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Bistro 45
45 S Mentor Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106
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#19 of 306 restaurants in Pasadena
4.0 of 5 stars 43 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, French, Californian
  • Price range: £26-50 ($41-$80)
  • Good For: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating

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“Better before the new restaurant in Napa”
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3 of 5 stars
dvg_loves_cali
Pasadena, CA
28 Apr 2009

Bistro 45 used to be a premier dining destination in Pasadena. However, the owner opened a sister restaurant in Napa and this restaurant suffered a little bit as attentions were paid to the new restaurant. I believe there was also an ownership change at some point. Long story short, I dined here many times. Service was always very, very good.... more

“Disappointed”
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3 of 5 stars
Nellie5
Los Angeles
12 Mar 2009

Here is what was great: easy to get a reservation, pretty inside, parking was good Here is what was not so good: expensive for what you get..I ordered the crab cake entree and all I got was one crabcake...not even a nice side dish of vegetables..also had minestrone soup which was tasty, but not memorable. We ordered dessert too...a little... more

“good but I can't afford...”
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3 of 5 stars
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18 Oct 2008

good but I can't afford it more

“Sophisticated”
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13 Sep 2008

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“Expensive but good”
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4 of 5 stars
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29 Aug 2008

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“Great food!”
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26 May 2008

Great food! more

“Very nice spot”
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4 of 5 stars
LAtoPS
Los Angeles
27 Apr 2008
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I had dinner here with 3 others about a week ago. it was my first time at the restaurant and I really liked it. The restaurant is in a nice art deco building in a quiet part of town (away from the Colorado Blvd scene). it seemed to have a local crowd and the service was friendly but professional. The... more

“Bad service”
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2 of 5 stars
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14 Apr 2008

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“Really special.”
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2 Apr 2008

Really special. more

“Everything seemed a bit...”
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2 of 5 stars
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10 Jan 2008

Everything seemed a bit salty. Not worth its price. more

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Bistro 45 Address

45 S Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
Tel: 626-795-2478 Fax: 626-792-2676
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.