Best Family Style Restaurants in South Pasadena

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1. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(185)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 50 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.

2. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

4.6

Exceptional(205)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Pasadena

Booked 44 times today

As an award winning restaurant group, Star Leaf creates a fine dining experience that combines ingredients and spices that will teleport guests across the Pacific to a tropical paradise. Founded in 2011, Star Leaf Pasadena is our first US-location in the beloved Playhouse Village. Every dish is prepared with passion and respect for the traditions that shaped Asian cuisine. The culinary team selects the freshest ingredients, ensuring each bite is a celebration of flavor and culture, while instilling innovative modern touches.

3. Celestino

4.6

Exceptional(3589)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 45 times today

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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4. Pez Coastal Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(61)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Pasadena

Booked 38 times today

Executive Chef & Proprietor Bret Thompson, with a rich culinary background spanning prestigious establishments in the U.S. and abroad, brings his expertise to Pez Coastal Kitchen. Joined by his wife Lucy Thompson-Ramirez, they have left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles dining scene with their previous ventures, including the beloved Pez Cantina and LA Burrito Co. in Montebello, but at Pez Coastal Kitchen,Chef Bret’s focus shifts to innovative techniques such as curing, smoking, and specialized dry-aging of seafood which will be a distinctive feature.The menu at Pez Coastal Kitchen reflects our culinary team's commitment to excellence, offering a tantalizing array of appetizers, chilled seafood, crudos, family-style entrees, exceptional sides, and innovative desserts. From Chilled Beets with hazelnuts to Whole Fried Fish and decadent desserts like Warm Chocolate Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cake, each dish is crafted with precision and creativity.

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5. Buca di Beppo - Pasadena

4.2

Awesome(940)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 22 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Pasadena, CA then come to Buca. Our Italian restaurant near Central Park and Castle Green, right off of Long Beach Freeway, serves authentic family style Italian food. From team celebrations to romantic dinners, we make all of our guests feel like family. Join us for all of you upcoming special occasions!

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6. Henry Parson's Project

4.8

Exceptional(213)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Pasadena's premier pop up. At Henry Parsons Project you will find a diverse and often changing menu of comforting food, focused on locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. We lean a bit Southern, sprinkle in global influences, and serve in a warm and welcoming space. Follow us on Instagram and visit our website for the next Project open dates.We look forward to feeding you soon!Cajun Signature Dishes Include: Parsons Shrimp & Grits, Crawfish Etouffee, Gumbo, and BiscuitsLocated just south of Old Town Pasadena on Arroyo Parkway with a large parking lot in front.OUTDOOR VERANDA & INDOOR DINING: (When open) Fridays & Saturdays 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sundays 5:30pm - 9:00pm

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7. Eden Garden Bar and Grill

4.4

Awesome(114)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Pasadena

Booked 1 time today

Located in the heart of Pasadena, Eden Garden Bar and Grill offers contemporary Mediterranean cuisine in a wonderful atmosphere.

8. Bacari Silverlake

4.7

Exceptional(4053)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Silver Lake

Booked 228 times today

Bacari Silverlake is a Venetian-inspired small plates restaurant featuring Mediterranean-influenced dishes by Chef Lior Hillel. We are the 5th restaurant of Kronfli Brothers, a family-owned, growing group of restaurants in the Los Angeles area. Alongside our delicious tapas, we offer a rotating curation of small-production wines and eclectic beers, unique craft cocktails & mocktails, and we are also known for our one-of-a-kind 90-minute open bar special.Our team provides warm hospitality in our indoor lounge & bar, or in one of many tree-house-like outdoor patios, all marked with rustic mediterranean decor. You will feel like home when dining at Bacari Silverlake.We welcome but do not require reservations — we love to accommodate walk-ins and large parties, even on busy nights. Bacari Silverlake is the go-to spot for our neighbors, and we look forward to hosting you soon!

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9. Girl & the Goat L.A.

4.7

Exceptional(4092)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 101 times today

Chef Stephanie Izard and her team are thrilled to have joined LA’s vibrant restaurant community and continue our tradition of serving bold-flavored foods in a fun and lively family-style setting. Stephanie and her team have also crafted new dishes inspired by California produce and local flavors, like carrot-tahini dip with tahini tofu, and curried goat with radishes, pickled vegetables, and masa chips. To enhance the experience we offer a selection of wines from around the world with a focus on small producers, a rotating list of craft beers, and a list of innovative cocktails created by our bartenders. Located in the Arts District at 555 Mateo, Girl & the Goat offers dinner service Monday through Sunday, plus brunch Sunday. Girl & the Goat accepts reservations but always welcomes walk-ins, travelers and adventurers!

10. Antico Nuovo

4.7

Exceptional(884)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Hollywood

Booked 80 times today

Antico Nuovo is a restaurant nestled in "East Larchmont Village" that draws inspiration from the Italian countryside. The menu features Chef Chad Colby's ode to Italian ancient tradition and technique with hand-made pasta, wood-fired meats, vegetables, and fish. Curated and tailored to the menu, the wine program offers a deep dive into varietals from Italy and beyond.

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Maribel
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food and service was on point. Special shout out to our waiter Jesus.
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CelestinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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4.6
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Paula
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Food was delicious. We waited a little longer for refills than we would have preferred.
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Buca di Beppo - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pasadena
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4.2
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Peter
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent 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.
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Star Leaf - Asian CuisinePrice: Expensive• Asian• Pasadena
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4.6
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Stephen
Hawaii •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food and service. The Benny is the best and my wife really enjoyed the grits.
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Agnes Restaurant & CheeseryPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena
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4.7
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Robyn
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The dishes here are absolutely delicious. Service is usually really good. This particular night we got a new server that wasn’t as familiar with the menu as should have been prior to being of service to customers. At this price point all servers should have a healthy understanding of the food being served and off recommendations when asked. Otherwise, very good experience and will definitely come back again
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Pez Coastal KitchenPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Pasadena
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4.5

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

2. Star Leaf - Asian Cuisine

3. Celestino

4. Pez Coastal Kitchen

5. Buca di Beppo - Pasadena

6. Henry Parson's Project

7. Eden Garden Bar and Grill

8. Bacari Silverlake

9. Girl & the Goat L.A.

10. Antico Nuovo

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