The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria Menu – Pasadena, CA

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Pasadena, CA

Come to The Kitchen Italian Cafe and Pizzeria for New York, Sicilian or Chicago style deep-dish pizza. We also offer authentic entrees, pastas, salads, calzones and sandwiches. We have full catering for all occasions from 5 to 500 guests. We specialize in a wide variety of Italian delicacies for lunch as well as dinner. Our clients especially love our Pastas and Pizzas just to name a few. What’s more, we serve you with everything cooked in-house.

Pizza & red-sauce Italian fare in a checkered-tablecloth setting inside a rustic brick building. Based on 317 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria 91103

Address:
78 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103

Phone: (626) 796-9802

Website:

Hours

Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–9 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

DIY Kits
Kids’ Pizza Kit
Build your own 7 pizzas. Includes 4 sauces, 4 cheeses, and 1 topping for each
$25.00
Pizza For Two DIY Kit
Build your own 14 pizza. Includes dough, sauce, cheese, and two toppings
$15.00
Lunch Specials
Pizza & Salad
Giant pizza slice with one topping and a small house salad
$13.00
Half Sandwich & Salad
Choice of a meatball, eggplant Parmesan, sausage & pepper, Italian sub or turkey sub and a small house salad
$14.00
Ravioli & Salad
Ravioli of the day and a small house salad
$16.00
Spaghetti & Salad
Spaghetti with marinara sauce and a small house salad
$16.00
Soup & Salad
Minestrone soup and a small house salad
$15.00
Menu
Garlic Bread $9.00
Cheese Garlic Bread $10.00
Garlic Roasted Potatoes $9.00
Sauteed Spinach $8.00
Meatballs Or Sausage $8.00
Minestrone Soup $10.00
Bruschetta $16.00
Fried Mozzarella $15.00
Fried Calamari $17.00
Fried Zucchini $15.00
House Salad
Fresh romaine, roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, pepperoncini and our signature Italian dressing
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, our signature croutons and freshly grated Parmesan
Pasta Salad
Penne pasta, artichoke hearts, black olives, roma tomatoes and fresh Parmesan tossed in our signature Italian dressing, served on a bed of lettuce
Antipasto
Salami, mortadella, prosciutto and provolone cheese added to our house salad
Spinach Salad
Spinach, roma tomatoes, red onion, hard-boiled egg and bleu cheese crumbles
Summer Salad
Mixed greens, red onion, cucumber, red grapes and bleu cheese crumbles
Caprese Salad
Fresh mozzarella, Roma tomatoes and basil on a bed of mixed greens with a balsamic reduction.
Meatball Parmesan
Our special recipe meatballs topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
$15.00
Chicken Parmesan
Breaded chicken topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
$16.00
Shrimp Parmesan
Breaded shrimp topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
$17.00
Sausage And Peppers
Sweet Italian sausage topped with house made marina with sauteed bell peppers and onions
$15.00
Italian Sub
Italian meats and cheese with lettuce, roma tomatoes, onions and our signature Italian dressing
$15.00
Turkey Sub
Turkey, lettuce, tomato, red onion, provolone cheese, mayo, mustard and our signature Italian dressing
$15.00
Eggplant Parmesan
Breaded eggplant topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese
$15.00
Spaghetti Marinara $14.00
Penne Pomodoro
Roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and olive oil tossed with penne pasta
$15.00
Lemon Pasta
Mushrooms and capers sauteed in a lemon and white wine sauce
$16.00
Baked Ziti
Penne pasta baked with marinara sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses
$17.00
Cheese Ravioli
Ravioli stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, and Romano cheeses with choice of marinara, alfredo or pink sauce
$15.00
Fettuccine Alfredo
Rich cream sauce with Parmesan cheese
$15.00
Meat Lasagna
House made meatballs stuffed between layers of fresh pasta, ricotta, and mozzarella cheese, topped with marinara sauce
$19.00
Spinach Manicotti
Jumbo tube pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with melted mozzarella and choice of marinara, Alfredo or pink sauce
$16.00
Tri-Color Tortellini
Spinach, egg, and tomato pasta stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, ricotta cheese, topped with melted mozzarella and choice of marinara, Alfredo or pink sauce
$16.00
Spinach Ravioli
Spinach pasta stuffed with spinach, Parmesan, & ricotta cheese. Choice of marinara, Alfredo or pink sauce
$16.00
Pesto
Pasta in a creamy pesto sauce
$15.00
Chicken Picatta
Choice of grilled or breaded chicken breast in a lemon white wine sauce with capers
$21.00
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp sauteed in olive oil with fresh-tomatoes, roasted garlic, white wine and lemon, served with a side of pasta
$23.00
Chicken Marsala
Choice of breaded or grilled chicken breast in a marsala wine sauce with mushrooms and onions
$21.00
Half Roasted Chicken
Oven roasted chicken with herbs and spices
$22.00
Cheese Calzone
Mozzarella, Ricotta and Parmesan cheeses
$17.00
Sausage Roll
Sweet Italian sausage, Mozzarella, sauteed bell peppers and onions
$17.00
Stromboli
Pepperoni, ham, Mozzarella and American cheese
$17.00
7 Cheese Thin Crust Pizza
Cheese
$12.00
Half Pan Sicilian Thick Crust Pizza $18.00
14 Cheese Thin Crust Pizza $18.00
Full Pan Sicilian Thick Crust Pizza $25.00
18 Cheese Thin Crust Pizza $21.00
10 Chicago Deep Dish Pizza $21.00
New York Style $5.50
Sicilian Style $6.50
Gluten Free 10 Thin Crust $14.00
New York Style Thin Crust – Super Special
Cheese. Up to 6 toppings
Sicilian Pizza – Super Special
Up to 6 toppings
Deep Dish Pizza – Super Special
10 pan. Up to 6 toppings
$27.00
Gluten-Free 10 Thin Crust – Super Special
Up to 6 toppings
$20.00
Catering
House Salad
Caesar Salad
Pasta Salad
Antipasto Salad
Spinach Salad
Caprese Skewers
Skewers with mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil
Spaghetti
Baked Ziti – Full Tray $100.00
Baked Ziti – Half Tray $50.00
Penne Pomodoro – Full Tray $90.00
Penne Pomodoro – Half Tray $45.00
Fettuccine Alfredo – Full Tray $90.00
Fettuccine Alfredo – Half Tray $45.00
Meat Lasagna
Spinach Tortellini
Spinach Manicotti
Cheese Ravioli
Pesto Pasta
Chicken Parmesan
Chicken Piccata
Shrimp Parmesan
Shrimp Scampi
Chicken Marsala
Meatballs
Sausage & Peppers
Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Bread
Cheese Garlic Bread
Bruschetta $16.00
Fried Calamari $17.00
Drinks
Giocato Pinot Grigio
Slovenia, Goriska Brda Green apple, acacia flower and almonds
$23.00
Giocato Sauvignon Blanc
Slovenia, Goriska Brda Stone fruit, minerals & white flowers
$23.00
Kinderwood Chardonnay
California, Coastal. Unoaked with tropical fruit, pear, green apple & mineral
$23.00
Mariella White Zinfandel
California Rich, fruity, & sweet
$20.00
Stella Rosa Prosecco
Italy, Piedmont. Pear, apple, & lemon
$23.00
Collier Creek Merlot
California, Lodi. Red cherry, creamy smooth oak finish
$23.00
Kinderwood Cabernet Sauvignon
California, Coastal Wild berry, spice, black cherry, & raspberry
$23.00
Heavyweight Zinfandel
California, Lodi Black cherry chocolate, and vanilla
$23.00
Collier Creek Pinot Noir
California, Lodi Spiced plum, red cherry, & toasted almonds
$23.00
Tenuta Di Arceno Chianti Classico
Italy, Tuscany Pomegranate, bright cherries, stoney minerals, orange, and nutmeg
$25.00
Peroni
Longneck bottle
$5.00
Heineken
Longneck bottle
$5.00
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
Longneck bottle
$5.00
Blue Moon
Longneck bottle
$5.00
Miller Lite
Longneck bottle
$5.00
Saint Archer IPA
Longneck bottle
$5.00

