Suzanne Lo Coco and Cesare Di Lorenzo, our parents, first launched their restaurant in Pasadena in 1997. Our mother's nickname, La Fornaretta (The Small Baker Girl), was given to her by our father aft…
Once again an absolutely amazing meal from La Fornaretta! This time I had to order for delivery as I just had surgery and couldn't get up and around for 6 weeks. I ordered the Handmade Tortelli Pesto, the Insalata Papale and for lunch the next day the Insalata Caprese. Here is where the Customer Service went above and beyond. I saw that they had a special of the Burratta Caprese. So I called in and asked if I could change the Insalata Caprese to the buratta caprese and was willing to pay any additional cost. The young gal checked and came back on the phone and said no additional charge and switched it out for me. Now that is really above and beyond. My food was delivered hot and delicious and the salads were so fresh and yummy. This is why I keep going back! Delicious food and top notch quality and service. Thank you La Fornaretta for another meal that you hit out of the park!
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Tracey A
6 contributions
Loved
• 6/14/25
• DoorDash review
This restaurant is my happy place! I have been going there for over 11 years and it is consistent and amazing! The chef, the staff and the owners are kind and caring people. Chef Marcellino makes divine reduction sauces, as well as traditional Sicilian dishes that are off the charts. Delicious!  The ambience is cozy and inviting. But when I can't go there, I DoorDash it. Still amazing. Still delicious! Do yourself a favor and wrap your lips around some of this food !
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Sam S
7 contributions
Didn't like
• 4/3/26
• DoorDash order
Was really looking forward to trying to spot and unfortunately it really underdelivered. The salad was the best thing I ordered. The pizza was probably a 5/10 at best and the Handmade Ravioli Pesto was as mediocre as I've ever had for a pesto ravioli. Overall, 4.5 out of 10. Save your money.
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Cheryl H
8 contributions
Loved
• 9/29/25
• DoorDash order
This meal was beyond delicious. The peas were plump and sweet the cheese was flavorful. I rarely rate meal, but this was extraordinary
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Jesika A. M
13 contributions
Loved
• 9/28/23
• DoorDash order
I don't mean to be dramatic, but I gasp when I ate the Ravioli Pesto! Hands down, it was as good as anything I had in Italy! The focaccia was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be ordering from here more often!
