23 Best Italian Restaurants near Pasadena

“Best Italian food“

“It was incredibly cold. Everyone was freezing and partially wet from the rain! and asking to have air turned up. To no prevail. The air never stopped blowing the ENTIRE time we were there. Over an hr total. Made for a miserable dinner. Food was hot but it took much longer than usual. Server apologized for the long wait. But since the air was blowing so cold nonstop the food too didn't say warm long. Not sure what the issue was with turning the air up 1 degree to get it to satisfy and stop blowing for any amount of time. Would have been appreciated.“

“We love the Pizza Lounge!! The staff is great, the food is even better!! If you’re in Pasadena, stop in and check it out!“

“Today's walk-in for take out was at the Fairmont location. I would have used their drive through window but the sign said something about pickup orders (placed ahead) so I didn't wish to be told to park out front to wait 20 minutes under their shade tree.

My attention gravitated to the window sign for the large fiery sausage and green pepper pizza near the entrance. It was a good choice for $11.90 total.

Five stars, and three stars for inside counter service, because of the malfunctioning card reader declined my debit card, and that was after several attempts by the cashier. So I just paid the bill with cash to avoid the hassle again.

Pizza was good as usual.“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant when we were in the area and decided to go in because it looks super cute. The food didn’t disappoint! We ordered sourdough bread, a salad, and a fresh pasta, all taste good. My favorite is the tiramisu!! Not too sweet and very light, fresh and refreshing. The price is a little high for the portion but good quality.“

“Exceptional job tending to a school group of 13. Besides the food being delicious, our server was top notch. Every order and ticket came out correctly. The bread was plentiful and our drinks were never empty. Great job, Antonio’s. We will definitely be back.“

“Best pizza around. All of the dishes are fantastic!“

“Amazing food. Great service. A must.“

“Cant give enough stars to this place! Incredible food-both delicious and nutritious as well as unique and original dishes. AND great service by the awesome Staff. thanks so much to you all for a wonderful meal and experience.“

“Great food and service !“

“The best rainbow trout I've had. perfect in every way. Staff are cool along with managers. Great atmosphere and bar. The fresh homemade pasta will melt in your mouth. This place Rocks.....“

“Can't stress enough how much I enjoy Pomodoro's of Clear Lake which is in a strip mall with plenty parking and wheelchair access. The interior is cozy and always reminds me of Italy and is excellent in all areas!! Like the "complimentary" garlic and olive oil spread are always delicious, and I have never had a bad meal. Service was professional, fast & friendly and our bartender / server checked in on us frequently Shoutout to the "owner: who is nothing but "awesome" she always is checking to make sure everything is to our satisfaction, which makes it a wonderful experience. The pizza, appetizers, and the main course meals are fresh and have been "fantastico" which came out quickly, coffee and the sangria were yummy. Seriously! I cannot wait to go back and enjoy more of their delicious food at a very reasonable price for such quality, I have eaten Italian food in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Rome, Naples and truthful can say absolutely, this is my favorite Italian restaurant in America to date!! Lastly, The restrooms were perfectly clean.“

“Been going there all my life, Even worked there when I was 19 and so on. first job ever! love the place and the pizza is unmatched. try the lunch buffet , their chicken fried steak is killer good. My favorite thing overall is the seafood lasagna. The dish is the best thing I have eaten in goodness.“

“Veronica was the worst server I ever had in my life. She was so wastes. I didn't know you can drink on the job. Vodka has a smell. Breath strips doesn't cover the smell. I will definitely not be back. I asked for a manager and some little kid came to my table. This place is a joke.“

“I love this place we are known for are pizza back home up north, and this place is a must go to for me, when ever I am missing home I come here the pizza is absolutely amazing and Taste just like am back home the feel and the look brings me back to my home town when I walk in the look and the feel of the place let alone the owners are amazing and treat you like family. if you haven't tried it your missing out.“

“Tamijah was wonderful. Such a bubbly, kind and all around amazing waitress. She went above and beyond making me and my children feel welcome and taken care of. She made sure my cup was never empty, frequently checked to see if we needed anything and was very knowledgeable about the meals and drinks available. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. We'll definitely be back again.“

“Server was friendly and great to start! Chicken Parm was very dry. The Apple Moscato a bit too sweet for me so just ordered a Pinot Grigio and added to the drink. Tasty nonetheless. I think server went on break because we needed to ask another for the check.“

“The restaurant itself is nice and clean on the inside. Not a bad spot if you wanted to catch a game. Our server was polite and checked up on us in a respectful amount of time. Not absent but not annoying. Food came out pretty quick and hot. The wings were good, needed some more sauce but the pizza? Oh man the best NY style pizza in the area! The prices may seem high but better flavor and quality than a chain that will charge you similar. Good selection of beers on tap. (Get some Michigan beers!!) Overall 9.5/10 will definitely be back to watch some World Cup games this summer!!“

“I had just gotten off of a 3 hour flight and was hungry. The Big Boss Slice of pizza looked very delicious. Well, the picture shown on the menu and the piece of pizza I got were entirely different. I only had 3 pieces of Italian sausage of which none were on the slice of pizza. All three were laying beside the pizza in the box! All that I saw was pieces of pepperoni on the slice of pizza. When I took it back to the counter the employee said it was a slice of BIg Boss when I questioned if I was given the wrong order. I paid $7.85 for a slice of pepperoni pizza with a few bacon bits on it and three pieces of Italian sausage on the side! This place is a rip off!!“

“Had a wonderful experience at Olive Garden today! Chris provided exceptional customer service from start to finish. He was friendly, attentive, patient, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. His positive attitude and professionalism truly made our dining experience enjoyable. Thank you, Chris, for going above and beyond—we really appreciate your outstanding service. Highly recommend!“

“Being born and raised North of Detroit and JETS being one of my favorite home town pizzas, I was nervous it wouldn’t be the same, but this location really exceeded my expectations! We had a large order that we traveled from Baton Rouge to get, it was ready on time, cooked correctly, and had that perfect grease soaked, crunch. If we are ever around this location again, we will definitely be back. Great job team and THANK YOU.“

“I get food from here all the time. It's always good. One of my favorite places. Staff is always very friendly“

“WOW! What a wonderful place! We ordered a regulari hazelnut latte & mocha latte. Latte art as well!! Berry braid is so good and flakey!

They had just baked some FRESH croissants too!

I didn’t know it was attached to a museum so I will HAVE to stop by in the future!

Cute place & def worth stopping by for a photo op 🥰

If you’re looking for great coffee and GREAT service def stop by 🤍✨

I WILL be back!“