Celestino

4.7

3580 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 62 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Celestino Ristorante in Pasadena is no longer a well-kept secret. The Drago Brothers continue to exceed expectations with the freshest seafood, finest homemade pastas, organic meats, and variety of desserts made on-site. Some of the favorites include; Florentine style T-bone, black and white ravioli filled with shrimp, branzino al sale, flown-in burrata and vanilla custard with an assortment of fresh berries. Come in and enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complemented by an award-winning wine list. We offer dynamic Private Dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios, and the friendliest staff to make any meal or special event at Celestino Ristorante most memorable. We do not up charge for Private Dining room use, or special Wine Dinners. Open Monday through Sunday for dinner seven days a week. Lunch hours are Monday to Friday.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 795-4006
Website
http://www.celestinopasadena.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Calogero Drago
Catering
Large parties can toast together in any one of Celestino Ristorante's three elegant Private Dining Rooms. Affordable and flexible menu options make Celestino Ristorante the perfect location to celebrate any occasion! For more information, please call 626.795.4006 or email us directly at info@celestinopasadena.com.
Private party facilities
Celestino offers three dynamic Private Rooms to accommodate to the specific needs of each and every individual. With a variation in room sizes, and a flexible menu, we can cater to the needs of any group.
Private party contact
Bob Prasad: (626) 795-4006

Location
141 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
Between Green Street and Cordova
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Zuppa di Lenticchie e Cavolo$11.50
Lentil and Kale
Zuppa di Funghi$12.00
Mushroom Soup
Insalata Cose Buone$18.95
Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Insalata di Spinaci, Pere e Pecorino$16.50
Baby Organic Spinach with Pear And Pecorino Cheese
Insalata di Lattuga con Barbabietole e Formaggio$17.50
Organic Baby Lettuces, Caramelized Walnuts, Apples, Goat Cheese, Red and Gold Beets with Balsamic Dressing
Insalata ai Frutti di Mare$22.50
Mixed Seafood Salad
Carpaccio di Bue con Parmigiano$15.50
Thin Sliced Beef with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Shaved Parmesan Cheese and Capers
Zupetta di Cozze e Vongole$18.50
Steamed Mussels and Clams in a Light Spicy Tomato Broth
Calamari Fritti con Salsa al Pomodoro e Olive Trapanesi$17.95
Fried Calamari with Spicy Sauce and Sicilian Green Olives
Polpette di Carne Alla'Arrabiatta e Provolone$14.50
Meatballs with Spicy Tomato Sauce and Melted Provolone Cheese
Burrata Caprese$16.50
Buttered Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil
Tegamino di Melanzane alla Parmigiana con Ricotta e Pomodoro$16.95
Eggplant Parmesan with Fresh Ricotta Cheese and Tomato Sauce
Timballo di Funghi con Fonduta e Tartufo Nero$18.95
Mushroom Soufflé with Fontina Cheese Sauce and Black Truffles
Prosciutto di Parma con Melone$16.50
Prosciutto and Melon

Risotto and Gnocchi

Risotto Funghi e Mascarpone$19.50
Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone Cheese
Risotto con Barbabietole e Formaggio di Capra$18.50
Risotto with Red Beets and Goat Cheese
Risotto All'aceto Balsamico$17.50
Risotto with Aged Balsamic Vinegar and Rosemary
Gnocchi della Casa con Fonduta al Tartufo$28.50
Potato Dumpling stuffed with Mushroom in a Truffle Cheese Fondue

