauce give it the extra deliciousness other sauces lack. My wife loves their salads and their marinara is flavourful. Screw Flanders.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
very very welcoming, hearty and good cuisine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great all around experience! They put LOVE I to making their food. Highly recommend to locals and tourists of Pasadena! Lots of history in this place! Go get a pie, you won't be disappointed one bit!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Works Pizza, Garlic Rolls
First time here and ordered the Philly cheese steak, it was good but disappointed on the quantity of the meat. I was expecting a footlong loaded with meat but instead got an 8 inch with very little meat, my last few bites were all bread. So next time I'll come and checkout the pizza, hopefully I could come back and update my experience to a 5 star. All & all I liked the vibe.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Pizza was surprisingly amazing. Real hidden gem
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's small. The food is definitely not a let down. They just need more table space. If I wanted to get a wheelchair in there it would be embarrassing. Food to go is better. Note! They only take cash.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Calzone
What a gem, real good food.
Absolutely amazing pizza! Very friendly staff and you feel like you are somewhere in Europe enjoying a nice pizza. Quote from my friend “Omg it does not taste like cardboard!!!”. Very nice pizza. I bit pricier then your standard but very much worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
What a blessing
Fantastic lunch specials
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Family lunch always a good experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a terrible experience while dining in for lunch with my autistic son. He was discriminated against for being autistic by Julio an employee. My son was not disrupting anyone he simply was highly stimulated and that seemed to bothered Julio who brought it to my attention. I was in complete shock that he stated my son was a danger to customers passing by or dining at restaurant. Only a person with complete ignorance could say such a thing. I asked to speak to Manager Carlos but he was not at restaurant. However , later on this evening I was able to speak to him and explained our traumatizing experience. I asked that changes be made and all staff be educated on how to treat All Customers with respect and equality. Truly hope this brings awareness to others when dining at this restaurant. I truly hoped at the moment this occured I could have built the courage to stand up to this individual and advocate on my behalf of my son but I was so upset I couldn't find the words at that moment nor did I want to cause a scene with 2 other families dining in. The manager did state I could call if I visited again for lunch. However , no lunch could ever make me forget the discrimination we faced. I only hope this post brings change to staff and awareness to anyone reading this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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