How is Technique at Le Cordon Bleu – Pasadena restaurant rated?

Name: Technique at Le Cordon Bleu – Pasadena
Address: 525 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA, United States, 91101
Telephone: (626) 229-1377
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

Technique at Le Cordon Bleu – Pasadena

4.1

750 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Technique at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles features an open-to-the-public restaurant which is staffed by our students and outstanding chef instructors, who prepare and serve the meals. While you our patrons enjoy a delicious fine dining experience, students will have the opportunity to apply their culinary training in various areas of the kitchen and dining room. However, we do ask for patience on the part of our guests as this is an educational environment. With that in mind we will be closed for educational seminars, student vacations, final exams and new student orientations. We may also be very limited in the number of guests we can seat during service times. In as much as our restaurant is a classroom, we hold strict seating policies in order to provide our students with a full educational experience. As such, we can only hold your table for 15 minutes past the reservation time.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, French / American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 7:00 am–9:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(626) 229-1377
Website
http://techniquerestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
525 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Neighbourhood
Pasadena
Cross Street
Oakland
Parking Details
City and private parking structures available on Oakland Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Union Street. 1 hour street parking from 9AM to 5PM.<br />
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Omelette
Choice of Denver, fine herb, or spinach & mushroom
Oat Pancakes
apple compote and cinnamon Chantilly crème
Bacon and Eggs
bacon, 2 eggs to order, potatoes, and toast
French Toast
brioche, maple syrup, and whipped butter
Corned Beef Hash
house cured, 2 eggs to order, and toast
Breakfast Burrito
scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar, potatoes, pico de gallo, and spinach tortilla
Monte Cristo Sandwich
ham, turkey, cheddar, Swiss, house jam, griddled on wheat bread, side greens

What 750 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4Service
3.8Ambience
1.9Value

