Union

Name: Union
Address: 37 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91103
Telephone: (626) 795-5841
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1430 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, Union is a lively, yet intimate neighborhood restaurant and wine bar offering a deeply personal, seasonally Californian interpretation of Northern Italian cuisine. Owner Marie Petulla and Executive Chef Chris Keyser have crafted a rustic yet elegant menu that brings the farmer and guest together, to celebrate the beauty of simplicity, the best local ingredients, and the delight of a meal with friends. Our thoughtful wine list features a curated selection of Italian and Californian bottles that perfectly pair with Chef Keyser's heartfelt cooking. Everything at Union - from our start and field selection to our handmade pastas and sustainably raised and prepared meats and fish - all pay homage to community farmers and purveyors, and are meant to be enjoyed with cherished friends and family. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 795-5841
Website
http://www.unionpasadena.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chris Keyser
Catering
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com
Private party facilities
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com

Location
37 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
Area
Pasadena
Cross Street
Raymond
Parking details
Public Lot across the street
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

De Angelis, Pecorino, Le Marche 2012
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
Piero Mancini, Vermentino di Gallura, Sardegna 2012
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Sta Magdelena, Weissburgunder (Pinot Bianco), Alto Adige 2012
- GlassUSD 11.00
- BottleUSD 42.00
Meyer Family, Chardonnay "Donnelly Creek Vnyd" Anderson Valley 2012
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Folk Machine, Tocai Friulano "Madonna Vineyard" Mendocino 2013
- BottleUSD 32.00
Fontanabianca, Roero Arneis, Piemonte 2012
- BottleUSD 36.00
Az. Ag. Bianchi, "Bianco Luminae" (Erbaluce), Piemonte 2010
- BottleUSD 38.00
Erste + Neue, Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige 2012
- BottleUSD 40.00
Elena Walch, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2012
- BottleUSD 42.00
Ciro Picariello, Fiano "Irpinia", Campania 2012
- BottleUSD 44.00
Storm, Sauvignon Blanc "Presqu'ile Vnyd," Santa Maria Valley 2012
- BottleUSD 60.00
Liquid Farm, Chardonnay "White Hills", Sta. Rita Hills 2012
- BottleUSD 68.00

Red

Marchione, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Abruzzi 2010
- GlassUSD 9.00
- BottleUSD 36.00
Vina Robles, Rhone 4 (Rhone Blend), Paso Robles 2011
- GlassUSD 10.00
- BottleUSD 38.00
Germano, Dolcetto D'Alba "Lorenzino", Piemonte 2012
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Inception, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2011
- GlassUSD 12.00
- BottleUSD 45.00
Francesco Borgogno, Nebbiolo Langhe, Piemonte 2012
- GlassUSD 13.00
- BottleUSD 48.00
Cultivar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2010
- GlassUSD 14.00
- BottleUSD 52.00
Rocche Costamagna, Barbera D'Alba "Annunziata", Piemonte 2011
- BottleUSD 36.00
San Martino, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata 2009
- BottleUSD 38.00
Motta, Morellino di Scansano, Toscana 2011
- BottleUSD 40.00
Fritz, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma) 2011
- BottleUSD 42.00
Broadside, Merlot "Margarita Vineyard", Paso Robles, 2011
- BottleUSD 45.00
Il Borghetto Montigiano, Sangiovese, Firenze 2010
- BottleUSD 55.00
Castello di Verduno, Pelaverga, Piemonte 2012
- BottleUSD 55.00
Mastrojanni, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscana 2011
- BottleUSD 60.00
Harrington, Lagrein "Berado Vineyard", Paso Robles 2012
- BottleUSD 62.00
Monchiero, Barolo, Piemonte 2008
- BottleUSD 78.00
Cantina del Pino, Barbaresco, Piemonte 2009
- BottleUSD 82.00
Baroncini, Brunello di Montaicino "Il Bosso", Toscana 2007
- BottleUSD 85.00
E. Bocchino, Nebbiolo D'Alba "La Percucca", Piemonte 2001
- BottleUSD 95.00
GoGi "Jillybean", Pinot Noir "Ampelos Vnyd", Sta Rita Hills 2010
- BottleUSD 125.00

Dessert

Storm, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, "Faith Vnyd", Santa Ynez 2010
- GlassUSD 10.00

