Relaxed cafe chain serving Mediterranean & Italian entrees, plus breakfast fare, panini & wine.
Lilly B
We ordered the chicken kabab and looleh kabab with pilaf and an avocado salad, and overall it was a really satisfying meal. The flavors were well balanced — the pilaf was warm and comforting, the avocado salad was fresh and light, and the looleh kabab was juicy and full of flavor. The chicken kabab was tasty as well, though a few bites were a bit too charred for my taste.
We went on Saturday around lunch time and had about a 20-minute wait, which honestly wasn’t bad. Once seated, everything came together nicely, and the food was worth the short wait. A solid spot if you’re craving kabab with fresh sides.
… moreTaha Abusaleh
Tried the Kafta Kebab plate at Panini in Pasadena and it was delicious! The kebabs were juicy, well-seasoned, and had that perfect grilled flavor. The rice was fluffy and aromatic, and the side salad with feta was super fresh and refreshing. I also really liked the grilled veggies on the skewer — they added a nice smoky touch.
The portion was generous, the flavors were on point, and everything tasted fresh. Definitely a solid spot if you’re craving Mediterranean food. I’d order this again for sure!
… moreJ C
I’ve visited this location a few times now. They’re located in the Paseo where Great Maple used to be. When I go it always seems like they’re understaffed. Takes a while to get a refill on drinks. The food is good, the same as I’ve had at other locations. Parking isn’t really an issue if you use the Paseo underground garage. If you live in the area, the walk isn’t bad either. Very easy to get to. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. Just beware if you sit outside, it may take even longer to get service.
… moreAlya Kurt
Ordered beef kebab and chicken kebab. Although it lacks the national spice flavor, it was pretty good and honestly it’s nice to eat something similar to Turkish cuisine 🙂 They made us wait for around 7mins although the restaurant was empty and service was kinda slow. But overall food was great! Thank you
… moreR F
Arrived ~4pm on a weekday, parked in front (public metered parking on Colorado Blvd), went inside and was seated immediately (party of 2). Our server arrived quickly and took our order (we knew exactly what we wanted having been to other PKGs around the southland). The food was delicious as always and came shortly after ordering. Compliments to the chefs on their cooking (taste and speed)! A tip, the portions on the kebob combos are VERY fair and opting for a split with the $4 fee gets you your own full salad and rice servings – more than enough for 2, and well worth the price! Highly recommended overall – a happy customer that will be returning often!
… moreRamita Indurkhya
We were in the mood for something healthy and fresh and we found it here! It was very tasty and they were happy to accommodate our low-carb needs. Will dine here again!
… moreSherry Parngs
Went here on a whim and was met with good food and good service. Our server Blanca had great energy and she was especially helpful in her menu recommendations. She and the manager Tim also checked in on our table often, which we appreciated! We got the falafel platter and beef koobifeh plate and we’re blown away by the portion sizes. The prices are really good for the amount of food you’re getting. And of course the food tasted wonderful.
… moreJonathan Zabel
I loved visiting THE RESTAURANT yesterday for lunch.. The food was so flavorful and amazing. The staff was so happy and attentive. The portions were so huge I had so much leftover. What a great the time. I only wanted the kabobs to have no tomato, but they are pre make it. That’s my only complaint. The manager Tim was the best. So genuine. I will be back!!!!!!
… moreAngelica Flores Ruiz
If it is your first time here I highly recommend the chicken kabob plate. It’s super juicy, amazing flavor and charred vegetables, so good! Also, you can do double salad instead of rice if you’re watching the carbs. My family has been a fan of panini for years and we love all their locations, but this one is so big and open, so excited for this location!
… moreTatyana Balagurova
⭐️ Terrible service!
I placed a to-go order in advance so I wouldn’t have to wait, but when I arrived, they hadn’t even started preparing it. I had to wait another 25 minutes at the restaurant. The staff was indifferent and didn’t even apologize. Don’t waste your time — this place is absolutely not worth such poor service.
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