Cafe Santorini

Expeeeensive!! But SO WORTH IT! Their steaks IS THE BEST! The sauce, how great the meat was cooked…. It’s unreal. But it is expensive ~50$. For appetizers I definitely recommend their hummus - so good. Their seafood linguine was great as well. Chicken kebap was a small portion and it was decent. The environment is chic so be sure to dress up a bit :) I would definitely go here again and recommend the place :D

Stop by here to have a quick dinner after my appointment in Pasadena. I basically googled the place and checked it on open table then booked it. It was on a second level which I wasn’t expecting, but not a problem at all, and I was received well by the receptionist. She offered if I wanted the Patio, but since I was alone, I opted for the inside table, which was fine because it was more quiet. Steffi, the table server was super nice in spite of being very busy serving the patio area as well. I had the grilled octopus for my starter, and I’m so glad it was one of the best octopus I’ve ever had. For Dr the portion was pretty generous so I ended up just ordering the Mediterranean salad. It was really good. But I needed some kind of bread to eat those lemony tangy flavors of both the octopus and the salad, and so I asked Steffi for some bread I guess just to lessen the acidity. She responded sure you can have some, but we charge for it. And at that point, I didn’t care cause my food was too tangy to be eaten by itself. I figured for three bucks I can pay for bread that used to be a gratis in most restaurants I go to. And I’m not a person that would nickel and dime everything but because it kind of is weird to be paying for bread in a restaurant like this place. I made sure I checked how much they charged the bread that they served me. Much to my surprise I was charged six dollars for the bread. You’ll be the judge if it’s truly worth the six dollars. I took a picture of the bread in here. Ambience was good and quiet because I was inside there was only one other table with a couple eating next to me. I looked outside on the patio. It was almost full, and the ambience was really nice also as well. There is paid public parking across the street which was $10 for me for the whole time I ate. Would I go back there? Probably will if I will not be alone because I felt I wasted so much by dining alone. For example, I wasted 4 slices of the bread because I only ate two slices, and barely finished half of the big bottle of the Pellegrino sparkling water which I wish I was told they only had one large bottle being that I was alone.

I came for a Thursday evening dinner with my wife to be and our families (party of 12) and we had a great time here. We sat outside on the patio which had a very nice look to it along with outdoor lights. The servers Dennis and Martín were super nice and very diligent. I was quite dehydrated so I was chugging water but they promptly refilled my water which I do appreciate especially on a warmer and humid evening. For the food, we got the sample platter for the table which was pretty good. But gosh the lamb shank was marvelous. It was so tender, I just scooped it off the bone with my fork. I also had a spicy sumac margarita (not pictured), it was a delicious cocktail. Overall I had a pleasant experience here. I appreciate the atmosphere, the service, and the food. If I am in the area again I would definitely come again.

Getting to the second floor could be a little tricky. One needs to know which door to use for the elevator. The food however is pretty good. The serving size is sufficient. We also had an excellent server.

Nice sitting area, Service was not great but ok. Very expensive compared to food quality. Taste: some dishes were good and some were ok. My wife told the waiter her kabab was overly cooked the waiter wanted to prove her wrong and did not change the dish. My 15 months baby boy's grilled chicken was chared and waiter insisted that was ok but babies can not eat chared meat so I spent good amount of my time peeling the chicken to feed him the inside of it only!

Came to Café Santorini for happy hour with my brother and started with the grilled octopus and Santorini garlic fries. Both were delicious and our bartender Eduardo was amazing. We moved to our patio reservation once our friend arrived and ordered a pitcher of red sangria. At $65, it felt overpriced and not worth it. We would skip it next time. We ordered the grilled octopus again so our friend could try it. Also got the pear and walnut salad and the burrata. Both were fresh and full of flavor. For mains, we had the steak and frites with an incredible au poivre sauce, red curry seafood risotto, and beef brochette with hummus and pita. Dessert was a hit. The tiramisu was one of the best I have had. Service from Samuel and the rest of the staff was excellent. I have been coming here for over 10 years and the food is always consistently great. Parking can be tricky but there are paid garages nearby. The balcony patio is perfect for fresh air and a great spot for a first date. Inside can get loud so not ideal for a quiet conversation.

