Bar Celona
(626) 405-1000
46 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena,
CA
91101
34.1458
-118.1495
Neighborhood: South Pasadena
What People Are Saying About Bar Celona
The Editor
Andrea Rademan
Citysearch
In Short
The former Sorrisa kitchen has been transformed into this lively small plates restaurant. Indigenous Spanish ingredients are used to prepare modern renditions of hot and cold tapas, three kinds of paella and both red and white blends of sangria. Crimson and melon walls are dotted with Miro prints and colored lights, while votive candles set the mood. A big draw is the restaurant's late-night martini lounge, with live music, DJs and flamenco dancing.
User Reviews
beckykymjoy
January 27, 2009
I THINK I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE. THE FOOD IS REALLY GOOD AND THE BAR IS ALOT OF FUN TO HANG OUT. THEY HAVE 2 HUGE SCREEN TV'S IN THE BAR AND 2 MORE FLAT SCREEN AT THE BAR. THURSDAY NIGHTS ARE THE MOST FUN EVERY. THEY HAVE GREAT MUSIC...THE DJ IS REALLY GOOD AND HOT! YOU SHOULD ORDER TAPAS AND SANDGRIA AND YOU WILL BE A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER.
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Anonymous
September 12, 2008
Their tapas selection can be better. You can probably opt for a different restaurant if you're strictly looking for tapas. They have good entrees, but the salads were okay. Great ambiance and has a patio area right on Colorado Blvd in Old Town Pasadena.
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bakeswloe
March 14, 2008
Ok, I'm going to tell it like it is, no BS. I use to love that place, but after the last chef left, the food just went down hill. Not only did the food quality go bad, but the price went up? Maybe the restaurant should be run by real Spanish owners who take pride and quality in authentic Spanish cuisine, instead of the Chinese owners they have now, who only care about profit and just don't know anything about Spanish food. Let me ask this, would you really want to eat at a authentic Chinese restaurant owned by non Chinese owners??? That's the honest truth.
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Save Money:
The daily 3pm to 7pm happy hour time discounts on sangria.
Where to Sit:
For a more intimate meal, skip the mobbed sidewalk seats and dining rooms, and request a table on the serene back patio.
Parking:
A valet is available at neighboring Muse nightclub, which saves the hassle of trying to find an empty metered spot.
Look Good:
For diners who miss Sorriso's Italian fare, the restaurant has relocated to a larger space just down the street near Pasadena Avenue.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
