Gale's

4.7

3365 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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.

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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
(626) 432-6705
Website
http://www.galesrestaurant.com/
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.

Location
452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
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

Prosciutto and Melon$16.00
imported prosciutto, cantaloupe
Garlic Bread$9.00
garlic and parmesan, butter
Scampi Fritti$18.00
large breaded shrimp, pesto remoulade
Mussels in White Wine Sauce$19.00
mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots
Bruschetta$10.00
garlic toast, tomato, basil, garlic EVO
Eggplant Siciliana$14.00
roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, pesto
Warm Roasted Olives$10.00
marinated olives and herbs

Salads

''The Original'' Simple Salad$9.00
romaine, cherry tomato, parmesan, red onion, herb vinaigrette
Organic Greens$9.00
organic mixed, pine nuts, parmesan, balsamic
Arugula Salad$9.00
Tomato, mushroom. Parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Caprese Salad$16.00
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, EVO
Chopped Antipasto Salad$12.00
Italian meats, cheese, romaine. Marinated vegetables, herb vinaigrette
Rustic Caesar Salad$9.00
romaine lettuce, parmesan, tomato, brushetta, caesar dressing
Burrata with Prosciutto$17.00
local made burrata cheese, tomato, basil, prosciutto, roasted peppers, EVO
Roasted Beet Salad$13.00
arugula, goat cheese, sweet peacan balsamic dressing

Meats and Fish

Served with choice of two side dishes: roasted potatoes, sauteed spinach, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, daily vegetable or penne marinara, add Caesar or Simply salad small $6; large $9

Chicken Piccata$29.00
chicken breast lightly floured lemon, parsley caper sauce
Tuscan Style Steak$37.00
new york steak, garlic & herbs
Country Stlye Steak$39.00
New York steak sliced, arugula and shaved Parmesan
Rosemary Lamb Chops$39.00
seasoned with garlic and rosemary
Herb Roasted Chicken$29.00
oven roasted Mary's free range chicken seasoned with fresh herbs
Chicken Milanese$29.00
chicken breast, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese
Chicken Parmesan$30.00
chicken milanese with marinara and melted mozzarella
Chicken Cacciatore$29.00
Mary's chicken, roasted bell pepper, mushroom, onion
Fresh Salmon Saute$29.00
salmon lightly sautéed and served with a garlic yogurt aioli
Fresh Fish of the Day
brought in daily from Fish King Seafood
- M/P

Soups

Minestrone Soup$7.00
vegetable soup with pasta, pesto, vegetarian broth
Soup of the Day$7.00
daily selection

Pasta

Whole wheat available gluten free pasta. Add Caesar or Simply salad small $6; large $9

Cappellini Pomodoro$16.00
chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil
Rotini Bolognese$18.00
slow cooked italian meat sauce
Fettuccini Carbonara$18.00
cream, pancetta, parmesan, onions, egg
Scampi Linguini Rapini$22.00
shrimp, italian broccoli, sundried tomato, kalamata olive, garlic
Portabello Ravioli$20.00
portobello stuffed ravioli, wild mushroom cream sauce
Clams Linguini$22.00
parsley, garlic and white wine
Penne al Fromaggio$17.00
fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic, tomato sauce, parmesan
Fettuccini Arrabbiata$16.00
spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti Marinara$15.00
fresh tomato sauce, garlic, herbs
Whole Wheat Spaghetti$17.00
tomato, basil, eggplant and zucchini with fresh mozzarella
Spaghetti with Lemon Capers and Shrimp$22.00
shrimp, capers, lemon, olive oil, parmesan cheese
My Brother Jerrys Tortelloni Bolognese$21.00
veal and chicken tortelloni, creamy meat sauce

Baked Pastas

Spinach Lasagna$18.00
fresh pasta, spinach, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, marinara sauce
Lasagna Bolognese$19.00
lasagna with house made meat sauce
Pasta al Forno$19.00
creamy meat sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese

What 3,365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Pasadena
Healthy

Review summary

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Gale's in Pasadena consistently delights with its "exceptional food" and "excellent service." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff make it a "wonderful Italian restaurant gem." Patrons praise the "amazing pasta" and "delicious cocktails." Despite occasional lapses in service, the overall dining experience remains "outstanding," with the coconut cake being a standout dessert.

