Celestino Ristorante Bar - Pasadena

Great restaurant, our server was very friendly and attentive. food and drinks very well as

The place was full and we had no reservation. The hostess told us that there will be a wait but she sat us right away. Despite being understaffed, we enjoyed our dinner experience. The porterhouse steak, rack of lamb and veal were cooked to perfection. The spaghetti cacio pepe, panna cotta and ricotta cheesecake were ok.

Well, I was way out of my league on this one. My Italian is non-existent which made choosing what to order difficult. I asked my waiter what was the most popular items but he spoke so fast I couldn't understand him. He was very patient with us but the food was bland. There were a lot of older folks and maybe they cater to their pallet. However... The vibe and decor of the place was just what I was looking for on a date night. It was like going to Melrose or Beverly Hills minus the younger crowd.

Wonderful piece of ITALY in the center of Pasadena. Very cozy atmosphere of respect and peace. The staffers are super professionals with the knowledge of Italian language. They have more than 20 kinds of pasta and if you ask them they can add extra 20 hidden kinds of pasta. The more I visit the place the more I become addicted to ITALIAN kitchen and traditions. Must visit place for everyone. Super tasty! Upscale pasta!

Great Italian restaurant in Pasadena. I had an amazing dish of pasta with wild boar and mushrooms. Antonio, the Italian waiter is very friendly and welcoming. Would go back! ??