Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

4.7

162 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery is a neighborhood oasis that showcases live-fire cooking with seasonal ingredients behind an adorable cheese shop that offers unique and thoughtfully curated artisan cheeses and renowned provisions.

With our spaces for large parties, an open kitchen, darling outdoor patio, and a beautiful marketplace, Agnes offers many opportunities for celebrating a wide variety of occasions.

The holidays are a wonderful time to discover Agnes with the Cheesery offering several stunning products worth sharing with all of your friends and family. From large format cheese, meat and crudité platters, tinned fish, delicious gifts, freshly baked treats, to our decadent Sides & Pies holiday offerings. Enjoy and relax during the holidays with Agnes catering your parties and family get-togethers.

Founded by Chefs Thomas and Vanessa Tilaka Kalb, stop by while exploring the famous Gamble House, Rose Bowl, Castle Green, Huntington Library or strolling through Old Town Pasadena.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 389-3839
Website
http://www.agnesla.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105-2008
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Cross street
South side of W Green St, between De Lacey Ave and Fair Oaks
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Weekday Large Party Reservation
$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Agnes Large Party Reservations includes a menu curated by Chef Thomas, showcasing live fire cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients, served family style. Menu includes: - Artisan Cheese Boards with Mongers choice of our favorite daily selections - Seasonal market driven salads - House made pastas, vegetarian options available - Market fish 'Catch of the Day' with rotating grilled vegetables - Fried Chicken - Santa Carota Flat Iron Steak +$5 supplement per person - Pachamama Pork Chop +$5 supplement per person - Assorted desserts All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 2.5 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per every 30 minutes thereafter.
Weekend Large Party Reservation
$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
A Large Party Reservation includes a menu curated by Chef Thomas, showcasing live fire cooking techniques and seasonal ingredients, served family style. Menu includes: - Artisan Cheese Boards with Mongers choice of our favorite daily selections - Seasonal market driven salads - House made pastas, vegetarian options available - Market fish 'Catch of the Day' with rotating grilled vegetables - Fried Chicken - Santa Carota Flat Iron Steak +$5 supplement per person - Pachamama Pork Chop +$5 supplement per person - Assorted desserts All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 2.5 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per every 30 minutes thereafter.
Brunch Large Party Reservation
$45.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Large Party Booking in our outdoor patio space. Requires a pre-selected Chef driven menu served family style. Beverages charged ala carte All parties are subject to a 20% large party gratuity and 4% healthy LA charge. We allow 3 hours time limit for large parties, extra time fee is $100 per 30 minutes thereafter.

What 162 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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pasadena
Best Food
Pasadena
Best Ambiance
Pasadena
Innovative
Pasadena
Great for outdoor dining
Pasadena
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "unique and delicious" menu items, the restaurant creates a welcoming atmosphere with "super friendly staff." The cheese selections and drinks, especially the wine and cocktails, are highly recommended. Perfect for special occasions or casual outings, Agnes promises a memorable meal every time.

162 Reviews

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Stephen
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food so delicious it makes me look forward to more from Agnes
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Unforgettable
Los Angeles
299 reviews
vip
5.0
299 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly a neighborhood gem! The array of cheeses is not to be believed and we absolutely loved the "fried chicken" which wasn't what we expected. What arrived was a perfectly crispy piece of chicken plopped on a bed of grains with kimchi. It was delicious! All their starters are fun and their "basic salad" is large enough to share. The sommelier is very knowledgeable as is the cheese monger. We highly recommend Agnes!
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MimiO
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Although the cornbread eclair remains my favorite and is always enjoyable, the new dish I was excited to try (the Lamb French Dip) was not. I know it's a new take on a traditional thing, but the best thing (in my opinion) about a French Dip is that the meat is the star. It's thinly sliced and accented only by the au jus. The gravy/sauce on the Lamb French Dip was way too much. It became the star. It was thick and had cheese in it, so for me, it will not be something I order again.
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Bobby
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , good staff and minimal menu. Which means everything is good. Drinks Apps and entrees were all good. I will say no more.
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Bella
Vancouver
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely brunch - fantastic menu with a varied choice including charcuterie boards and salads. Do not miss the chicken liver parfait on cornbread or the tater tots! Patio was covered and peaceful out of the sun and the shop put the front is so tempting. Service was excellent!
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BONNIE
Hawaii
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the sourdough bread, lamb French dip, Bebe salad greens, and scallops. Standouts were the cornbread chicken liver mousse and banana bread pudding. We did shared plates and that worked out great. Service was great and both the chef and owners checked on us. Would have liked a lighter volume on the sound track to facilitate conversation. Definitely recommend
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Sara
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The music was awful. I felt like I was eating at a Buffalo Wild Wings. They played Hanson and Paula Abdul hits. 🤦🏻‍♀️Not what you'd expect to hear while paying $200 for a meal.
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Emily
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always Agnes was a culinary experience! The service was amazing and the food was worth the wait! We were here for a holiday party and we had to wait a month before the celebration 💖 The wine, tator tots, quinoa grain bowl, leek and artichoke dish were hits with everyone! Thank you so much to the staff and chef and Agnes! The party was a hit!
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Kathleen
Los Angeles
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
I recently dined at Agnes for lunch with eight friends, and while the atmosphere was wonderful and the food was delicious as always, there were a few issues that left me disappointed. Our reservation was originally for nine people, but one guest became ill and canceled. We updated the reservation on OpenTable and also called the restaurant to confirm the change. Despite this, we were charged a $25 no-show fee, which felt unnecessary given the notice we provided. Additionally, as a large party, we were handed a pre-fixed menu without prior notice. While the food was excellent, the $45 per person price was quite expensive and wasn’t communicated to me when the reservation was made or upon arrival. What I found most frustrating was the unexpected 4% “donation fee” (listed as an LA charge). I’m a generous person and happy to contribute to causes, but this fee was not communicated in any way. Had I not requested an itemized bill—something I strongly recommend all diners do—I wouldn’t have even noticed it. On top of this, a 20% gratuity was automatically added, and I ended up paying a tip on both the 4% fee and the $25 no-show charge, which felt unfair. I love Agnes and greatly admire what the owners have created, but I believe they need to improve their communication and transparency. Customers should be informed about additional fees and policies upfront to avoid unnecessary frustration.
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Markell
Los Angeles
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an epic time. S/o to Savannah and Mike. See you all next time.
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FAQs

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 389-3839.

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery is rated 4.7 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

40 W Green St, Pasadena, CA 91105-2008

Additional information

Cross street
South side of W Green St, between De Lacey Ave and Fair Oaks
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.agnesla.com/
Phone number
(626) 389-3839

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Weekday Large Party Reservation

Weekend Large Party Reservation

Brunch Large Party Reservation

Menu

What 162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery restaurant rated?

Does Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery offer gift cards?

Is Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card