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Bistro

A Pasadena
Dining tradition

Romantic, organic and sustainably inspired menu, extraordinary wine and cocktail program, personalized service and cuisine, all presented with LOVE ♥
BEGIN AT THE FRONT DOOR

Seasonal & Sustainable

Organic Absolute Finest Ingredients

Romantic Fine Dining

MEMORABLE WARMTH AND HOSPITALITY

Exceptional Wine

A wine cellar curated to please every palate.
35+ years
THE HEART OF PASADENA
The Bistro 45 Experience

A room to remember — dining tables prepared for your comfort.

Bistro 45 combines the coziness and welcome of a neighborhood favorite with the polish of intimate fine dining. Each detail — from the welcome at the door to the last satiating sip — is designed to make your evening both memorable and personal.

Our chefs celebrate each season with only the finest sustainable and organically sourced ingredients shaped by French technique and a distinctly new American point of view.

16+ year heirloom crust pizza.

Decades of craft, consistency, and commitment to truly “cooking with love.”

Explore the Menus

Each season, served with intention.

French techniques. New American imagination. Ingredients sourced without compromise.

Bistro 45 roasted beet starter with whipped cheese, radish, lotus chip and beet puree drizzle
Begin

First Courses

Heirloom vegetables, Sunrise Farms organic greens.

Bistro 45 lamb rack with glazed carrots, roasted vegetables and red wine reduction on a white plate
Gather

Dinner

Farmstead meats, sustainable and wild fish and shellfish, seasonal produce, and thoughtfully composed plates.

Server carrying three plated warm apple tarte tatins with caramel drizzle and scoops of vanilla gelato at Bistro 45 Pasadena
Finish

Dessert

Housemade pastry, ice cream, gelato, and sorbet.

Wine Program

A carefully curated cellar. A proper pour.

The wine experience is a destination of its own — reserve selections, 30+ wines by the glass and monthly wine dinners.

The Wine Program

A tremendous cellar. A thoughtful pour.

The wine experience is a destination of its own—reserve selections, wines by the glass, inspired pairings, and a team ready to guide each discovery.

Gather at Bistro 45

Private parties & catering.

From one-of-a-kind celebrations to full-service catering, each and every event merits the same extraordinary caliber of phenomenal food, caring customer service, and treating each guest as VIP.

Private Dining

A beautiful setting for milestone dinners, family gatherings, and memorable evenings.

Catering

Seasonally inspired menus and Bistro 45 hospitality brought to your celebration.

Inside Bistro 45

The room. The table. The plate.

"Fine dining that always feels personal. Discover the remarkable food and caring hospitality that have made Bistro 45 a welcoming, time-honored beacon of Pasadena for decades."
THE BISTRO 45 EXPERIENCE
Your Table Awaits

Make the evening yours.

Plan an intimate dinner, a special celebration, or evening centered around exceptional food and wine.

Bistro 45 will gladly open for lunch or Mondays for special events.

Visit Bistro 45

45 S Mentor Ave
Pasadena, CA 91106

Handicap parking is available in front of the restaurant.

Dinner

Tuesday–Sunday
For current seating times,
please call (626) 795-2478.

Gather

Romantic dining, seasonal menus,
private parties, and full-service catering.