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Gale's, Pasadena, CA
Gale's, Pasadena, CA
Gale's, Pasadena, CA
Gale's, Pasadena, CA
Gale's, Pasadena, CA

Gale's

4.7
4.7
3364 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 44 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,364 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gale's in Pasadena consistently delights with its "exceptional food" and "excellent service." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a "wonderful Italian restaurant gem." Patrons praise the "amazing pasta" and "delicious cocktails." Despite occasional lapses in service, the overall dining experience remains "outstanding," with the coconut cake being a standout dessert.
3,364 Reviews
  1. Kyle

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best Italian food in Pasadena. Never disappoints.

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  2. Edwin

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food was great, we had the meatball appetizer and it was quite delectable. My girl got the Scampi Linguini and its a very light dish but you will get full eating the bread so take it slow. I ordered a rigatoni dish with Italian sausage, full of flavor to say the least!! Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for Italian

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  3. Owen

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gale’s is one of our go-to fabulous dining experiences for my wife and me when we’re in Pasadena. Recently, Gabriel was our server - appropriately qttentive. Starters included the arancini and the Frito Misto, followed by the salmon sauté and the branzino. Delicioso!

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  4. Vana

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time! Food is good quality and pricing feels just right.

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  5. Paul

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been to Gale’s many times and have always had excellent experiences. The food is exceptional and service has been very good. This time, however, they put us in outside seating. There appeared to be only 1 waiter handling about 15 tables, so the service was almost non existent. It took 45 minutes before we were able to order. They totally forgot one of the appetizers we ordered, and the first dish didn’t come out until 45 minutes after we ordered. It was also difficult to get our check, so altogether we were there for almost 3 hours. I had taken two business clients, so I was apologizing to them the entire time.

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  6. CAROLYN

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love going to Gales! It’s always great food and great service! My friend absolutely love it and said she’d be back! Me too!

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  7. SylviaE

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, all around! One of my favorite restaurants.

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  8. Eileen

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the nicest server, a great table next to a wall so we had great privacy . The bread is the best bread I’ve ever had, fantastic Ceasar salads we both thoroughly enjoyed our pasta dishes, huge portions, will enjoy today for lunch. . We are displaced due to the fire and really needed a relaxing great meal. All was perfect. We will be back maybe tomorrow 😍

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  9. Ron

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience dinning here! Great food and always excellent service!

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  10. Mike

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed both the outstanding food selections and tastes plus the dining experience. It was an great date night for us!

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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 3364 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gale's

452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    California
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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