Best Restaurants for Foodies in Alhambra

27 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(458)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 49 times today

Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style. 'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun. The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission. NEED TO KNOWWine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list. Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius. Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.

2. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4090)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 57 times today

With over 30 years serving up crave worthy food, craft coktails, extensive wine lists and personalized service, we invite you to come dine on our newly renovated patio, bustling main dining rooms, sleek lounge or order our takeout. In Italian, Mi Piace means - I like it; and the Mi Piace Team will make sure you love it at this award-winning restaurant. Mi Piace is the perfect spot to enjoy an intimate dinner, lively lunch, or festive brunch. We take pride in our product and service provided and look forward to having you as our guest in what we call 'home'.

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3. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.5

Awesome(3206)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 96 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Pasadena for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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4. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2088)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 42 times today

The Arbour brings rustic elegant dining to the historic Pasadena neighborhood of south Lake Avenue. Paying homage to the extraordinary agricultural bounty of California, The Arbour’s menu showcases relationships with sustainable local farms and purveyors.

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5. Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

4.5

Awesome(1215)

Price: Moderate

• American • Monterey Park

Booked 34 times today

Introducing a reimagined Luminarias, with a newly modernized take following a multimillion-dollar interior and exterior remodel. Our open-concept dining room features 25-foot floor-to-ceiling windows — seamlessly blending into an expansive deck for sweeping views of the San Gabriel Valley. With a revamped menu comprised of New American dishes with Latin influence, and a vast bar of specialty cocktails and premium spirits, we're here to give you an unforgettable dining experience.

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6. Sushi Enya - Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(84)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Pasadena

Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena. Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey. Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft. It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

7. Shiro Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1602)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 13 times today

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

8. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(5003)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 118 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

9. Bestia

4.8

Exceptional(8316)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 188 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

10. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(225)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 36 times today

Manuela is a foodie paradise with its Californian cuisine crafted by Chef Kris Tominaga. Reviews rave about the 'delicious', 'fresh', 'outstanding' food and the 'excellent' service. The ambience is also widely praised, with the restaurant described as having a 'gorgeous' design and 'awesome' vibes. Plus, the selection of local beers and wines, and the use of high-quality ingredients further enhance the dining experience.

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loriVIP
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful experience always food amazing service impeccable
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True Food Kitchen - PasadenaPrice: Moderate• American• Pasadena
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4.5
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Jose
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always one of our favorite restaurants! Food is always delicious. The service was great. The music is great and makes it a fun and romantic dinner. We always attend for our anniversary with my family.
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Mi PiacePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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4.5
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jose
California Central Coast •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What an amazing restaurant! The food was phenomenal and ambience was outstanding coming back again for sure
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The Arbour - PasadenaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Pasadena
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4.7
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Terry
San Francisco Bay Area •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner, and a wonderful time at Bar Chelou! The food was a constant flow of unusual, delicious flavors and textures. The service was perfect, from being greeted at the door to table service. Our services paced delivery of the small plates so we could really enjoy them. No rushed feeling here. And our servers recommendations were spot on. Finally, the food was reasonably priced, so we feel we can return again and again.
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Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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4.8
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MARK
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Outstanding Christmas Brunch! The food and service was impeccable. Our waiter Lee was excellent in every way possible! His kindness and efficiency help make this an extraordinary dining experience for my family and for that I'm grateful!
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Luminarias Restaurant & Special EventsPrice: Moderate• American• Monterey Park
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4.5

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Chelou

2. Mi Piace

3. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4. The Arbour - Pasadena

5. Luminarias Restaurant & Special Events

6. Sushi Enya - Pasadena

7. Shiro Restaurant

8. Bavel

9. Bestia

10. Manuela

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