Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mi Piace, Brooklyn Square and Prince Street Pizza, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best italian restaurants in Pasadena. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated italian dining.
Pasadena's Premier Italian Destinations
Pasadena’s dining scene offers a rich tapestry of Mediterranean flavors, ranging from traditional Italian comfort to vibrant Spanish small plates. You can enjoy upscale experiences at Mi Piace and Maestro, grab a quick, iconic slice at Prince Street Pizza, or settle in for authentic classics at Il Fornaio and Brooklyn Square. Whether you are looking for a lively evening at Rocco's Tavern or the spirited atmosphere of Bar Celona, this collection highlights the very best of the city's European-inspired cuisine.
7 restaurants in Best Italian Restaurants in Pasadena | Top Rated Italian Food
- Mi Piace · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Brooklyn Square · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Prince Street Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Rocco's Tavern · rated 4/5: Italian.
- Maestro: Italian.
- Il Fornaio: Italian.
- Bar Celona: Spanish.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
