Pasadena may not be the first town you'll visit when you think about California; however, this city has many top restaurants and dining options that you can't miss! Travel to Pasadena and find out for yourself.

Gale's Italian Restaurant and Bar

Gale’s Restaurant and Bar is Pasadena’s little secret. This restaurant, hidden from the bustle of the city, offers delicious Northern Italian cuisine which the New York Times described as a “remarkably solid fare.” With an interior that features brick walls, small wooden tables and open kitchen, Gale’s has a casual atmosphere that makes guests feel at home.

Arroyo’s Chop House

Arroyo’s Chop House is the perfect place for a lunch break or after-office drinks. Guests may try Arroyo’s USDA Prime beef which is dry-aged for six weeks and hand-cut daily, or some fresh seafood brought in daily by the area’s top purveyors. Drop by Arroyo’s dark-wood bar to try some of the region’s best mixes.

Madeleine's Restaurant and Wine Bistro

Madeleine's Restaurant and Wine Bistro offers a full service menu plus several dining areas:

    * Bordeaux Room - perfect for weddings, office meetings and special occasions

    * The Enclosed Outdoor Patio - perfect during warm summers

    * The Chef's Private Dining Room

Madeleine’s offers flavorful American, Asian fusion, Bistro, French and Italian cuisine. Its romantic atmosphere is perfect for a dinner date for a couple.

Derek’s Bistro

Derek’s Bistro offers a wide variety of dishes which include seasonal local produce, fresh seafood, meat, game and poultry -- all prepared in traditional French ways.

Derek’s a-la carte menu, combined with its extensive and award-winning wine list and casual yet elegant ambience, has customers coming back regularly.

Café Santorini

Café Santorini offers scrumptious Mediterranean cuisine such as a wide variety of pastas, grilled meats, seafood dishes, and family style appetizer platters. The interiors of this restaurant provide a very cozy atmosphere, but guests may also have fun on the outdoor patio for a romantic roof-top dinner under the stars. There’s also the Rococo Room which can seat up to 150 people and is perfect for large gatherings such as business meetings and special occasions.