Share(626) 432-6705
452 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena,
CA
91105
34.1379
-118.1502
Neighborhood: South Pasadena
What People Are Saying About Gale's Italian Restaurant and Bar
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Colorado Boulevard, this restaurant has the feel of a casual New York loft, with exposed brick walls and an unfinished ceiling. Tantalizing aromas waft from the open kitchen, where chefs busily prepare dishes like made-to-order pizzas, rosemary lamb chops and homemade raviolis. For calorie-conscious eaters, there's a spa menu offering lighter fare like a poached salmon salad at lunchtime. The crowd is quiet and so is the Italian music.
10/21/09
No longer the same
by boyt at Citysearch
Sadly, Gale's is no longer a reliable place for a good meal and attentive service. On a recent visit, our waitress was brusk and dismissive and the manager was more interested in turning tables than caring for patrons. Neither the waitress nor the manager adequately explained the calamari on the menu, and when the dish arrived, my friend discovered a LONG hair in her food. The entire table was disgusted. The manager took the food away, but did not apologize or offer anything as a replacement.. The waitress breezed by with a chirpy, "Can I get you something else?" but no apology. The manager didn't even bother to say goodbye or apologize for what happened. The former personal feeling of the restaurant is gone; it's now more of a mill. With all the wonderful choices for good (hairless) food in Pasadena, don't waste your time and money at Gale's.
- Pros: Pasta dishes
- Cons: Poor service; disinterested management
10/17/09
Good bread, but little else!!
by ApJoy at Citysearch
I will only say..... the service was awful...possibly the worst I have experienced in many years.
There was a hair in my food...need I say anything more??!!!!
Stay away!!!
- Pros: Bread
- Cons: Service
02/18/09
Great Fine Dining in Pasadena
by jasonjoh at Citysearch
I had lived in Pasadena for quite some time before I knew this place existed; it can be easy to miss when you're driving down the street. My wife and I always enjoy going. I have had both the pizza and the pasta and both were excellent. I always enjoy the atmosphere and its fun to eavesdrop on the interesting mix of people that come to dinner. The owner seems ever-present, floating around talking to the guests she knows. She seems like a very warm hospitable person and I think that comes through in the restaurant as a whole. Recommended for a romantic date on the town. Call for reservations.
- Pros: Easy parking, interesting crowd, great food
- Cons: Can get crowded
