Service 10/10. Gentleman extremely helpful gave us recommendations…read more Pizza 10/10! The crust and ingredients Habibi, Bombay, and Napolitana

Carlos gave me sum of the best hospitality that I have ever gotten from an establishment in a long…read moretime. I expressed that I was in a hurry and he made my pizza swiftly, so much so that the two people ordering in front of me hadn't even received there's yet. To top it off the pizza was amazing and I highly recommend for any pizza lover to come by. FYI, ask for Carlos, he gives fantastic suggestions!

One of the top places to get pizza in the 626, if I do say so myself. It's a smaller franchise so…read morethere's other locations out there, but this is the closest one to me, so if I'm ever in Pasadena and crave a slice of 'za, this is the place to go. It's one of my friend's favorite places too. Parking can be free if you're down to hunt for it, walk a bit, and mind the signs, but if anything there's always metered parking or the parking structures, many such Pasadena cases, but makes sense for the downtown area. My friends and I came here on a later Friday evening and there was no wait to walk up to the counter and order. Lots of historic pictures of celebrities who have dined there. Fun fact, NONE of the framed pictures and artwork (especially the largest one) are centered. If you're not too sure what to order, they have a lot of their pizza behind the glass for you to get an idea of what you're going to be feasting on. Most items come out quickly and decently hot, but for freshly made/assembled items like the garlic bread I ordered, it may take 10-15 minutes, but it comes out super hot and it's super worth it. Water is self serve and they also have condiments like Parmesan cheese, crushed red peppers, garlic powder, and other various spices. For my order, we got the: 1) Spicy Spring: -Rectangular cut pizza with Diavolo (one of the funniest Jojo villains to be honest) sauce, small cup pepperonis, fresh mozzarella, and Pecorino Romano. -I love pepperonis and they did not skimp out on how many goes on a slice. Crispy edges and salty perfection. Not super spicy, but has enough of a kick to make each bite addicting. 2) Sicilian Style Garlic Bread: -If you told me this was a sauceless cheese pizza I would have wholeheartedly believed you. Comes in a rectangle cut into 6 pieces. Super shareable and comes with your choice of sauce and I got the vodka sauce. -The worker in the cool goggle glasses recommended putting the crushed red peppers with the vodka sauce, and he was COOKING. Delicious and super garlicky and cheesy on it's own but the additional add-ons added a much needed extra kick to keep things lively. Word of warning, it is SUPER oily, but that's partially what makes a pizza so indulgently deliciously. Solid favorite of Pasadena and for pizza enjoyers.

The pizza is amazing. Make sure you order a fresh full pizza for best experience. The crust was…read morecrispy and definitely the reason I'd come back. Unfortunately, the service leaves a lot to be desired. The staff seemed annoyed when I asked for simple things like crushed red pepper or plates, which shouldn't feel like an inconvenience, especially when I'm polite. I also tip generously on my to-go orders because I appreciate good service, but after this experience, I won't be tipping for takeout anymore. Great pizza, but the customer service really needs improvement. This place earned itself an extra star solely based on pizza

This was a great pizza experience. Big open area when you walk in, and I sat at the bar. They have…read morea couple draft beer options and some cocktails that are $3 off during happy hour. I got the diavola pizza. Neapolitan style is my favorite, and when it came out it was amazing. The tomato sauce had the perfect level of acidity, and the dough complemented it really well. They have a small lot plus some free and paid street parking nearby. Service was great. Definitely would come again.

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.

Love the food here! always coming during my lunch and I've loved it everytime! Pizza, mozzarella…read moresticks & garlic knots are the best!

I guess I haven't been to old Pas in a while so when I was in the area to do some shopping, I…read morestopped in here to grab a bite. I saw that they have a bunch of pizzas and sandwiches on the menu and while I love pizza, I just had pizza the day before so I decided to try their sandwiches. The person who helped me was pretty no nonsense and efficient, I guess this is what it feels like if you are actually in Brooklyn? lol There are a variety of lunch specials daily from 11 am - 4 pm, and happy hour with $3 draft beers from 3 pm - 7 pm. PIzza options look really good, whole round pies are 18", 8 slices, and are all about $30. Square pizzas are also about $30 for 8 slices. I ordered the Cajun Bridge sandwich (cold) because I like all things spicy, and I love squaw bread, so this one was calling my name. So glad I did because it was so good and hit the spot! There are two entrances into the restaurant. The counter to order, as well as restrooms, requires you to go down a level, but the left entrance has a lift if you need in order to go down.

