Union
Welcome to "Union", a charming wine bar located in the heart of Pasadena, California. This Italian-inspired eatery boasts a variety of amenities, including the ability to make reservations, delivery, and takeout options. The restaurant is welcoming to all, offering vegan and vegetarian options, along with gluten-free choices.
With a focus on inclusivity, "Union" features gender-neutral restrooms and is women-owned. The ambiance is casual, perfect for a night out with friends or a cozy dinner with family. The menu is carefully curated with a selection of beer and wine, making it an ideal spot for a relaxed evening.
I had the pleasure of dining at "Union" and was impressed by the attention to detail in each dish. The flavors were exquisite, and the presentation was impeccable. From the homemade pasta to the fresh salads, every bite was a delight for the taste buds.
If you find yourself in Pasadena, be sure to check out "Union" for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a food connoisseur, this restaurant has something for everyone. Make a reservation today and discover the hidden gem that is "Union".
Union Menu
Location
Address: 37 E Union St Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 795-5841
Business info
- Takes ReservationsYes
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- Walk-ins WelcomeYes
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Android PayNo
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Accepts CryptocurrencyNo
- Outdoor SeatingYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Casual DressYes
- Offers CateringYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for DinnerYes
- Garage Parking, Street Parking, Valet ParkingYes
- Waiter ServiceYes
- Best nights on Monday, Friday, SaturdayYes
- Beer & Wine OnlyYes
- Women-ownedYes
- Gender-neutral restroomsYes
- Not Good For DancingNo
- Not Good For WorkingNo
- Wi-FiNo
- Happy HourNo
- SmokingNo
- Drive-ThruNo
- Dogs Not AllowedNo
- TVNo
- Bike ParkingYes
- Provides reusable tablewareYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Zachary French
My partner and I came here for an anniversary dinner, and we were very impressed. We were sat quickly, our servers were attentive and service in general was MUCH faster than most places I’ve eaten.We were most impressed with the Local Mushrooms and the Japanese Sweet Potatoes, they were both delicious and I recommend them. We also enjoyed the Pork Meatballs, but you should know they are BIG. They came out first, so be careful and remember to save space for the rest of your order! Finally, we were recommended the Torchetti and it was good! but not our favorite item of the night.Overall I highly recommend this as a dinner date, we had a wonderful time.
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Author: Steph Couvrette
Absolutely delicious dinner with great service. Even sitting outside is cosy. We had the bread with giardinera and salted butter (great bread), the meatballs (oddly smoky), and an arugula salad (huge, may have needed a bit more lemon as we all commented on it and the bottom with more lemon was the best part). Two people ordered the squid ink and lobster pasta and enjoyed it. Two of us shared the spaghetti and meatballs, and the campanelle. The spaghetti and meatballs was huge, but as mentioned above, the meatballs are smoky and it wasn't our favorite. The garlic bread was very cheesy and only toasted on one side so I actually don't think anyone liked it. However, the campanelle was so delicious. The pasta was fantastic and the pork ragu was so good. We really enjoyed the fried rosemary.Our waiter was great at recommending a glass of wine, knowing exactly how to describe each of the ones we were considering.
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Author: teadrinker
Food was flavorful. Service was excellent.Reason for not a -star rating: )although everyone else enjoyed the taste of the food, I found it too salty; )we were confined to a table enclosed by the hostess podium at a corner; and )the tonnarelli was not al dente although the sauce was rich and tasty.
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Author: Melissa L.
+Service/Atmosphere:Second time here, but first time dining inside made me really regret our decision. My friend recommended this place to-go during COVID and we really enjoyed the pasta dishes! However, this time around, the atmosphere seemed super rushed on a weekday. Cute ambient lighting and great for a romantic dinner. Although, we came right during the dinner rush and it was completely bright outside. There were a lot of customers both indoor and outdoor. Luckily, we made reservations as we were able to sit inside on a tiny table for people. Service was good, but didn’t feel very welcomed.+Parking: Street parking or paid garage parking is a bit difficult in downtown Pasadena.+Food:They ran out of the lamb belly (fettuccini) early on, so we decided to try this Pesto dish. We were also told to mix the cheese in with the pasta, but I’m not a huge fan of that much cheese. Would not recommend, but if you want all of the cheese flavor, then go for it.. Charred octopus with fennel - best dish and highly recommend!. Torchetti - Pork ragu pasta. This was the best dish and would recommend, but we definitely preferred the lamb belly pasta dish. Good portion and even flavors.. Bucatini - We did not like the vegetarian pistachio pasta dish. The pasta felt undercooked and lacked flavor.Previously tried my friends tonnarelli cacio de Pepe, which was delicious and the lamb belly during Covid. Not sure what happened to the flavors, but oh well.+Dessert:. Crostata di nocciole - hazelnut was a perfect complement to the raspberry. Not sure if we got the olive oil cake or the pear cake, but it was just okay. We preferred the vanilla ice cream.+Drinks:. Nebbiolo Piemonte - This glass was very refreshing for a hot Summer day and a red wine. Good match for our dinner.. My BF always gets a sparkling / Italian soda drink anywhere we go, since he’s not a huge fan of drinking. We recommend any Italian soda drink.Overall, the food is a hit or miss, atomosphere is just okay, but not very welcoming. Waitress was nice though and provided a nice wine selection. Order the meat pasta dishes.