This restaurant is on my top 3 of all LA. I have brought at least 67 new families to this restaurant. All 250 times I’ve been here I’ve gotten the Calamari, Bruschetta, Large greek salad extra cheese, and the absolutely mouth watering Farfalle con pesto /pollo and add shrimp. Nothing better than this combo in all of LA. I went back recently and then again today only to find out 2/4 of those items changed. Not necessarily for the better either. The salad no longer has lettuce, i under the traditional (Horiatiki) does not have lettuce, but its always had lettuce and now without the lettuce the plate is 50% smaller yet the price is the same. Then the worst part that broke my family’s heart, was changing the farfalle to paccheri… dont get me wrong, the paccheri is good but it comes with like 12 pieces. The farfalle was a lot more filling and was absolutely perfect. I literally had to go to Mi Piace after to eat again because the portions were not filling like before. I understand there is new ownership and the sons are taking charge and I commend them looking for change, but for all thats good in this world, please put that lettuce and farfalle back.. some of the other regulars said the same. I love this place but really hope some miracle happens so the farfalle gets back. Ironically i went in to record another video for my social media food page and out of respect held back. Hope to come back to the amazing food that was always here and hope to be to adjust this review to the 5 stars it deserves and to re-write this whole thing.

It’s always a wonderful experience at Cafe Santorini. Jessica was our server and she was delightful! A great smile goes a long way to make the food taste great! 4 men, 1 being a boring vegetarian! I split the chicken kabobs and the beef kabobs with one of my friends! Perfect combination! I wish they would expand their menu to include Greek classics but that was yesteryear! A wonderful lunch on the patio! The atmosphere is so pleasant and the noise level is as expected in a great Greek Restaurants!

The branzino at Cafe Santorini was outstanding -- simply prepared, beautifully cooked. Alex, our server, added a thoughtful touch by finishing the dish with ladolemono and olive oil the way it's done in Greece. He did so with great discernment and tact, reading the moment perfectly and making the gesture feel natural rather than performative. It added a quiet sense of authenticity and care that made the experience especially memorable. Wonderful food and genuinely attentive service.

Went for my bf's bday celebration & it was such an outstanding experience! The service was incredibly friendly and welcoming, they were super attentive and accommodating. The food was SO good and fresh. Get the steak frites!!!! It was super tender and flavorful. The Greek salad was also light and refreshing. The chicken kebab plate was honestly just okay, and the hummus and Pita bread was solid. The star of the show was the borek flaky bread appetizer and the steak. The patio seating outside was nice and a vibe. I loved it here !!!

​We were here for a company event, and the outside balcony is really lovely--it's a beautiful spot in a great part of Pasadena. The food was good and flavorful with a solid variety of Mediterranean dishes, and the staff were both pleasant and helpful throughout the evening. ​However, from a logistics and planning perspective, there is a major accessibility issue: the restaurant is not ADA accessible. You have to navigate large flights of stairs to get to the space, which is a huge factor to consider depending on your group. For parking, there's a lot across the street that runs about $10-$12. It's a nice venue, but the lack of accessibility is a significant drawback for me.