I had not eaten all day, so I said, "Why not a pizza?" lol. I got the two-slice pepperoni pizza…read morespecial with a drink and a Caesar salad. Everything was delicious. Service was good and the place has cool vibes. They only have seating outside no inside seating. Easy parking of lot is not full.

Saying the pizza crust at this place is great would be an understatement in my book. It's not too…read moreflimsy, and not too crunchy, but perfectly crisp. I've had a lot of pizza from New York City, to Italy, to many destinations in between and this crust is up there as some of the best especially to be based in California. That being said, I've had better pizza. The sauce really left something to be desired. It was underwhelming and a bit bland. The wow factor was definitely missing and sauce tends to really make or break a good slice of pizza. Same goes for the cheese used...It just lacked that yummy cheesy goodness you usually anticipate when you bite into a slice and it didn't help that they were a little skimpy with how much cheese they put on their pizza. I think this place would be phenomenal if they took the time to nail the sauce down and really invested in good quality cheese. They're so close just missing the mark on the flavor. The crust absolutely saves them from being bad but it still made it just an "okay" slice of pizza. The staff at the order window were friendly and helpful. The environment could use a little cleaning but overall it seems like it reflected the hipster/ quick eats vibe they're going for and it works for their business. Try this spot out and judge for yourself.

the spinach pizza was soso good!!!!! crust was thin and the sauce was really yummy! :)read more

Not sure what the issue is with this off and on again pizza spot in town- I find it so inconsistent…read morethat I felt I had to write a review! What I've experienced is that although they have an extensive menu offering, the star product, their pizza, lacks love of any kind! It lacks taste and flavor. This last $100 purchase was pure cardboard- the dough is tough and over cooked- their cheese is almost non-existent, and the sauces are dry- just a lot of disappointment that I don't really understand. It's not that difficult to make a good product. They have several locations but I've only tried this one as I'm a local but I'd never venture to any other when this one has been so underwhelming. In a town of restaurants on every corner, somehow the search for a great pizza spot, continues....

I was so sad to drive by yesterday and see that Bambino's was gone. The building was empty, and…read morethere was a new sign out front announcing that a café is coming soon. It honestly broke my heart. The man who I assume was the owner always seemed to be running the place himself. He was a true one-man show, and somehow still managed to make the best wings I've ever had. I'm not exaggerating when I say I'd buy those wings out of someone's backyard if he was still making them. They were that good. Bambino's was one of Pasadena's hidden gems. I genuinely think more people would have fallen in love with it if it had been in a busier, more visible location. The food deserved so much more recognition. I'm really hoping this isn't the end of Bambino's. If the owner ever opens another location, starts a food truck, or even just starts selling those wings somewhere else, I'll be one of the first people in line. Thank you for all the incredible meals and memories. You'll definitely be missed.

Cute little hole in the wall tucked away across from an Indian market. I never knew about this…read moreplace until hubby suggested we order dinner from here. Came straight from my son's sports camp so ordered as soon as we got there. There is a small patio area outside and a small eating area inside, as well. We were greeted as soon as we entered and saw the giant menu hanging above the register. Ordered a white pizza, chicken tenders, and fries. We waited about 15 minutes. The man who was working was very friendly with my son and played peek a boo with him. The pizza was delicious and crispy! It looked like my son enjoyed his chicken tenders and fries. I think we found a new go to pizza place!

I am so grateful that this place offers both Pizza and Mac and Cheese. That is all that is consumed…read morein my household so it's nice to go out once in a while and have someone else make it this time. I have to say, this baked Mac and cheese is legit, so good. Usually baked mac and cheeses are usually really dry and not really very cheesy but this one somehow kept its gooiness and pasta moisture. The dough for the pizza is soft, chewy, dippable and doesn't get stale when it cools. But the real reason that I felt compelled to write a review is because I LOVE their playlist. Within the same visit, they played 311 and ABBA. Two groups that legit made me sing along and bounce in my seat. I'm sure there were other bangers that came on, but I only noticed them during breaks in the conversation to stuff my face.

3.7 stars As far as…read morepizza places go, this isn't bad. The interior design has an industrial vibe to it with plenty of seating for small and large groups. The staff are quite nice. These were my orders: Spaghetti & Chicken Meatballs ($16): Not the best marinara sauce I've had, but I imagine someone more health-conscious than I am will appreciate it! The meatballs were seasoned well...I just wish it was a tad less salty. Portion was generous. 3.4/5 stars. Kid's Pepperoni Pizza ($9): Delicious! I liked the airy crust and the perfect amount of cheese, pep, and sauce ratio. 4/5 stars Free parking on site. This business charges a 3% surcharge. Accepts card and cash. And this location wasn't crowded at 1pm-ish on a Sunday. I would come back.