Gale's

Cant say anything bad about this place. Great Food, Drinks, Atmosphere, Price. Highly recommend. Great place to meet before seeing a movie in Old Town Pasadena.

PROS: Everything
CONS: Nothing

Update: I tried out the restaurant and it was very good. We were very happy with the food and service.

I've only had their catered food and it was fantastic. The linguine pomodoro was flavorful, good bread, and the pine nut salad was excellent. I can't wait to actually try the restaurant out.

PROS: Good food
CONS:

i've been here multiple times and teh bread pudding is to die for.

also they are a great place to have nice dinner with some great italian food.
superb location and friendly staff..
they greet me everytime i enter the door and have no problem getting a table right away.

also the waiter Joe is alot of fun..

PROS: desserts, friendly staff
CONS: not so much for children

after much searching for italian food around this area, i found this place. just like other reviews say, staff is great, the owner and her husband are there every night and love to be there. they are very gracious and are always very friendly.

i went there last year on New Years eve. as expected every table was taken and the wait was gonna be around 1hour and 30min, so we waited, since we really love the food.. after 5 mins of waiting we encountered teh waiter whom i have gotten to know over the visits i have made to this restaurant. well, he said. "you dont have a reservation?" i said "no, what an idiot", "dont worry he responded" and got me a table for two in 5 mins..
remember thats friday night on new years eve around 8:30pm.. you can just imagine how busy any restaurant would be.

to also note, i have invited many of my friends to this restaurant. and i have not heard any of them say they didnt like it. every dish is great and good protions. and they SUPERB desserts. i especially recommend the Creme'Brule.. i like that as an appetizer.. =)

if you can i recommend being waited by Joe, he's very friendly and gets you laughing.. ( he's the one who got me the seats on New Years day.. )

they make ravioli every otehr day differently.. one of my favorites.. i definitely recommend that. also, steaks are great. and if you see the oso buco on the menu, make sure to get it.

PROS: great food for VERY good prices.. you pay so much more other places..
CONS: small venue.. ( but that makes it feel more comfortable ) make reservations

Gale's has a VERY friendly staff. They remembered me after one visit, and when I brought a new friend, they made sure her first visit was a special one. The entree portions are huge, and the desserts are chock full of temptation. Sign up for their emails, and you'll get invitations for free glasses of wine, free desserts, and other special deals. A high energy, good value alternative to the snootier places in old Pas.

Gale's has been a great find for lunch and dinner. Gale is usually there greeting everyone - creating such a friendly atmosphere. For lunch the pesta chicken salad is such a fresh, light meal - it's not usually on the menu - but if you ask for it - they will usually bring it out. Dinner is the same friendly place. Gale's can fill up quickly - so make reservations

Excellant Northern Italian Food made to order.