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    Cafe Santorini

    4.0 (3.5k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    CAFE SANTORINI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    SALMON
    Sabrina A.

    This was such a cute spot with second floor seating. The food was absolutely delicious I recommend the Branzino or salmon for a little more flavor. They had a variety of wine options as well. Service was friendly but there was a long wait for food and to be checked in on- it was a very busy Saturday night nonetheless. Overall a great spot but I wouldn't come here if you're in a rush- its an experience that will take you a bit over an hour!

    Cathy K.

    Went for my bf's bday celebration & it was such an outstanding experience! The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming, they were super attentive and accommodating. The food was SO good and fresh. Get the steak frites!!!! It was super tender and flavorful. The Greek salad was also light and refreshing. The chicken kebab plate was honestly just okay, and the hummus and Pita bread was solid. The star of the show was the borek flaky bread appetizer and the steak. The patio seating outside was nice and a vibe. I loved it here !!!

    Outdoors
    Nicole D.

    This place is hands down the best! Everything on the menu is phenomenal. My family has been dining here for years. Alex and Elson are the best servers and work so seamlessly as a team. The restaurant is gorgeous and has a beautiful covered patio. They also have a bar area that has full service. We will eat here time and time again.

    RED CURRY SEAFOOD RISOTTO
    Ria P.

    I've been so excited to go here for so long, but it's definitely a little overhyped. The spanakopita were way too cheesy, but they were perfectly done other than the excess of cheese. The hummus was divine. The pesto pasta was fine. The seafood risotto was fine. My issue was that none of these were like oh my gosh best thing ever or something I'd want to spend money on going out to eat again. The ashta cake was the best thing I had by far and the most unique!

    Raymond B.

    We went today for our friends celebration and our server went above and beyond! He helped us take photos, cut our cake, constantly checking our table if we need anything! I personally ordered the chicken kabobs & a few at our table ordered the beef version and meats were all cooked perfectly and food was all delicious! The vibe outside was very nice with all of the lights - wish I had more photos of it!

    RED CURRY SEAFOOD RISOTTO
    Maria R.

    Stopped by here for a quick dinner bite. Man this was delicious. Parking is across the street from the restaurant. It's an upstairs restaurant with outdoor indoor but i love the outdoor vibe better than the i door specially with spring time. I had the fish it was delicious fresh classic branzino perfectly seasoned with a slice of lemon to squirt over the fish. i do however wish they should have had more of a different side than potatoes although the potato were good so i ordered a side of hummus to go with the fish . Service is nice i do feel like the tables are in close proximity and that is not so great because i can totally ease drop on the next table. I wouldn't say it's intimate but they made the most of the outdoor space. I also had the spritz and totally delicious.

    Orrechiette
    Sam C.

    This is a very nice little place in Old Town. The front is a little hard to find as it's in a little alley and the restaurant is upstairs. The group I was with ordered a good variety of the menu and everything was very good I had the branzino. It's was cooked very well -- the skin was nice and crisp and the meat was flavorful and juicy. I think it could have used a little something more ... Maybe a little more seasoning or maybe a little sauce on the side. The potatoes were also cooked well. I think I would have liked a little something else ... Maybe spinach or something with a touch of acid. The lamb shank looked great and my colleague said it was very good. Service was good.

    BOREK
    Kathryn M.

    I'll definitely be back! The restaurant was packed the night we went. I had a 6:30 reservation for two, but we were seated around 6:50 which honestly wasn't a big deal. We ended up outside on the terrace, and the vibe was really nice and intimate. It was a bit crowded, but understandable given how busy they were. they were clearly doing their best to accommodate everyone. Food: Wow. I was a little skeptical at first because I'm used to more traditional Mediterranean food and hadn't experienced it in a more upscale setting. I thought it might feel less authentic but I was so wrong. My partner and I went all out that night (aka we were pigs) We started with the borek (I love borek) and a mezze platter. The borek was good, slightly different from what I'm used to, but still enjoyable (and it's my partner's favorite dish that night) The mezze platter was generous; definitely enough for 4-5 people and included babaganoush, radish, feta, dolma, hummus, and tabbouleh. Everything tasted fresh, and it came with pita on the side. For entrées, I had the chicken kebab, which was amazing; I finished the entire plate. The chicken was so juicy. My partner ordered the steak frites with peppercorn sauce and absolutely loved it. And of course, we had to get dessert. We went with the bread pudding. I didn't get a chance to fully read the menu, but I'm pretty sure it had Baileys in it, which was nice. My only note is that it might have been better served in a bowl so more of it could soak in the sauce. Since it's sourdough, the outer crust was a bit too hard--even with the sauce, it was slightly tough to chew. But overall, still really good. Service was great, and the food came out quickly! Honestly, it's a crime I hadn't been here sooner. I've passed by this place so many times in downtown Pasadena, but finally made a reservation after seeing it recommended in a "favorite restaurants in Pasadena" post and I'm so glad I did.

