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Been here several times & food is always excellent. Loved the blistered bread. The spicy shrimp alla vodka pasta was cooked al dente with a mild kick in the sauce. The lamb chops were tender & not gamey at all. The pizza was good as always. And the skirt steak was tender and cooked just right. My cocktail was so good... I ended up ordering two. The only thing lacking was the service. Our server was so busy, he didn't check on us. I had to wave him down to order my second drink. And nobody bothered to wipe the table down which was wet from all the condensation from our drinks before serving the dessert.
This restaurant is incredible. It has a relaxed, breezy, sunny feel, while being in the absolute driver's seat on excellent cooking and drinks. We started out with Bianco Negronis and the Hamachi Crudo, which was citrusy and perfect. The blistered bread and ricotta was also such an indulgent treat. For Mains, we shared the Truffle Cavatelli and the Charred Scallops Risotto. The truffle and sausage were so rich (in most definitely a good way) and paired so well with the slightly more bracing and magnificent Charred Scallops Risotto. The last dish, with the Calabrian chili and uni butter and mouth-watering scallops, is one of the best things I've eaten in years. To finish, we all shared the Pistachio Tiramisu. Not something I would have ever thought up, but so good. This place is a delight.
Beautiful restaurant with a gorgeous interior and romantic ambiance -- dim lighting and chandeliers made it feel really upscale. We were seated right away even without a reservation, and the service was fast and attentive throughout the night. The chicken scaloppine was absolutely delicious, the shrimp alla vodka was also great, and the crudo was good though nothing especially memorable. To top it off, our server brought us a complimentary lemon sorbet that was super refreshing and tasty. Overall, a great dining experience and definitely a spot I'd come back to.
My family and I came here for dinner on a Sunday. The place was pretty full. It was a good thing we had a reservation. The restaurant is not very big but it does have a good lovely vibe. Our waiter was very friendly. He took our order on a tablet. We received our drinks and waited for our food to come. Approximately 15 minutes after we placed our order, the waiter came back to tell us that there was an "internet problem" and our order did not go through. He had to take our order again. He apologized profusely. He offered us complimentary bread as a way of apology. I had a toddler with me and he was starving at that point. I had to give him some cereals (my emergency snack) to keep him quiet. The food finally started arriving. Here are my thoughts for each item. Blistered bread: 3/5 stars. Interesting looking bread. It is served puffed up. Nice presentation. It gets deflated when you cut into it. Taste is average. Nothing spectacular. Charred Broccolini: 3/5 stars. It was too charred for my liking. Taste: average. I don't care too much for the sauce that comes with it either. Fried calamari and artichoke: 5/5 stars. This was the best dish of the night. Excellent calamari and artichoke. It was fried with a light batter and seasoned well. Delicious. House Italian sausage pizza: 4/5 stars. This was a bit spicy but good. Crust not too thick which is the way I like it. Spicy shrimp alla Vodka: 4/5 stars. Spicy but not too spicy. It has a nice flavor. Liver mousse tortellini: 2/5 stars. This is supposed to be filled with chicken liver mousse and crispy chicken skin. I did not taste any crispy chicken skin. Overall taste: meh. I would not order this dish again. Venetian duck ragu: 3/5 stars. I liked the pappardelle pasta but the duck was too salty for my taste. There is supposed to be Maitake mushrooms on this dish. I only tasted one mushroom. It could use more mushrooms. Pork chop Milanese: 3/5 stars. This dish comes with a huge mound of salad on top of the pork chop. The pork chop tasted average. The salad is the best part of this dish. Butter and Pecorino pasta from the kids menu: 4/5 stars. It has a nice buttery taste. It's too bad that my toddler grandson was too full to eat the pasta. He got full eating cereal and bread since it took so long for the meal to arrive. I think the food was okay. Overall value not so good. A bit pricey with small portions. Having had to wait awhile for the food didn't help with the overall experience.
