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Beloved by locals for Northern Italian standards and community spirit, Gale’s serves generous pastas, nightly specials, and the often‑mentioned coconut cake. Cited in The New York Times’ 36 Hours in Pasadena and highly rated by OpenTable diners.
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Traditional Italian pastas, salads, roasted meats, and coconut cake
452 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105 Get directions
$30–50
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