This was amazing food combined with great service and nice ambiance , Our server Patrick was fantastic and so friendly He is obviously a professional understanding that great service makes the difference in having a special evening Kudos to Patrick !! I travel to Pasadena often from San Diego And will definitely return to this great restaurant!

Looking for a hidden rooftop restaurant with great food, charming vibes, and outdoor hanging string lights to wow your next date? Thank me later.

Came here for lunch. Patio was open and most people ate outside. Perfect weather to sit in the patio and enjoy the delicious food. Service was outstanding and they were attentive. Food is good but personally it was a bit simple. Not sure how to describe it but it does need a little bit more ooomph. Overall it was a good time. Would recommend for special occasions but not for everyday eating out.

We took my mother here for her birthday, they were very accommodating of our large part of 10 with two babies (needing high chairs) and two small loud children. Polite and attentive (I did make a reservation two days earlier and booked a 5:30 slot - so not the hottest time on a Saturday but it worked out well. That being said we couldn't hang out and do presents as there was a big crowd waiting in the lobby for tables to turn over and we felt rude, I would have preferred if they let us linger, get coffee, desert etc. That being said polite servers and hosts. As for the food it was good ... not amazing but fresh, pleasant and slightly creative. I had the cioppino the soup base was good again sort of a 7/10 - I had to add lemon to lift it up and brighten it ... but the seafood wasn't over cooked which is critical. My sister had the shrimp with linguini which was basically flavorless I'd give it a 3/10, my mother had a massive great lamb shank which she seemed to love, my father had the red curry risotto which I tried and loved 9/10. Spanikopita decent 8/10 calamari (grilled) very good 8/10. Humus bland babaganoush boring - skip it.

I have been coming to Cafe Santorini for over 10 years. I always loved the atmosphere and their food. I love sitting out on the patio during summer nights. This is my go-to restaurant when I have out-of-town guests. Yesterday, I wanted to show my co-workers how amazing this restaurant is and it did not disappoint. Since I was here last time, they have improved on their food. Everything was more delicious than I remembered. We started with the Mezze plate and every bite was so good! My favorite was kibbeh. They arrived piping hot and crispy outside and meaty and delicious inside. Even their Feta cheese was better than what we get from markets. I've never had Moussaka from this restaurant and it was the best I've ever had. Their meat tomato sauce was cooked for a long time to make the meat soft and delicious. Everything about it was so good! We also ordered lamb shank and it was better than I remembered. The meat was perfectly cooked with the most delicious sauce. Even the mashed potatoes on the bottom were creamy and yummy. We all had a food coma afterward!

Fancy vibe. Food was exquisite. The balcony was a must. Service was remarkable. Great date night or drinks with the girls. I'd skip the kids on this one.

My girlfriend and I spent a few weeks traveling in Greece last summer (including Santorini). We found the food here to be pretty authentic and solid. Everything we had was good, but my absolute favorite was the fried smelts followed by the halloumi cheese. The waiter could be a bit more helpful, but the service was nice and quick. We walked in without a reservation on a Thursday evening, but we were seated without waiting. I would not call the ambience romantic or upscale, but it's a nice restaurant a couple, a group of friends, or a family can have a good meal here. If you happen to be in Pasadena and are hungry for Greek food, you should give them a try.

Like a VIRGIN, it was our first time eating here and it was worth a try! My dear monster, I mean mother in law wanted to eat here for EASTER dinner... We reserved a table for 10 people. My niece and nephews ordered the lamb brochette. My mother in law ordered the branzino and we got the shrimp with angel hair pasta. I didn't have a chance to try the other dishes but, we LOVED our pasta dish! It reminded me of a rich marinara sauce with shrimp pasta... Parking is conveniently located across the street and it is $2 for every 15 minutes! Good food, service and ambience check! Cheers everybody!!

My first review since I've been promoted to "Elite" status here on Yelp. This one has to be a straight banger. First and foremost I would like to thank my family for helping me reach such a status in life. Mom, Dad, even my neighbor Babaghanoush (OG), you mean the world to me. I couldn't have done it without your loving and caring support for me. I thought having a 3.97 GPA was my greatest accomplishment in life behind dating the most beautiful woman on the planet. Dare I say being considered an Elite member may overtake my GPA. What's a high GPA even good for if you're not blowing constant credit card collection debts on one dinner. Although this restaurant was not the most expensive, it felt like I truly was at a cafe in Santorini. Back to the food. The chicken kebab plate was lovely. I wish I could meet the chicken that was butchered and prepared for my liking. Everyone always says they know the owners of this restaurant. I don't. Why can't I meet them? If you're reading this and you are the owner, I would love to introduce myself to you so I can now make that claim as well. You have done a fantastic job fine tuning the delicious foods offered at your establishment. If I wasn't a biological sciences major applying to medical school with 3.97 GPA and Dean's Honors List of the Century, I may very well have applied to work at this sexy establishment just so I can feel like I'm in Santorini yet again.