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Best Resturants In Old Town
Old Town Pasadena is home to exceptional dining that balances neighborhood intimacy with serious culinary craft.
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Union
This intimate, rustic-chic trattoria is celebrated for pairing Northern Italian craft with peak California produce. Order the Squid Ink Lumache tossed with braised squid and fennel pollen, which is great value for handmade pasta of this caliber. Prime evening tables fill weeks in advance, so secure a spot early on Resy.
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Perle Restaurant
Chef Dean Yasharian turns out classic Parisian bistro romance with vintage frames and candlelit mahogany tables. Get the Duck à l'Orange with celery root purée, a refined, well-portioned classic that justifies the spend. Indoor and outdoor patio tables are booked separately on Resy and fill up quickly for weekend dinners.
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Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery
Set inside a 1922 fire department horse stable, this warm space marries Midwestern comfort cooking with a dedicated artisan cheese program. Order the Half & Half Board loaded with cut-to-order cheeses and cured meats, an impressive spread that is worth the splurge. The tree-lined garden patio is the prime seat, and reservations run through OpenTable.
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Entre Nous French Bistro
Run by Côte d'Azur natives, this cozy cottage delivers classic French dining and nostalgic Provençal warmth. Splurge on the Entrecôte au Poivre served with crisp frites, a steakhouse-level cut well worth the price for a special night out. Indoor and courtyard patio tables book up through Resy, or via direct phone.
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Osawa
This quiet, blond-wood sanctuary delivers pristine Japanese technique spanning shabu shabu, otsumami, and sushi. Treat yourself to the Shokado Bento or fresh nigiri, offering sashimi-grade quality that is well worth every dollar. The restaurant manages bookings exclusively by phone during service hours, so call well ahead.
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