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Gale's, Pasadena, CA

Gale's

4.7
4.7
3338 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 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 3,338 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

  • Pasadena

    Great for outdoor dining

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.

3,338 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Los Angeles

    105 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another successful lunch at this charming intimate eatery. One of our favorite spots in Pasadena to bring out of town guests.

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  2. Christina

    Los Angeles

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful Italian restaurant gem. Intimate, comfortable, good service and well prepared entrees. We dined family style to have more variety. Seafood ravioli and mushroom ravioli were tender and sauces very complimentary in taste. Antipasto salad was fresh. Everything pizza thin crust and a very good balance. Despite the restaurant being filled to capacity, both indoors and outdoors, the noise level was pleasantly low.

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  3. Hugh

    Orange County

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Met friends at Gale's for the first time. A nice neighborhood Italian restaurant away from the frenetic Pasadena Old town. Staff was very attentive and the food was very good. there are several dining areas, including around the kitchen, the bar, outside and a back room for overflow or groups. As it gets busy, particularly being near the kitchen it can get noisy. It's popular so reservations are advised.

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  4. Monice

    Tucson

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are exceptional. Every time we come to L.A. from Tucson, this is a first stop for either lunch or dinner.

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  5. David

    Key West

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant, pleasant ambiance, very good food, and free parking.

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  6. Kirkland

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gale’s is consistently a top restaurant in all categories. Service, atmosphere, and food are always excellent. Thank you Gale!

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  7. Cristina

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Javier always provides excellent service and attention. Outstanding dishes and interesting specials though on the high end in price.

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  8. larry

    Los Angeles

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another memorable dining experience at Gales..we always enjoy our visits, food always delicious, service, tonight provided by Raul was wonderful..ambience very nice ..

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  9. Debra

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hostess went out of her way to accommodate us, we arrived early to reservation

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  10. Tina

    Los Angeles

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been dining @ Gale's for many years. Food & service is always excellent!!

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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 3338 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 23 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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