Best Casual Restaurants in El Sereno

The food here is absolutely outstanding. it’s no wonder this place has thrived for nearly a decade and keeps people coming back. With excellent dishes, reasonable prices, and a perfectly cozy ambiance, it delivers a true dining experience. This is hands down my new favorite spot for a warm, intimate dinner with my husband. Last night, we tried just about everything and couldn’t find a single thing to complain about. If you’re looking for exceptional Italian cuisine with a modern twist, this is the place to be.

What a great way to take advantage of a beautiful LA day! Had brunch here and absolutely loved the outdoor venue and walking around seeing all the art. Had never really been to this part of LA and I was certainly missing out. Such a great vibe. Originally from the south I’m pretty critical when it comes to southern food but the beignets and cornbread were spot on. So yummy! Everyone at our table loved the shrimp and grits…just meh. The sides were true stand outs and the blistered snap peas were delicious. The popover Benedict was unique and the market salad had such unexpected ingredients. We loved them all and will definitely be back. And don’t forget the fun cocktails, and yummy desserts . Service was great as well!

Hostess and wait staff were exceptional! Loved the ambiance the live music added. I just wish some of the things we were excited to order were still available the night we visited.

We frequent Pasadena and Los Angeles Fogo de Chao. We love the "Full Experience", everything. Pasadena service was great on 01.04.25. There was a lot of attention to detail by our servers. The only gripe I have is that the restaurant because it's an open hall is quite loud, every time. The meats are always tasty, and salad bar is fabulous 👌🏽.

Excellent food and service. The Benny is the best and my wife really enjoyed the grits.