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Gale's, Pasadena, CA

Gale's

4.7
4.7
3347 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Gale's Restaurant is a totally local Pasadena spot for delicious Northern Italian fare, tucked away from the tourist chains in Old Town. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small marble tables, drinking cocktails and wine from elegant Brighton goblets. Start off with Bruschetta, Burrata Salad or Gale's Simple Salad and then move on to the country-style Tuscan steak or one of the house made ravioli specials. For dessert, don't miss the Tiramisu or Gale's iconic Coconut Cake. The wine list is a favorite among the guests for it's variety and excellent value.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (626) 432-6705
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Leo
  • Catering
    Gale's menu adapts well to both office and personal catering. Check with us to see how our personalized menus can be tailored for your next event.
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Cross Street
    California
  • Parking details
    Ample Free Parking in lot and street parking.
  • Public transit
    We are very close to the Del Mar Station for the Metrolink. We are about 3 blocks away.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 3,347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Pasadena

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gale's delights with its "fabulous" Italian cuisine and "exceptional" service, making it a neighborhood gem in Pasadena. With a diverse menu offering generous portions, it's perfect for any occasion. Reservations are advised due to its popularity. The coconut cake is a must-try dessert, and outdoor dining is comfortably charming.

3,347 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a little underwhelmed with the food. We feel the food quality has significantly deteriorated. We ordered the chicken park and meat lasagne. The chicken was bland. Tasted like it was reheated. The lasagne was on point , we really enjoyed it. We were sitting outside so we felt the service was ok till it was tome to get the bill. I had to ask 3 times and after I got the check, I walked to the reception to pay it because I did not want to wait another 10 min for the server to get it back to me.

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  2. cliff

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great as always. We were dining early before a show. They got us in and out without us feeling rushed.

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  3. Roberta

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy Gales. Food and service are always good and great place to take friends or family for a nice dinner.

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  4. Stan

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the back room. It was perfect for the four of us to catch up and enjoy the delicious food. We ordered the mussels and pizzetta as shareable and our dinner from the daily specials. Kelly was attentive but not intrusive. A good experience at Gale's.

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  5. Jeannie

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food & service as usual. My only complaint is they were out of the coconut cake!!!! I was waiting all week to dig into it! Oh well, next time for sure!!!

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  6. Tina

    Los Angeles

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gale’s is the best and most consistent restaurant I’ve ever been to. Been going for 15 years and I love everything about it. The food is so good, it’s cozy and great service. Truly the best!!!!

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  7. Carol

    VIP

    Orange County

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Gales! It has Delicious food and great service. The cocktails are excellent too!

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  8. Mike

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent service. It was pretty busy so I glad to have made a reservation

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  9. Debbie

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed holiday lunch with friends. Gale’s is always a great choice and didn’t disappoint.

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  10. Brian

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Returning with fond memories for the first time in many years (having moved away). Our party of five include a couple who visit Gale's frequently. Everyone found the meal delightful overall. A pasta with shrimp and an amatriciana with seafood certainly looked fabulous. I deducted a little for food because an otherwise delicious branzino was too salty and a good fettucini carbonara featured a little too much bacon (guanciale?)—which I grant some diners might consider a plus. Shared a good-sized, yummy peach-and-blueberry crostata a la mode for dessert. Service, led by Esteban, was fantastic. We dined in the main room, which was much more open, less crowded than I recalled. The outdoor seating looked tempting for when the weather is warmer.

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FAQs

Gale's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 432-6705.

Gale's is rated 4.7 stars by 3347 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gale's

452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    California
  • Area
    Pasadena
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample Free Parking in lot and street parking.
  • Public transit
    We are very close to the Del Mar Station for the Metrolink. We are about 3 blocks away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Leo
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (626) 432-6705
  • Catering
    Gale's menu adapts well to both office and personal catering. Check with us to see how our personalized menus can be tailored for your next event.
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