Gale's

Name: Gale's
Address: 452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA, United States, 91105
Telephone: (626) 432-6705
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3344 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Prosciutto and MelonUSD 16.00
imported prosciutto, cantaloupe
Garlic BreadUSD 9.00
garlic and parmesan, butter
Scampi FrittiUSD 18.00
large breaded shrimp, pesto remoulade
Mussels in White Wine SauceUSD 19.00
mussels, white wine, garlic, shallots
BruschettaUSD 10.00
garlic toast, tomato, basil, garlic EVO
Eggplant SicilianaUSD 14.00
roasted eggplant, tomato, mozzarella, pesto
Warm Roasted OlivesUSD 10.00
marinated olives and herbs

Salads

''The Original'' Simple SaladUSD 9.00
romaine, cherry tomato, parmesan, red onion, herb vinaigrette
Organic GreensUSD 9.00
organic mixed, pine nuts, parmesan, balsamic
Arugula SaladUSD 9.00
Tomato, mushroom. Parmesan cheese, lemon vinaigrette
Caprese SaladUSD 16.00
fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, basil, EVO
Chopped Antipasto SaladUSD 12.00
Italian meats, cheese, romaine. Marinated vegetables, herb vinaigrette
Rustic Caesar SaladUSD 9.00
romaine lettuce, parmesan, tomato, brushetta, caesar dressing
Burrata with ProsciuttoUSD 17.00
local made burrata cheese, tomato, basil, prosciutto, roasted peppers, EVO
Roasted Beet SaladUSD 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 PiccataUSD 29.00
chicken breast lightly floured lemon, parsley caper sauce
Tuscan Style SteakUSD 37.00
new york steak, garlic & herbs
Country Stlye SteakUSD 39.00
New York steak sliced, arugula and shaved Parmesan
Rosemary Lamb ChopsUSD 39.00
seasoned with garlic and rosemary
Herb Roasted ChickenUSD 29.00
oven roasted Mary's free range chicken seasoned with fresh herbs
Chicken MilaneseUSD 29.00
chicken breast, seasoned bread crumbs, parmesan cheese
Chicken ParmesanUSD 30.00
chicken milanese with marinara and melted mozzarella
Chicken CacciatoreUSD 29.00
Mary's chicken, roasted bell pepper, mushroom, onion
Fresh Salmon SauteUSD 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 SoupUSD 7.00
vegetable soup with pasta, pesto, vegetarian broth
Soup of the DayUSD 7.00
daily selection

Pasta

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

Cappellini PomodoroUSD 16.00
chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil
Rotini BologneseUSD 18.00
slow cooked italian meat sauce
Fettuccini CarbonaraUSD 18.00
cream, pancetta, parmesan, onions, egg
Scampi Linguini RapiniUSD 22.00
shrimp, italian broccoli, sundried tomato, kalamata olive, garlic
Portabello RavioliUSD 20.00
portobello stuffed ravioli, wild mushroom cream sauce
Clams LinguiniUSD 22.00
parsley, garlic and white wine
Penne al FromaggioUSD 17.00
fresh mozzarella, basil, garlic, tomato sauce, parmesan
Fettuccini ArrabbiataUSD 16.00
spicy tomato sauce
Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 15.00
fresh tomato sauce, garlic, herbs
Whole Wheat SpaghettiUSD 17.00
tomato, basil, eggplant and zucchini with fresh mozzarella
Spaghetti with Lemon Capers and ShrimpUSD 22.00
shrimp, capers, lemon, olive oil, parmesan cheese
My Brother Jerrys Tortelloni BologneseUSD 21.00
veal and chicken tortelloni, creamy meat sauce

Baked Pastas

Spinach LasagnaUSD 18.00
fresh pasta, spinach, ricotta, parmesan, mozzarella, marinara sauce
Lasagna BologneseUSD 19.00
lasagna with house made meat sauce
Pasta al FornoUSD 19.00
creamy meat sauce, mozzarella, parmesan cheese

What 3,344 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Pasadena
Healthy

Review summary

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Gale's delights with its "fabulous" Italian cuisine and "exceptional" service, making it a neighborhood gem in Pasadena. With a diverse menu offering generous portions, it's perfect for any occasion. Reservations are advised due to its popularity. The coconut cake is a must-try dessert, and outdoor dining is comfortably charming.

