The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria

Staysi Sill

I had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Stacy, tonight when we stopped by, and she is such a sweetheart! They’ve been in business for 28 years, and it’s easy to see why. Even though this spot is a little off the beaten path, it’s still right in Old Town Pasadena and feels like a hidden gem that can get overlooked. The atmosphere is perfect for a family dinner or date night, with beautiful brick walls and a warm, cozy vibe with string lights above. The portions are generous and perfect for sharing, and the prices are very reasonable for an Old Town Pasadena restaurant. They also offer pizza by the slice for anyone looking for a quick bite on the go or lunch. The wine selection is small but delicious, we enjoyed a rosé and a red wine. Overall, this is a great spot if you’re looking for authentic Italian food, welcoming service, great ambiance, and plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. The staff was incredibly attentive, the service was warm and professional, and the food came out quickly without feeling rushed. They even boxed up our leftovers for us, which was such a nice touch. We’ll definitely be back!

Bhupinder Singh

This was an awesome experience, the staff was polite and the food was great. Portion sizes are huge so watch out for that! HIGHLY recommend the chicago deep dish pizza, that was hands down the best thing we had there. Def coming back!

Nya Boland

We stopped by this place before going to the Rose Bowl game, and it was wonderful! I ordered the Sausage Roll calzone and it was delicious, filled with bell peppers, onions, cheese and their incredible house-made sauce. My mom and sister ordered a cheese pizza and the chicken Parmesan sandwich. Their sauce alone was enough to convince us to stop by again on our way home to grab another pizza! Our server was very sweet, and our food came out quickly. We were able to sit down, have an our food and make it to the free shuttle to Rose Bowl, conveniently located across the street by the Parsons building. Great experience, and can’t wait to come back!

Jon H

Outstanding. We arrived and given the option to eat inside or out, Since it has cool down we decided outside. Outside was perfectly clean and it gives you a view of the buildings surrounding you and just the general crowd passing by. Service was on Point. Our Waitress was very Peppy and often came to check in on us. You can tell she cares for the clients as she was very informative and helpful on suggestions. Top Notch Crew, everyone worked together to get you taken care of. Food was Amazing! Lots of pizza shops to go to, But I can tell you this. Food here is Fresh, Made to the order with heart and dedication. You can tell they are using quality ingredients as everything is quite delicious. My wife ordered a Lassagna and Tri- Color Tortellini with the pink sauce, Which is a zesty creamy delicious sauce. She also had some wine, they have a selection of Wines and Alcohol Berverages. My son had the 7inch New York Pizza, for a picky eater he really enjoyed it. He quietly ate most of it leaving him some left over for the next day. I myself had the Chicago Deep Dish, let me say. Was thick and soft, with the right crisp. You get to build the pizza with whatever ingredients you wish. And I will not lie when I say, this is by far one of the best pizzas I've gotten. Desserts, why not. Perfect for a date night, We ordered the Chocolate Cake, Dessert of the Day and finally my favorite the Tiramisu. You cannot go wrong with any, But the Tiramisu was again one of the best I've gotten to eat. Top Notch Restaurant, Family owned. Perfect for family Dates, importantly Perfectly Cute/ Romantic interior for a Date Night as well. We got to meet the owner, She was a Sweetheart and you can tell from the Owner to her Waitress and Staff that they care for you.

Stefany Hernandez

This location is really amazing. We came back again, food is delicious. The atmosphere was nice and everyone is friendly. I love there pasta and Parmesan cheese taste so fresh. Everything we ordered was very delicious. I would definitely come back here again. I highly recommend