Great Italian restaurant with nice vibes. The ambience inside is chic and upscale. The service is attentive as well. We came here in the evening for dinner and ordered two pasta dishes, and the Caesar salad. The Marina's Caesar salad is one of the best I've ever had and is a definite must try. We also ordered the mushroom tagliatelle and a tomato spicy pasta (not sure if it was the spicy vodka pasta or not). Both of the pasta dishes were well made, and well balanced. The mushroom pasta was not too salty with a rich creamy buttery taste. The tomato pasta had just the right amount of kick with chewy fresh pasta. The portions are on the smaller side but were enough to satisfy us. Overall, would recommend visiting! Try the salad and their fresh pasta too.
My second time at this restaurant. Had a good experience the first visit that is why I chose this restaurant for my birthday celebration. The service was not welcoming. I approached hostess to tell her our party is here. No warm welcome. My friend had to go back to hostess and tell her our party is all here. We arrived during happy hour and they would not honor happy hour menu at the seated table so we went to the bar. No warm welcome from bartender and owner told my friend you can only order at the bar. There were no seats and the service was so unwelcoming we really wanted to leave. The server then said we can have 1 round of happy hour but only drinks and not food menu items. The food made up for the bad service. I guess that is why they don't treat customers with hospitality since they have a consistent steady flow of customers and the food, drinks and desserts are delicious.
I loved the interior of this restaurant. It was home-y but vibey and a nice place to have a group dinner. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to its looks. We ordered the blistered bread and ricotta as a starter, and the amount of ricotta that was on the plate was skimpy, so we had to ration it. The bread looked better than it tasted. I definitely prefer Èlephante's version of it. As for the pizza, we tried the calabrian salami and bianca, both of which had great crusts, but the flavor was nothing memorable. We also tried the spicy shrimp alla vodka and it had an interesting tangy flavor that I didn't expect, although the pasta was cooked well. It was quick for us to be seated since we had a reservation, which I recommend, since the interior was pretty small. The service was good and the food came out altogether which was nice.
We came on a Friday night and they were able to seat us at the bar right away. We ordered the salami pizza and the spicy vodka pasta with shrimp. Food came out fresh and everything was delicious. Our server was great and super attentive. Really cute Italian restaurant in Pasadena with great food!
We visited Marina for dinner during the week and did not make any reservations as there were plenty of available tables available for indoor and patio. Although we did not make reservations, I think the next time I come I will do so because as we sat there the room started filling up with a lot more people! The restaurant had plenty of available seating fit for large parties which we saw a lot of. Since it was just the two of us we decided to share a few dishes. We shared the: 1. San Daniele Prosciutto & Fig - the dish may seem heavy with the buttered toast and stracciatella, overall it was a perfect starter. The figs were perfectly riped and sweet and complimented the salty prosciutto. The portion was also very generous for two individuals. We actually ended up with leftover cheese and prosciutto that we munch on while waiting for our other dishes. 2. Bianca pizza - if you love the taste of truffle oil you will definitely love this pizza. We could smell the truffle as the waiter was bringing the dish over to us. It is definitely on the richer and saltier and but I felt it was a nice follow up to the dish we had previously. 3. Cacio e Pepe - the pasta was cooked perfectly and was not soggy. It was the right amount of saltines and creaminess. The dish overall was tasty, but I wish I would have gotten a marinara based pasta dish to add some acidity to our dish choices. The dish was topped with fried artichokes that were a little salty. If you get this dish, make sure to mix the artichoke in to decrease the saltines. 4. Gianduja Budino - lastly we got a dessert and decided to go with a caramel hazelnut crumble. If you are a chocolate lover, this is the dish for you! The base like a caramel pudding topped with hazelnut crumbles that add a nice texture to the creamy pudding. There are Korova cookies to accompany the dish that are very chocolatey. It was a little bit too much for me, but my friend loved it. Overall we enjoyed the dessert because it wasn't too sweet and helped to wrap the whole meal. Overall, our experience at Marina was great! The staff members were wonderful and kind, and the food was delicious. I would definitely come back to try a few other items off of their menu. As a word of note, parking is available close to the restaurant in the underground parking lot. It is a pricier lot compared to other parking lot around the location, but Marina does provide parking validation that subtracts four dollars from the overall cost. If you don't want to park in the parking lot, there are a few other lots close to the area that you can walk to or you can also do street parking which may be limited, depending on when you go.