3,344 Reviews

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Jeannie
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & service as usual. My only complaint is they were out of the coconut cake!!!! I was waiting all week to dig into it! Oh well, next time for sure!!!
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Tina
Los Angeles
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Gale’s is the best and most consistent restaurant I’ve ever been to. Been going for 15 years and I love everything about it. The food is so good, it’s cozy and great service. Truly the best!!!!
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Carol
VIP
Orange County
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love Gales! It has Delicious food and great service. The cocktails are excellent too!
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Mike
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service. It was pretty busy so I glad to have made a reservation
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Debbie
Orange County
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed holiday lunch with friends. Gale’s is always a great choice and didn’t disappoint.
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Brian
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Returning with fond memories for the first time in many years (having moved away). Our party of five include a couple who visit Gale's frequently. Everyone found the meal delightful overall. A pasta with shrimp and an amatriciana with seafood certainly looked fabulous. I deducted a little for food because an otherwise delicious branzino was too salty and a good fettucini carbonara featured a little too much bacon (guanciale?)—which I grant some diners might consider a plus. Shared a good-sized, yummy peach-and-blueberry crostata a la mode for dessert. Service, led by Esteban, was fantastic. We dined in the main room, which was much more open, less crowded than I recalled. The outdoor seating looked tempting for when the weather is warmer.
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Beverly
VIP
Los Angeles
119 reviews
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on 4 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great soup and wonderful service ! Always great food and lovely ambiance.
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Jay
VIP
Los Angeles
106 reviews
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on 3 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another successful lunch at this charming intimate eatery. One of our favorite spots in Pasadena to bring out of town guests.
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Christina
Los Angeles
55 reviews
4.0
55 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A wonderful Italian restaurant gem. Intimate, comfortable, good service and well prepared entrees. We dined family style to have more variety. Seafood ravioli and mushroom ravioli were tender and sauces very complimentary in taste. Antipasto salad was fresh. Everything pizza thin crust and a very good balance. Despite the restaurant being filled to capacity, both indoors and outdoors, the noise level was pleasantly low.
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Hugh
Orange County
36 reviews
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Met friends at Gale's for the first time. A nice neighborhood Italian restaurant away from the frenetic Pasadena Old town. Staff was very attentive and the food was very good. there are several dining areas, including around the kitchen, the bar, outside and a back room for overflow or groups. As it gets busy, particularly being near the kitchen it can get noisy. It's popular so reservations are advised.
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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 4.6 stars by 3344 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

452 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105

Additional information

Cross Street
California
Area
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caprese Salad

Spinach Lasagna

Lasagna Bolognese

Starters

Prosciutto and MelonUSD 16.00

Garlic BreadUSD 9.00

Scampi FrittiUSD 18.00

Mussels in White Wine SauceUSD 19.00

BruschettaUSD 10.00

Eggplant SicilianaUSD 14.00

Warm Roasted OlivesUSD 10.00

Salads

''The Original'' Simple SaladUSD 9.00

Organic GreensUSD 9.00

Arugula SaladUSD 9.00

Caprese SaladUSD 16.00

Chopped Antipasto SaladUSD 12.00

Rustic Caesar SaladUSD 9.00

Burrata with ProsciuttoUSD 17.00

Roasted Beet SaladUSD 13.00

Meats and Fish

Chicken PiccataUSD 29.00

Tuscan Style SteakUSD 37.00

Country Stlye SteakUSD 39.00

Rosemary Lamb ChopsUSD 39.00

Herb Roasted ChickenUSD 29.00

Chicken MilaneseUSD 29.00

Chicken ParmesanUSD 30.00

Chicken CacciatoreUSD 29.00

Fresh Salmon SauteUSD 29.00

Fresh Fish of the Day

Soups

Minestrone SoupUSD 7.00

Soup of the DayUSD 7.00

Pasta

Cappellini PomodoroUSD 16.00

Rotini BologneseUSD 18.00

Fettuccini CarbonaraUSD 18.00

Scampi Linguini RapiniUSD 22.00

Portabello RavioliUSD 20.00

Clams LinguiniUSD 22.00

Penne al FromaggioUSD 17.00

Fettuccini ArrabbiataUSD 16.00

Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 15.00

Whole Wheat SpaghettiUSD 17.00

Spaghetti with Lemon Capers and ShrimpUSD 22.00

My Brother Jerrys Tortelloni BologneseUSD 21.00

Baked Pastas

Spinach LasagnaUSD 18.00

Lasagna BologneseUSD 19.00

Pasta al FornoUSD 19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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