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MI PIACE

(5.0 Score)
25 East Colorado Boulevard,
Pasadena, CA 91105 Directions

Since 1995

Specialities:

✓Fettuccine Alfredo Tartufo ✓Pappardelle Bolognese ✓Spaghetti Alla Carbonara ✓Linguine Pesto ✓Bucatini Pomodoro ✓Lasagna Bolognese ✓Rigatoni Con Salsiccia ✓Lumache Salmone Vodka ✓Ravioli Al Burro ✓Spaghetti Con Polpette ✓Spicy Paccheri ✓Linguine Limone Tartufo ✓Cozze Con Chorizo ✓Calamari Fritti ✓Bruschetta ✓Caprese Burrata ✓Grigliata Di Vegetali ✓Escargot ✓Brussels Sprouts ✓Grilled Fresh Water Prawns ✓Homemade Focaccia Bread ✓Truffle Patate Fritte ✓Insalata Mi Piace ✓Insalata Di Cesare

"Mi Piace has been serving over 33 years of authentic Italian California cuisine. The restaurant is located in the heart of Old Pasadena. The restaurant features an award-winning kitchen, lounge, and bakery famous for its light Italian cooking with a New York accent. Mi Piace features a stylish interior that includes a cocktail lounge, stainless steel bar, illuminated tables, and red leather couches. The restaurant provides a semi-private dining room and lounge for special gatherings with family and friends. They offer happy hour specials along with a selection of vegan menu options.

2026 Highlights: They provide catering services featuring a variety of pasta dishes, entrées, sides, salads, and desserts."

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License #199818900002

Menu:

Pasta
Fettuccine Alfredo Tartufo $33.00
Pappardelle Bolognese $38.00
Spaghetti Alla Carbonara $31.00
Linguine Pesto $28.50
Bucatini Pomodoro $29.00
Lasagna Bolognese $35.00
Rigatoni Con Salsiccia $32.00
Lumache Salmone Vodka $31.00
Ravioli Al Burro $24.50
Spaghetti Con Polpette $36.00
Spicy Paccheri $31.00
Linguine Limone Tartufo $38.50
Primi Piatti
Cozze Con Chorizo $31.00
Calamari Fritti $19.00
Bruschetta $20.00
Caprese Burrata $21.50
Grigliata Di Vegetali $19.00
Escargot $30.00
Brussels Sprouts $18.50
Grilled Fresh Water Prawns $30.50
Homemade Focaccia Bread $8.00
Truffle Patate Fritte $16.00
Insalate
Insalata Mi Piace $17.00
Insalata Di Cesare $20.00
Italian Wedge Salad $26.00
Classic Chop Salad $23.00
Pesce
Vongole Veraci $35.50
Fra Diavolo $35.00
Scampi Prosecco $39.00
Pescatore $52.00
Chilean Sea Bass $58.00

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Contact:

(626) 795-3131

Mon-Sun: 11am- 11pm

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BUCA DI BEPPO ITALIAN RESTAURANT PASADENA

(5.0 Score)
80 West Green Street,
Pasadena, CA 91105 Directions

Since 1998

Specialities:

✓Fettuccine Alfredo Tartufo ✓Pappardelle Bolognese ✓Spaghetti Alla Carbonara ✓Linguine Pesto ✓Bucatini Pomodoro ✓Lasagna Bolognese ✓Rigatoni Con Salsiccia ✓Lumache Salmone Vodka ✓Ravioli Al Burro ✓Spaghetti Con Polpette ✓Spicy Paccheri ✓Linguine Limone Tartufo ✓Cozze Con Chorizo ✓Calamari Fritti ✓Bruschetta ✓Caprese Burrata ✓Grigliata Di Vegetali ✓Escargot ✓Brussels Sprouts ✓Grilled Fresh Water Prawns ✓Homemade Focaccia Bread ✓Truffle Patate Fritte ✓Insalata Mi Piace ✓Insalata Di Cesare ✓Italian Wedge Salad ✓Classic Chop Salad ✓Vongole Veraci ✓Fra Diavolo ✓Scampi Prosecco ✓Pescatore ✓Chilean Sea Bass

"Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant Pasadena has over 100 locations all over the world. The restaurant is located near Central Park and Castle Green, right off the Long Beach Freeway. Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant Pasadena is a kitschy setting featuring red and white tablecloths. The restaurant offers a variety of Italian dishes including pasta, pizza, salads, and desserts. They provide catering services and group dining options for large and small gatherings of 16 people. Their special facilities are free wifi and outdoor seating.

2026 Highlights: They provide nutritional and allergen information, along with gluten-sensitive and vegetarian menu options to accommodate different dietary needs."

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License #669725

Menu:

Pastas
Fettuccine Alfredo $40.29
Spicy Chicken Rigatoni $45.99
Spaghetti With Meatballs $45.99
Baked Ziti $42.59
Chicken Carbonara $45.99
Spaghetti With Meat Sauce $42.59
Baked Rigatoni $45.99
Shrimp Fra Diavolo $49.49
Penne Alla Vodka $41.39
Spaghetti Marinara $39.09
Ravioli With Meat Sauce $47.19
Pizzas
Pepperoni $28.49
Margherita $25.49
Spicy Arrabbiata $28.49
Pizza Con Formaggio $25.49
Sausage & Mushroom $28.49
Appetizers
Mozzarella Garlic Bread $21.49
Garlic Bread $17.99
Buca Trio Platter $43.49
Bruschetta $28.99
World Famous Meatballs $32.49
Shareable Sides
Meatball (3) $29.99
Meatball (1) $13.49
Brussels Sprouts & Prosciutto $22.49
Italian Broccoli Romano $20.99
Italian Sausage $24.49
Green Beans $21.49
Desserts
Tiramisu $19.99............................