    LINGUINI CLAMS and FRIED SMELTS

    We loved this place!! We always go out in Pasadena and somehow didn't know this place was a thing. Service was awesome, food was delicious and very good atmosphere overall. Would recommend outdoor sitting. Will definitely be coming back.

    Flourless chocolate cake
    Flor M.

    Came here to celebrate Aquarius birthdays, Galentine's day, love, and friendship. Cafe Santorini accommodated our large party and were absolutely great hosts. The ambiance is warm and friendly. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the chicken kebab entree as the chicken is perfection and it comes with delicious hummus and pita bread. Whether you are out on a date or celebrating with friends this place is the perfect place. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality! Definitely will be back!

    Beef Brochette & Linguini Gamberi
    Benjamin S.

    First time here, it was date night with my wife. Street parking was free and easy for Sunday night around 7pm. A bit of cardio going upstairs, but we were quickly greeted by the bartender. There was no wait, kinda had a "hole in the wall" vibes. Staff were very friendly. We sat outside, there were heaters and 2 birthday celebrations going on. We started with some cocktails, then ordered the Linguini Gamberi and Beef Brochette with free, fresh pita bread and hummus. It was so tasty and surprisingly filling at a reasonable price.

    Barb B.

    The location was small and tucked away right behind busy Colorado blvd in downtown. Service is excellent and the wait staff are always available to refill waters and drinks. Large party or 14, sat us in the patio. It was uber hot but once the sun was down, it was pleasant to be outside. Ordered everything shown here. I probably would pass on the meze sampling plate. I didn't think it was as great for the price. Everything else was pretty good. I forgot my photo of the cioppino. But nonetheless, it was good.

    calamari salad
    Truman W.

    First visit after Covid. Chicken kabob still a perfect 10, grilled to perfection. However the $18 calamari salad is disappointingly low in the calamari to greens ratio (see before & after photo), worst of all they've replaced whole plump baby calamari with tiny rubbery rings, no bueno. Good service as before.

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    The food was good for the most part but inconsistent. I would again but the environment was a bit loud

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    Thank you Sandy to visiting, and taking the time to review us.

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    Thank you Sandi for your kind words. Hope to see you again soon

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    Is the restaurant toddler friendly , do they have high chair or booster seat available?

    Sorry, I do not know. I do not recall seeing any high chairs.

    Did the restaurant change management or chef? Food tastes different from what I remember from a few years ago.

    Hello, can I take a reservation for Father's Day?

    I believe they can, we made our reservation through Open Table.

    Are you going through a renovation? If so, is this impacting the ambiance?

    Hello Christine, we're going through a renovation which is in a new section of our Restaurant. The main dining area with the patio, which has been in business for the last 30 years, has not been affected at all and the ambiance is the same. Thank… Read more

    Can I bring outside drink into the restaurant?

    No. My wife had a Starbucks blended drink and they took it from us as it was "Not allowed" Dont know about corkage fees.

    Does this restaurant do vaccination verification for dine in?

    Not that I know of. I just walked in and ate. No one asked if I was vaccinated

    What is the covid-19 surcharge about?

    It's a surcharge to cover for all the added expenses the closures took on businesses. Considering the huge hit they all took, I don't mind. Life's not cheap.

    Can we bring our 60lb GoldenDoodle?

    Many people bring dogs to restaurants now Pippa.

    What is the hour for happy hour?

    They discontinued Happy Hour. :(

    Do they still make the shrimp saltado? Please please say yes, it was the best!!

    Hello Stephanie, Thanks for your question. For the last year or so, due to Pandemic, we have scaled down our menu and unfortunately shrimp saltado is one of them. Once… Read more

    Is it pet friendly on the patio?

    I sure hope not. Animals are unsanitary. I love them, but they belong at home.

    Hi I was able to make a reservation for this weekend on 10/10. Will you be back open by then?

    Is the restaurant open for take out or delivery during this time?

    Hello Jessica, Thanks for your email. Unfortunately we're not open for take out yet. We shall let the public know as soon as we're ready.

    Is this restaurant handicap accessible?

    They will accommodate handicap seating in their street level Rococo area if no private party has reserved it prior. No handicap access up to patio seating.

    Is this handicap accessible? Any elevator

    Don't believe so. Please call to confirm

    Do they have decent options for gluten-free folks?

