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Gale's, Pasadena, CA

Gale's

4.6
4.6
3331 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 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.
  • 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 3,331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Healthy

  • Pasadena

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gale's in Pasadena offers an "incredible dining experience" with its "excellent food, service, and ambiance." The coconut cream cake is a "famous must-try" dessert, and the menu features standout dishes like the scampi linguini and mushroom risotto. Despite occasional noise, the "friendly and attentive staff" make visits memorable.

3,331 Reviews
  1. larry

    Los Angeles

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Debra

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Tina

    Los Angeles

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. victoria

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Neighborhood gem!!! A must stop when in Pasadena!!

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  5. Peter

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid local restaurant with very good Italian food and wines. Great local vibe. Gale is a great caring owner

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  6. Doug

    New York City

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I had eaten at Gales before the pandemic and found the food to be excellent. But last nights meal was a real disappointment. I ordered chicken piccata. Two chicken breast came out as thick as T-bone steaks. Chicken piccata is supposed to be pounded flat. The lemon caper sauce had the consistency of gravy. Inexcusable for an Italian restaurant to not know how to properly make chicken piccata. My friend and I ordered a salad. We were halfway through eating it when the runner was standing in front of us with our entrées, looking at us like - move your plates. For a restaurant where the entrées are $35-$50 I found the whole experience mediocre at best. I am unlikely to return.

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  7. Thomas

    Dallas

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming her for 20 years. Consistently great food & service. Can't find much better. Great for couples or large groups.

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  8. Stephen

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Was disappointed in the food prepared. Uusually quite good - tonight was not to standard.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My 3rd time at Gale’s. Great selection of entrees to choose and enjoy. Esteban has been our server the times that I have been there with friends. He provides great recommendations and customer service. I am excited to take my family for the entrees and service.

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  10. anthony

    Los Angeles

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food always good. Portions are small and prices are a bit high. Very noisy in front part of restaurant. Still one of my favorite restaurant but just don't go as often as I want due to cost.

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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 4.6 stars by 3331 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.
Booked 29 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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