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Contact:

(626) 792-7272 (844) 328-2822

Sun-Thu: 11am - 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 10:30pm

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GALE'S

(4.9 Score)
452 South Fair Oaks Avenue,
Pasadena, CA 91105 Directions

Since 2001

Specialities:

✓Cappellini Pomodoro ✓Rotini Bolognese ✓Fettuccini Carbonara ✓Scampi Linguine ✓Cacio E Pepe Spaghetti ✓Portobello Ravioli ✓My Brother Jerry's Tortelloni Bolognese ✓Clams Linguine ✓Penne Al Formaggio ✓Fettuccini Arrabbiata ✓Spaghetti Marinara ✓Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Fresh Mozzarella ✓Spaghetti ✓Lemon ✓Scampi ✓Spinach Lasagna ✓Lasagna Bolognese ✓Pasta Al Forno

"Gale's is a kid-friendly restaurant that offers traditional Italian pasta, salads, and roasted meats. They provide a variety of Italian dishes in the restaurant. The restaurant has over twenty years of experience in providing fresh, family-style Northern Italian cuisine, done with California style. Gale's offers pizza with unique toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, meatball, salami, onions, mushrooms, olives, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, jalapeños, and anchovies. The wine list is a guest favorite for its variety and excellent value. Gale's is open for indoor dining, al fresco outdoor dining, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant provides curbside pickup, takeout, and delivery options.

2026 Highlights: They provide quick delivery, with orders typically brought directly to customers’ cars within approximately 15 minutes."

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Menu:

PASTA:
Cappellini Pomodoro $21.00
Clams Linguini $29.00
Fettuccini Arrabbiata $20.00
Fettuccini Carbonara $27.00
Lasagna Bolognese $28.00
My Brother Jerry's Tortellini Bolognese $28.00
Pasta Al Forno $28.00
Penne Al Formaggio $24.00
Portobello Ravioli $25.00
Rotini Bolognese $26.00
Scampi Linguini $29.00
Spaghetti Marinara $18.00
Lemon Spaghetti With Shrimp $29.00
Spinach Lasagna $25.00
Cacio E Pepe Spaghetti $18.00
Fettuccini Alfredo $24.00
SMALL PIZZAS:
Small Cheese Pizza $16.00
Eggplant Pizza $17.00
Goat Cheese And Pesto Pizza $20.00
Italian Meat Pizza $21.00
Margherita Pizza $17.00
Mushroom And Garlic Pizza $17.00
Prosciutto Pizza $21.00
Spicy Pizza $19.00
White Pizza $19.00
With Everything Pizza $21.00
MEDIUM PIZZAS:
Cheese Pizza $19.00
Eggplant Pizza $19.00

Discount:

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Contact:

(626) 432-6705

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 9pm
Sun: 3pm - 8pm

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MI PIACE REVIEWS

Me and my family had a good lunch on Saturday, the items were all delicious, the seafood stew was with some uncooked-well spaghetti in the bowl, our service lady ( I’m sorry I forgot her name, she is a short-hair cute lady) please to replace a new one right the way. I really appreciate her service, her attitude was warm and friendly. I planned to bring my whole family come over next time.

One of the finest Italian restaurant in the old town Pasadena. Panini bread with ricotta cheese, Burrata & Bruschetta appetizers were great. One of the best Italian food that I've had in US. Their Penne Arrabita is a must try. Pricing is definitely on the higher side. Staff is great and they suggest really good options.

We dined in. We ordered the Lamb Chop. It came with potatos and beautiful carrots. The servers were attentive and quick in providing service. Despite a busy restaurant, the music was soothing and the noise of people around us only made the place buzz. I enjoyed the atmosphere.

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BUCA DI BEPPO ITALIAN RESTAURANT PASADENA REVIEWS

We had a nice little dinner here last night. The food was good and we had the sweetest most attentive server who goes by the name of Angel, and that she was. I have to admit, we are a lot to handle and we had her running around that restaurant because we kept forgetting to ask for stuff. She was very patient and happy to serve us. This is definitely the place for us who are a lot to handle. The entire staff was amazing.

Celebrated my birthday at this location and I loved it! The food was delicious and the service was pretty good and accurate. I highly recommend making reservations ahead of time since it can get really busy and may have to wait a long time. We will be coming back soon.

Tonight we celebrated my daughter's 25th bday and everything was fantastic. From the food, to the service we received from Mayra. Very satisfied with our overall experience this location. Thank you Mayra for great service.

GALE'S REVIEWS

Gale's was delicious. The bread they brought out was so warm and tasty! The caprese salad was also great! I wish I ordered some to go. My family had pizza, which they said it was so good that they would go back. They are picky about pizza. My pasta was the only thing that was just ok. It needed a little more seasoning. Other than that, I recommend trying it out if you're in the Pasadena area. We were visiting from out of town. I would like to give our server Raul, 5 stars across the board!! He was the best!.

Went for valentines day and they were incredibly busy. We still got our food fairly quickly and the waiter even took time to answer my wine pairing question. Great food and great ambiance I'd definitely go back.

Great experience! Our server Kelly was TOP NOTCH! she was very attentive, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. We will definitely be returning for more delicious food.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

MI PIACE Total Inspection Points: 120/120
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 14.7K: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BUCA DI BEPPO ITALIAN RESTAURANT PASADENA Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Contact Info: 10
Gift Certificates: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Multiple Branches: 10
Pricing: 10
Real Discounts: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

GALE'S Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 7.3K: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10