What 1,430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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1,430 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Went there for Valentine’s Day. Started with the Bread and Giardinere (wasn’t worth it) and the Pork Meatballs (very good). Shared the Endive Salad which, except for the endive, had limited ingredients. Shared the Spaghetti Alla Chitarra which was good. I had the Lamb Al Latte which they deconstructed so that it was the texture of pull pork and 5 small pieces of potato. She had the Pork Loin which was undercooked (we should have sent it back). Dessert was the Olive Oil Cake (unremarkable) and dessert wine. I also had 2 glasses of Cabernet and she had a beer. The dinner came to $233 and with tip $292. I was prepared to spend this amount so it was not shocking. That said, the overall quality of the dinner, given this expense, was disappointing. I have had better dinners for much less at other establishments. It may be due to how busy it was and the occasion, but at these prices, the quality and a reasonable quantity should be there.
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yenda
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I've always been loving this place. the place is very small but cozy. food is very delicious
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Rick
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food, great people, the best in Pasadena and far beyond
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Dennis
Los Angeles
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pasta dishes. Great service. Will be back for more!
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SuzyMM
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food as always is delicious. Friendly good service. Love this place for brunch!
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DebraB
Phoenix
57 reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ever dish we ordered was delicious. They make everything and it shows. Pasta is the best and only surpassed by pasta we’ve had In Italy. Go here every time we are in Pasadena. Not to be missed.
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MarionP
Indiana
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated promptly at the time we had booked. Service was great. Food was amazing as usual, especially the wild mushrooms, squid ink lumache, and tonnarelli cacio e pepe. Olive oil cake was the perfect finish.
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KateW
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food overpriced. Service too fast. Tables too crammed together.
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LoveGreatFood
New York City
43 reviews
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Space is a bit tight but food and service were very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful juxtaposition of flavors and service!!
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Union is rated 4.6 stars by 1430 OpenTable diners.

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37 E. Union Street, Pasadena, CA 91103

Additional information

Cross Street
Raymond
Area
Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot across the street
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chris Keyser
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.unionpasadena.com/
Phone number
(626) 795-5841
Catering
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com
Private party facilities
Contact Marie Petulla for catering or to book private events. marie@unionpasadena.com

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White

De Angelis, Pecorino, Le Marche 2012

Piero Mancini, Vermentino di Gallura, Sardegna 2012

Sta Magdelena, Weissburgunder (Pinot Bianco), Alto Adige 2012

Meyer Family, Chardonnay "Donnelly Creek Vnyd" Anderson Valley 2012

Folk Machine, Tocai Friulano "Madonna Vineyard" Mendocino 2013

Fontanabianca, Roero Arneis, Piemonte 2012

Az. Ag. Bianchi, "Bianco Luminae" (Erbaluce), Piemonte 2010

Erste + Neue, Muller Thurgau, Alto Adige 2012

Elena Walch, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige 2012

Ciro Picariello, Fiano "Irpinia", Campania 2012

Storm, Sauvignon Blanc "Presqu'ile Vnyd," Santa Maria Valley 2012

Liquid Farm, Chardonnay "White Hills", Sta. Rita Hills 2012

Red

Marchione, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Abruzzi 2010

Vina Robles, Rhone 4 (Rhone Blend), Paso Robles 2011

Germano, Dolcetto D'Alba "Lorenzino", Piemonte 2012

Inception, Pinot Noir, Central Coast 2011

Francesco Borgogno, Nebbiolo Langhe, Piemonte 2012

Cultivar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2010

Rocche Costamagna, Barbera D'Alba "Annunziata", Piemonte 2011

San Martino, Aglianico del Vulture, Basilicata 2009

Motta, Morellino di Scansano, Toscana 2011

Fritz, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma) 2011

Broadside, Merlot "Margarita Vineyard", Paso Robles, 2011

Il Borghetto Montigiano, Sangiovese, Firenze 2010

Castello di Verduno, Pelaverga, Piemonte 2012

Mastrojanni, Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscana 2011

Harrington, Lagrein "Berado Vineyard", Paso Robles 2012

Monchiero, Barolo, Piemonte 2008

Cantina del Pino, Barbaresco, Piemonte 2009

Baroncini, Brunello di Montaicino "Il Bosso", Toscana 2007

E. Bocchino, Nebbiolo D'Alba "La Percucca", Piemonte 2001

GoGi "Jillybean", Pinot Noir "Ampelos Vnyd", Sta Rita Hills 2010

Dessert

Storm, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, "Faith Vnyd", Santa Ynez 2010

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