The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

78 W Union St, Pasadena
(626) 796-9802

Recent Reviews

Raymond Butner

This long-time local favorite is better than many flashier restaurants.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Italian Meatballs, Minestrone Soup, Meat Lasagna

Bill Zorc

Excellent dinner, friendly and efficient service. Thanks!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emily G.

I loved this little Italian spot in Old Town! My friend and I walked in on a busy Saturday night but were able to find a spot at the little bar. It's not a huge place but they've got indoor and outdoor seating. The woman working at the bar was super friendly and gave good recommendations on their foods and drinks. Everything on their menu sounded tasty so I'd definitely be down to go back and try more! If you're looking for a good spot for Italian I'd recommend this place.

Jenny E.

Dont know why this place is slow but its really good! My daughter always wants pasta so I went here since we were shopping in the area. The ambience is nice and cozy. Our server was attentive and gave excellent customer service. I ordered NY Style pizza and my daughter loves spaghetti so that what she had. She absolutely loved her dish. She loved the music...she absolutely loved that it wasn't busy which umm....obviously is not what a business wants lol. She's loves it. We will be back. Our waiter Micheal was awesome!!!

donald m.

Steph and all the staff here are without a doubt fabulous! The food is excellent and value is great ! Will def recommend to everyone I know in the area

Johnny L.

Tony Soprano would eat here on the regular. The Kitchen is an old school Italian sneak joint. A brick wall bastion of Italy. The food is lovingly made, the baked dishes are wildly delicious, and they also serve a Sausage and Peppers calzone, you need this in your life. The pizza? Great. The ziti? Great. The sausage and peppers? Do it. Place is a gem, do yourself the favor.

My first experience was fantastic! All of the food that we ordered tasted so homemade and rich in flavors. Our waitress Elizabeth had great recommendations that we went with and I wouldn't change a thing. I can't wait to go back!

Diane T.

Great local cozy Italian restaurant with delicious food at ridiculously reasonable prices. Not high end yet down to earth simple and tasty food. Server - Hunter- was utmost spot on efficient, kind- hearted, and professional. A warm environment to relax with no pressure nor rushing you along here. Will definitely return!

Melinda A.

Awesome! The pizza and baked ziti were delicious. You have to get an order of the garlic cheese bread. Our server Mike was amazing!

Cassandra H.

My new fave Italian spot in Pasadena!! I love the ambiance very Italian home style with the red checkered tablecloths and the atmosphere is so romantic and chill! The food is delicious and the service is exceptional!!

Inna P.

I ordered pizza and pasta from here and they were both nasty tasting and super oily. Avoid this place!

Anthony Cullen

Pizza average, and when I paid no change offered!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Vincente Tenerelli

I'm Italian and I only recommend two places that make pizza here in SoCal and this place is one of them. I typically get the Sicilian, I haven't tried all their dishes but the Sicilian pizza is certified worthy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Recommended dishes: Sicilian Style Pizza

Marisa Martin

Great food, not so nice

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Minestrone Soup, Chicken Parmesan

Paul Herring

Their lasagna was fantastic. I want more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

78 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 796-9802