#1

Gale's Italian, Northern Italian, Pizzeria, Fine Dining 452 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena (626) 432-6705  I'm responding in particular to the fairly recent very grumpy one-star review. I think this is the kind of place where the better you are, the better the experience is. Meaning? Well,it's not a chain, so some nights the service is really personal,...

#2

Komeyoshi Japanese 185 E Glenarm St, Pasadena (626) 799-8543  Excellent shabu-shabu served by an engaging chef. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves authentic Japanese food. Certainly ranks with far more expensive restaurants we have dined in. Food is always fresh, pleasingly served, and su...

#3	Mijares Mexican Restaurant Mexican 145 Palmetto Dr, Pasadena (626) 792-2763  This is the best Mexican Restaurant you will ever find. The food is perfect it's so good your brains will fall out. Everything about Mijares is great. A full bar. Food prices are very reasonable.