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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Celestino
Dairy-Free at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Vegetables, Fillet Mignon and Prosciutto and Melon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 15 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Vegetables, Fillet Mignon and Grilled Italian Sausage. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 32 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Vegetables, Maccheroncini Pesto and Fillet Mignon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fillet Mignon, Prosciutto and Melon and Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto and Melon, Lamb Chops and Mushroom Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto and Melon, Lamb Chops and Mushroom Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Prosciutto and Melon and Lamb Chops. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Celestino
Celestino in Pasadena has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Vegetables, Fillet Mignon and Angel Hair Pomodoro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Celestino
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Salad | 33.8 g | 56.3 g |
| Veal Valtostana | 14.9 g | 50.7 g |
| Fillet Mignon | 19.6 g | 36.8 g |
| T-Bone Steak Fiorentina | 0.8 g | 32.2 g |
| Wild Boar Ragu Fettuccini | 4.1 g | 31 g |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | 43.1 g | 29.1 g |
| Prosciutto and Melon | 1.3 g | 28.7 g |
| Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp | 58 g | 26.1 g |
| Duck Ravioli | 66.5 g | 26.1 g |
| Pumpkin Tortelloni | 35 g | 23.2 g |
| Orecchiette Barese | 8.6 g | 22.4 g |
| Steamed Mussels and Clams | 4.1 g | 22.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Soup
- Lentil and Kale Soup - $12.5: Lentils and kale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Soup - $13: Mushrooms Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Appetizers
- Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp - $19.95: Grilled shrimp, mixed greens Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach, Pear, and Pecorino Salad - $17.5: Baby organic spinach, pear, pecorino cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, 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: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, Soy Free 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, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $18.95: Fried calamari, spicy sauce, Sicilian green olives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmesan - $17.95: Eggplant, fresh ricotta cheese, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto and Melon - $17.5: Prosciutto di Parma, melon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame 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, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Stuffed Gnocchi - $29.5: Potato dumpling stuffed with mushroom, truffle cheese fondue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - $19.95: Cow cheese, saffron sauce, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Linguini Seafood - $32: Mixed seafood, light spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian 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: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Four Cheese Spiral Pasta - $20.95: Spiral pasta, four cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli - $17.95: Homemade ravioli, spinach, ricotta, tomato basil sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Penne Boscaiola - $20.5: Gluten free penne, mushrooms, sweet peas, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maccheroncini Pesto - $19.5: Homemade maccheroncini, traditional Genovese pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild Boar Ragu Fettuccini - $23: Green fettuccini, wild boar ragu, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tagliolini with Zucchini - $20.5: Sautéed zucchini, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Italian Sausage - $24.95: Italian sausage, amarone wine sauce, broccoli Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Rabbit - $30.5: Rabbit, black olive sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ossobuco Milanese - $30.5: Veal shank, saffron sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parmigiana - $27.5: Breaded chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Valtostana - $35.5: Pounded veal, prosciutto, fontina cheese, sage sauce Dietary tags: 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Branzino - $30: Sautéed branzino fillet, sautéed spinach, lemon and caper sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- T-Bone Steak Fiorentina - $59: Grilled T-bone steak, roasted potatoes, truffle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fillet Mignon - $43: Grilled fillet mignon, roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach, pink peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Sides
- Sautéed Vegetables - $5.5: Freshly sourced seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy 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 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Lemon Meringue Tart - $12: Lemon meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affocato - $12: Vanilla ice cream, espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $12: Chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Orange Ricotta Cheesecake - $12: Orange, ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sorbetto - $12: Lemon, strawberry, or blood orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Gelato - $12: Vanilla, chocolate, or pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Special Dessert of the Day - $12 Dietary tags: Halal
Beverages
- Lemoncello - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Moscato - $10
- Averna - $9
- Port - $12 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, 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: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, 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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti with Sea Urchin: Spaghetti, fresh sea urchin Dietary tags: Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna Bolognese: Lasagna, meat sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Celestino
- Is Celestino dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Celestino has 17 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sautéed Vegetables, Fillet Mignon and Prosciutto and Melon.
- What can I eat at Celestino on a dairy-free diet?
- Sautéed Vegetables, Fillet Mignon and Prosciutto and Melon carry the dairy-free tag, out of 17 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Celestino have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sautéed Vegetables and Fillet Mignon.
- Is Celestino gluten-free?
- 15 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Celestino?
- Seafood Salad, at roughly 56.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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