The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

78 W Union St, Pasadena
(626) 796-9802

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Sicilian Style Pizza
Italian Meatballs
Chicken Parmesan
Minestrone Soup
New York Style
Shrimp Parmesan
Caprese Salad
Meat Lasagna
Garlic Bread
House Salad

Menu

Sandwiches
Meatball Parmesan
Our special recipe meatballs topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara and Mozzarella cheese.
Sausage & Peppers
Sweet Italian sausage topped with sauteed bell peppers and onions.
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Italian Sub
Italian meats and cheese with lettuce, roma tomatoes, onions and our signature Italian dressing.
Shrimp Parmesan
Breaded shrimp topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Turkey Sub
Turkey, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, mustard or our signature Italian dressing.

New York Style Pizzas
7" Cheese Pizza
Thin crust.
14" Cheese Pizza
Thin crust.
18" Cheese Pizza
Thin crust.

Appetizers, Sides & Soup
Bruschetta
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Bread
Cheese Garlic Bread
Fried Mozzarella
Fried Zucchini
Fried Calamari
Sautéed Spinach
Meatballs
Sausage
Minestrone Soup

Salads
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, our signature croutons and freshly grated Parmesan.
Antipasto
Salami, mortadella, Prosciutto and Provlone cheese added to our house salad.
Pasta Salad
Penne pasta, artichoke hearts, black olives, Roma tomatoes, and fresh Parmesan tossed in our signature Italian dressing. Served on a bed of lettuce.
House Salad
Fresh romain, roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, pepperoncinis and our signature Italian dressing.
Caprese Salad
Buffalo Mozzarella, roma tomatoes and basil with balsamic reduction on a bed of mixed greens.
Summer Salad
Mixed greens, red onion, cucumber, red grapes and Bleu cheese crumbles.
Spinach Salad
Spinach, roma tomatoes, red onion, hard-boiled egg and Bleu cheese crumbles.

Calzones
Cheese Calzone
Mozzarella, Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses.
Sausage Roll
Sweet Italian sausage, Mozzarella, sautéed bell peppers, and onions.
Stromboli
Pepperoni, ham, Mozzarella and American cheese.

Pastas
Pesto
Pasta in a creamy pesto sauce.
Baked Ziti
Penne pasta baked with marinara sauce, Ricotta, and Mozzarella cheeses.
Meat Lasagna
Our signature meatballs stuffed between layers of fresh pasta, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce.
Fettucini Alfredo
Rich cream sauce with Parmesan cheese.
Penne Pomodoro
Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil tossed with penne pasta.
Spaghetti Marinara
Spinach Ravioli
Spinach pasta stuffed with spinach, Parmesan and Ricotta cheese. Choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce.
Cheese Ravioli
Stuffed with Ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheeses with choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce.
Spinach Manicotti
Jumbo tube pasta stuffed with spinach and Ricotta cheese, topped with melted Mozzarella and choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce.
Lemon Pasta
Mushrooms and capers sautéed in a lemon and white wine sauce.
Spinach Tortellini
Spinach pasta stuffed with Ricotta, Parmesan and Romano cheeses with choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce.

Entrées
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sautéed in olive oil with fresh tomatoes, roasted garlic, white wine, and lemon, served with a side of pasta.
Chicken Marsala
Choice of breaded or grilled chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and onions.
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Shrimp Parmesan
Breaded shrimp topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant topped with marinara sauce and Mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Piccata
Choice of grilled or breaded chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers.

Pizza by The Slice
New York Style
Sicilian Style

Sicilian Style Pizza
Half Pan
Full Pan

Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza
10" Deep Pan

Gluten-Free Pizza
Gluten Free 10" Thin Crust Pizza

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Recent Reviews

The ambiance at The Kitchen was good and felt like a casual neighborhood spot to enjoy some Italian food. Unfortunately, the pizza and small pour of wine was disappointing. We enjoyed the baked ziti, but not enough for a second visit, as we've had delicious pasta and quite a bit of great pizza at other restaurants in the area.
September 2024
I stumbled upon this place on my way home and boy am I glad that I did. I stopped for a late lunch and the waitresses working were polite and attentive. I tried the chicken Marsala which was actually really good and a huge portion so you sure do get your money’s worth. NY Pizza was also amazing.
Overall, I genuinely enjoyed the food and the staff a lot and highly recommend you give it a shot!
September 2024
The antipasto salad was the best we have ever had. I had the shrimp parmesan and it was delicious. My wife had the chicken picatta and absolutely loved it. Our server was efficient, took the time to answer our questions about menu items, and was very friendly and professional. The food arrived promptly and was at the perfect temperature.
September 2024

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The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

78 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 796-9802