(626) 304-0004
82 N Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena,
CA
91103
34.1472
-118.1503
Neighborhood: West Central
What People Are Saying About La Maschera Ristorante
The Editor
Martha Burr
Citysearch
In Short – Wood, leather, and mirrors lend Old-World Italian charm to this Pasadena spot. The luxe-gothic lounge features velvet chairs, settees and silk pillows, with Florentine iron lanterns casting dancing patterns on the violet-mocha-toned walls. A burnished wooden bar hosts a lively evening scene, with ambient music, an extensive listing of vintage wine. The more rustic dining room features a Tuscan-inspired menu including fresh fennel and steak salad, rolled eggplant with goat cheese, and wild mushroom gnocchi with tiger shrimp.
06/26/09
Excellent but closed?!?!
by neoterra at Citysearch
Great place, a little pricy.
- Pros: Food and Wine
- Cons: Closed
09/12/08
Resturant no longer in operation
by senbonzakurakageyoshi at Citysearch
Exactly as the title says, I found the restaurant and it was vacant and there was a huge sign with some court proceedings regarding it going on. Perhaps it ran into some legal issues.
- Pros: None
- Cons: Its not open
06/07/08
Like what you'd find in Italy - authentic and creative cuisine, unhurried service - European style
by maxanaga at Citysearch
We've been here several times over a few years and the food is always wonderful - pasta dishes are creative and flavorful without too much sauce - perfect portions. Osso buco is wonderful to find and prepared really well. The steak was amazing. The service is great, very Italian style which some consider slow but is actually authentic because they need the time to prepare the food and don't pressure you to leave as soon as you're done - very friendly too. One day our server was from Toscana and the next his colleague from Sicily. They make good recommendations and care about the ingredients. The cuisine is something you'd find in Italy, (where I lived for several years), authentic in ingredients with a North African flavor. It's my favorite Italian, if not overall, restaurant in Pasadena.
- Pros: ingredients, authenticity, creativity
- Cons: parking- some might not like to wait for well prepared food
The Details on La Maschera Ristorante
Category:
Restaurants, Lounges, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
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