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Shiro Restaurant, South Pasadena, CA

Shiro Restaurant

4.9
4.9
1610 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary French

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2 people
22:30
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic


Open for indoor and outdoor dining and curbside takeout. Outdoors dining is subject to the weather. We have heaters but not for all tables. Please dress warmly. If there is a chance of rain we will have to cancel.

Shiro has been named the Zagat Guide's number one restaurant and is consistently one of the highest rated establishments in the guide (#5 in 2011; #2 for service in 2013). Shiro is summed up by it's ingredients. Menu items are driven by the best available, nothing less is acceptable. For over 35 years, diners have enjoyed our French and Pacific Rim inspired menu. A tradition of fine dining with excellent, friendly service. We may supplement our menu with a special Taste of Shiro (soup or salad, meat or fish, dessert). Wed/Th. The evening's menu is posted around 3pm.

As much as we love them, we must ask that your dogs and other pets stay home. Service dogs, of course, are welcome.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, French / Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free, easy lot and street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luis A. Ortega Banuelos, Chef de Cusine

What 1,610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Los Angeles

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Overall

  • Pasadena

    Best Food

  • Pasadena

    Best Service

  • Pasadena

    Best Value

  • Pasadena

    Innovative

  • Pasadena

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Pasadena

    Romantic

  • Pasadena

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shiro Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience in South Pasadena with "phenomenal food," "outstanding service," and a "creative menu." Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the staff, including Cheryl and Alfonso, make guests feel "like family." Signature dishes such as the "whole catfish" and "truffle ravioli" are highly recommended.

1,610 Reviews
  1. Rons531 VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous Food, Drink, Service (thank you Jessie) and ambience.

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  2. Kathie

    Orange County3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and service was fantastic as always! they NEVER disappoint.

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  3. Lilia

    Los Angeles6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great service. Would highly recommend.

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  4. Jeff

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We hadn't been to this restaurant in 10 years. When it first opened in South Pasadena, it was very high-end and elegant with amazing food. I'm sure the owner or chef or both has changed over the last 20 or 30 years, but it was still a decent experience with good value. The squash soup was excellent. The truffle ravioli had a little too much cream but was very tasty. The sea bass was very good and my red snapper was good. The dessert, a caramel apple tart was also good. Our server Jessie was pleasant and professional. The ambience itself was fairly quiet and not particularly elegant but pleasant.

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  5. Eric

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    90th birthday party for mother in law. Couldn’t have gone better

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  6. Harvey

    Los Angeles4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in every way: food, service, ambience and value.

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  7. Danny

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    DineLA was great and service was good. Parking in a lot behind the restaurant. Do order the catfish and lamb chops.

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  8. Vicki

    Los Angeles15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in the area for over 35 years! They never disappoint.

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  9. Rick VIP

    Los Angeles8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Top restaurant in PASADENA area. Superb in every way.

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  10. Alan

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were very courtious and friendly. The service was inpeccable and the food was amazing.

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FAQs

Shiro Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (626) 799-4774.

Shiro Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1610 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
22:30
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Shiro Restaurant

1505 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French, French / Japanese, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free, easy lot and street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Luis A. Ortega Banuelos, Chef de Cusine
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