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- RRVIPLos Angeles •124 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoI have liked this restaurant for a long time but last night’s Arroyo salad, though large and enough for lunch today, was a bit disappointing. I added chicken and the chopped chicken breast in it was so dry it was not even made edible by dipping it in salad dressing. You shouldn’t serve inedible food. The rest of our party’s food was quite delicious, however, and the service was outstanding.More infoGreen Street RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Californian• Pasadena•4.7
- KKristynSan Diego •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoThis place was beautiful and the service was spectacular. I’d say it’s a lil too pricey for what you get though. I’ve had high tea at other places that were around $30-$40 and had more stuff whereas this place (while yes it was good) was $64 per person for a few slices of bread, tarts, crumpets, and one tea selection. On top of that, you have to pay to get into the Huntington. I still rate it five stars cause it was a beautiful and calm experience, but again just a bit overpriced.More infoThe Huntington's Rose Garden Tea RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Afternoon Tea• South Pasadena•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPLos Angeles •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFirst time to this restaurant but will for sure not the last. Food was fresh and tasty. Favorite dishes are pork chop and duck, I’m drooling already talking about itMore infoBar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena•4.8
- GGailLos Angeles •8 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe food is always excellent and I have been coming here for years. Best Italian food. One cannot go wrong with any restaurant owned/run by the Drago brothers but Celestino is my favorite. Have a hard time steering myself away from my favorite appetizer, calamari steak, favorite pastas of either the spinach fettuccine with wild boar sauce or the risotto with marscapone cheese and porcini mushrooms. just can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Panna cota is my favorite dessert. I guess everyone was in town for the rose parade and the rose bowl game as the place was packed so nosier than is the norm and I have never waited for my table before but we were in no hurry so got a drink at the bar until our table was ready. Calo Drago was working and always treats us well and last night was no exception. Everyone I have taken to this restaurant raves about the food, service and comes back to this restaurant on their own.More infoCelestinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena•4.6
- PPeterSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2025Excellent service and great guidance regarding selection. Food was outstandingly delicious and interesting too. The cocktail offerings looked creative; I wish that I had had one! The reception was warm and friendly and unrushed. Very attractive interior design and artwork/photographs. Very enjoyable time was had by all.More infoStar Leaf - Asian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Asian• Pasadena•4.6
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Known as a mission city, San Gabriel is an artistic town where people love creativity and innovation. The food is a part of the entire scene with American fusion leading the way. Duck hash is made from duck confit, apricots, and chile jam and served at many of the American restaurants near the Cordova-style mission entrance. Mediterranean foods are a welcome addition to the area's diverse cuisine options with choices like spaghetti squash casserole with caramelized onions, organic tomatoes, zucchini and freshly made mozzarella cheese. Italian is another favorite, featured at fine dining establishments where you can get authentic handmade pasta and other provincial dishes.
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