Celestino – Italian
Celestino invites guests into a refined yet soulful space where the earthy fragrance of simmering mushroom soup and savory meatballs draped in melted provolone sets the stage for a sophisticated meal. The table comes alive with vibrant colors and textures, from crisp organic greens tossed with sweet pears and sharp pecorino to delicate ribbons of beef carpaccio and golden, tender calamari. Whether sharing a steaming bowl of mussels and clams or enjoying a bright seafood salad, diners experience a masterclass in balancing fresh, seasonal ingredients with deep, traditional flavors.
141, South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101-2673 +16267954006 https://www.celestinopasadena.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, low-sodium, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, glp1, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, atkins, south-beach, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, tlc, alkaline, aip, carnivore, renal, zone, volumetrics, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Soup
- Lentil and Kale Soup - $12.5: Lentils and kale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Soup - $13: Mushrooms Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Appetizers
- Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp - $19.95: Grilled shrimp, mixed greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach, Pear, and Pecorino Salad - $17.5: Baby organic spinach, pear, pecorino cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Baby Lettuce Salad - $18.5: Organic baby lettuces, caramelized walnuts, apples, goat cheese, red and gold beets, balsamic dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Salad - $23.5: Mixed seafood, light spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan - $16.5: Thinly sliced beef, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, shaved parmesan cheese, capers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Mussels and Clams - $19.5: Mussels, clams, light spicy tomato broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $18.95: Fried calamari, spicy sauce, Sicilian green olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs with Provolone - $15.5: Meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, melted provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrata Caprese - $17.5: Buttered mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $17.95: Eggplant, fresh ricotta cheese, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Soufflé - $19.95: Mushroom soufflé, fontina cheese sauce, black truffles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Melon - $17.5: Prosciutto di Parma, melon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta & Risotto
- Mushroom and Mascarpone Risotto - $20.5: Porcini mushrooms, mascarpone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet and Goat Cheese Risotto - $19.5: Red beets, goat cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair Pomodoro - $17.95: Fresh tomato, basil, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Stuffed Gnocchi - $29.5: Potato dumpling stuffed with mushroom, truffle cheese fondue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti and Meatballs - $20.95: Spaghetti, meatballs, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $23.5: Eggs, bacon, parmesan reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - $19.95: Cow cheese, saffron sauce, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini Seafood - $32: Mixed seafood, light spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black and White Tagliolini - $28.5: Clams, wine sauce, arugula, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Vodka - $19.5: Prosciutto, vodka sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orecchiette Barese - $19.5: Wild broccoli, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Spiral Pasta - $20.95: Spiral pasta, four cheese sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli - $17.95: Homemade ravioli, spinach, ricotta, tomato basil sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Penne Boscaiola - $20.5: Gluten free penne, mushrooms, sweet peas, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maccheroncini Pesto - $19.5: Homemade maccheroncini, traditional Genovese pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Boar Ragu Fettuccini - $23: Green fettuccini, wild boar ragu, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Ravioli - $19.95: Ravioli filled with duck, mushrooms, porcini blueberry sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pumpkin Tortelloni - $19.95: Tortellini stuffed with pumpkin cream, butter, sage sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliolini with Zucchini - $20.5: Sautéed zucchini, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Milanese - $25.5: Breaded chicken, arugula, tomato, olive oil, lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Italian Sausage - $24.95: Italian sausage, amarone wine sauce, broccoli Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Rabbit - $30.5: Rabbit, black olive sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ossobuco Milanese - $30.5: Veal shank, saffron sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $27.5: Breaded chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Valtostana - $35.5: Pounded veal, prosciutto, fontina cheese, sage sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Breast Paillard - $25.5: Thin-pounded chicken breast, tomato, arugula Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Chops - $36.95: Grilled New Zealand lamb chops, grilled vegetables, balsamic mint sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Branzino - $30: Sautéed branzino fillet, sautéed spinach, lemon and caper sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- T-Bone Steak Fiorentina - $59: Grilled T-bone steak, roasted potatoes, truffle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fillet Mignon - $43: Grilled fillet mignon, roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach, pink peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner
Sides
- Sautéed Vegetables - $5.5: Freshly sourced seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Panna Cotta - $12: Vanilla beans, fresh strawberries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $12: Lady finger, espresso coffee, mascarpone
- Sicilian Cannoli - $12: Traditional cannoli, fresh whipped ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Pear Tart - $12: Pear tart, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Lemon Meringue Tart - $12: Lemon meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Affocato - $12: Vanilla ice cream, espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $12: Chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orange Ricotta Cheesecake - $12: Orange, ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sorbetto - $12: Lemon, strawberry, or blood orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gelato - $12: Vanilla, chocolate, or pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Special Dessert of the Day - $12
Beverages
- Lemoncello - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moscato - $10
- Averna - $9
- Port - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Grappa - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Amaro - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Vin Santo - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Espresso - $4
- Cappuccino - $5
Daily Specials
- Pappardelle with Pheasant and Morel Mushrooms: Wide noodles, pheasant, morel mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini with Lobster and Crab: Linguini, half lobster, crab meat, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Sea Urchin: Spaghetti, fresh sea urchin Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Truffle Risotto: Risotto, black truffle, fontina cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Scented Seafood Risotto: Risotto, mixed seafood, orange zest Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Bottarga: Spaghetti, dry tuna caviar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Bolognese: Lasagna, meat sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
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