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For over 20 years, Celestino has delighted the palates of Pasadena locals and travelers from all over the world, treating them to a taste of authentic Italian cuisine in the valleys of Southern California. Owner Calogero Drago infuses Celestino with all the hallmarks of a famed Drago Brother’s restaurant — seasonal cuisine made with the finest, freshest ingredients, comingled with an elegantly casual environment where every customer is made to feel like family. Celestino Ristorante made Pasadena Magazine’s Best Of list in 2009, in addition to being lauded by Zagat, Food & Wine, and many others.
Informal spot serving traditional Italian dishes in a bustling dining room & on a covered patio.
Hours
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 141 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone: (626) 795-4006
Website: https://www.celestinopasadena.com/
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Reviews
Queen B Jules
It was so good, we ate here 2 nights in a row! Service was EXCELLENT, waiters and staff were super attentive.
I got the gnocchi in truffles the first night, then a ceasar salad and the lasagna special the second night. Both night I got the tiramasu dessert.
Everything was delicious… if you want good Italian I highly suggest eating here.
… moreI got the gnocchi in truffles the first night, then a ceasar salad and the lasagna special the second night. Both night I got the tiramasu dessert.
Everything was delicious… if you want good Italian I highly suggest eating here.
Mila Prager
Our waiter was Antonio Bennetto and Mario Tello were absolutely amazing! The food was great and absolutely delicious and outstanding! The service is 10 out of 10! If you want to experience a great Italian experience, you HAVE to come in and experience Italian cuisine and culture! The entire atmosphere starts with greeting and the entire experience with Antonio ( Toni) was absolutely amazing and above and beyond! We were happy that we chose this place! Thank you for entire crew for such a wonderful experience! And the food was absolutely spectacular, true Italian! Thank you for such an amazing experience!
… moreregis kwong
Came here with our friend to celebrate his birthday, and wow — what a surprise! We never even knew this restaurant was here, but we’re so glad we decided to dine at Celestino.
The food is amazing. We especially loved the ravioli with burrata cheese and the vodka penne pasta, both absolutely delicious and full of flavor.
Service was great, attentive without being rushed, and the dining environment feels truly five-star. Another plus: free parking in the back, which is rare for Pasadena!
… moreThe food is amazing. We especially loved the ravioli with burrata cheese and the vodka penne pasta, both absolutely delicious and full of flavor.
Service was great, attentive without being rushed, and the dining environment feels truly five-star. Another plus: free parking in the back, which is rare for Pasadena!
Caremine Seemueller
Staff: 5/5 – nice accommodating staff
Food Quality: 3/5 – good quality ; I ordered Venison it was good flavorful but lacked tenderness and marbling
Food Flavor: 2/5
Appetizer was this mushroom soufflé that was not an actual soufflé bc it lacked all qualities of one- it resemble chum from chum bucket and looked repulsive. Spaghetti hubby got tasted like Chef Boy R Dee not pleasant and pasta was split( no.1 rule is never split the pasta every Italian knows this)
Venison was good but veggies and sides were all cold as if straight out refrigerator.
Drinks: 5/5 -bar staff was knowledgeable sociable and well versed
Price: 4/5 – reasonable price if food was up to par
Overall: 19/25-76% satisfactory
… moreFood Quality: 3/5 – good quality ; I ordered Venison it was good flavorful but lacked tenderness and marbling
Food Flavor: 2/5
Appetizer was this mushroom soufflé that was not an actual soufflé bc it lacked all qualities of one- it resemble chum from chum bucket and looked repulsive. Spaghetti hubby got tasted like Chef Boy R Dee not pleasant and pasta was split( no.1 rule is never split the pasta every Italian knows this)
Venison was good but veggies and sides were all cold as if straight out refrigerator.
Drinks: 5/5 -bar staff was knowledgeable sociable and well versed
Price: 4/5 – reasonable price if food was up to par
Overall: 19/25-76% satisfactory
Kevin Trinh
My girlfriend and I just came here for a special meal, and it was great! We came based on a recommendation from an Italian friend.
The food was great. But the service is outstanding. All of the staff are friendly and seem like they enjoy working there.
… moreThe food was great. But the service is outstanding. All of the staff are friendly and seem like they enjoy working there.
p j
Maaaaaaaaaaannnnn!!!!!
This place was my first time dining here. My friend treated me here for lunch .
I had the best dining experience here. Italian food was definitely wel seasoned, hot bread, pasta, coffee, the tiramisu, just everything was on point.
The employees were very, very nice and our waiter was just the most attentive person that you can ever have. It’s almost like having your own personal waiter for your table with exclusively . The atmosphere was totally cool. Food little pricey but for me it was worth it. You can’t take it with you, so you might as well enjoy the fruits of your labor. Definitely try this place as soon as they open 11:40 am because they fill up really really fast. I highly recommend that you make reservations.
