"For nearly a decade, Union Pasadena took hold of Northeast LA with its enduring Italian dishes, especially the lemony bucatini and eggplant rigatoni timballo pasta; always-solid starters include charred octopus, pork meatballs, and Pecorino-laced arugula. Chef Sandro Hernandez’s saucy half chicken serves two and served with a side of broccolini. If takeout is required, Union’s family of four menu can fill in nicely. Whatever is needed for dinner, Union’s got it." - Matthew Kang, Eater Staff
Elizabeth Daniels