I have been invited to this restaurant years ago on a date and somehow it never happened until two days ago which happened to be my 27th birthday!:-) ha ha. My son made reservations online for 7pm the evening of the 10th of January and we finally made that trip to Cafe Santorini. I have been both; to the actual island in Greece... back in mid 90's and now the one here in the heart of Pasadena which I love a lot! Walked in and the host by the name of Talia who had a pretty smile and a very upbeat, good energy walked us to our table that was already set. She was quick and prompt. Comes our server Irbin L with somewhat good demeanor and a bit confused about their own cocktails and the water situation. At first he said they are going to charge for water, I told him then I will just have regular water. He brought us our waters and then he wanted to know if we wanted something to drink. My son stayed with his water and I opted for an Apple Martini, he told me that they didn't have any, but can make me one that tasted like Apple Martini, then he suggested on a Peach Martini, so I got that thinking that I was actually having a Peach Martini that didn't taste anything like peach. It was so sour, more like a lemon drop or something else. It was too watery, and didn't give that kick. We ordered Pear & Walnut Salad to share,$18.00, my son ordered their Faroe Island Salmon on top of some lentils, $36.00 and I got Beef Brochette which came with Basmati Rice, 2 small grilled tomatoes, two small, long grilled shishito peppers, hummus and pita bread. Bread was not that fresh or hot, son liked his Salmon saying that it was made to perfection and I also liked my food. Food took like 45 minutes to come out. I understand the restaurant was super packed & busy since it was Saturday night. We didn't order any dessert thinking that few of their servers would bring out a small cake/ice cream/dessert type of something to blow my candle. He brought out this tiny flourless chocolate cake type of dessert which was literally 2 bites and put a single candle on it and wished me a Happy Birthday. Total came out to $145.10 including tax, tip and a kitchen wage surcharge(2.00%). I don't know what that was all about and noticed it once we got home. Anyway, for the amount of the food and portions that we got, it didn't make or break the bank. Restaurant had its own charm with bright lights, beautiful decor, plants, and other eclectic designs all around. No parking. Only street & metered parking in the front or anywhere else that you could find. Restaurant was SPOTLESS CLEAN, including all the bathrooms. They have stairs that takes you to their elegant, decadent, elaborate, classy looking restaurant but also have an elevator which we noticed later, on our way out. You have to go thru an alley to get to the restaurant. That's all I can say for now. Will I return back? Maybe, maybe not. It was a good 1st time experience.

Stopped by here for a quick dinner bite. Man this was delicious. Parking is across the street from the restaurant. It's an upstairs restaurant with outdoor indoor but i love the outdoor vibe better than the i door specially with spring time. I had the fish it was delicious fresh classic branzino perfectly seasoned with a slice of lemon to squirt over the fish. i do however wish they should have had more of a different side than potatoes although the potato were good so i ordered a side of hummus to go with the fish . Service is nice i do feel like the tables are in close proximity and that is not so great because i can totally ease drop on the next table. I wouldn't say it's intimate but they made the most of the outdoor space. I also had the spritz and totally delicious.

Came here to celebrate Aquarius birthdays, Galentine's day, love, and friendship. Cafe Santorini accommodated our large party and were absolutely great hosts. The ambiance is warm and friendly. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Highly recommend the chicken kebab entree as the chicken is perfection and it comes with delicious hummus and pita bread. Whether you are out on a date or celebrating with friends this place is the perfect place. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality! Definitely will be back!

This is a very nice little place in Old Town. The front is a little hard to find as it's in a little alley and the restaurant is upstairs. The group I was with ordered a good variety of the menu and everything was very good I had the branzino. It's was cooked very well -- the skin was nice and crisp and the meat was flavorful and juicy. I think it could have used a little something more ... Maybe a little more seasoning or maybe a little sauce on the side. The potatoes were also cooked well. I think I would have liked a little something else ... Maybe spinach or something with a touch of acid. The lamb shank looked great and my colleague said it was very good. Service was good.

Me and my friends had a girls night out with my god kids to test out of the 6 and 4 year old was ready to dine out for dinner. We decided to order a few plates and share them family style. The food was quite yummy enough for the little picky eater that she actually tried everything and quite enjoyed the mussels and the octopus! So bravo for making food delicious enough for the kiddo to open up their sophisticated palate! Everything was very tasty to the adults as well. A for experience.

Santorini is a great spot for Greek food with a cozy, welcoming vibe. The food is fresh, flavorful, and well-portioned, and the service is friendly and attentive. A solid choice if you're craving classic Greek dishes done right.

