40 Best Italian Restaurants near Pasadena

“it was the highlight of my day to come to Carrabba's with my wife. We were nearby and always come to Carrabba's for our favorite dish. Fettuccine Carrabba! It's the best and the people that work here in Pasadena are the sweetest most accommodating out of all of them. I love the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the service and the food. The manager "Ben" is fantastic too!“

“Never disappointed. Food always very good.“

“Quality matters !!! Ordered for the first time tonight. Amazing and fresh !!! Highly recommend !!!“

“Best menu around the Pasadena area“

“I grew up in South Jersey, where family-owned pizza spots are everywhere, so I’ve always been picky about pizza. Pizza City honestly brought back a lot of great memories for me. The pizza was amazing definitely 10/10 Jersey vibes.

The place also has that warm, local family-owned atmosphere that makes you feel welcome right away.“

“I tried both the veggie pizza and cheese pizza, and both were really good. The veggie pizza had fresh toppings, a nice amount of cheese, and a good balance of flavor, while the cheese pizza was simple, warm, and delicious with a nicely baked crust and tasty sauce. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying without feeling too heavy. Jose was also very friendly and helpful, which made the overall experience even better. Great food and great service — definitely a place I would order from again.“

“We ordered online and just went and picked up the food. It was sitting on a tray cart with our name on it. Super easy, super quick. Food was delicious. I was nervous about the Ledo sauce because I had never heard of it but it tasted great and it seemed to be less acidic because my acid reflux did not act up like it does with normal pizza sauce. Gluten free option that my wife had was delicious too.“

“The pizza was an 8.6 out of 10. I got pepperoni and sausage on it. The Customer Service was the 13 out of 10.

The only thing I wish is, I got it delivered to a pool with a tropical drink with straw a hot day because that pizza is best“

“This is my go to place when I am back home in Pasadena. yesterday we got take our for 8 people everything was really good..I got a shrimp and steak sub the meat was so good so much flavor. it didn't have cheese but that's my fault for not asking but still so good ! keep doing what you doing and I will keep stopping in when ever I am in Pasadena!“

“The food is absolutely amazing….pricey but worth it! Better than Little Italy quality.“

“It was first time there and it was absolutely amazing! Highly recommended“

“A truly special place to eat with a wide selection of food and wines.“

“Went for the first time yesterday and I don’t know why I waited so long?!?! It’s only because I didn’t know about them! My new fav spot!!! Happy hour is the best! Portions are huge and you feel the love in every bite. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We had Annie at the bar and she was amazing! Can’t wait to go back!“

“A consistently wonderful restaurant and dining experience. Great menu with mainstays and new and seasonal offerings. Excellent bar and libations. Friendly and gracious serving staff.“

“No one will say from the ambiance that this place is not fine dining. The cuisine they have, the ambiance, the staff, the music—I could go on and on about it.“

“The best sandwich The Italian!! Whenever we are in the area, we stop and get them.“

“My bridal shower at Acqua al 2 was perfect! The atmosphere, staff attentiveness, the amazing food and drinks… we all had so many wonderful things to say. Thank you, Stacy and Acqua al 2 team!“

“I wish I recalled her name...but the young lady with glasses working outside was a wonderful server this evening! We had a really great experience. Food was delicious and service was amazing! Thanks for a great Sunday evening.“

“Many thanks to Pasticcio Fresh Italian Kitchen for working with St. Mary’s Lacrosse for their Christmas game. Pasticcio made it easy to feed over 130 people today.“

“Huge portions and very tasty!! Loved the turkey club and Italian cold cut. Excellent value! All the staff we were very nice and friendly. Food was ready fast and made carefully.“

“First time eating here and the food was delicious. My parents had been there a couple of days earlier. Mom had a slice of vegetable pizza and dad had lasagna. Both raved about how good it was. Two days later, mom got another slice of vegetable pizza, which really was delicious, and dad and I got a Philly cheesesteak made to order. Definitely going back again soon. People behind the counter were very nice. Place was clean and inviting.“

“We tried Italia’s based off recommendations and we are so satisfied. The pizza was fantastic!! The gluten-free was great for my husband. I’m new to the area and prefer local vs chain restaurants for pizza. Totally recommend this for pizza. I can’t wait to dine in for other dishes!“

“We come here often and love it. The pizza never misses and it’s one of the best chefs steaks around. The pasta is great, the atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the service is always good.“

“Always great food and a wonderful atmosphere. We come here frequently for the Wednesday networking event and the entire staff is always so friendly.“

“I am a MIDN at the Naval Academy and wouldn't survive without Johns Fit Meals. They are always on time with delivery and are so good about communicating with me if there's anything wrong! This company is amazing and really has helped my health journey by making it so simple! I would highly recommend this company to everyone!“

“Local fresh Italian dishes w Monday pizza Specials $5 off. Nightly board specials w homemade sauces, pastas w seafood, chicken, meat. Nice clean atmosphere w self serve free drink refills+ fresh brewed tea. Sister restaurant to original Bella Italia in Annapolis.“

“Italian Chicken Cheesesteak is the best!“

“Wonderful, wonderful experience! Not only did we have a good experience on Thursday night with our basketball team, but when we called again on Friday they remembered us. Commented on how well behaved our school was. We ended up ordering 15 pizzas for Friday night, they gave us 20 bucks off and carried all 15 pizzas to the car for us. We will definitely be back! Bayview Seahawks thank you.“

“Hands-down best pizza in town!!!“

“I love la Posta ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Tasty food and good Service.“

“Had a surprise 50th Birthday for my best friend last weekend. The food, staff and atmosphere was amazing. All the guests loved the food. Our server Shailesh, he set up the food, cleaned up and was there for any questions and concerns I had during the party. They did an excellent job and I would highly recommend having any type of gathering or celebration at this restaurant. The price per person was responsible for the food and service provided.“

“Wonderful experience recommend tom.“

“Great food, quiet hideaway 😊“

“Great place, great food and super entertainment all through the week!“

“Have always had good service and good food the takeout is good and they eat in is good go there quite often thank you“

“After we heard Carmelo’s was open again, we ran over for a hot slice out of the oven and it did not disappoint! Just as I remembered, not too thin, but perfectly crisp crust on the bottom, great tangy sauce, and perfect amount of cheese. The penne arabiatta was a hit as well as the garlic knots. We will definitely be back!“

“Squisito on B&A Boulevard in Severna Park, Maryland, is my mob hangout. I sit in the back of the restaurant every single Friday and order the same meal every time. I get the Veal Chesapeake, calamari, and the fresh meatballs they hand-make here. Everything is fresh and delicious.

This place has become my weekly ritual. The atmosphere is great, the food is consistently excellent, and the quality of the ingredients really stands out.

It’s my mob hangout, and I love it.
Squisito in Severna Park, Maryland.

— Andrew Farrell, old-school gangster, Italian 🇮🇹“

“Spaghetti was delicious and enough for another meal!“

“Great fresh salads and delicious calzones“

“The service was great! My food came out in a timly manor and my cup was always full! The food was wonderful! I had a bbq chicken pizza and side salad. The house dressing was so good, i had to buy one for the house! The kiddos loved it too. Little Tim lived his chicken tenders and fries! 10/10 recommend!!“