… moreThis place was my first time dining here. My friend treated me here for lunch .
I had the best dining experience here. Italian food was definitely wel seasoned, hot bread, pasta, coffee, the tiramisu, just everything was on point.
The employees were very, very nice and our waiter was just the most attentive person that you can ever have. It’s almost like having your own personal waiter for your table with exclusively . The atmosphere was totally cool. Food little pricey but for me it was worth it. You can’t take it with you, so you might as well enjoy the fruits of your labor. Definitely try this place as soon as they open 11:40 am because they fill up really really fast. I highly recommend that you make reservations.
Jaelyn Denise
Sadly, Olive Garden would have been better for the amount we paid. This place has a great wine selection and the cocktails and coffee are wonderful. The food leaves too much to be desired. It is very salty, the olive oil is low quality, and the specials were oversold. The sourdough bread that they give you had decent flavor and texture and was warm, but they do not have room temperature butter. We asked two separate servers for spreadable butter, one server brought us cold butter and the other brought us contaminated melted butter. The dining areas are very crowded. It was almost too loud to have a conversation but not quite. And while our server did remove one of the specials for us, we likely will not be returning.
… moreJack Reisbeck
Celestino has been our favorite Pasadena Italian restaurant for decades. The food is always top and the staff so friendly and efficient. We have also hosted and attended multiple family parties at Celestino and they are always great. If you live in Pasadena you already know Celestino is a landmark. If you don’t be sure and visit them the next time you are nearby. See you soon Celestino!
… moreEd Tom
My fav Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.. been here for nearly 10 years and after coming back from Italy in October for nearly a month.. coming back here because I missed Italian so much..
… moreMomo The Builder (Jon Simonin)
Overview: a genuine Italian experience that’s lacking in a few major areas. Coming from the East Coast, this pales in comparison to ‘Italian’.
Food:
– overall, it’s alright. It’ll hit the spot of ‘I’m craving Italian’, but you won’t leave feeling like you just had a traditional true Italian meal.
– I got the special of a swordfish steak, and added in a dish of penne, extra. The steak was great but the meal lacked a proper amount of vegetables and carbs. In fact there was no carb (why I had to order penne). I was expecting a meal, not just a single meal item.
– we got asked if we wanted bread and butter, something every single restaurant offers and provides for free (at least every single one I’ve been to, up until now), we said yes and and up getting charged!! What?!?
– the penne was mediocre, literally something you can throw together yourself in 15 minutes at home. Nothing special here.
– the imported Italian beer they have is surprisingly good, the blond is better than the red!
– tiramisu was above average, if I’m being honest I can barely remember it .
Service:
– our waiter was an authentic Italian guy, almost stereotypically Italian, it was amazing. The accent, the vibe, and the energy he gave was spectacular, and was the most redeeming quality of the restaurant. He recalled the entire specials’ menu from heart with every single ingredient it came with, incredible talent. He was very into our opinion of the food, how everything was, etc.
Other:
– stop charging customers for bread and provide it free, like normal restaurants.
– if you’re making an entree, make it a legit entree. Protein, carb, vegetable/fruit, this is basic cooking.
– these little money saving tactics they do hurt their review. The fact that the transparency wasn’t there is what makes this point hit hard.
… moreFood:
– overall, it’s alright. It’ll hit the spot of ‘I’m craving Italian’, but you won’t leave feeling like you just had a traditional true Italian meal.
– I got the special of a swordfish steak, and added in a dish of penne, extra. The steak was great but the meal lacked a proper amount of vegetables and carbs. In fact there was no carb (why I had to order penne). I was expecting a meal, not just a single meal item.
– we got asked if we wanted bread and butter, something every single restaurant offers and provides for free (at least every single one I’ve been to, up until now), we said yes and and up getting charged!! What?!?
– the penne was mediocre, literally something you can throw together yourself in 15 minutes at home. Nothing special here.
– the imported Italian beer they have is surprisingly good, the blond is better than the red!
– tiramisu was above average, if I’m being honest I can barely remember it .
Service:
– our waiter was an authentic Italian guy, almost stereotypically Italian, it was amazing. The accent, the vibe, and the energy he gave was spectacular, and was the most redeeming quality of the restaurant. He recalled the entire specials’ menu from heart with every single ingredient it came with, incredible talent. He was very into our opinion of the food, how everything was, etc.
Other:
– stop charging customers for bread and provide it free, like normal restaurants.
– if you’re making an entree, make it a legit entree. Protein, carb, vegetable/fruit, this is basic cooking.
– these little money saving tactics they do hurt their review. The fact that the transparency wasn’t there is what makes this point hit hard.