Michelin Bib Gourmand Pasadena — Italian-inspired Old Town anchor since 2014
Must-try: Housemade pasta, Roasted chicken, Seasonal vegetable dishes
📍 37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Italian in Pasadena — 4.6 across 2,002 diner reviews
Must-try: Mortadella with stracciatella and pistachio, Spicy salami with arugula
📍 1976 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Pasadena's Southeast Asian bone broth temple — pho, congee, and market cooking
Must-try: 24-hour bone broth pho, Oxtail congee, Crispy garlic noodles
📍 67 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
a counter with a huge menu that, improbably, actually works
Must-try: Pibil-marinated rotisserie chicken, Goat birria tacos, Salsas
📍 203 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107