Noise • Moderate

750 Reviews

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JerryS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and the service was very good. I would recommend this restaurant to my family and friends. We had a very nice meal.
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pasadenasb
Los Angeles
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2016
overall4food4service3ambience4
Loved it! The servers were so friendly. They ran out of some of the desserts, but they gave us extra dessert to make up for it. Can't wait to go there again. My husband and sons all loved it,
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Edgard
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing being there. The service was mora than excellent.... And the food.... No words to describe..... Great!!!!!!love it and I'll be back.
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AlanR
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2016
overall4food4service5ambience4
As part of the cooking school a unique place to visit. The waiters are future chefs & learning the frontend business of a restaurant - friendly folks I have met in a long time - we will be returning.
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jwpeck2
Los Angeles
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience4
Excellent spot for great food at a good price. I love the interesting cuisines and platings.
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MarkI
Los Angeles
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had not been since their last move. All was as good as before.
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Cowboy
Los Angeles
175 reviews
vip
4.0
175 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2016
overall4food5service3ambience3
Wonderful creative cuisine. Really sorry they will close!
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GeorgeR
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was impeccable, very attentive. Food far exceeded our expectations. Everything was executed perfectly and thoughtfully. Dessert.... Please give me a minute... Absolutely amazing. I thought the presentation was incredible, but then you tasted it... WOW! Everything we had tonight was delicious and amazing!
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happylovetoeat
Los Angeles
50 reviews
vip
4.0
50 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2016
overall4food4service3ambience3
Delicious and cooked perfectly: Salmon and New York Steak Vegetables-Raw-tatouille and kale salad-very fresh, creative, and creative. Deserts were beautiful and delicious-Peanut butter/chocolate as well as the chocolate soufflé. While there, I bought scones and they were so yummy!
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gskipmalo
Los Angeles
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience4
We arrived at opening time of 5:30. No one at the door to greet us. Once we found someone, we were seated almost immediately. We received drinks and salad very quickly. I know they waited to put in our dinner order just as we were completing the starters ( good thing). We received our entree quickly and our server ( Ana) checked back within the two minute or two bite rule. The food was delicious. We had a million questions and she answered all of them completly. We also learned the restaurants will be closing. That is just wrong. The restrooms were clean and maintained. There is nothing negative the evening, except it will be closing by next year.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience5
We enjoyed an elegant dinner at Technique. The service is exceptional and the menu is delightful. The three course meal is a great value for a special dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience4
Technique's French food rocks. The prix fixe 3-course dinner menu gives enough choices to satisfy discerning palates. Everything came nicely presented and flavors captured the imagination. We enjoyed the raw de-constructed ratatouille salad--pretty in layers & finely seasoned. Their green peppercorn steak entree tasted especially fine. And chocolate dessert topped everything off. Looks like I'd enjoy the lunch menu too. Our only two suggestions: use less salt on these dishes and put up some sound absorbing material on the walls. It's fairly noisy. But we liked the jazz music played over the intercom.
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tattgirl
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Hart and the students cooking that evening were amazing. Everything was seasoned perfectly and service was great. thank you :)
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Oh2BNSD
San Diego
51 reviews
vip
4.0
51 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2015
overall4food4service4ambience3
First time dining here - my husband and I looked at each other and said 'why haven't we been here before?' We will be back!! Only open M - F , run by students from le cordon blue - great value!!!
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ymnovak
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience3
The food is great, wine is pricey, they have a $10 corkage fee, so thats the better way to go. The wine list is also small, not many choices.
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Romance
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2015
overall4food5service3ambience3
We were surprised how slow the place was on a Friday night. I think this is well worth a second visit and will be recommending it. Despite being student run, the food was very well done and cooked perfectly. menu items were limited, but that was OK -- the choices were still fine and not at all "risky" as you might expect from a fine dining educational outfit. Service was the only spotty part as we were left alone for too long after seating, the first course arrived before wine (which just plain took too long to get to us) and we were not offered coffee or wine refills -- we had to be pro-active. Nevertheless, I would still recommend, especially as it seems to have slowed down in traffic and is an exceptional value. ($25 3-course prix fixe menu!)
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jwpeck2
Los Angeles
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2015
overall4food5service4ambience3
A wonderful spot for excellent gourmet cuisine at a great price!
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HealthyInLA
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2015
overall3food4service3ambience3
