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Union Restaurant
Italian Restaurant$$$$
Old Pasadena, Pasadena
"... is delicious! the squid ink garganelli is truly fabulous, as was the cauliflower,..."(4 Tips)
"The medley of wild mushrooms over creamy polenta is to DIE for."(6 Tips)
"pork meatballs are perfection"(2 Tips)
"Fresh pasta is all lovely, as are the mussels, but you..."(2 Tips)
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Mohammed Abu HajarMarch 6, 2020its a seasonal Menu Glazed Octopus it was great and crunchy and i tried the home made pasta with squid ink and lobster was yummy, the main was the lamb shoulder and it was on top of rich sauce
- Frazgo FrazAugust 20, 2018Make reservations. Period. Service was impeccable. Food scrumptious. And best is chefs are willing to share recipes if you ask! The medley of wild mushrooms over creamy polenta is to DIE for.
- Andrew GaldiMay 13, 2016everything is delicious! the squid ink garganelli is truly fabulous, as was the cauliflower, the straciatella, the wine list. basically it's just fantastic italian food and you can't go wrong!
Angelise SlifkinApril 5, 2016Exceptional cuisine with attention to detail, fantastic chef & institution. Everything is made in house & is somewhere between amazing and superb. True gem of Pasadena, order the squid ink pasta.
Doug de WetNovember 16, 2016Fresh pasta, sweet tomatoes, garlic, and mild chili heat combine to make Spaghetti Alla Chittara one super satisfying plate of pasta. Buon appetito!
David M.July 15, 2016Great food, don't get thrown by the hipster appeal. The food is imaginative and delicious, every thing is made in house, from the cheese to the on-site butchered porchetta- Toia CapelliDecember 20, 2016Everything is absolutely delicious and made in house. For apps, the pork meatballs are perfection as are the wild mushrooms with polenta. All the pasta is amazing.
Paulo SantosAugust 7, 2014Okay... The squid ink garganelli with lobster and truffle butter will forever be engrained into my memory and palette. Forget appetizer, order two of these for yourself.
- Paulo SantosAugust 7, 2014Seasonal/Off Menu Porchetta taco // if they stil have it you've got to try at least one. Lives up to their slogan on the wall.. See wall.
Tarah FeinbergApril 22, 2018Everything made, butchered in-house. Really beautiful, perfect execution of Italian dishes, along with some delicious modern developments.
jo bensOctober 30, 2016Squid ink + lobster is a must! the mushrooms are so good also! Grilled octopus also!
Bertha LeeAugust 20, 2014Everything is farm-to-table, and delicious! However, don't eat here if you're in a rush. Food takes a while to come out...
- DAN COXApril 17, 2014Exceptional cooking in Old Pasadena. Just order up, eat, enjoy, and then begin making plans for your return visit.
NicoleFebruary 10, 2019Wild mushrooms, charred Octopus, Pappardelle. Excellent. Service outstanding enjoyed all with the Barbera wine. Neighborhood gem
Squid ink lobster pasta and wild mushroom polenta are so good! All the pastas are handmade and so chewy: delicious!- Lizzy SaxeMarch 30, 2015Fresh pasta is all lovely, as are the mussels, but you absolutely must try the mussels and the mushroom polenta.
Octoulpusn & meatballs are heavenly. Best thing you'll put in your mouth in All of Pasadena.
Dmitriy StonaevMay 31, 2021Amazing place! I feel really like in Italian restaurant! Very tasty and delicious food! I like octopus!
Small tables, clean hip ambiance (for Pasadena), modern Italian. Fun.
Mark OtuteyeAugust 29, 2014Wine, squid-ink pasta, olive oil cake, spaghetti, asparagus salad with duck egg. All good!
Chris LedermullerOctober 9, 2014Very inventive Italian food. I recommend the porchetta and the squid ink pasta with bits of lobster.
Juan ZuberbuhlerAugust 11, 2019Amazing hand made pasta. Shared plates only so order a bit of everything!
Simple FoodieJanuary 10, 2016Mussels, Wild Mushroom Polenta, Spaghetti alla Chitarra, Collards, Trout, Budino
It's all about the pork. Serious eats at seriously the best restaurant in Pasadena- Juan ZuberbuhlerSeptember 9, 2019Great handmade pasta. Family style only, to share but it’s worth it.
Jason H.May 11, 2023Food ok but the hostess was arrogant and condescending and kind of ruined a birthday evening.
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Soulful, field to table cooking, inspired by Northern Italy and the California coast.
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 4:00 PM–11:00 PM
(626) 795-5841
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