We had a reservation for 5:00 pm and had high hopes considering the reviews. Service is great and the people are all very nice. There was a nice ambiance inside with dimmer lighting and would be a nice place for a night out. However, the food was all-in-all underwhelming. We ordered a variety of appetizers, including the truffle fries, broccolini, bread & dip, and calamari. The fries were fine with nothing special about them. The truffle was a topping so it was also isolated to some fries, with most just being regular fries (so I would just purchase the normal fries personally). The bread/pita was cool, but again nothing special as the dip was a blend of olive oil&butter -- again nothing spectacular. The calamari was my favorite dish as the lemon aioli dip was flavorful. In the entire dish though, considering it was calamari & artichoke, there were only two pieces of artichoke on that entire plate. For the pasta dishes they are known for, we ordered the shrimp vodka and duck ragu. The shrimp vodka had sparse pieces of shrimp and was just average. The duck in the ragu tasted gamey and the pasta felt extremely overcooked. We also ordered the salami pizza, which was the best of our mains. It was salty from the salami but had a nice sweetness from the honey on top of it. The crust is thin and has a nice crunch. However, everything was again still just okay. I probably will not be visiting again.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants serving scrumptious pizza and pasta along with dishes with Middle Eastern flair. Make a reservation as this happening restaurant with a full bar is popular especially on weekends. Located just around the corner off Lake, this Pasadena gem has validated underground parking in the lot below as well as a handful surface level lot spots. Seating: mix of table and booth seating as well as outdoor seating with heat lamps. My favorites: Bread & Ricotta Grilled octopus Bianca truffle mushroom pizza Margherita pizza Mushroom Tagliatelle Cacio e Pepe Truffle Cavatelli Tiramisu Gianduja Budino hazelnut pudding Friendly attentive service by Daniel and the staff. Support small business! Highly recommend giving this trendy restaurant a try.
1 year ago
Sooooo good! Definitely was added to our list of favorite restaurants in Pasadena! Beautiful interior, great service, and very tasty food. We visited in a group of 4 and shared the following dishes: - Blistered bread & ricotta: 5/5 AMAZING, freshly baked and soooo tasty - White Nectarine Salad: 5/5 very refreshing and flavorful - 24 Month Prosciutto San Daniele: 5/5 definitely recommended! - Prosciutto San Daniele & Burrata Pizza: 4.9/5, excellent taste, but the dough could have been slightly better - Rabbit Bolognese: 5/5 couldn't have been better! - Truffle Cavatelli: 4.5/5 pretty good, but not as good as the other dishes - Branzino alla Griglia: 4/5 pretty good as well, but was a bit too oily and wasn't sure of the combination with eggplant. read more
8 months ago
Had a long drive for work yesterday and I was really craving good pasta with good wine! I work close to Marina so figured I'd check it out. And wow ! The pasta was the best! I forgot the name of it but ot had shrimp and I added truffles! It really hit the spot. Our waiter Nick was amazing and so helpful in his suggestions and such a great personality! Thanks Nick! I'll definitely return! Oh and the fig cocktail was soooo good ! read more
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1 year ago
Met a few girlfriends for dinner. We could only get a 5:30 reservation so I thought it would be empty. But it was packed! Lots of people enjoying the cocktails, and all the tables were full. The bar looks very attractive, and the overall decor was nice. There were constantly people waiting to be seated. Guess I'm the last to find out about this restaurant! We started with their blistered bread with ricotta, and added the prosciutto. What a delicious and fun starter! Hot & puffy & so flavorful! Can't wait to have it again. I went with the Rabbit Bolognese, which I've never had (was feeling adventurous) and it was awesome. I brought home some leftovers, and now my husband wants to go just so he can have this dish. My friends seemed to enjoy their Cacio e Pepe with artichokes, and Shells with Pesto. My only complaint was that the food came out too fast. The app came before the drinks, and then before we were done with that, the mains were out. So we didn't get to order a glass of wine with our meal (which we would have) because we still had our cocktails. I guess that because it's so popular, they wanted to turn the table. read more