The menu needs better descriptions of the items. Even after asking some questions, there was still some confusion and one of the dishes we ordered was not what we expected. There were hardly any vegetarian items or veggie dishes. The meal did not feel balanced health-wise. Dessert was good but we didn't get a birthday candle- maybe they didn't have any but that should have been voiced when we requested it while ordering. Service wasn't negative but just not as friendly and warm as we've experienced at other places.
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Kevin
Los Angeles
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here at my SIL's request, it was her BD. We had not been here for a couple of years. We were a little disappointed initially since the wonderful crab cake was not on the menu but was quickly compensated by the chef's treat, mini crab cake for free. We all had the 3-course dinner at 25 dollars each. Very well, asian, flavoured appetizers (calamari and mussels/fries). My wife and SIL liked the skirt steak. My roasted duck breast was juicy, tender, and perfectly cook to median as I requested. This may be the best duck breast dish I've ever had considered the portion size and the price paid; I have tasted many!! Dessert was OK for me since I am not a dessert person but my family liked it. My MIL had the strip bass that she seemed to enjoy. Thi is a place with very good food and very in-expensive considered this is in Pasadena. Though, I do wish that it could also open on weekends.
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Ally85it
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
The are students and they cook as real grown up chefs! The dinner was lovely , our host was so so sweet! I suggest to take the 3 courses menu ! Ps the duck breast was delicious
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RedTesla
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were in Pasadena for a show at the Playhouse and found this place on the map. Coming from the east coast, we wanted to compare it to the Culinary Institute of America in Poukipsie, NY. Although it doesn't have the great ambiance of the CIA restaurants, we found the experience much more gratifying. The menu was not over the top and broad enough to meet anyone's taste. The interaction with the students was delightful. The food was perfect. I was amazed that the place was not jammed. If we lived closer, we would be here every week.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
kinda disappoint that there was no sit down lunch menu like in the past. Would like to bring back the 3-course Chef Special lunch or dinner. It will be more offerable to eat there more often.
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tru45p
Los Angeles
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant. Food is always delicious with new experimental flavors, and service is wonderful. Students do an outstanding job running this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2015
overall3food5service1ambience3
Kudos to the chef! the food was fabulous, couldn't have asked for better. My sister & I went for the food & were not disappointed. Service was a different matter. Phillip & his assistant wouldn't even make the cut at Denny's. This is a training situation & should be approached as such from all sides including tableside. Bad service aside it did not detract from a wonderful meal, that's how good we found the meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 13, 2015
overall5food5service4ambience5
food was amazing service was okay I love the fact that they switch places and each student has a different job. I love that restaurant for lunch the price is perfect dinner is a little bit pricey in my opinion. However, the food really was amazing so it's worth a little extra
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kjsc
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2015
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can't say enough about how great our dinner was. The food was fabulous and the service was wonderful. Thanks for a wonderful evening!
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carys
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2015
overall1food1service2ambience3
6:00 reservation: out of steak, out of arugula, no homemade noodles as per the menu, only packaged ones. They substituted mixed greens for the arugula salad without telling us, we knew and had our waiter relate the message to the chef. The salmon was not seared but cooked all the way through. We were ready for innovative dishes. Past kale, persimmon seeds, squash in salads ( all foods that have been around for a few years in the uses you used them. One bottle of wine offered for $80 dollars? Very poor! You need to revitalize your entire menu!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience4
We took our adult children and grandchild plus a newborn because the food is superb but it is relaxed enough to be comfortable with young children. The staff were so great with our three year old...made him a personal pizza, brought an octopus leg for fun and ended the meal with his own cupcake. We enjoyed great food, goods wine and a fun evening. Thank you, LCB.
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BlackLabel
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2014
overall4food4service3ambience3
The space at Technique is absolutely beautiful -- lofty ceilings, window detail, simply modern decor. While the restaurant feels bare as a result during slower hours (as when we had dinner, we were one of two tables), I like to imagine that things get more vibrant. Service was hit or miss; our server, though nice, forgot to do basic things (like introduce the amuse bouche, ask if anyone had dietary restrictions, or tell us what cheeses were on the night's plate). The server at the other table seemed more confident, so I assume ours was merely new. When it comes to the food at Technique? All praise. The flavors in the twice-baked potato amuse bouche, the kale salad, the salmon were delicately layered. Dishes were plated and presented with care. And the cheese plate -- wow -- it stood at the center of our table as a highlight. Perfectly composed. I'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
36 reviews
vip
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2014
overall3food2service3ambience3
We knew going in it was a culinary school, so there could be some issues. The prices reflect that, it is reasonable for what they are offering. But everything had a small negative. Took a long time to get our food, one of the appetizers did not taste good at all, we had theater tkts so had to leave at a certain time it took so long we could not have dessert. The mushroom pizza was delicious. Staff very polite but as learning students ... Still learning. It wasn't terrible, but would not recommend.
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Alwayshungry2
