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Restaurants & Dining in Pasadena

Trying new cuisines is one of the most thrilling experiences for taste buds and cultural immersion. Pasadena is home to over 650 restaurants, where upscale restaurants, ritzy steakhouses, charming cafés, modern eateries, mom-and-pops, food halls, pop-ups, breweries, sports bars, cocktail bars, and food trucks culminate to unearth global cultures through a celebration of food.

The late Pasadena resident and celebrated Pulitzer Prize winning food chronicler Jonathan Gold was a champion of Southern California’s diverse culinary landscape. His legacy carries on as Pasadena’s food scene sees a culinary renaissance with an exciting blend of longtime locals, immigrant families, and world-class chefs in the kitchens. With rideshares and parking abound, come and enjoy the flavors.

Explore Pasadena’s new restaurants and food trends, eat your way through the award-winning restaurants, find innovative vegan restaurants, cheer on your favorite team at lively sports bars, dive into our guide to Asian food, indulge in the sweet satisfaction of must-visit bakeries, and get into the celebratory spirit with our cocktail guide.

Outdoor Dining

Taco Libre

Taco Libre brings the best traditions of Mexican food to California. Everything is made in house everyday with the highest quality ingredients and procedures....

Outdoor Dining

Tacos 1986

Tijuana style tacos with fresh handmade tortillas... enough said! Everything is made to order with delicious guacamole and salsa that you can add. Make it as...

Exclusive to Pasadena

Tarantino's Pizzeria Inc

Since 1984, longtime patrons and new converts alike return to Tarantino's for its generous portions of made-to-order home-style Italian fare. Tarantino's...

American

Tardino Bros. Italian Kitchen

For over fifty years the Tardino family has been bringing their family recipes and home style cooking to the greater Los Angeles area. With their authentic...

Outdoor Dining

Tea Rose Garden

Tea Rose Garden is a teashop offers a cozy, tranquil place where guests can take a few moments out of a busy day to just relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Take-Out

Tea Spots

Tea Spots is a Taiwanese Restaurant in Pasadena serving traditional snacks like crispy chicken, edamame, and other popular street foods, boba, and desserts.

Coffee

Tepito Coffee

Mike de la Rocha and Emmy-nominated actor Richard Cabral first began serving their coffee last year, when they took over a space inside Vroman’s Bookstore. Now...

Bar

The 1894 Wine Bar

The 1894 Wine bar is the perfect place to enjoy decadent drinks after spending hours exploring through the historic Vroman’s Bookstore. Bring your loved ones...

Outdoor Dining

The Arbour

True California. The Arbour is an upscale farm to table restaurant located on South Lake Avenue. Fulfilling their lifelong dream, Chef Ian Gresik along with...

Bar

The Boulevard

The Boulevard is a gay bar that is sure to fill your night with lively entertainment and a welcoming safe space for LGBTQIA members. The bar offers plenty of...

American

The Cellar

The Cellar is an intimate wine library located in Old Pasadena, offering a diverse selection of wine to enjoy. Guests will enter through a hidden entrance that...

Shopping

The Dog Bakery

Do you love your dog? Then you should spoil them with a special treat from The Dog Bakery. Tucked down lively Mills Alley, just off the epicenter of Old...