First visit after Covid. Chicken kabob still a perfect 10, grilled to perfection. However the $18 calamari salad is disappointingly low in the calamari to greens ratio (see before & after photo), worst of all they've replaced whole plump baby calamari with tiny rubbery rings, no bueno. Good service as before.

Cafe Santorini is quaint. Fits in perfectly in Pasadena and you have to love it's location Old town Pasadena near the alley I like being seated outside where you get a good view of the courtyard Food is always good and be certain to ask for the specials. It's proximity to the IPIC theatre makes for a good date night

We arranged a surprise party for our friend and it was perfect. They allowed us to decorate and preorder our meal options. Service was excellent, food was tasty, and we had a wonderful time.

The location was small and tucked away right behind busy Colorado blvd in downtown. Service is excellent and the wait staff are always available to refill waters and drinks. Large party or 14, sat us in the patio. It was uber hot but once the sun was down, it was pleasant to be outside. Ordered everything shown here. I probably would pass on the meze sampling plate. I didn't think it was as great for the price. Everything else was pretty good. I forgot my photo of the cioppino. But nonetheless, it was good.

Its been several years since I've been here. And I still have fond memories of the last time I came. So when my friends wanted to come here I was all for it. Unfortunately...... things change, and the changes that happened here are not the good types of change. Their menu has shrunken tremendously. So ok, maybe if you have a small menu, you can really perfect what you do offer. Yea...... no...... not the case here. We had the following: 1. Santorini mezze tasting- basically a charcuterie plate. It was so colorful. It was good. Lots of different tastes and combinations. 2. Grilled octopus- it was ok. I've had better. Taste was ok as well. 3. Pizza- this pizza was a disappointment. Had like 3 ingredients. And thats ok, if they were high quality. It was very sub par. It was so bland and mediocre. 4. Paccherial pesto e pollo- a pasta dish. I liked the actual pasta. The chicken breast was dry. Like super dry. Like I could do a better job of cooking the chicken breast at home. Service was OK. Our waiter was good. Quick with the orders and food. Another guy came to collect our bill. Then our waiter came to collect the bill. It was like....... ?? Communicate better I guess. This place has gone down hill. And like many restaurants post pandemic, I think it may be on its way out unfortunately...

We tried Cafe Santorini last night for dinner and had a great time. First off, customer service is 10/10. We were checked on by our waiter a few times and he was super friendly. I'm not a fan of waiters coming around to check on you a billion times (or the opposite & not come around at all), so it was perfect for me. We sat outside on the balcony and there was a nice ambiance. Bathrooms are kept up and super clean, and as a woman I love that there are no holes between the restroom doors. That is so important to me. I ordered the peach martini and it was yummy, with neither the peach nor the alcohol overpowering one another. I'm normally not a big fan of martinis, but I would get this again. We also ordered the paccheri al pesto e pollo and the orecchiette arrabbiata pastas and we were both pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the arrabbiata. It was spicy, but not too much for people that might be a little more sensitive to spice. The flavor was amazing. This restaurant definitely went above and beyond by my standards and I would love to come back here to try more dishes.

A great place for date night or to grab a meal with friends/family. Our party of 3 opted for indoor seating since it was a chilly night but they also have a cute outdoor terrace with heaters as well. My favorite is their grilled squid salad, red curry risotto, and steak frites. The branzino was also cooked to perfection. We ended up ordering everything to share family style. For dessert, the apple tart was just ok - the marzipan was too overpowering and felt more like an almond tart instead of apple. Service was very friendly. Can't wait to come back!

This place is an Italian getaway hidden in old town pasadena. BEST Armenian/Greek Restaurant in the world in my opinion! Shoutout to Chef Garo our fav! Amazing ambience, amazing food, best service, best chefs, this place is a 10 out of 10 on everything. I usually have a "must try" list but we've had everything on the menu and nothing is ever a miss. I will say if you had to stick to one app - do the Santorini meze sampler. One entree would be the pesto pacherri pasta. And one must try dessert would be the Ashta. It's the owners mom's homemade recipe!! This is a secret spot that will soon be a Michelin star restaurant mark my words! Check it out! Also a great spot for events- they have a side room nestled away.