First time dining here. This review is for a wine pairing dinner. What a huge disappointment. Start time posted for 630 pm and first plate and pour came at 700 pm. It might not have been so infuriating if the first dish delivered, but what was listed as Kumiai OysterS, with an S at the end, usually meaning more than one. But no, that's what they served. One oyster. On a bread plate, with a lemon slice. No minionette. No hot sauce... and not shucked well. Terrible. Second plate, was a tomato salad with peach. Not bad, except that I don't eat tomatoes. It was in the notes. They called to confirm a few days before and said chef would accommodate, yet there they were on the plate. Server gave extra wine, which was appreciated because the pours were ridiculously skimpy. I will say, they offered a foccacia bread and olive oil, with the salad that was amazing. Unfortunately, it's not offered on their regular menu. What a miss. But, it was stellar. Next dish was an Egg and Ricotta ravioli in a Bolognaise. GREAT DISH! Offered with tiny samples of two wines, one okay and one that was great. Final dish was another great one, a lamb lollipop. Delicious, but served with another tiny sample sip of wine. We were not happy and a manager provided a small sample of a different wine, as they hadn't ordered enough of the wine on the menu. The final insult was dessert, an olive cake that was excellent, but that was a shared plate. Seriously. The menu mentioned nothing about it being shared and THAT is super tacky. I would consider giving a try on a regular menu, but I would NEVER do another pairing menu here. It was just a super disappointing evening. read more
10 months ago
Marina was a fancy Italian experience. The food tasted really good, definitely satisfying. It's definitely on the expensive side, but if you're looking for a classy, well-made Italian meal, it delivers. I just wish the servings matched the cost a bit more. read more
This review is long overdue! Marina in Pasadena, California, takes inspiration from California's regional, seasonal ingredients and applies true cooking traditions of Italy to bring you an incredible dining experience. With their rotating menus, you'll always find me looking for any reason to dine @marinapasadenaofficial. Family Dinner? Yes. Happy hour with the girlies? Yes!Romantic Date night? YESSSS!!! We had (from their May 2024 menu): Tuna Carpaccio (sushi grade ahi tuna, trout caviar, crispy onions, olive oil lemon sauce, chives, on crispy wontons), Uni & Prawns Risotto (New Caledonian shrimps, Uni butter, mascarpone, chives, pecorino), Shrimp & Calamari Arrabiata (fresh linguine, San marzano, tomatoes, spicy oregano arrabiata sauce), Carbonara (fresh bucatini, guanciale, fresh pepper, pecorino), Scaloppine di Pollo (chicken breast, fried artichoke, pommes puree, capers, lemon-white wine sauce), Blistered Bread & Ricotta (Housemade ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, olive oil) read more
We started with the Ceasar salad. Then the Matcha mock tail. An amazing chicken entree and delightful house Italian pizza and the most perfect service from Casey. I cannot wait to share this place with my family. I want to eat my way across this delish menu. It's so amazing to have this caliber of restaurant in my neighborhood. Who needs Beverly Hills. We have Marina Pasadena! read more
Five star for the pastas and Caesar salad. We had the truffle pasta which was really great and Al Dante texture is perfect, the mushroom pasta was also pretty good. Caesar salad was the bomb. The dessert of tiramisu and the other one was just so so because I was expecting more liquor on my tiramisu which I can't find there. Make reservation it get packed. read more
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2 months ago
1 year ago
I just discovered this restaurant like a week ago and it didn't disappoint! The quality of the food was very good and service was excellent! There is parking behind the restaurant which is good and yes, the restaurant does partial validation which is better than nothing. Definitely try this restaurant for some great Italian food! read more
Had an amazing dining experience here recently for my birthday dinner. The environment is upscale but casual. We ordered the blistered bread and ricotta along with the fried calamari and artichoke to start. The uni and prawn risotto was a huge hit as was the dungeness crab tagliatelle. We ordered the porterhouse which was super tender and definitely the favorite of the table. For dessert the blue cheesecake had an unique flavor but definetly not overpowering (in case you don't like blue cheese). Highly recommend coming here if you're celebrating a special occasion, date night, or even just a casual dinner. read more
3 months ago
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2 years ago
Was pleasantly surprised by this bistro and the quality of the food, service and ambiance. The staff was very friendly and Victor went out of his way to explain menu favorites and cocktail recommendations which all turned out to be A1. Started off with that blistered bread and ricotta--the ricotta was close to butter the way it was whipped, seasoned perfectly and bathed in EVOO. The bread was also as fresh as could be and so soft. Also tried the squad blossoms which had the perfect amount of breading and stuffed with an almost sweet cheese that really made the squash pop. Was losing it eating these. For the main I went with the shrimp and calamari pasta which was the perfect ending to an already great meal. The taste of the sauce used on this will stay with me for a while. I forget the cocktails only because I told our server Victor that I trusted him and he didn't disappoint. All in all highly recommended spot. read more
