"This totally local spot offers remarkably solid fare just down the road from all the hubbub. Couples, families and friends that seem to have just finished a day outdoors snuggle among the brick walls and small wooden tables...." --New York Times, 3/16/08
"After
a number of recent visits I can truthfully say the dishes I’ve
sampled here measure up to my high standards...If you live in the
San Gabriel Valley or find yourself in Pasadena for any of the many
events staged there, keep Gale’s in mind. It’s special." --Elmer
Dills
"One
of 'Pasadena's best-kept secrets', this 'convenient' Northern Italian
attracts 'locals' with 'first-class' fare and 'friendly', 'attentive',
service...the 'charming' husband-and-wife team running the show
'always makes you feel like a welcome friend.'" --2007
Zagat Guide Review
"With
its casual table settings and open kitchen separated from the dining
room by a marble-clad counter, this appealing restaurant suggests
Mediterranean rusticity, but with a few elegant touches. The thin-crusted
pizzas -- particularly the margherita and pizza bianca -- are outstanding,
and the hands-on owner, Gale Kohl, keeps things running smoothly. " --Gayot.com