Know that this is a fancy restaurant where the waiters put the cloth napkin on your lap! It's upstairs. We came through the back and up the stairs(that killed my bad knees). Had we come through the south side I would have seen the elevator. We were seated right away on the patio. We were offered still or sparkling water. We asked for still. I FOUND ON OUR BILL THAT WE WERE CHARGED $19 FOR MINERAL WATER!!! I am still mad about that. Tap water would have been fine like at EVERY other restaurant! We shared the stuffed grape leaves. They were yummy but only 4. I had the pear & walnut salad. It was good. My friend had the salmon. 2 of them had the beef brochette (kabobs). They liked it. It was nice. But not enough to return.

Ordered the hummus, fried smelt, mussels santorini, & red curry risotto all dishes were delicious and the seafood tasted fresh. Food was a bit salty but the flavors were there. Wish they could include more pita with their hummus. Space is intimate and small but we saw that they could accommodate larger parties if notified ahead of time.

I used to really love this place. It seems like their menu got smaller. They dont have pizza and very limited pasta selection. I also didn't realize that 90% of the items all have lemon or citrus in it. A family member couldn't eat lemon/lime, cheese or nuts. Be careful of the steak. Im not sure what sauce they used but someone started breaking out in hives. But we were unable to substitute some items out. There was alot of vegetarian food for another family member. The calamari salad was very good. The calamari was grilled perfectly. I also liked the grilled octopus but it was very lemony. The muscles in the ciopinno Santorini had very good bread. The mussels were pretty bad it tasted like ocean. We got the platter with humus,tabouleh,dolmades. Making it into a vegetarian pita sandwich was very good. The branzino and burrata were kind of plain. Branzino tasted mostly of lemon. I would not recommend this place if you have dietary//digestive sensitivity. Service was good. We kept getting ice refills but the waitress did disappear for a while after we ordered appetizers. There is a parking structure across the street that is max $10 weekends and $16 weekdays i think.

Came to Café Santorini for happy hour with my brother and started with the grilled octopus and Santorini garlic fries. Both were delicious and our bartender Eduardo was amazing. We moved to our patio reservation once our friend arrived and ordered a pitcher of red sangria. At $65, it felt overpriced and not worth it. We would skip it next time. We ordered the grilled octopus again so our friend could try it. Also got the pear and walnut salad and the burrata. Both were fresh and full of flavor. For mains, we had the steak and frites with an incredible au poivre sauce, red curry seafood risotto, and beef brochette with hummus and pita. Dessert was a hit. The tiramisu was one of the best I have had. Service from Samuel and the rest of the staff was excellent. I have been coming here for over 10 years and the food is always consistently great. Parking can be tricky but there are paid garages nearby. The balcony patio is perfect for fresh air and a great spot for a first date. Inside can get loud so not ideal for a quiet conversation.

I went to try this place that that I been looking at every Time that I visit old Pasadena And I finally took the decision to go and try some of their food The service is great and the place is beautiful I had to try a couple of their dishes and I like it, it's decent I would go back? Yes here and there but who knows

A perfect dinner spot. The ambiance is perfect for date night or family dinner night. The service was amazing. Our server Alex is probably one of the best servers I have ever had. He was very friendly, gave great recommendations and took care of all of our needs. The food was great. My pesto chicken and pasta was so good. It was nicely seasoned and the pesto sauce wasn't overpowering. Genuinely, had a great experience and will definitely be back. PS: There is a parking structure right next to the restaurant so don't waste time looking for street parking.

Café Santorini is in the old part of Pasadena. It is a beautiful Mediterranean restaurant. The ambience is perfect for a nice date night with prices to match. The lamb was fall apart, tender . The Arrabiata sauce was spicy, but I love spice. The appetizer and salad was good. The staff was very kind and helpful and attentive. It was a lovely dinner.

