"Winning in every regard", this Californian tucked down a quiet side street in Pasadena offers a "refined" yet "innovative" menu abetted by a "stupendous" wine and beer list and "thoughtful" service; it may be "expensive" for the area, but with "beautiful" restyled art deco surroundings, it's still a "favorite" for "a special night out."
Bistro 45 Restaurant Review:
A charming Art Deco bungalow transformed into a contemporary, art-filled restaurant, Bistro 45 is both cosmopolitan and homey. After more than 20 years, often-present owner Robert Simon continues to ensure high culinary standards and warm, professional service, despite tweaking the Bistro from fine dining venue to a more casual experience. White linen remains (topped with butcher paper) while...
Elegant Pasadena bistro dishes up seasonal California-French fare and sophisticated wines.:
The Scene
A small, jewel-like Deco building on a quiet Old Pasadena street unfolds a series of three intimate, connected dining rooms tastefully adorned with champagne wallpaper, French...