this has been a place i've been wanting to check out! it definitely meet my expectations :)…read more i loved this place & the experience we were seated at the bar & it felt super cozy & intimate! we were able to interact w/ the chefs & watch our meals be made. i really enjoyed the carbonara pasta, although it was a bit on the saltier side! we also got a side of mushrooms & man they also tasted super great. can't wait to come back

We used to love coming here it was one of our favorite pasta spots for years. Sadly, the last 3…read morevisits have been consistently disappointing, but our most recent experience was by far the worst. We arrived around 9:20 PM and waited about 15 minutes after getting the text that our table was ready, only to be seated at the bar again. I honestly wish I had requested not to sit there because every time lately the atmosphere at the bar has felt tense and uncomfortable. The chefs working behind the counter looked angry, annoyed, and completely miserable. There was constant pan throwing, side eyeing customers, and an overall hostile energy that made us feel unwelcome the entire time. We sat there with my two hungry teenage sons watching other dishes being made while ours never came out. At one point, after about 20-25 minutes with almost no customers left in the restaurant, one chef literally stopped cooking and disappeared into the back to clean while we were still waiting for our food. I finally had to ask the waitress if our order was even being prepared. Only then did the chef come back looking visibly irritated and start making the dishes. It honestly felt like they were angry we were there. When the food finally arrived, it was incredibly disappointing. We ordered four pasta dishes and every single one tasted bland and nothing like it used to. The rich flavor this place was known for is completely gone now. My kids didn't even complain because they were starving and this had been the restaurant they wanted to revisit. Before writing this review, I actually deleted the positive review I posted for this restaurant two years ago because unfortunately it no longer reflects the experience here today. The food quality has gone downhill, the atmosphere feels negative, and the staff in the kitchen seem unhappy and burnt out. We used to genuinely love this place, but after multiple bad experiences, we won't be coming back.

Great food, service, and ambiance. Really loving their lasagna special right now. It has us coming…read morein practically weekly! They have outdoor seating, a great bar, and validated parking in the building.

We were driving around looking for a place to eat and randomly stumbled upon this restaurant, and…read moreI'm so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by how beautiful the interior was. The dim lighting created such a cozy, intimate atmosphere -- perfect for a date night in LA. Everyone we interacted with, from the hostess to our server, was incredibly warm and welcoming. We were even seated immediately without a reservation, which honestly felt like a miracle in Los Angeles. The food and drinks were just as impressive as the ambiance. My mezcal cocktail was delicious, and the shrimp alla vodka pasta was outstanding. The pasta was cooked perfectly, the sauce was rich and flavorful, and they were very generous with the shrimp. We also ordered the hamachi crudo, which was fresh and delicious. The key is definitely mixing it well with the green sauce before eating because that's where so much of the flavor comes through. To top it all off, our server surprised us with a complimentary lemon sorbet dessert, which was such a thoughtful touch and the perfect ending to the meal. Overall, we had an amazing experience and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more items on the menu.

Pasta is amazing! The vibe here is so cute Staff was…read morefriendly and the waitress that helped us made excellent recommendations There was bread here I didn't get a picture of, but that's also a must have! You can't go wrong with any of the pastas Parking around here wasn't easy, but found a parking structure a block away Definitely recommend a reservation

We ate here on 05/29/2026 for the second time, and overall it was a great visit. We first dined…read morehere about a year ago; however, I feel it has dropped one star from before. However, I'm sure this restaurant will do fine, as it has been a part of Pasadena for so long. We had a reservation for 7:30pm, and we were seated in the back of the restaurant. I didn't even know they had a back room, as last time we sat in the front. All of the dishes tonight were shared, except for the drink. I had the White Lotus drink, which was very similar to an Aperol Spritz. We shared the Pork Meatballs. These were 5 out of 5. They were so tasty, dense, large and the sauce and spice were perfect. We then shared the Mushroom Gnocchi. This is exactly how it sounds; however, I felt it was definitely lacking flavor, and would give it a 4 out of 5. We then moved on to the main course, which was the Pork Chop with an Apricot Sauce and a herb salad with fruit. I would give this dish a 5 out of 5, excellent. We ended the meal with the Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble. This was kind of the disappointment of the meal. It wasn't bad; however, it was not a crumble; we didn't taste any strawberry or rhubarb. The ice cream on the top was the highlight of this dish. It would get a 2 out of 5. Our server was very nice; however, a little rushed at times, especially during the early part of our service when the restaurant was nearly to capacity. Overall, a good to great visit. I would still return again in the future.