A+ for ambiance and the service was great. We had the hummus and the pita bread was flat and flavorless. The fried cauliflower had so much balsamic it made our cheeks pucker (not in a good way). The fried calamari was lacking in flavor and the aioli had so much lemon. Our girls enjoyed their pesto pasta. The lemon drops were good. Flourless chocolate cake was dry. Tiramisu was also dry.

We stopped by before catching the shuttle to the Rose Bowl for the AC/DC concert. The service was good and the food was solid, though nothing particularly memorable. We've had similar dishes at other restaurants that stood out more. That said, we are glad we came and enjoyed the experience overall.

Stop by here to have a quick dinner after my appointment in Pasadena. I basically googled the place and checked it on open table then booked it. It was on a second level which I wasn't expecting, but not a problem at all, and I was received well by the receptionist. She offered if I wanted the Patio, but since I was alone, I opted for the inside table, which was fine because it was more quiet. Steffi, the table server was super nice in spite of being very busy serving the patio area as well. I had the grilled octopus for my starter, and I'm so glad it was one of the best octopus I've ever had. For Dr the portion was pretty generous so I ended up just ordering the Mediterranean salad. It was really good. But I needed some kind of bread to eat those lemony tangy flavors of both the octopus and the salad, and so I asked Steffi for some bread I guess just to lessen the acidity. She responded sure you can have some, but we charge for it. And at that point, I didn't care cause my food was too tangy to be eaten by itself. I figured for three bucks I can pay for bread that used to be a gratis in most restaurants I go to. And I'm not a person that would nickel and dime everything but because it kind of is weird to be paying for bread in a restaurant like this place. I made sure I checked how much they charged the bread that they served me. Much to my surprise I was charged six dollars for the bread. You'll be the judge if it's truly worth the six dollars. I took a picture of the bread in here. Ambience was good and quiet because I was inside there was only one other table with a couple eating next to me. I looked outside on the patio. It was almost full, and the ambience was really nice also as well. There is paid public parking across the street which was $10 for me for the whole time I ate. Would I go back there? Probably not in the nearest future but will do but not by myself. Wasted too much of the bread and the Pellegrino that I didn't finish.

Amazing service and great food! Amazing atmosphere and Alex is a great server! Adorable eating area as well!

Their mortadella pizza is incredibleeeeeee & their service?! so so good! And we love Garo who runs the front & his brother

There's a parking structure across the street. You may be lucky to find parking on the street with a 2 hour limit. Free street parking after 8pm. Restaurant was upstairs. The wait staff were alright. The Cafe Greek Salad had too much sauce. Ironically the Faroe Island Salmon didn't have enough sauce, but the sauce was good with the salmon. The lentils that came with the salmon were alright. The Tiramisu was absolutely amazing. Probably the best tiramisu we ever had. Would come back for the tiramisu.

I been coming here for almost 30 years. Can't believe how time has flown by. The place is still nice and good to seat on the outside patio. Old town Pasadena has always been a nice spot. Food quality was good as usual. Except no more complementary bread and some surcharge on the bill, which kinda didn't make me feel happy as all the prior times I been coming to this establishment. We are past the pandemic really not a good business practice to use surcharge. Especially for 2 dollar's. I was not happy with it. Probably will not be coming back to this place.

Delicious food! Definitely try the Ashta cake, made by hand by the mother. Service was excellent, very accommodating to our requests

Still one of my favorite restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area. Grew up on Cafe Santorini and came back a few weeks back for the first time in over 5 years. The ambiance is lively, service friendly, and food impeccable. For two, we shared the mezze platter, steak frites, and Greek salad. We probably over ordered but every dish was delicious. Service is punctual and friendly. Must get the ashta for dessert (the owners mother makes it). For parking, I'd recommend the structure across the street. Can't wait to come back more frequently. Wish I lived closer.

