Best Restaurants for Foodies in San Gabriel

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Bavel

4.8

Exceptional(4947)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

A Middle Eastern restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

2. Bestia

4.7

Exceptional(8231)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 62 times today

A multi-regional Italian restaurant in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles.

3. Bar Chelou

4.8

Exceptional(432)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 20 times today

Bar Chelou is a neo-bistro that is both a distillation of Chef Doug Rankin's broad gastronomic interests and a deeply personal expression of his individualistic style. 'Chelou' (French slang for ‘strange’ or ‘unexpected’) is both the name and unifying theme of the restaurant, which draws from a range of culinary traditions and service styles to create something personal, novel, and fun. The restaurant is located within the Pasadena Playhouse complex. If you plan to visit the Playhouse after dinner, please book a 5:30p reservation to ensure ample timing for your dinner. We also offer concession cocktails before a showing and during intermission. NEED TO KNOWWine corkage is $30 per 750ml bottle with no limit; we do not offer corkage for wines featured on our wine list. Ample parking is available on surrounding streets and at several paid lots within a one-block radius. Gift cards are available for purchase on our website.

4. Mi Piace

4.5

Awesome(4052)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Pasadena

Booked 39 times today

With over 30 years serving up crave worthy food, craft coktails, extensive wine lists and personalized service, we invite you to come dine on our newly renovated patio, bustling main dining rooms, sleek lounge or order our takeout. In Italian, Mi Piace means - I like it; and the Mi Piace Team will make sure you love it at this award-winning restaurant. Mi Piace is the perfect spot to enjoy an intimate dinner, lively lunch, or festive brunch. We take pride in our product and service provided and look forward to having you as our guest in what we call 'home'.

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5. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(3175)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pasadena

Booked 16 times today

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Pasadena for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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6. The Arbour - Pasadena

4.7

Exceptional(2059)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Pasadena

Booked 26 times today

The Arbour brings rustic elegant dining to the historic Pasadena neighborhood of south Lake Avenue. Paying homage to the extraordinary agricultural bounty of California, The Arbour’s menu showcases relationships with sustainable local farms and purveyors.

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7. Redbird - Los Angeles

4.8

Exceptional(3070)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Located in downtown Los Angeles, Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic edifices, inside the rectory building of Vibiana – a premier wedding, events and performing arts venue. Chef | Owner Neal Fraser and Owner | Operator Amy Knoll have crafted a beautifully dynamic restaurant space within which to enjoy Chef Fraser's critically acclaimed Modern American menu. Wine Director Christopher Dugan’s wine list is well-rounded with great finds from both established and emerging regions throughout the world. Bar Director Tobin Shea's cocktail offerings feature well-balanced, bespoke renditions of the classics, as well as inventive and inspired originals. Indoor and outdoor seating options are available for brunch, happy hour + dinner.The Main Dining Room offers open air dining under our retractable roof with views of the Vibiana bell tower and the upper balconies of the rectory building. The Lounge offers dining tables along the banquette and windows overlooking 2nd St.

8. Manuela

4.8

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Manuela is a foodie paradise with its Californian cuisine crafted by Chef Kris Tominaga. Reviews rave about the 'delicious', 'fresh', 'outstanding' food and the 'excellent' service. The ambience is also widely praised, with the restaurant described as having a 'gorgeous' design and 'awesome' vibes. Plus, the selection of local beers and wines, and the use of high-quality ingredients further enhance the dining experience.

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9. Sushi Enya - Pasadena

4.6

Exceptional(83)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Pasadena

Booked 1 time today

Sushi Enya is a Japanese sushi restaurant that first opened in the heart of Little Tokyo in Downtown, LA. After five years of perseverance and experimentation in Downtown, LA, we opened our second location in beautiful Old Town Pasadena. Our third location, which opened in 2018, is located in the beach city of Marina Del Rey. Our owner Chef Kimiyasu Enya trained for over 10 years in Japan to perfect his craft. It is our goal to ensure that quality remains consistent and every experience is enjoyable for all guests.

10. Shiro Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1592)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Pasadena

Booked 7 times today

Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

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Michael
Los Angeles •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The somm was fantastic. Her communication and style were great. Really added to the experience. All the dishes were well seasoned, balanced, interesting and well executed.
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BavelPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Downtown
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4.8
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Charles
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great place for innovative small plates and good wines.
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Bar ChelouPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Pasadena
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4.8
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Rose
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We got there before our reservation & was seated after everyone in our party of 6 arrived. Everything from appetizers to main courses & desserts were super delicious. Our guests from out of town were not disappointed. They were glad to experience Bestia. It lived out to the great reviews.
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BestiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.7
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David
Los Angeles •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was excellent. Our waiter Frank did a great job of taking care of us. We were personally greeted by the owner and the manager. Very enjoyable experience!
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Mi PiacePrice: Expensive• Italian• Pasadena
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4.5
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Joevip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •95 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Words hardly describe how wonderful this whole experience was: phenomenal wine pairings, impeccable service, attention to detail, exquisite plating, perfectly cooked, creative combinations....just incredible. On a scale of 1 to 10, this place is definitely an 11!!!
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ProvidencePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Hollywood
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4.9

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Bavel

2. Bestia

3. Bar Chelou

4. Mi Piace

5. True Food Kitchen - Pasadena

6. The Arbour - Pasadena

7. Redbird - Los Angeles

8. Manuela

9. Sushi Enya - Pasadena

10. Shiro Restaurant

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