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Gale's, Pasadena, CA

Gale's

4.8
4.8
3372 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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.

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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 3,372 people are saying

Gale's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Neighborhood gem

  • Pasadena

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gale's offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "superb service" in a warm, intimate setting. Known for its "delicious Italian meals," it is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Despite occasional service delays, the attentive staff and diverse menu, featuring specials like seafood ravioli, make it a "must-stop" in Pasadena.

3,372 Reviews
  1. cliff VIP

    Los Angeles28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous dinner at Gale’s. Food was great as was Kevin our server. Our go to in Pasadena.

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  2. Richard VIP

    Los Angeles9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to meet! Tables are seats are comfortably separated from other parties to make audible conversation possible. Food is great. Wine is good too! Service outshines all of these positives. One of my favorite places.

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  3. DTraveler

    New York State91 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Portobello ravioli in cream sauce and a crab & shrimp ravioli in a spicy tomato sauce. Would have walked away happy if not for one issue. Bit down on something hard. Turned out to be a small plastic bead of some kind. Gave it to the waiter who said he would show it to the chef. Nothing for it (not even a verbal apology. Nor an encouraging response.

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  4. Yvette

    Portland19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific restaurant. Food was excellent and service was superior. The menu is extensive and authentic.

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  5. May

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was great and the food was really good. I had linguini with clams. It was exactly how I wanted it.

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  6. Semaj

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good, service was good, wasn’t a fan of my table location outside in the tent but aside from that everything was good. I would go again

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my first time at Gale’s and it was beyond expectations. Service was superb. The food was excellent and presentation was perfect. The daily selections (specials) was an amazing list, especially in conjunction with the main menu. We will definitely book again in the future.

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  8. Christina VIP

    Los Angeles43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful place to have lunch! The salad options are fantastic, and the minestrone soup was perfect. All of our servers were so helpful and attentive. Thank you so much for providing a great place to have lunch in Pasadena!

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  9. Tim

    Los Angeles52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a delicious Italian meal. A stalwart restaurant in the Pasadena area. We’ll go back soon.

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  10. Jonathan

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for Valentines Day dinner. Great food and menu for the day, service and ambiance was great. Definitely surprised how good this place was and I will come back again!

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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 4.8 stars by 3372 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Gale's

452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Additional information

  • Cross street
    California
  • Neighborhood
    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
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