Ever since I moved to San Gabriel Valley I have been a regular at Cafe Santorini with my family. My previous post speaks volumes of the food quality, service and ambiance. We go there to celebrate all of our special ocasions and every time we visit Old Town Pasadena we have lunch there with friends and family. Their waiting staff is especially nice. I have nothing but good things to say. The food is of course amazing but the owner or the manager is also a really nice person. I once came there on a Monday as it was a 3 day weekend and completely didnt realize that the hours are different. I walked in with my daughter as she needed to use the restroom urgently and the bar staff looked at me funny when I said I wanted to use the restroom and dine there. The owner or the manager said please go ahead. Needless to say I was a bit embarrassed that I forgot it wasnt the weekend but I really appreciated they let my daughter use their restroom even though they were already clearly closed for business. Gestures of kindness like that make me respect this establishment even more.

This is our go to place especially these past 2-3 years. You will never get disappointed with the quality of their food. Service is always excellent. We have tried almost every item on the menu and everything has been amazing. Their fried smelt is one thing that we always get. Appetizers are so good you can literally get full off the appetizers. And if you have a big party or an event you can book it in advance and they set up the corner for your event.

This is the place I go when I'm craving sangria. Great food, great drinks, and a nice atmosphere.

We went to Café Santorini in Pasadena for our wedding anniversary dinner and really enjoyed the evening overall. The service and ambiance were nice. The rooftop patio with string lights and a warm vibe made it feel special for our celebration. I ordered the Risotto Seafood, which was yummy and flavorful with perfectly cooked seafood and creamy rice. My husband had the lamb shank, which was tender but unfortunately came with grains that were a bit dry for some reason. We still enjoyed our meal because the drinks made up for it. My red sangria was refreshing and delicious. We took our time, soaking in the beautiful night and architecture from the neighboring building. We ended with their pistachio ashta cake, which was nutty, light, and just sweet enough, paired with yummy Lavazza Black coffee/Americano. Despite the minor issue, we'd definitely come back for another date night to enjoy the ambiance, drinks, and dessert! @jhennybventures (ig/tiktok)

The location is perfect for a date or close friends. The food is amazing! Proportion wise can improve a little in linguini but it was delicious. My friend's meat was amazing. I would go back and recommend it, plus they sit next to a theatre which perfect for some food and a movie. The service was exceptional as well

This is by far the worst food I've had in a long time. The service was good but the food itself it's so bad. The lamb was so hard and not edible, the steak and frites was so salty. I'm so sorry but to be honest we are were so confused how is this expensive place still even operating

I have returned to Santorini now a few times lately after a more than 15 year hiatus. Santorini continues to shine. We had a very nice light meal to celebrate my wife's birthday. The Santorini Mediterranean Mezze plate is is amongst the best middle eastern apps I have had, ever. And it is very substantial, more like a meal than an app (caveat: the pita bread was just adequate.) We also had the cauliflower dish and the pear and walnut salad which were both very good. The cocktails were delicious! (Though a bit pricey...) The service is spectacular. Amongst the best service I have received at any restaurant in Pasadena! Love the intimate and cozy ambiance, the patio, and the out of the way location in Old Town Pasadena. We really enjoyed the fresh electronic music sound track. Lastly, despite the name, Santorini is more of a bistro vibe than a cafe. Highly recommended!

Everything we ordered was excellent except for the lamb shank- it was hot on the outside but cold on the inside. I think perhaps they microwaved it. My favorite was the Paccheri Al Pesto E Polo, the grilled octopus and the salads but everything was really very good. I also enjoyed the red curry seafood risotto and the chicken kebab. Samuel was very patient, made great recommendations. Coming back again, but not ordering the lamb shank. =)

The food and service was really great! Loved the outdoor seating! The food was great and highly recommend!

