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: vegetarian, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, pescatarian, mediterranean, diabetic, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, low-sodium, atkins, clean-eating, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, pegan, sirtfood
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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Sirtfood
- Mushroom Soup - $13: Mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
Salads & Appetizers
- Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp - $19.95: Grilled shrimp, mixed greens Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Spinach, Pear, and Pecorino Salad - $17.5: Baby organic spinach, pear, pecorino cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Organic Baby Lettuce Salad - $18.5: Organic baby lettuces, caramelized walnuts, apples, goat cheese, red and gold beets, balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Seafood Salad - $23.5: Mixed seafood, light spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan - $16.5: Thinly sliced beef, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, shaved parmesan cheese, capers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Mussels and Clams - $19.5: Mussels, clams, light spicy tomato broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Fried Calamari - $18.95: Fried calamari, spicy sauce, Sicilian green olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Meatballs with Provolone - $15.5: Meatballs, spicy tomato sauce, melted provolone cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Burrata Caprese - $17.5: Buttered mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, basil, olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Eggplant Parmesan - $17.95: Eggplant, fresh ricotta cheese, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Mushroom Soufflé - $19.95: Mushroom soufflé, fontina cheese sauce, black truffles Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Prosciutto and Melon - $17.5: Prosciutto di Parma, melon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
Pasta & Risotto
- Mushroom and Mascarpone Risotto - $20.5: Porcini mushrooms, mascarpone cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Beet and Goat Cheese Risotto - $19.5: Red beets, goat cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Angel Hair Pomodoro - $17.95: Fresh tomato, basil, garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Mushroom Stuffed Gnocchi - $29.5: Potato dumpling stuffed with mushroom, truffle cheese fondue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti and Meatballs - $20.95: Spaghetti, meatballs, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Spaghetti Carbonara - $23.5: Eggs, bacon, parmesan reggiano Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe - $19.95: Cow cheese, saffron sauce, black pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Linguini Seafood - $32: Mixed seafood, light spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Black and White Tagliolini - $28.5: Clams, wine sauce, arugula, cherry tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Penne Vodka - $19.5: Prosciutto, vodka sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Orecchiette Barese - $19.5: Wild broccoli, tomato sauce, pecorino cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Four Cheese Spiral Pasta - $20.95: Spiral pasta, four cheese sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli - $17.95: Homemade ravioli, spinach, ricotta, tomato basil sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gluten Free Penne Boscaiola - $20.5: Gluten free penne, mushrooms, sweet peas, tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Maccheroncini Pesto - $19.5: Homemade maccheroncini, traditional Genovese pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Wild Boar Ragu Fettuccini - $23: Green fettuccini, wild boar ragu, mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Duck Ravioli - $19.95: Ravioli filled with duck, mushrooms, porcini blueberry sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pumpkin Tortelloni - $19.95: Tortellini stuffed with pumpkin cream, butter, sage sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tagliolini with Zucchini - $20.5: Sautéed zucchini, garlic, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Main Courses
- Chicken Milanese - $25.5: Breaded chicken, arugula, tomato, olive oil, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grilled Italian Sausage - $24.95: Italian sausage, amarone wine sauce, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Roast Rabbit - $30.5: Rabbit, black olive sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ossobuco Milanese - $30.5: Veal shank, saffron sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Parmigiana - $27.5: Breaded chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veal Valtostana - $35.5: Pounded veal, prosciutto, fontina cheese, sage sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grilled Chicken Breast Paillard - $25.5: Thin-pounded chicken breast, tomato, arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- 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, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Roasted Branzino - $30: Sautéed branzino fillet, sautéed spinach, lemon and caper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- T-Bone Steak Fiorentina - $59: Grilled T-bone steak, roasted potatoes, truffle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fillet Mignon - $43: Grilled fillet mignon, roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach, pink peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Sautéed Vegetables - $5.5: Freshly sourced seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
Desserts
- Panna Cotta - $12: Vanilla beans, fresh strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Tiramisu - $12: Lady finger, espresso coffee, mascarpone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sicilian Cannoli - $12: Traditional cannoli, fresh whipped ricotta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pear Tart - $12: Pear tart, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Lemon Meringue Tart - $12: Lemon meringue Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Affocato - $12: Vanilla ice cream, espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $12: Chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Orange Ricotta Cheesecake - $12: Orange, ricotta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sorbetto - $12: Lemon, strawberry, or blood orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Gelato - $12: Vanilla, chocolate, or pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Special Dessert of the Day - $12 Dietary tags: Vegetarian
Beverages
- Lemoncello - $10
- Moscato - $10
- Averna - $9
- Port - $12
- Grappa - $12
- Amaro - $12
- Vin Santo - $8
- Espresso - $4
- Cappuccino - $5
Daily Specials
- Pappardelle with Pheasant and Morel Mushrooms: Wide noodles, pheasant, morel mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Linguini with Lobster and Crab: Linguini, half lobster, crab meat, spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spaghetti with Sea Urchin: Spaghetti, fresh sea urchin Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Black Truffle Risotto: Risotto, black truffle, fontina cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Orange Scented Seafood Risotto: Risotto, mixed seafood, orange zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating
- Spaghetti with Bottarga: Spaghetti, dry tuna caviar Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lasagna Bolognese: Lasagna, meat sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free