Welcome to The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria
Located at 78 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103, our vibrant Italian cafe celebrates bold flavors and comforting classics. Every visit brings freshly made pizzas, hearty pastas, and savory entrées created with quality ingredients and genuine passion.
Italian Favorites with a Modern Twist
From hand-tossed pizzas and crispy Sicilian squares to comforting pasta dishes and stacked sandwiches, our menu delivers something for every appetite. Taste classics like crispy chicken parmesan, rich lasagna, and fresh caprese salad — flavorful expressions of Italian tradition updated for today’s taste.
Get Your Meal When You Want It
Craving pizza, pasta, or a hearty sandwich? Order online for pickup and enjoy freshly prepared favorites on your schedule. Simple, quick, and packed with flavor — it’s Italian comfort made easy.
A Taste You Can See
Capturing the Color, Texture, and Flavor Behind Every Dish
Catering That Brings People Together
Make your next gathering memorable with catering from The Kitchen Italian Cafe & Pizzeria. Our menu is designed for sharing — featuring crowd-pleasing pizzas, classic pastas, hearty entrées, and fresh sides prepared with care and consistency.
Relaxed, Lively, and Full-Flavored
Whether you’re grabbing lunch with friends or lingering over dinner, our warm atmosphere and attentive service set the stage for memorable meals. Casual yet elevated, The Kitchen is a place to enjoy great dishes and even better company.
Bring Your Appetite and Stay a While
Swing by for pizza, fresh pasta, and hearty Italian classics — where every meal feels like a celebration.
Located at 78 W Union St, Pasadena, CA 91103
Every Day: 11 am – 9 pm
What our guests are saying
I loved everything about this place :), I had Sicilian-style pizza and it was delicious, fresh, the bread was perfect, everything… Plus, the fries were even better than I expected, and the service was excellent. I'll definitely be back to try something different from the menu to keep being surprised 🥲👏🏻!!
Angelica.
I have been coming to the kitchen for twenty years. I love the food, the vibe, and the service feels like family. George
George K.
This hidden gem in Old Town Pasadena is one of my favorite Italian restaurants. I love the exposed brick walls in this beautiful old building. The ambience is relaxed and welcoming. The servers are very nice and attentive. We have tried their lasagna, pizzas, shrimp scampi, lemon pasta, and cheesy garlic toast. We will definitely come back and try something different. Although my favorite dish is the shrimp scampi with spaghetti.. so delicious! I highly recommend.
Marissa W.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for Deli Sandwiches, Ravioli, Sandwiches, Soups, Pasta, Garlic Bread, Minestrone Soup, Cheese Pizza, Caesar Salad, Tortellini, Caprese Salad, Soup, New York Style Pizza, Italian Sub, Calzone, Thin Crust Pizza, Baked Ziti, Lasagna, Shrimp Scampi, Pizza, Salads, Meatballs, Calamari, Spaghetti, Chicken Parmesan, Bruschetta, Stromboli, Minestrone, Salad, Caprese, and Gluten Free
Where are you located?
We are located in Pasadena, CA at 78 W Union St
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, Olga, San Marino, Alhambra, Garvanza, San Pasqual, Singer Park, East Arroyo, San Gabriel, Chapman, East Pasadena, East San Gabriel, West Pasadena, Kinneloa Mesa, La Cañada Flintridge, Aurant, Orange Grove Village No. 1, Lincoln Triangle.
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