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Reviews

Dora Gomez
Very nice Italian restaurant. I like the simplicity not the menu items, but don’t let that deter you from coming. The service is great and the food is flavorful.

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Miguel June
Such a yummy Italian restaurant. The decor is super cute. It was fresh inside during a rather warm summer afternoon. Service was quick. Items as ordered. Such a unique authentic taste to

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Susanna SS
This place serves no nonsense Italian fare. The highlight of our meal is the lasagna, it was cheesy and delicious. The shrimp Parmesan and chicken piccata were pretty good except that they were accompanied by very salty roasted potatoes and sautéed spinach respectively. The Italian sub and the desserts were average. Our server was attentive.

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steven smith
Great place we live in Orange county and my wife and I were in town visiting her mother. Our favorite Italian restaurant Closed in orange ,CA and we have been looking for a new Italian Restaurant. We will drive to Pasadena for this food. The service was awesome Hunter took care of us. Definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Chef Robert Olivares
My wife and I made the trek out to Monsterpalooza but when we got there the line was way longer then we we willing to stand in. Just to make the trip worth while we decided to stop and get a bite to eat.

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Jane N
Public pay parking structure across street

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Maria T Rodriguez
Great food and great staff! We ordered a 18” sausage and pepperoni New York stile pizza and a Caesar salad with chicken. All was very good, flavorful, the pizza came out fast.

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Cena Felter
Went yesterday with my three kids and their friend in the, yay table of 4 kids lol but Dan took such good care of us! He deserves 5 stars. Our drinks were never empty, he was so kind and patient with my kids (and me). Service was prompt and our food came out in a very reasonable time frame. I’m giving 4 stars because honestly the pizza and calzone was not the best I’ve ever had, something about the flavor was off (and I’ve had tons of both). However the mozzarella sticks were to die for and we will probably come back just for those! And my kids said the spaghetti was amazing (and let me tell you, they’re spaghetti experts). So between that and the great service we will be back for sure! And my kids agree. Thanks Dan for the great experience!

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Destiny Aguirre
I was very excited to try this place out and it definitely didn’t disappoint! I had the Chicago deep dish which was delicious, not to mention my service was great. Thank you savannah for a great experience I will definitely be coming back for the rest of the menu

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Andrea Ramirez Ledesma
This place is delicious for a friend’s and family dinner! The food here is cooked fresh and the staff are super friendly. Out server this night was amazing! Went above and beyond for our experience at the kitchen. Their shrimp scampi was really good. They Chicago deep dish was super hefty but also good! And the half portion of pepperoni, Mushroom and sin dried tomatoes yum! I would recommend this place

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