6 months ago
The service is outstanding. Tony is a warm ray of sunshine to everyone he meets. The branzino is light, flaky and flavorful. The lighting and airiness the location transports you to another place without leaving Pasadena. Even as a picky eater, the grilled octopus and rabbit bolognese are some of my favorites. Would definitely return! read more
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2 years ago
This is a new restaurant that we wanted to try. The decor and ambience was trendy and casual. When we arrived, a little before 5 pm, we wanted to take advantage of the happy hour even we had reservation at 6 pm. We were told that we could either sit at the bar or we would lose the table for our dinner. Most restaurants would be flexible allowing the guests to get a drink for 10 to 15 minutes and sit for dinner. Regardless, we decided to sit at the table and forgo the happy hour drinks and order at full price. I ordered the summer kiss drink and my girlfriend ordered the kiwi energy. Both drinks were delish. The cheese platter was amazingly delicious. I typically go with no carb but still carved in to try the bread with cheese. We ordered a nectarine salad which tasted really good with the sweetness of the nectarine and the feta cheese. For entree, we split the branzino. The branzino was cooked a little dry and not much fillet. Maybe we ordered the wrong dish. I saw others pasta entrees were great. Maybe next time, we should stick with the pasta and pizza. For dessert, we tried the olive lemon cake as recommended by the server. It was ok. The cake texture was a little dense, not the chiffon cake that we expected. Very lemony. Will we come back, mmmm. maybe. read more
4 months ago
We went here on a Friday night. The ambiance was perfect for a night out with the girls. I had "i don't give a fig" cocktail. a bit pricey but it was delish. The food was good. Love the crust of the pizza. My favorite is their dessert. The tiramisu and the hazelnut ice cream are the bomb. A must try. The service was perfect. Food came out surprisingly fast. Overall, I enjoyed our dinner. read more
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2 years ago
I've dined here twice now and enjoyed each visit. The restaurant itself is decorated so nicely. I love the colors, patterns, and tile textures that adorn the main dining and bar area. Servers are knowledgeable and attentive and on the weekday dinner we were seated right away for walk-in. Busy nights, the bar is first-come basis too. What I ordered both times (so I definitely recommend): + Market Caesar Salad - little gems & romaine were the perfect size, house-cured pancetta gave the dish that saltiness, and I like the brioche croutons and pecorino were shaved and grated so small but it coated each piece of salad so well! The caesar dressing was dressed the right amount too. + Lamb Chops Scottadito - so good! Cooked perfected and that toasted spices oil is soo good. The black garlic sauce is also perfect. The first time, I got four grilled chops, 2nd time we got three and the menu online says four though so just check on that. + Carbonara - nice and creamy with again a very finely grated pecorino and the fresh bucatini had the perfect bite. The poached + The pizzas are also solid. I recommend the Bianca. The first time I tried the Mortadella & Pistachio but doesn't seem to be on the menu anymore. + Hazelnut gelato - really good too! Things I would skip: + Blistered bread & ricotta - the bread was very fluffy but the ricotta didn't wow me with just cherry tomatoes and olive oil. Personal preference. Lastly, the cocktails were fantastic. I ordered the 'I Don't Give A Fig' and it was so tasty! The mezcal was paired so well with the honey, cinnamon, and fig flavors. Looking forward to coming back! read more
2 years ago
I had a great time dining here. I came here after a conference and was ready to eat! We had the chance to try the lamb, truffle pizza, caesar salad, and carbonara. Everything was really great, but my favorite had to be the lamb. Lamb can be a bit tricky when being cooked, but this one was delicious! The vibes here were on point. I would definitely come back here to try some of their other dishes! read more
8 months ago
We checked this place twice, both were ordering to go box. Food is pretty good, we ordered lamb chop, pizza and squid ink pasta, tasty and good amount. read more
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5 months ago
We had a wonderful evening here celebrating a birthday. They made the birthday girl feel extra special. The pasta was perfect. We like the cozy atmosphere and the friendly service. read more
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11 months ago