Located in Old Town Pasadena on Union across from a paid parking structure. There is a sign and the restaurant is on the second floor. There's a bar inside and a few tables with more in a covered outdoor patio. The outdoor patio can be cold on a cool night, so bring a sweater/jacket. They have heaters that are fixed to the building wall, but they are only on one side of the patio. So if your table is on the street side, it's a bit chilly. Service was quick. Recommendations given if asked. They seemed busy and distracted, not overly friendly. We ordered the mezze tasting which was perfect for 6 of us. Has a little bit of everything. My linguini clams was good but not the best I've ever had. Wish I had a bit more of it to fill me up. The apple crisp wasn't my favorite. Presentation is great, place is great for a date night and even big groups.

Café Santorini is an excellent place located in the heart of old town Pasadena in a beautiful historic brick building. They offer indoor outdoor dining and it's very romantic. It is noisy, but the service is excellent and the food is as well. They also have a great selection of wine.

I used to truly love coming here, but after last night I'm not sure I'll return. The service used to be exceptional, and something has definitely changed. I had a reservation and checked in with the host. I'm not sure if she was new, but she seemed overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. She asked if we preferred inside or outside seating and mentioned there would be a wait for outside. I told her we wanted to sit inside. Another employee, possibly a server, came over and the two of them talked for about five to seven minutes while I stood there waiting. After that, the host told me she needed to "get a table set." There were several two-person tables that were already set and available, so I'm not sure why that took additional time. We waited another five minutes before finally being seated. Once we sat down, the server came by right away and asked what we wanted to drink. We only wanted water. Instead of the usual carafes the staff pours for you, they brought over a glass bottle of water and two much smaller glasses. It was a strange change from what they normally do, and now it was completely self-serve. The server then disappeared for about thirty minutes before returning to take our order. We ordered the same dishes we usually get, but what we received was nothing like what we are used to. The pasta was completely different and the flavors were off. I also noticed that the TV at the bar has been removed. I'm not sure if they are trying to position themselves as more upscale with Javier's opening soon nearby, but whatever the intention is, this no longer feels like the Cafe Santorini I've always enjoyed. I left feeling very disappointed.

This restaurant is five star all around from taste of food to presentation to service and ambience. I usually go here for birthdays because it is a lovely celebration and view from the second floor. I know it's been around for more than 30 years and it will probably be for Many more to come. It is a bit expensive so prepare for that, but you will have a good time.

Been here almost 10 times since I live pretty close by. Food is very expensive for what you get. It used to taste better and prices weren't terrible. But a lot has changed in the last year or so. Pasta is over cooked, over seasoned. They charge you 2.50 for Parmesan... which honestly was like little clumps of Kraft cheese stuff. I expect some fresh Parmesan for that. The meat (ordered med rare) was rubbery and overcooked. Fish dry and over seasoned. The only thing that was good was the fried smelt and the shared large appetizer with Dolma, hummus, olives etc. The wait staff was very nice and appropriate. The host (Garro or garo? Younger guy ) was incredibly rude. This is actually the second encounter with this particular person. I'm not sure why I tried this restaurant again. He's so unpleasant and acts like this is some Michelin star restaurant and you're in his way. He was so rude speaking to me and my kids and they weren't behaving badly in any way. It's really just ruins the evening. I also saw him get into it with a differnt couple and the wife left upset I could hear them talking in the hallway about their experience. It's been a pattern with this person. Thankfully the female host was nice and helpful so we decided to stay and try to enjoy our evening. Unfortunately, will not be returning to the restaurant anymore. I'd probably be ok paying expensive prices for food that was better but the that one younger guys host always leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Lots of other new places around the area with better host manners and better food.

Celebrating my daughter's graduation, Reserverved a table one month before. We had reservations and still had to wait over an hour. The owner or manager , not sure who he was , but he was so rude. Sould of took my $700. dinning bill else ware. But our friends would of been inconvenienced last minute. FYI, food was sub par for the price.

Great place, great food, really nice customer service! Always consistent, reliable, Nice cozy ambiance. Give them a shot you'll be happy you did!