Best Authentic Restaurants in Pasadena

Service is excellent and attentive, the atmosphere is closer to NYC Manhattan than Annapolis which I love, cozy yet comfortable. Alternatively sit outside and you feel like you are in Europe! Excellent cocktails and bread service before dinner. The 4 course special includes an appetizer, a salad, an entree, and a dessert, a terrific value even if you need to take the dessert home with you after such a wonderful Italian meal. The quality and taste of the food is Luna Blu’s strongest suit, creative dishes and presentations that will leave you eagerly awaiting a return visit. Best Italian in Naptown by far!

Lots of gluten-free options, however, some were misleading. I thought the burrito being marked as gluten-free modifiable meant I'd get a burrito in a gluten-free tortilla, not as a burrito bowl. So my hopes were let down a little. However, I ordered the fish tacos on corn tortillas and those were delicious. I wasn't a fan of the Mexican rice they served, though. The chips were really addicting and the regular guacamole was tasty. At first we ordered the pine nut and feta one and asked for the cheese on the side–the waiter said it's not mixed in, but when the guacamole arrived, it had the cheese mixed in. He swapped it out for us. The mocktail I had was refreshing and the horchata ice cream was yummy. I also tried some of the grilled shrimp dish and that was succulent and flavorful. Corn soup was creamy and delicious too. Restaurant was very loud and it was hard to have conversations with my family at the table. The interior is nice though and staff was friendly.

Excellent authentic Italian cuisine. Excellent wine selections — all Italian. Our waitress was perfect in her recommendations and contributions to a delightful evening. service was very attentive.

Waitress was just lovely and very pleasant and accommodating. Food was yummy. Maitre d was a bit standoff ish. I was standing there whilst he seated someone else…but never acknowledged me. That seemed somewhat rude. He could’ve said ….il be right back to assist you…. Nonetheless we’ve eaten here before and will be back.

The sushi presentation and taste (according to my boyfriend) was excellent. My entree, however, took a lot longer than the sushi. As someone who doesn’t eat seafood, this was the only issue I had with the place. The service for everything else was great, and we’ll definitely visit again!