Traditional Italian Pasta

Capelli d'Angelo al Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico$16.95
Angel Hair Pasta with Fresh Tomato, Basil and Garlic
Spaghetti con Polpette di Carne$19.95
Spaghetti and Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Spaghetti Carbonara alla Romana$22.50
Spaghetti with Eggs, Bacon and Parmesan Reggiano
Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$18.95
Spaghetti with Cow Cheese and Saffron Sauce, Black Pepper
Linguini ai Frutti di Mare$25.95
Linguini with Mixed Seafood and Light Spicy Tomato Sauce
Tagliolini Bianchi e Neri con Vongole, Rucola e Pomodori$27.50
Black and White Tagliolini with Clams, Wine Sauce, Arugula, and Cherry Tomatoes
Pennette con Prosciutto e Vodka$18.50
Penne Pasta with Prosciutto and Vodka Sauce
Orecchiette alla Barese$18.95
Ear Shaped Pasta with Wild Broccoli, Tomato sauce and Pecorino Cheese
Marchegiani Quattro Formaggio$19.95
Spiral Pasta with Four Cheese
Ravioli di Spinaci e Ricotta al Pomodoro e Basilico$17.95
Homemade Ravioli Stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta with Tomato Basil Sauce
Gluten Free Pennette alla Boscaiola$19.50
Gluten Free Penne Pasta with Mushrooms, Sweet Peas, and Tomato Sauce
Maccheroncini con Pesto alla Genovese$18.50
Homemade Maccheroncini with Traditional Genovese Pesto
Maltagliati con Ragu di Cinghile e Funghi$22.00
Green Fettuccini with Wild Boar Ragu and Mushrooms
Mezzelune d'Anatra con Salsa di Funghi e Mirtilli$18.95
Ravioli Filled with Duck, Mushrooms, and Porcini Blueberry Sauce
Tortelloni di Zucca al Burro e Salvia$18.95
Tortellini Stuffed with Pumpkin Cream, Butter, and Sage Sauce
Tagliolini con Paglia e Fieno con Zucchini Aglio$19.50
Tagliolini with Sautéed Zucchini, Garlic and Olive Oil

Meat and Fish

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Cotoletta di Pollo Milanese$24.50
Breaded Chicken with Arugula, Tomato, Olive Oil and Lemon
Salsiccia alla Griglia$23.95
Grilled Italian Sausage with Amarone Wine Sauce and Broccoli
Coniglio ai Forno$29.50
Roast Rabbit with Black Olive Sauce
Ossobuco alla Milanese$29.50
Ossobuco with Saffron Sauce
Pollo alla Parmigiana$26.50
Breaded Chicken with Tomatoes and Mozzarella Cheese
Petto di Pollo Paillard alla Griglia$24.50
Grilled Thin-Pounded Chicken Breast, Served with Tomato and Arugula
Costolette d'Agnello$35.95
Grilled New Zealand Lamb Chops served with Vegetables and balsamic mint sauce
Branzino al Forno$29.00
Sautéed Branzino Fillet served with Spinach, Lemon and Caper Sauce
Bistecca alla Fiorentina$58.00
Grilled Porterhouse Steak (18oz) served with Roasted Potatoes and Truffle Sauce
Filetto di Bue$42.00
Grilled Fillet Mignon served with Roasted Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Pink Peppercorn Sauce
Vitello alla Valtostana$34.50
Veal Pounded, Topped with Prosciutto and Fontina Cheese in a Sage Sauce

What 3,580 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Celestino offers a delightful Italian dining experience with "always outstanding" food and exceptional service. Known for its authentic dishes, it's a "neighborhood gem" perfect for any occasion, from business lunches to romantic dinners. While reservations may sometimes run late, the "spectacular" cuisine more than compensates.

3,580 Reviews

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Sandra
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and so was service. A bit noisy, but it's holiday season!
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Sandra
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner here with a large party on Christmas Eve. They were serving their regular menu. They do not have a separate kids menu. Large dessert menu. Authentic Italian food. Overall, given it was a busy holiday evening, the servers were great and the food was delicious.
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Christian
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s an authentic Italian restaurant. The owner and staff has always been welcoming and friendly. The pastas are freshly made along with the specials. The fish are smoked and prepared with traditional techniques of hickory wood. Great selection of Italian wines make it complete. It’s a great family run ristorante!
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Minh
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server is great! He made our dinner fun & enjoyable Thanks
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Stephanie
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The hostess had an attitude and tried to seat us at a table by the kitchen although the reservation had been made well in advance. We asked the wait staff to please re-seat us which they happily did. I think they noticed the hostess’ attitude and tried to make things right. The wait staff was superb and could not have been nicer. All in all, I would give the food and service a “10” out of “10” despite the hostess’ attitude. Maybe she should be I. The back washing dishes instead of greeting diners.
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Monique
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We were in the middle room which looked like a school cafeteria. Wouldn't go again if I had to sit there.
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CHRISTINE
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection once again at Celestino. The staff are friendly and informative, the food delicious and of course they have a great bartender! Every time we come down to Southern California we make it a point to eat here. We highly recommend the beautiful beet risotto.
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Joe
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The pastas were delicious. The salads mediocre. There was no wine list for wine by the glass, and the two glasses of red wine we had were surprisingly expensive and mediocre. The noise was close to intolerable.
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Robert
VIP
Los Angeles
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Celestino always delivers. Just excellent Italian food.
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Edgar
Los Angeles
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Arrived at our reservation a few minutes early, still waited about 20 minutes past the reservation time. Was not bothered by the wait as the restaurant was busy. Once we sat we received water and bread from the expediter. The waiter took our order (to memory), 3 main entrees and a shared salad appetizer. Appetizer salad was out in 5 minutes. We never saw the waiter again, 55 minutes later we asked the expediter if our order was forgotten as other parties were sat, ordered and had received our food. The waiter came and said the kitchen was to blame, not him. However, if he had come by he would have noted, he was not well organized. The expediter was great, he actually apologized, he was professional. The reservation noted a birthday, so when we saw a dessert and singing in the back room (Venice paintings) we thought, Hmmmm maybe, but no that was for the neighbor table. Waiter brought our kids a scoop of ice cream and then I had to finally flag him down for a Check, so despite the mistakes he was still not attentive. We paid the full check, 20% tip and enjoyed my wife’s birthday and did not let the terrible service taint our good feelings. I feel like I should have spoken to the owner but it was late and at that point we just wanted to go. The food was great, highly recommended, the service was a let down.
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Celestino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 795-4006.

