Pasadena · French · Bistro
Michelin-recognized Pasadena French bistro — intimate Old Town dining
On Union St. in Old Town Pasadena, Perle brings classic French bistro cooking with a Michelin recognition that belies its understated setting. The menu reads like a love letter to Paris — steak frites, escargot, roasted bone marrow, perfect duck confit — executed with technical precision in a candlelit dining room that feels genuinely transported. One of the few places in the San Gabriel Valley where a serious French meal doesn't require a drive to the Westside.
Perle is michelin-recognized Pasadena French bistro — intimate Old Town dining. Regulars order steak frites and french onion soup.
Perle is priced at $$$ — approx. $40–$75 per person.
Perle takes reservations by phone — call (626) 460-8819 to book.
Perle is at 43 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103, in Pasadena. Old Town parking structures nearby
Perle is open Tue–Sun 5:30–10 PM · Closed Mon. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.