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Villa Sorriso

168 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
626-793-8008
Ranked #190 of 318 restaurants in Pasadena
3.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Price range: £13 - £22
Cuisines: Italian
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Restaurant details
Good for: Outdoor seating
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Colorado Blvd./Pasadena Ave.
Description: In the heart of popular Old Pasadena, a national historic district renowned for it's elegantly preserved architecture, VILLA SORRISO ristorante & martini bar is a long-time Pasadena favorite known for its delicious Italian food and warm and sophisticated ambiance. The charm of its warm, brick-walled main dining room is set off by a stunningly modern and stylish martini bar and lounge serving over 20 specialty martinis.Villa Sorriso also offers a private lounge area.
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Up4aTrip
Thousand Oaks, California
Contributor
17 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

Stopped by Villa Sorriso on Colorado Blvd. in Old Town Pasadena for Happy Hour. Being a Sunday afternoon the place was not to full. We sat outside at the bar side of the complex. The restaurant looked very nice, but the courtyard looked like it needed a little TLC. My husband and I shared the Antipasta Platter off the main... More

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tbmegowan
Glendale, California
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2011

Villa Sorriso has a wonderful atmosphere - indoor and outdoor seating , and sets the party mood with "Rat Pack" music . My husband and I enjoy eating there as a special treat for ourselves and when out-of- town guests come to call, we suggest it as well. We have never been disappointed. The menu is Italian with a continental... More

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Revel_10
Pasadena, California
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Have you heard of a restaurant ask for your driver's license upon prroviding a credit card for you bill? Well this place does that quite well. Of course, had I carried enough cash I would not have entered into a long and tasteless argument with the so-called manager. After floating your credit card in the restaurant for 5 minutes for... More

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European96
Pasadena, California
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2010

My husband, our two kids and I went to Villa Sorriso on Mother's Day looking forward to enjoy a nice Mother's Day brunch. With the exception of the Tiramisu, which was delicious, the whole experience was very disappointing. When we made the reservation, we called twice to confirm that the buffet would include various choices of bread. All that was... More

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yankyzboy
Los Angeles
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5 reviews
8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I was really impressed with their set up, but that's about it. They need to stop hiring chefs from the street. The food was disgusting. I had the chicken piccatta; it was more like rubber with no seasoning. And the service could have been better. I don't know how they stay in business. Do yourself a favor and get yourself... More

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Top Contributor
85 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2009

okay for a quick martini if the bartender doesn't ignore you. More

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CaliLuvr1
Nashville, Tennessee
Senior Contributor
48 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2009

We had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Villa Sorriso. The food was fantastic and our guests really enjoyed the evening spent at this restaurant. We had our own private room and the prices aren't over the top especially since it's in a great location. The waiters were attentive and we didn't feel rushed. People kept commenting on how nice the... More

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christyreznor02
California
Top Contributor
95 reviews
31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2009

Excellent martinis. Great selection. Try the "Desperate Housewives" martini. Appetizer menu was good too. Nice for Happy Hour. More

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Senior Contributor
45 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2008

Love their drinks. Decent appetizers. Friendly staff. More

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Ms.NatalieB
Los Angeles
Top Contributor
60 reviews
32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2008

Went there for happy hour on Friday. Their menu looked promising. Drinks $5...they were good. The items on their happy hour were $4 each. I asked our waitress what I should get. I really wanted the caprese salad and I wanted something else. She recommended the shrimp crab cakes. i ordered both for just myself. The caprese salad came with... More

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