Celestino is rated 4.7 stars by 3580 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

141 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Additional information

Cross street
Between Green Street and Cordova
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Calogero Drago
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.celestinopasadena.com/
Phone number
(626) 795-4006
Catering
Large parties can toast together in any one of Celestino Ristorante's three elegant Private Dining Rooms. Affordable and flexible menu options make Celestino Ristorante the perfect location to celebrate any occasion! For more information, please call 626.795.4006 or email us directly at info@celestinopasadena.com.
Private party facilities
Celestino offers three dynamic Private Rooms to accommodate to the specific needs of each and every individual. With a variation in room sizes, and a flexible menu, we can cater to the needs of any group.
Private party contact
Bob Prasad: (626) 795-4006

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Celestino

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Private dining

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100 Los Angeles Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Spaghetti

Lasagna

Beef Carpaccio

Soup, Salad and Appetizers

Zuppa di Lenticchie e Cavolo$11.50

Zuppa di Funghi$12.00

Insalata Cose Buone$18.95

Insalata di Spinaci, Pere e Pecorino$16.50

Insalata di Lattuga con Barbabietole e Formaggio$17.50

Insalata ai Frutti di Mare$22.50

Carpaccio di Bue con Parmigiano$15.50

Zupetta di Cozze e Vongole$18.50

Calamari Fritti con Salsa al Pomodoro e Olive Trapanesi$17.95

Polpette di Carne Alla'Arrabiatta e Provolone$14.50

Burrata Caprese$16.50

Tegamino di Melanzane alla Parmigiana con Ricotta e Pomodoro$16.95

Timballo di Funghi con Fonduta e Tartufo Nero$18.95

Prosciutto di Parma con Melone$16.50

Risotto and Gnocchi

Risotto Funghi e Mascarpone$19.50

Risotto con Barbabietole e Formaggio di Capra$18.50

Risotto All'aceto Balsamico$17.50

Gnocchi della Casa con Fonduta al Tartufo$28.50

Traditional Italian Pasta

Capelli d'Angelo al Pomodoro Fresco e Basilico$16.95

Spaghetti con Polpette di Carne$19.95

Spaghetti Carbonara alla Romana$22.50

Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$18.95

Linguini ai Frutti di Mare$25.95

Tagliolini Bianchi e Neri con Vongole, Rucola e Pomodori$27.50

Pennette con Prosciutto e Vodka$18.50

Orecchiette alla Barese$18.95

Marchegiani Quattro Formaggio$19.95

Ravioli di Spinaci e Ricotta al Pomodoro e Basilico$17.95

Gluten Free Pennette alla Boscaiola$19.50

Maccheroncini con Pesto alla Genovese$18.50

Maltagliati con Ragu di Cinghile e Funghi$22.00

Mezzelune d'Anatra con Salsa di Funghi e Mirtilli$18.95

Tortelloni di Zucca al Burro e Salvia$18.95

Tagliolini con Paglia e Fieno con Zucchini Aglio$19.50

Meat and Fish

Cotoletta di Pollo Milanese$24.50

Salsiccia alla Griglia$23.95

Coniglio ai Forno$29.50

Ossobuco alla Milanese$29.50

Pollo alla Parmigiana$26.50

Petto di Pollo Paillard alla Griglia$24.50

Costolette d'Agnello$35.95

Branzino al Forno$29.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina$58.00

Filetto di Bue$42.00

Vitello alla Valtostana$34.50

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