    I would suggest calling restaurant directly. The menu is available on the cafe website and is marked with several gluten free items. If you have celiac you may want to check if the food is prepared in a gluten free area of the kitchen. The website… Read more

    Do they have happy hour on Saturday?

    Only Monday through Friday to indulge delicious Mediterranean food.

    Is there heaters outside?

    Yes there are heaters set up in strategic spots on outdoor patio

    Can you bring your own wine?

    Yes you could bring your wine, there will be corkage fee charge of , 1st bottle $25, additional bottles $35… Read more

    Are there any gluten free options?

    Im sorry, I don't know.

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    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    Nick's South Lake Avenue

    4.5(2.2k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$

    Came to Nick's for lunch and had such a great experience from start to finish. I've been here…read morebefore, and every time the service and food are consistently amazing. This visit was no different! Our server, David, was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. You can really tell when someone genuinely cares about giving great service, and he definitely did. The food was sooo good!! everything we tried was delicious. Every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and exceeded expectations. It's one of those places where you end up talking about the food long after you leave because it was that good. What really made this visit extra special was the thoughtful birthday surprise they did for me. They brought out a birthday dessert along with a card signed by all of the workers, which I thought was such a unique and personal touch. Little things like that really make a place stand out and make the experience feel memorable instead of just another lunch outing. Overall, such a great atmosphere, amazing food, and service. Definitely one of my favorite spots and I'll absolutely keep coming back. Huge thank you again to David and the team for making the lunch feel so special!

    Saw this restaurant on Yelp and booked a reservation for Mother's Day brunch. Since it was on a…read moreSunday, parking was free. I was very surprised the whole place looked very fancy, yet the prices were very, very reasonable. Our server, Giovanni, went above and beyond. Top-notch service overall. We were very happy with our experience and would highly recommend this place!

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    Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana - Bianca

    Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.0(1.5k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Settebello Pizzeria is a good spot to have some pizza, especially in the Pasadena area. The pizza's…read moreare freshly made to order and have a variety of options to choose from. I would rank the service a 5/5. They were very helpful and accommodating. The restaurant has an industrial atmosphere with large space to sit many groups. 4/5 The pizzas are solid 3.5/5. While I have other favorites in LA the whole experience is worth it.

    I drove across town 25 minutes to try this establishment as it came highly reviewed. Greeted and…read moreseated promptly. Started off with an old fashioned of which was standard $14. Then saw a unique appetizer salad item on menu "Involtini" $16. It was a great appetizer consisting of arugula, and goat cheese wrapped in prosciutto, with an impressive large thin sliced piece of Parmesan on top drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Very unique and good, I look forward to replicating at home with a little more balsamic. I ordered the Settebello $21 pizza as a main entree of which I thought was advertised with pancetta, mushrooms and Italian sausage. Pizza came out hot and fresh, but with prosciutto instead of the perceived menu listed pancetta. Pizza sauce was good, the sausage and mushrooms were great. Crust was a little doughy, not crispy but charcoal charred in places. Not phenomenal but not bad, middle of the road overall. Service started off great but fell flat to the floor. Drinks and food came out on time indicating bar staff and kitchen staff were on point. Waiting staff could up their game. No check up or check in. No offers for drink refills or another round. I had to ask for refills on water. Final bill $56.35 for one drink, appetizer and pizza for a solo dinner. Three (3) stars at best! Room for improvements.

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    Bodegon No 69 - Ceviche b69

    Bodegon No 69

    4.4(651 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Takes reservations

    First time eating at a Peruvian restaurant and oh my goodness I loved it! We called a few hours…read morebefore for a reservation for 8 people on a Saturday night at 7:30pm and they had a spot for us. I believe they have seating in the back for larger parties! The portions are huge and I would recommend sharing if you're not so much of a heavy eater. We got the Milanesa de pollo which was bomb paired with the pesto pasta! Service was great, the servers knew their menu and ingredients so well. My friends ordered the ceviche which was delicious and one of their most popular! Our other friend ordered the lomo saltado which was great but just a little salty in my opinion. However, overall we loved it and would definitely be a place to recommend other friends to go to.

    located in old town Pasadena, you must pay for parking on the street as one would normally do in…read morethat area. I came here on a Saturday evening, there's some seating outdoors but plenty of seating indoors. The atmosphere is beautiful and welcoming for date night or to catch up with friends. The servers were attentive and made sure to check in on us regarding food. We got several items including ceviche, lomo saltado, and some pulled pork dish. The ceviche is to die for - very refreshing and delicious. The lomo saltado was a HUGE portion. The pulled pork was moist. overall excellent Peruvian food

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