3,365 Reviews

J
Jonathan
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Kyle
VIP
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best Italian food in Pasadena. Never disappoints.
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Edwin
San Diego
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service and food was great, we had the meatball appetizer and it was quite delectable. My girl got the Scampi Linguini and its a very light dish but you will get full eating the bread so take it slow. I ordered a rigatoni dish with Italian sausage, full of flavor to say the least!! Would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for Italian
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Owen
VIP
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gale’s is one of our go-to fabulous dining experiences for my wife and me when we’re in Pasadena. Recently, Gabriel was our server - appropriately qttentive. Starters included the arancini and the Frito Misto, followed by the salmon sauté and the branzino. Delicioso!
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Vana
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time! Food is good quality and pricing feels just right.
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Paul
VIP
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been to Gale’s many times and have always had excellent experiences. The food is exceptional and service has been very good. This time, however, they put us in outside seating. There appeared to be only 1 waiter handling about 15 tables, so the service was almost non existent. It took 45 minutes before we were able to order. They totally forgot one of the appetizers we ordered, and the first dish didn’t come out until 45 minutes after we ordered. It was also difficult to get our check, so altogether we were there for almost 3 hours. I had taken two business clients, so I was apologizing to them the entire time.
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CAROLYN
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love going to Gales! It’s always great food and great service! My friend absolutely love it and said she’d be back! Me too!
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SylviaE
VIP
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, all around! One of my favorite restaurants.
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Eileen
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the nicest server, a great table next to a wall so we had great privacy . The bread is the best bread I’ve ever had, fantastic Ceasar salads we both thoroughly enjoyed our pasta dishes, huge portions, will enjoy today for lunch. . We are displaced due to the fire and really needed a relaxing great meal. All was perfect. We will be back maybe tomorrow 😍
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Ron
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience dinning here! Great food and always excellent service!
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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 4.7 stars by 3365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.galesrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(626) 432-6705
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.

Gale's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters

Prosciutto and Melon$16.00

Garlic Bread$9.00

Scampi Fritti$18.00

Mussels in White Wine Sauce$19.00

Bruschetta$10.00

Eggplant Siciliana$14.00

Warm Roasted Olives$10.00

Salads

''The Original'' Simple Salad$9.00

Organic Greens$9.00

Arugula Salad$9.00

Caprese Salad$16.00

Chopped Antipasto Salad$12.00

Rustic Caesar Salad$9.00

Burrata with Prosciutto$17.00

Roasted Beet Salad$13.00

Meats and Fish

Chicken Piccata$29.00

Tuscan Style Steak$37.00

Country Stlye Steak$39.00

Rosemary Lamb Chops$39.00

Herb Roasted Chicken$29.00

Chicken Milanese$29.00

Chicken Parmesan$30.00

Chicken Cacciatore$29.00

Fresh Salmon Saute$29.00

Fresh Fish of the Day

Soups

Minestrone Soup$7.00

Soup of the Day$7.00

Pasta

Cappellini Pomodoro$16.00

Rotini Bolognese$18.00

Fettuccini Carbonara$18.00

Scampi Linguini Rapini$22.00

Portabello Ravioli$20.00

Clams Linguini$22.00

Penne al Fromaggio$17.00

Fettuccini Arrabbiata$16.00

Spaghetti Marinara$15.00

Whole Wheat Spaghetti$17.00

Spaghetti with Lemon Capers and Shrimp$22.00

My Brother Jerrys Tortelloni Bolognese$21.00

Baked Pastas

Spinach Lasagna$18.00

Lasagna Bolognese$19.00

Pasta al Forno$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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