Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in La Canada

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1. The Proper Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(588)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • La Canada

Booked 14 times today

Where our passion is simple: an approachable menu using the highest quality, best tasting ingredients in a comfortable and elegant neighborhood bar and grill. Our owners, Rick and Lisa Anderson and David and Cater Yost are committed to bringing the best customer experience to La Canada Flintridge. Whether it’s our signature Proper martini, a perfectly seasoned ribeye with Cajun butter, or crispy truffled Brussels that make the mouth water, you’ll savor the quality that our chefs and bartenders bring to every meal.Come bring your friends and family to an unforgettable dining experience in an elegant and contemporary atmosphere designed to invite and excite.

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2. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

Exceptional(166)

Price: Expensive

• American • Pasadena

Booked 21 times today

Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions. With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers. Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.

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3. Casa Cordoba - Montrose

4.7

Exceptional(504)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Montrose

Booked 20 times today

Casa Cordoba was established 2013 to deliver a truly authentic Spanish dining experience. Located in a classic Spanish building in the heart of beautiful Montrose, Casa Cordoba presents a truly immersive experience where Angelenos can step out of the hustle and bustle of their daily lives and experience a Taste of Spain.You can experience Casa in our magical garden, dining room, or wine bar. We offer authentic Spanish cuisine including an extensive tapas menu, specialty paellas, and much more to go along with our hand selected wine list representing various regions of Spain.

4. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4051)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 63 times today

Mi Piace is a neighborhood gem in Pasadena, renowned for its over 30 years of serving up crave worthy Italian cuisine. It's praised for its excellent food, service, and ambiance by patrons, who have been dining there for special occasions and even for multiple decades. The restaurant takes pride in its product and service, making it a go-to spot for guests. One reviewer mentioned, 'Food is consistently good. Been a patron for multiple decades and always a go to choice for guests.'

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5. Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

4.8

Exceptional(2253)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 14 times today

You will enjoy the beautiful patio setup we have in Pasadena. We have instituted all health and safety precautions to ensure all of our guests and employees feel safe and can enjoy themselves. If you have any questions, please contact us and our team will take the pleasure of assisting you.--Alexander's Steakhouse offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of global influences throughout the menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, our signature Hamachi Shot and a large selection of Wagyu. We also highlight dry-aged steaks and offer the finest and most luxurious products available including two tasting menus and a Extensive Wine List. A full bar featuring some of the most unique specialty cocktails is a great way to begin your evening here at Alexander's Steakhouse.

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6. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(3175)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 37 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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7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(4001)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 71 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Pasadena, CA serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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8. Fleming's Steakhouse - Pasadena

4.8

Exceptional(1396)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Pasadena

Booked 69 times today

Your Pasadena Fleming's is conveniently located on the corner of Marengo and Colorado Boulevard. Fleming's in Pasadena is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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9. Divina Cucina Ristorante Italiano

4.7

Exceptional(135)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Glendale

Booked 13 times today

In a truly traditional style, Divina Cucina is a generations-old family-owned restaurant in California that keeps its traditions and customs alive by serving the richest and tastiest Italian dishes in the area. Upscale cuisine includes traditional Italian Antipasti, Homemade Pasta, Rissoto, and Pizza. For dessert, Divina Cucina offers flavors that will transport you directly to an Italian abode, with items such as spumoni ice cream, crème Brulee, and tiramisu.It's a small and cozy restaurant with a little patio.Our signature dishes are Cappellini Alla Checca, Vitello Alla Marsala, and Carpaccio de Salmon.The restaurant is located close to these landmarks: Descanso Gardens, Griffith Observatory, Huntington Library and Gardens, and DTLA.

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10. Carousel Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(585)

Price: Moderate

• Middle Eastern • Glendale

Booked 19 times today

From of our family to yours, Carousel is the premier Los Angeles area restaurant providing guests with the complete culinary experience when it comes to enjoying traditional middle eastern and Lebanese cuisine. In the Middle Eastern culture, meza (Lebanese term for appetizer) consists of a vast array of small sized, hot and cold dishes, great for sampling and sharing. At Carousel, our menu offers a selection of kebabs to seafood to an array of vegetarian items. We offer more than 60 meza items, ranging from familiar dishes, such as hummus, falafel and tabouleh to more traditional delicacies. Everything that we serve comes from original family recipes passed down through generations. With the supervision of our Chef de Cuisine and co-owner, Mrs. Rose Tcholakian, each dish that is served is sure to bestow the quality and freshness Carousel is well known for. For those unfamiliar to Lebanese food, a helpful service staff will guide you through what is sure to be a habit-forming journey.

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Agustin
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic food, flavorful with just the right amount of food on the plate. Great service and a wonderful somalier.
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Agnes Restaurant & CheeseryPrice: Expensive• American• Pasadena
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4.7
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Mikevip
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time for us at Proper, the photos and previous reviews had won us over. Highlights; service was very solid and atmosphere was as the photos led on, very nice. The food; caesar salad, deviled eggs to start - both okay, but lacking any "oh these are good" moments. Entrees - chicken paccata and salmon - too much butter and again, okay, but no, "oh my this is good" bites. The misc; music was in/out and not really heard from our seat making it eerily quiet at times when the music wasn't on. Overall a 3.5 experience.
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The Proper RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• La Canada
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4.8
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David
Los Angeles •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent. Our waiter Frank did a great job of taking care of us. We were personally greeted by the owner and the manager. Very enjoyable experience!
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Mi PiacePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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4.5
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Yanavip
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always great food, service -hostess always try to get the best seat when makes reservation, a service dog is treat wonderfully!
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Casa Cordoba - MontrosePrice: Moderate• Spanish• Montrose
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4.7
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David
Los Angeles •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This experience lived up to expectations, which were high. For our golden wedding anniversary we wanted to have a special night. Alexander’s delivered exquisite food, service, and ambiance. The Chef’s Tasting proved the perfect order—no need for decision making, so we could focus on each other. And the dishes were phenomenal, each one better than the last. For an important occasion, Alexander’s can’t be beat.
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Alexander's Steakhouse - PasadenaPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Pasadena
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4.8

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49 restaurants available nearby

1. The Proper Restaurant

2. Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

3. Casa Cordoba - Montrose

4. Mi Piace

5. Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

6. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Pasadena

8. Fleming's Steakhouse - Pasadena

9. Divina Cucina Ristorante Italiano

10. Carousel Restaurant

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