What a great place to have a drink and eat delicious food! The craft cocktails are just as pretty as they are tasty. This place is food for small groups (6 or less I'd say). You can come alone and sit at the bar. I heard there's a great happy hour. Please get the whipped ricotta they serve it with fresh pita. If you like blue cheese they have a blue cheese cheesecake with kumquats on top. Girlfriends and I had a great time and great service. Can't wait to come back! read more
We came here for lunch right after the Huntington Library and it was nice! Did not have to wait and were seated right away. I'm writing this review because the service here was really good. Super attentive and never failed to check in. They had a small issue with the pasta machine but kept us informed and provided us with more comped drinks. Started off with Fried Calamari, well put together and enjoyed the combo with the artichoke! Didn't expect putting those two together would go well. Good appetizer. The Margherita pizza was a good portion to share between the 5 of us. Super thin, fair amount of cheese and basil. Really enjoyed it. Aside from our pastas that we ordered. There was a chicken breast dish served on top what looked like mash potatoes and it was delicious! The chicken breast paired well and nicely prepared. I would order this again. We shared a couple of different pastas and we all enjoyed them. We chose the carbonara, the mushroom linguini, and the was another one with lamb. Despite the wait time, they were super delicious. Next time, I'd like to come check out their dinner menu. Also, their wine line was endless! Not to mention, I saw an awesome liquid shelf of whiskey. Japanese whiskey hibiki as well. Wondering if it's for order or just for show. Guess we'll find out another time! read more
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7 months ago
What can I say? They have the most delicious, authentic Italian food and the service is wonderful. I can't wait to return with my family and friends. read more
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7 months ago
We loved our experience here! The fresh seasonal menu of locally sourced ingredients really adds to the quality of every dish. We also met Gustavo, one of the owners, who was so warm and welcoming and had fantastic recommendations. Service was really phenomenal -- the second I sat down with my large purse, they brought something over for me to hang it in so it wouldn't have to balance on my lap, which I really appreciated. Food all came quickly and everyone was so attentive. We tried: Persimmon Salad (10/10) Butternut Squash Agnolotto (9/10) Truffle Cavatelli (10/10) Wagyu Flat Iron Steak (8/10) We also got the Salvavita, Bourbon & I Don't Give a Fig cocktails. They were delicious and beautifully presented. We also saw that they had pasta options for gluten-free diners. We'll be back to try more dishes soon! Hoping to save room for the tiramisu next time. read more
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10 months ago
Date night at a charming Italian restaurant, Marina. The charred octopus, prosciutto, and squash blossoms were delicious appetizers that paired well with a chilled Viognier. The shrimp alla Vodka was cooked to perfection, and the pizza's aroma was irresistible, making us want to come back with friends. Friendly service for a good meal. read more
1 year ago
Food service and ambiance was absolutely perfect and fantastic! The server was very attentive and accommodating also the food was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be back read more
I was in the area the other night and was meeting up with some friends so I popped in to order the Rigatoni alla Norma for my mom since she likes the Rigatoni and eggplant so since I noticed it on the menu I decided that I'll surprise her when I went to visit. The place was bustling and it was a busy night. The ambiance was happy and cheerful by the looks of it. She mentioned the following day she enjoyed her surprise so I'll definitely come back in the future. They have parking beside the building or you can park downstairs and make sure you get validation before leaving otherwise you can park on lake Ave on the street. Even the parking attendant downstairs was cool. read more
5 months ago
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I met up with some girlfriends here for Sunday Brunch. I've heard wonderful things about Marina and was excited to see for myself. Marina is charming - lovely décor, spacious dining room, and an open kitchen. The menu is a fusion of rustic Italian and California cuisine made with fresh seasonal ingredients. The wine list is extensive, and the craft cocktails are impressive. Our server was Silvia, and she was an absolute delight. My one friend is a regular here and she suggested we start with the Blistered Bread & Ricotta. I highly recommend this! The puffy bread came out warm from the pizza oven and slowly deflated. It was hollow inside, crispy outside, & topped with olive oil & parmesan and accompanied by a creamy ricotta dip topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, olive oil, & Za'atar spice mix. The dip was flavorful, and the bread was yummy. This appetizer is addicting. Our drink order consisted of: French 75, Salvavita, & Yuzu. The Salvavita was made with Bourbon, Italicus, pineapple, sage syrup, & citrus. I had a sip, and it was very tasty. Another winner! Since it was brunch, I was in the mood for a French 75 and this one was excellent. Our meal consisted of: Shakshuka, Cavatelli & Italian Sausage, & Caesar Salad. The Caesar salad was comprised of a mixture of little gem lettuce & romaine and was topped with brioche breadcrumbs & pecorino. This was by far the best Caesar I've had. My friend enjoyed the Shakshuka and finished every last bit. My other friend also enjoyed the Cavatelli & Italian Sausage. (The pasta is made fresh in house.) She said the sauce was particularly good and even more delicious with the cheese mixed in. The potion size of each dish was perfect. Overall, it was a lovely afternoon. The food & drink were top notch, our server was fantastic, and we had a wonderful visit. I'm looking forward to coming back for Happy Hour. FYI: Adjacent parking lot is $1.50 every 15 mins/$12 max ($2 off with validation.) Happy Hour Mon & Tues all night. Wed - Sun 5 pm - 6 pm Bar only. read more
I've been here three times trying desperately to like this place but my husband and I have just not been blown away, sadly. The service is always a bit slow when we come here whether it's busy or not, however the food is pretty good, and the location is nice and not too crowded. There's a non-complimentary parking garage that diners will need to utilize to dine here unless they are able to find parking on the street or in one of the 4-5 spaces to the side of the restaurant. I like their dinner better than their brunch menu. I found the French Toast that I ordered off their brunch menu to be quite dry. Overall, it's still a decent option for Pasadena. read more
6 months ago
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Came here with my friends and ordered the steak frites, mushroom pasta, prosciutto pizza, mushroom pizza & calarmi appetizer. Everything we had we enjoyed. The pizza was slightly crispy which I loved & the pasta noodles were the perfect texture! The steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Service was quick and friendly! There's a parking lot but it was $8 with validation. We also ordered the olive cake & tiramisu for dessert. My friends enjoyed the tiramisu more but I loved the olive oil cake with lemon sorbet. Can't go wrong with either ! definetely will be back again read more
5 months ago
To be honest, I was a bit reluctant to try Marina but the wife wanted to dine here right before Valentine's day. It was easy making reservations a few days prior. Luckily we live close enough to walk here as there are only a few free spots along the side of the restaurant. Arrived a few minutes before they opened and there was already a few people waiting at the door. Guess this place is popular for Happy Hour. We started off with a caesar's salad which was decent. I wished they would've tossed the salad a bit more as some romaine leaves were dry and others were well coated with salad dressing. The croutons were a bit bland in my opinion and could've used some seasoning. Next up was the bianca pizza which was pretty tasty even though I'm not a huge bechamel sauce fan. Do try to eat this fresh as it becomes oily when reheated the next day. We decided on the mushroom linguini as our pasta dish and this was pretty good. The pasta was served a bit over al dente but still had a nice bite to it. Then came the main course which we decided on the scaloppine di pollo. Though the dish was well seasoned, it was brought out less than room temp. Looking back, I should've sent this dish back but for some reason just decided to let it go. Ended the meal with their tiramisu which was good. May come back sometime in the future for their happy hour which seemed to be pretty popular. The tables are pretty close to one another and it does get loud once the place fills up. Service was good. read more
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What is the price range per person?
It really depends on what you get. I want to say entrees run from $25-$30. We ordered 5 appetizers, everyone got entrees and drinks. Everything was great.
Could they accommodate a reservation for 16 people?
Yes, but for sure you need to schedule it days in advance. Don't leave to do it the day before your desired date.
Do you have parking?
They have a smaller free lot right behind, and there is a lot of paid parking underneath!
Do you have vegan options?
Yes. The owner is great. He will find ways to make accommodations for you.
Is there a gluten free/peanut free options for pasta or mains?
They have gluten free pasta ONLY, And it's really good. Hope this helps.
Is there a cake cutting fee for birthdays?
I believe it's five dollars per person if I'm not mistaken
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