Gale's

Pasadena, CA · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Pasadena
#129
of 535 restaurants
City Percentile
59%
rating percentile
Address
Gale's, 452 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone
(626) 432-6705
Website
www.galesrestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM Sat

Gale's is a restaurant located in Pasadena, CA. It is one of 535 restaurants listed in Pasadena. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Pasadena city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Melanie Ortega · Dec 2025

The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful, with perfectly dimmed lighting that creates a cozy, inviting vibe. The service was personable, attentive, and made us feel truly taken care of. The food is farm-to-fork, featuring incredibly fresh produce and high-quality meats. Portions are generous, and everything was served hot and perfectly prepared. I enjoyed the bruschetta, braised beef ravioli, and the pear salad with almonds—each dish was so flavorful and thoughtfully made. To top it all off, the coconut cake was phenomenal—hands down one of the most delicious desserts I’ve had. I also had wine with my meal, and I loved the thoughtful touch of serving it in Brighton glassware. An amazing dining experience from start to finish.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Jim M · Feb 2026

This was a pleasant pace to meet a friend for lunch and was not too loud, though it was a bit chilly. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating and the menu looked quite extensive. Our party thoroughly enjoy the flavors, crust and toppings of the pizza, while the clam chowder was also excellent. The care a e salad was very good as well though a touch pricy for what you get. The dessert sampler is the way to go and the coffee was god as well.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Tressa Smiley · Jan 2026

Gales ia definitely a great spot for fresh Italian food. I enjoyed my first official meal and left satisfied. The bread was fresh, perfectly paired with olive oil and basil and balsamic vinegar simple and delicious. I ordered souo and salad, today soup was cream of mushrooms 🍄 and side ceaser salad. Lunch price is modest making it easier to have a mid day bite. They have out door seating and the experience was satisfied. A local experience worthy of revisiting. From team Smiley ☺️

★★★★☆ 4.0 Maria do Ceu Sousa · Mar 2026

Made a reservation and we were seated right at the reservation time. The atmosphere at first looked a bit tight, once seated, the distance between tables is prefect and noise level was very acceptable. Servers were attentive. We stayed late, did not see any more costumers, but no one hurried us to leave, which is very appreciated. Good size portions for all dishes. Will return.

★★★★★ 5.0 Colin Collinwood · Aug 2025

A bustling blink and you'll miss it Italian restaurant on Fair Oaks, near Old Town Pasadena. Serving a menu of classic Italian fare, with plenty of chef chosen daily specials. The bar offers some delicious cocktails (try Gale's Gimlet, if you're a gin fan, it's the best!) and a selection of wines. I've also seen customers "BYOB," too. The pasta is delicious and hearty, with the Bolognese being a favorite. I've also enjoyed pasta al forno, mushroom ravioli, lasagna, and a dish called My Brother Jerry's, which is a pasta with chicken, veal, and meat sauce. Mama mia!! I feel like I'm a fat character on the Sopranos when I'm eating that dish. Appetizers are great too. Try the calamari or one of the seasonal salads. The fresh fruit and burrata cheese salad is fantastic, just be mindful of which

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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