Entre Nous French Bistro — Restaurant in Pasadena

This was my second visit to Entre Nous French Bistro, and it absolutely confirmed what I felt the first time—this place is a hidden gem. We came yesterday to celebrate my sister’s birthday, and everything about the evening was simply perfect.

We were a party of five and shared a variety of dishes that showcased the kitchen’s finesse and authenticity. We started with the Daily Pick Oysters, which were impeccably fresh and beautifully presented. The Tartare de Saumon was bright and delicate, and the Escargots de Bourgogne were everything you’d hope for—garlicky, buttery, and so satisfying. The Homemade Duck Pâté was another standout—rich, rustic, and perfectly paired with fresh baguette slices.

For entrées, we had the Filet Mignon, Rack of Lamb, Magret de Canard, French Fries, and the Salmon special of the day. Every single dish was a hit. The meats were expertly cooked to temperature, the sauces were layered and flavorful, and the sides were just as impressive. Even the fries deserve a shoutout—crispy, golden, and addictive.

The service was warm, professional, and incredibly thoughtful. They made sure my sister felt celebrated, and we never once felt rushed. The ambiance is cozy and intimate, with just the right touch of French charm.

Entre Nous continues to impress, and it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants in town. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a night out, this bistro delivers every time. Already looking forward to visit...

Wow, had the second worst experience at a restaurant in my life just now. We ordered oysters, the second oyster was rotten. Our server did not apologize and only offered comping the oysters (we only ate 4 out of 6, 1 was rotten). The server did not take it seriously at all or how obscene it was to serve a bad oyster. From the first google result “ Yes, restaurants absolutely should always check for bad oysters before serving them, as oysters can carry harmful bacteria even if they appear visually fine, and proper inspection is crucial to ensure food safety for customers; if an oyster is open and doesn't close when tapped, smells off, or looks discolored, it should be discarded.” We stayed because we were starving but what happened next was even more surreal. The server said he apologized (he did not, hence why I was even more upset). He was then incredibly defensive when he later came up to us. The bartender seemed to be trying to placate but did so unsuccessfully by saying it was a cultural difference? I’ve been to France many times and I think they would be ashamed and very apologetic from the get go. After barely touching our entrees we asked for the check as they were bland and terrible and the server again refused to apologize or take accountability in a normal way, he preferred to comp our bill without making eye contact by physically taking our unpaid bill..Incredibly...

My husband and I came here for our wedding anniversary and I have been trying to find a reason to come here since opening. Having a French Bistro restaurant in the Pasadena neighborhood is definitely a plus (we were getting bored of the same type of cuisines). The location is really cute and all I could think about is their dessert.

We had the seafood bouillabaisse and lamb rack. Both were cook perfectly with the right level of seasoning. I am no expert in French food but I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We also the escargots as an appetizer. The pear dessert though...... gosh, it’s AMAZINGLY good. I watch a lot of cooking shows and have seen people doing it but tasting it for the first time blown my mind away. The pear dessert is unique to this place in Pasadena and I would recommend skipping all the other dessert and get this. Unless I have been living under the rock (which is partially true), the chocolate pot, cream brûlée, apple tartine, and creme anglaise are desserts you can get it everywhere else. So get adventurous and get the pear.

The service are also very intimate. The servers are very attentive and the owners were out here speaking to us as well.

Wrapping this up; we lived in Pasadena for quite some time and I am so glad this place opened up. Welcome to the neighborhood! Keep up the good work! We are looking forward to many many delicious French...