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It was one of THE BEST. We had the persimmon and berreta, duck breast and dessert for apple pie which was highly recommended by the sous chef. Other than the sauce of duck was on the salty side, the rest of meal was top the notch. We had 3 drinks of each of two of us (6 total), the selection was pleasant and safe. Def a place to be considered to return again. Yay!
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We revisited after a week, and the experience completely threw us off — we almost walked right back out.
We ordered the Caesar salad, mussel soup, and pumpkin risotto, and every single dish was overwhelmingly salty. The salad was the most shocking; we actually had to ask for an extra bowl and rinse the greens with drinking water just to make it edible. We informed the manager, who said she would let the chef know, but unfortunately the food remained so salty that it numbed our taste buds. Because of that, we decided not to proceed with any entrées or desserts.
Compared to our first visit — when we enjoyed six glasses of alcoholic grape juice — this second experience was the complete opposite.
Truly disappointing and downright horrible.
… moreTracey D
This place!!! We only stopped for a drink and a quick snack because we wanted to check out other places too, but we almost ended up staying here it was such a good experience! The tuna crudo was unique, delicious and super fresh. Our server Stephanie was soooo friendly and helpful. The ambience was chill, unassuming and understated. The food was surprising and impressive. This place is the epitome of all the things a restaurant should be. We’ll definitely be back mercy time we are in the area! 100 out of 10!!!
… morewook kim
Decided to venture off and try something new. Randomly discovered Holy Saints. Quaint little restaurant with a bistro vibe. Open kitchen layout which makes the atmosphere feel more vibrant. The service was outstanding, from the moment we were greeted to the moment we were leaving. And the hospitality extended to the great gentleman who cleared our dishes and refilled our water. The food was all very delicious with the spaghetti being nice and meaty. Next time I would order the bread the soak up the delicious sauce!
… moreOlivia Tartaglia
We were coming into town for the Rose Bowl game (Jan 1st). I made a reservation the day before for 6pm. We made it about 10 minutes early, was able to be sat immediately. While they were slammed from Rose Bowl or New Years dinners – the staff handled it amazingly! Beyond kind employees and very insightful with their knowledge of the menu. We ordered two glasses of wine, the tuna tartare, the lamb sirloin steak, the bolognese and the pudding dessert. While the Tuna tartare wasn’t our favorite (probably due to our taste palette!) everything else incredible! It’s exactly what we needed after a long day at the game and was very tasty! The service was incredibly fast, as we finished our meal within 45 minutes – but didn’t feel rushed to just get out after we finished our meals. Will definitely be coming back when we are in town.
… moreSusan Wright
What a hidden gem! This small quaint restaurant delivered some of the best food we had while visiting Pasadena. The flavors in the sauce (basil, olive oil and something else yummy) that surrounded the burrata were absolutely delicious! The lamb/beef/pork bolognese sauce on the spaghetti as well as the duck was excellent. Portions are definitely generous and shareable. Our only regret is we didn’t save room for dessert! Despite being there during the Rose Bowl with lots of people, the service was excellent! So glad we stumbled upon this restaurant via Resy, we’ve saved it in case we come to Pasadena again!! Bravo!!!
… moreAimee Wilkins
@holysaintsbistro is a gem in the wall. The quality of food coming out of their cozy, small kitchen is superb. Kudos to the chefs behind the line. I had the duck breast and lamb steak, and both were spectacular. The sauce the lamb was served with gave it just the slightest edge over the duck.
The only item that did not impress was the yellowfin tuna appetizer. It was smothered in seasoning that diminished any flavor of the fish and completely overpowered it.
Besides that, my dinner was exquisite.
… moreJ. E. Marca
Great appetizers, great catch of the day, service was great. But … but my pasta bolognese was terrible—mushy gloopy noodles, too salty, tasted like cheese??? Somewhat reminiscent of the lasagna special at a diner. I nibbled at it. The server asked if I liked it, I said no, it was bad. Desserts were mid..pecan pie with stodgy crust and apple thing with puffless puff pastry. Worth a revisit maybe.
… moreAriel S
Amazing food! Love the vibe. Delicious! Flavors were exceptional. So was the quality. The foods were matched together and balanced perfectly. You can tell they take their dish preparation and selection seriously. Steak sandwich was excellent. Radicchio Ceasar was so yummy!
… moreGrace Chi
Met up at Holy Saints for a belated birthday meal with friend. I made a reservation online but since it was early for dinner, there was no rush and no long wait.
Friend and I split a couple of items: the barnyard spaghetti bolognese ($39), Grandma’s creamy corn risotto ($34) with a $5 upcharge for prosciutto, and Underwood farms strawberries shortcake ($13). All are solid choices! I was craving risotto and Holy Saints’ version definitely hit the spot.
There’s limited seating so I can see how it can be tough getting a table during rush time. Do the reservations if you can. I found street parking and paid via text, which allowed me to see if I needed to add more time. There’s also some parking structures nearby for a nominal fee.
… moreStarr Alert
Amazing food and good portion sizes. When you go to fancy places like this with beautiful expensive dishes you get tiny little portions but not this place. The price is so worth the quality and amount. Good service, small place, I reccomend a reservation or luck out on a slow night. I will be dreaming about that duck tonight
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