Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in South Pasadena

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Radhika

4.5

Awesome(25)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • South Pasadena

Specializing in modern Indian cuisine, Radhika Restaurant offers a classy and sophisticated dining area for Pasadena locals and visitors. Radhika opened its doors to the California locals in 1995 and has been serving authentic Indian food with a modern twist ever since. The newest location in Pasadena is located on the Gold Line, nestled within historic architecture. It features its own exotic menu options, as well as a new wine lounge, which includes a full bar.Radhika's menu includes a variety of dishes that are authentic but include a more modern flair. Some of the more popular items include Punjabi tacos and vegetable tempura. The salmon kabab and lamb shank are also featured on the menu. For those who can't stay and enjoy a meal in the dining room, online ordering is also available.

2. Gale's

4.8

Exceptional(3368)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 30 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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3. Craft by Smoke and Fire - Pasadena

4.0

Excellent(655)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Pasadena

Booked 9 times today

At Craft by Smoke and Fire, we see ourselves as more than a restaurant; our mission is to be a cornerstone in the community. A place where you can find great food made by great people. Craft by Smoke and Fire offers an emotional souvenir in every dish. Craft dishes, Craft cocktails and great entertainment. We don't just feed the body; we focus on the soul. Please note to serve more families in our community, every party has one hour and a half to dine at the table. Thank you again for choosing Craft by Smoke and Fire Pasadena

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4. Holidays at The Langham Hotel Pasadena

3.8

Excellent(37)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 3 times today

We are delighted to welcome you and your family to the Huntington Ballroom at the Langham Huntington. Our holiday buffet is the prefect place to welcome your entire family, including holiday classics, raw bar and seafood display, eggs benedict station, pancake station, carving station, a sumptuous dessert spread, kid's corner, chocolate fountain, coffee, juice, mimosas, all the traditional accoutrements, and much more!

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5. Buca di Beppo - Pasadena

4.2

Awesome(934)

$$$$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. Ventanas Restaurant & Bar - The Westin Pasadena

3.8

Excellent(11)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Come on in and taste the sun at Ventanas! Our acclaimed restaurant spills out onto a warm, welcoming patio overlooking a breezy courtyard. Sip California wines or a freshly made cocktail as you savor our inspired creations from our very own Chef Matthew Howell! With its laidback Spanish vibe and lively bar scene, Ventanas is one of the hottest spots in town for starting your day right with an amazing breakfast, lingering over lunch or spending a fun evening out. Escape the everyday at this Pasadena gem.

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7. The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria

4.7

Exceptional(132)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 1 time today

Come to The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria for New York, Sicilian or Chicago style deep-dish pizza. We also offer authentic entrées, pastas, salads, calzones and sandwiches. We specialize in a wide variety of Italian delicacies for lunch as well as dinner. Our clients especially love our Pastas and Pizzas just to name a few. What's more, we serve you with everything cooked in-house.We accept reservations for parties of 6 or less. If you would like to make a larger reservation, please call the restaurant directly.

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8. El Torito - Pasadena

4.1

Excellent(262)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Pasadena

Booked 2 times today

The authority in great Mexican food for more than 65 years. Offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family.

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9. Barrio Italian Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Los Angeles

Booked 2 times today

Barrio Italian Bistro is a family owned and operated restaurant focusing on Roman and Calabrian dishes. Every dish is made to order utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients. Our Chef de Cuiaine, Chef Los, is in constant contact with every ingredient that enters our doors. This is done to ensure that every dish is as close to utter deliciousness as it can get!

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10. Lemon Poppy Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Atwater Village

UPDATE: Our Summer Nights programming kicks off in June! We are hosting Smoke and Ashes on our patio Thursday June 6th 5pm-9pm, and our Friday Night Fish Fry returns Friday June 7th 3pm-8pm. Join us it'll be fun and delicious!

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
This was my first time at Gale’s and it was beyond expectations. Service was superb. The food was excellent and presentation was perfect. The daily selections (specials) was an amazing list, especially in conjunction with the main menu. We will definitely book again in the future.
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Gale'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pasadena
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4.8
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travis
Los Angeles •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 24, 2025
Fun spot. Huge portions. Not elegant. Family friendly.
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Buca di Beppo - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Pasadena
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4.2
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RoyVIP
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
The service was excellent, from everyone we interacted with.
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Craft by Smoke and Fire - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Pasadena
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4
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Bruce
Las Vegas •41 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
The Christmas Day brunch was outstanding and I hope it is offered every year.
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Holidays at The Langham Hotel PasadenaPrice: Very Expensive• American• Pasadena
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3.8
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Steve
Los Angeles •7 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 11, 2024
We’ve eaten here before but this time the food wasn’t up to par. Would not go back.
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RadhikaPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• South Pasadena
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4.5

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