Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Alhambra

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1. The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena

4.3

Price: Very Expensive

• Afternoon Tea • Pasadena

Booked 25 times today

Join us for Afternoon Tea at The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles with live entertainment. Enjoy a seasonal menu including mouthwatering sandwiches, baked scones, scrumptious sweets and a flavorful array of tea selections. Delicious Gluten-free and Vegan menus available. Please include the number of adults (and if they have any dietary allergies) and number of kids (and if they have any dietary allergies) in your reservation notes to enable us to best prepare for a seamless experience.Offered Thursday-Friday 11am-3pm (live pianist) & Saturday-Sunday 10am-3pm (live harpist).Our grace period for reservations is 15 minutes.20% Gratuity will be included in all final Afternoon Tea experiences; all prices exclude tax.Parking $15 with Afternoon Tea validation.

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2. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

4.4

Awesome(1350)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 18 times today

The Terrace serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring a California bistro-style menu comprised of the freshest seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

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3. The Raymond Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3549)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pasadena

Booked 64 times today

Hello Friends,We look forward to welcoming you to The Raymond 1886. Please make reservations online or by calling the restaurant on 626-441-3136. If you have any special requests please note we will do our very best to accommodate however we cannot guarantee them. We have both outdoor seating in our wonderful patio spaces and indoor tables in the beautiful cottage and bar.Bar 1886 is open Sun-Thursday until 9pm and Friday - Saturday until 11pm. Walk-in welcome! Cheers,The Raymond 1886 Team

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4. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(162)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 38 times today

Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions. With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers. Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.

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5. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2054)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 47 times today

The Arbour is a gem in Pasadena, serving up Californian cuisine with a rustic and elegant twist. The restaurant's menu is a testament to the area's agricultural bounty, featuring relationships with sustainable local farms and purveyors. It's described as a cozy and charming spot with a warm and inviting ambiance, perfect for a relaxing evening or entertaining guests. Reviewers rave about the food, service, and ambiance, calling it a hidden gem and one of their favorite places to eat.

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6. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(2035)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • South Pasadena

Booked 26 times today

Since 1946, Gus’s has been serving the good folks of South Pasadena (and beyond!) true Southern hospitality and some of the best real pit BBQ around. Housed on historic Route 66, Gus’s is a tribute to Southern life, where family, tradition and celebration are of the utmost importance. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking and authentic, wood-smoked BBQ is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local craft beers. Today, Gus’s is a space for a warm welcome, a cold mint julep, and a big plate of the best flavors from the American South and Midwest. You’ll leave knowing exactly why Gus’s food has been hailed, “….so good that we found ourselves eating more than we’d imagined” by S. Irene Virbila, Los Angeles Times and was named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants on the west coast by Sunset Magazine.

7. Gale's

4.6

Exceptional(3329)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 54 times today

Gale's Restaurant is a totally local Pasadena spot for delicious Northern Italian fare, tucked away from the tourist chains in Old Town. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small marble tables, drinking cocktails and wine from elegant Brighton goblets. Start off with Bruschetta, Burrata Salad or Gale's Simple Salad and then move on to the country-style Tuscan steak or one of the house made ravioli specials. For dessert, don't miss the Tiramisu or Gale's iconic Coconut Cake. The wine list is a favorite among the guests for it's variety and excellent value.

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8. Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

4.8

Exceptional(2251)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 18 times today

You will enjoy the beautiful patio setup we have in Pasadena. We have instituted all health and safety precautions to ensure all of our guests and employees feel safe and can enjoy themselves. If you have any questions, please contact us and our team will take the pleasure of assisting you.--Alexander's Steakhouse offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of global influences throughout the menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, our signature Hamachi Shot and a large selection of Wagyu. We also highlight dry-aged steaks and offer the finest and most luxurious products available including two tasting menus and a Extensive Wine List. A full bar featuring some of the most unique specialty cocktails is a great way to begin your evening here at Alexander's Steakhouse.

9. Celestino

4.7

Exceptional(3534)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 36 times today

Celestino in Pasadena is a neighborhood gem, offering an authentic Italian experience with fresh seafood, homemade pastas, and a variety of desserts. It's praised for its consistently excellent food and friendly staff, as quoted from reviews, 'The food is great, specials are always changing, and the mix of diners enjoyable!' and 'The chefs at Celestino often come up with some new dishes for you to try and they are always delicious.' The restaurant is also noted for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

10. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4047)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 65 times today

Mi Piace is a neighborhood gem in Pasadena, renowned for its over 30 years of serving up crave worthy Italian cuisine. It's praised for its excellent food, service, and ambiance by patrons, who have been dining there for special occasions and even for multiple decades. The restaurant takes pride in its product and service, making it a go-to spot for guests. One reviewer mentioned, 'Food is consistently good. Been a patron for multiple decades and always a go to choice for guests.'

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Unforgettablevip
Los Angeles •299 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Truly a neighborhood gem! The array of cheeses is not to be believed and we absolutely loved the "fried chicken" which wasn't what we expected. What arrived was a perfectly crispy piece of chicken plopped on a bed of grains with kimchi. It was delicious! All their starters are fun and their "basic salad" is large enough to share. The sommelier is very knowledgeable as is the cheese monger. We highly recommend Agnes!
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Agnes Restaurant & CheeseryPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena
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4.7
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Angel
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Service and food was great! Shout out to Ashley and Eddie.
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The Arbour - PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.7
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Veronica
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Waitstaff was excellent and attentive. Celebrated a birthday and they may a special dessert . Food was delicious.
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The Terrace at The Langham, PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.4
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Arin
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
An incredible culinary experience, if you can afford it. $250 for brunch for 2 people. But well worth the splurge. From the quality of the cuisine to the ambiance to the exquisite service, an all around superb once-in-a-lifetime type of experience.
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The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel PasadenaPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• Pasadena
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4.3
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Melinda
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was amazing! The K-Town chicken wings are a must, as well as the bread and butter. The mac n cheese was piping hot and everyone enjoyed their meal! Our server (I think his name was Randy) was AWESOME!! He is also there for Sunday brunch.
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The Raymond RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Pasadena
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4.6

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56 restaurants available nearby

1. The Lobby Lounge @ The Langham Hotel Pasadena

2. The Terrace at The Langham, Pasadena

3. The Raymond Restaurant

4. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

5. The Arbour - Pasadena

6. Gus's BBQ - South Pasadena

7. Gale's

8. Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

9. Celestino

10. Mi Piace

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