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

Honestly one of the best meals we've had in the LA region in months. Celebrating our anniversary…read morewe walked up the quiet staircase, arriving into a warm inviting dining room/bar/kitchen and felt immediately at home. The host and the owner greeted us and after a brief visit to the restroom we were seated at our table on the balcony/terrace. Alex, our waiter greeted us and swiftly brought back 2 glasses of prosecco and water. We comfortably eased into an order of fried smelts and a shared pear salad. Immediately we realized we had found a gem. The food is simple, pure and honest. We imagined a future visiting sitting with an order of these smelts and a few beers watching a proper Serie A Fútbol match. After an impulsive order of fresh pita bread(highly recommended) our main courses arrived. Grilled branzino and the Lamb shank. These dishes elevated to a simple perfection with the complex flavors of dried fruit, almonds and couscous accompanying a confidently prepared lamb. A robust California Cabernet provided the perfect compliment to this old world classic. The branzino was glazed and touched respectfully with lemon and grilled to a perfect gentle shimmer. This is the best fish we've had in years. Clearly a new favorite, we enjoyed a surprise piece of flourless chocolate cake with espresso and cappuccino. Special thanks to this delightful place and their wonderful staff. We look forward to sharing visits in the future with friends and family.

Great place for dinner date, my wife and I tried this place tonight. Easy to make reservations, no…read moreclutter with having to go online. Big plus for me. Food was outstanding, try the CO lamb! Service was on par with a Sat evening. Prices are on point with the food and service Don't let the cement floors and brick walls dissuade from trying this spot Lastly, great access to FWY.

7:45pm reservation on 5/13/26. Arrived at 7:53pm (15 min grace period). Host notified us the…read morekitchen had closed at 7:45pm. Manager agreed to seat us: food, service, host, ourselves included -- tense. Chicken parmesan frozen and not fully cooked. Management, why offer a 7:45pm OpenTable dinner reservation when the kitchen is already closed?

The servers was amazing walking in you get served immediately, first you get shown the menu and the…read moredifferent options they have. There's also an outdoor or indoor place you could sit at. Overall, the experience is really nice and the food is amazing as well.

Pizza here is always fresh and amazingly tasty! Been here a few times now and I always have to get…read moreat least a tikka masala pizza as one of my orders. Fungi Lama and Habibi pizza are also delicious! Would highly recommend trying this spot out, staff are always highly helpful and attentive. Very friendly! Lots of seating and you can see right into the kitchen and their neat pizza oven. Very nice and quaint restaurant.

What an excellent spot to celebrate... anything! I came here with friends just to do a nice dinner…read morewhile they were in town. Nick's South Lake Ave. did not disappoint. Expect to spend a few shiny pennies, but it's well worth the splurge. We went all out, and enjoyed the asparagus fries, some mocktails, and adult beverages to enjoy along side our steak dinners. We pretty much all ordered the Bistro Plate, and all loved it! All the meats were cooked perfectly, and the soup was amazing! That nights soup special was the ginger carrot. It was so well balanced, smooth, full flavored and all around perfect. My friend and I, also ordered a side of mashed potato, and again amazing and worth it. The whole meal was the perfect portion. No leftovers, and certainly not hungry for the rest of the night! Our server was on point, attentive professional. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. The meal from start to finish was just as expected for a fine dining experience. 5 star all the way. A must. Chef's kiss. I will 100% be back.

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!

Food was great but we were too hungry to take any pics…read more Desserts are also delicious Great environment and great service, the owner event came to ask us how's the food taste... Will definitely coming back

We had such a wonderful experience at Mi Piace in Old Pasadena. The service was kind, efficient,…read moreand genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Our server, Rhonda, was friendly and attentive, and the owner, Armen, even stopped by our table to say hello -- a thoughtful touch that made the evening feel extra special. Our son who lives in LA treated us to dinner for my birthday while we're visiting this week from Oahu, and it truly was a celebration. The Italian cuisine was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell this restaurant takes pride in both its food and its hospitality. The ambiance was pleasant. Highly recommend Mi Piace for anyone looking for great food, warm service, and a memorable dining experience in Pasadena.

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.

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