Los Angeles
29 reviews
2.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2014
overall2food2service2ambience2
We came in with medium expectations and left disappointed. The whole experience was a bit of a mess; no one seemed in charge; the place was about 30% full and we still waited to order drinks and the food took too long; some parts of the meals were simply not good. Too bad because we want a place like this to succeed. Might try it one more time in a few months. Really hope they get it together. Prices are too high for the quality of food being served. hooefully it was just an off day (Wednesday).
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Dholmes
Los Angeles
108 reviews
vip
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2014
overall5food5service5ambience4
Eating cuisine of this caliber at affordable prices was a real treat. Food is exciting and creative and the enthusiasm of the student servers and chefs is contagious. It was great fun and the meal fabulous. The bulgogi duck breast was cooked medium and perfect. The grass fed New York Strip was an unusual preparation with a heart of romaine lettuce with an unusual seasoning that made it absolutely delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2014
overall2food3service2ambience3
I have been at this place on several occasions before this past week. I noticed that the menu had changed (from prix fixe to a la carte) and prices had gone up. These are fine - however, the food took too long (over 45") and the service/hospitality was less than what I would expect from Le Cordon Bleu chefs-in-training. Overall, the meal was great as usual but it just wasn't the same as it was a year or so ago... Not sure if it's worth going back to again.
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Jess
Orange County
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2014
overall5food5service4ambience5
The menu was unique and creative. The food and drinks were delicious. I did get the sense occasionally that the service was learning their 'technique' since they wanted the presentation to be perfect.
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snwbrdr
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2014
overall2food2service4ambience3
I have been to Technique several times now and has gone down hill. It used to have a prix fixe menu that was a great value, but now the menu is a la carte and much more expensive. They have also gone to a menu that is trying to blend too many different flavors which just doesn't work. The meat in the crying tiger dish was an oddly soft texture, the ceviche was dry and not refreshing despite the thinly sliced mangoes covering it, and the bbq pizza was about on par with something you could get for much cheaper at any pizza place. The only item that was actually worth it was the green beans. Overall Technique needs to go back to its old ways, until then I can't recommend it to friends or family because of the lower quality and higher prices.
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Stewart
Austin
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience4
When my wife and I want unique, good tasting food at a clean, attractive environment that is quiet enough to have easy conversation this is a place we select.
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Usuallyjoyful
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2014
overall1food1service2ambience1
We had dined here before but we're totally disappointed this time.No prix fix any longer, horribly designed menu, entree served in a frying pan, too greasy, too big portions, flavours confused, expensive for a culinary school, only one other diner besides us. Shall I continue? What a shame. We would love to support future chefs but not after this experience.
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foodmatters
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2014
overall4food5service3ambience4
great food. a little slow on water refills. and a few delays on food service. but the quality of food far exceeded those minor issues.
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Lochp
Los Angeles
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2014
overall1food1service1ambience2
Mediocre presentation. Food quality even lower than Denny's. Beef: borderline leather. Sauce: too salty and masking flavor of the meat. Price totally unjustified. Student waiters are nice but not well trained enough. Resident supervisor was clueless when student made mistake and spilled sauce on customer's clothing while serving.Technique is a restaurant-school and should not pretend to be and charge the same price as a commercial restaurant when the entire staff is still amateurish and unable to respond properly to accidents. It is customary to serve bread at the beginning of the meal, not to wait for customer's request and serve it during mid meal.
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cking
Los Angeles
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2014
overall4food4service4ambience4
we like technique very much. the servers and cooks are all students learning under pros, but the food is top-notch. the only thing different here from a 'regular' restaurant is some students are a bit awkward in seating guests or serving plates, but they're obviously trying to do well and again, the food is top-notch. prices here are good, too. AND ask about tipping. we leave cash, but if paying by cc, there is no line for tips. don't know if it's discouraged, or one is not supposed to. we don't ask, so we just leave cash if we like the service.
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Technique at Le Cordon Bleu – Pasadena is rated 4.1 stars by 750 OpenTable diners.

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525 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101

Additional information

Cross Street
Oakland
Neighbourhood
Pasadena
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri, Sun 7:00 am–9:30 am Lunch Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 5:30 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
American, French / American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
City and private parking structures available on Oakland Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Union Street. 1 hour street parking from 9AM to 5PM.<br />
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://techniquerestaurant.com/
Phone number
(626) 229-1377

Technique at Le Cordon Bleu – Pasadena

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Menu

Main

Omelette

Oat Pancakes

Bacon and Eggs

French Toast

Corned Beef Hash

Breakfast Burrito

Monte Cristo Sandwich

What 750 people are saying

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