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Union

Michelin Bib Gourmand Pasadena — Italian-inspired Old Town anchor since 2014

★★★★½ 4.6  (3,200) $$ Tue–Thu 5–9 PM · Fri–Sat 5–10 PM · Sun 5–9 PM · Closed Mon
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About Union

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Chef Bruce Kalman's Pasadena institution holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand year after year for good reason: Union delivers Italian-Californian cooking at a price point that feels almost unfair for the quality. The housemade pastas are the headliners — precise, seasonal, and technically excellent — while the roasted chicken and vegetable sides show the same care. A decade in, Union remains the standard against which all other Pasadena restaurants are measured.

Must-try dishes

Housemade pastaRoasted chickenSeasonal vegetable dishes
Address
37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone
(626) 795-5841
Hours
Tue–Thu 5–9 PM · Fri–Sat 5–10 PM · Sun 5–9 PM · Closed Mon
Parking
Old Town parking structures nearby
Reservations
Resy reservations recommended; popular on weekends
Directions
Open in Google Maps

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Frequently asked questions

What is Union known for?

Union is michelin Bib Gourmand Pasadena — Italian-inspired Old Town anchor since 2014. Regulars order housemade pasta and roasted chicken.

How expensive is Union?

Union is priced at $$ — approx. $20–$40 per person.

How do I make a reservation at Union?

Union uses Resy for reservations. Book online at Resy or call (626) 795-5841 directly. The badge at the top of this page shows whether there are tables left tonight.

Where is Union?

Union is at 37 E Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103, in Pasadena. Old Town parking structures nearby

What are Union's hours?

Union is open Tue–Thu 5–9 PM · Fri–Sat 5–10 PM · Sun 5–9 PM · Closed Mon. Hours can change on holidays — confirm on Google Maps before a long drive.