[Editor’s note: After publication, Pasadena Now was advised that Motto Tea Café had to cancel their participation in Dine LA Restaurant Week due to unforeseen circumstances. Their name has been removed this story.]
Rejoice, it’s that time of the year again: Dine LA Restaurant Week is back and bigger than ever before. This year’s Spring Edition marks the 15th anniversary of the event and features more than 350 restaurants across greater Los Angeles, including fifteen in the historic 22-block district of Old Pasadena.
From Friday, April 28 to Friday, May 12, 2023 (yes, it’s the week keeps on giving for a second week) — thankfully including weekends — food enthusiasts can indulge in a variety of local culinary experiences at seriously discounted prices.
Each of the fifteen participating Old Pasadena restaurants will offer a special menu for dine-in lunch and/or dinner. The prices vary from $15 to $65+ and exclude beverages, tax, and gratuity.
Whether you’re in the mood for some authentic Italian cuisine, a spicy Mexican feast, or some mouth-watering seafood, Old Pasadena has it all. With over 100 restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences, from chef-driven to grab-and-go, there’s something for every taste bud.
To ensure that you get into to your targeted ‘must trys’ advanced reservations are strongly recommended. You can make a reservation on the Dine LA website (www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela) or call the restaurant directly. Walk-ins are also welcome, but keep in mind that there is no guarantee that you can be accommodated.
Old Pasadena is home to more than 100 restaurants offering a variety of dining experiences – from chef-driven, to grab-and-go, and everything in between. The participation of more than a dozen venues in Dine LA Restaurant Week reminds diners that Old Pasadena is a dining destination with a variety of culinary experiences. Highlights include Michelin-rated Agnes Restaurant and Cheesery with their elevated homestyle cooking, Maestro’s modern Mexican cooking, and Kaviar’s goldleaf sushi. New to the line-up for this edition, but longstanding in Old Pasadena, are Lucky Baldwins Pub, and The Luggage Room Pizzeria and La Grande Orange Café. Sage Plant Based Bistro rounds out the options with a broad vegan menu.
These Old Pasadena restaurants are participating in the Spring Dine LA Restaurant Week (www.oldpasadena.org/visit/events/2023/april/dine-la-restaurant-week):
Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery American Lunch $45
All India Cafe Indian Lunch $25; Dinner $35
Father Nature Lavash Bistro Mediterranean Lunch $25; Dinner $35
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Japanese Lunch $25; Dinner $45
Il Fornaio Italian Lunch $25; Dinner $45
Kaviar Sushi Lunch $65+; Dinner $65+
Lucky Baldwin’s Pub British Dinner $55
Maestro Mexican Dinner $45
Mama M Sushi Japanese Dinner $65+
Sage Plant-Based Bistro & Brewery Vegan Dinner $45
The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria Italian Lunch $25; Dinner $35
The Luggage Room Pizzeria & La Grande Orange Cafe American (new) Lunch $15 Dinner $45
U Street Pizza Italian Dinner $45
Yuzu Shabu Asian Lunch $35 Dinner $55
