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Peter Dills Restaurant Reviews
The Rating Criteria:
**** By train or plane I would find a way to get to this restaurant
*** I would drive anywhere in the city to get to this restaurant
** If I am in the neighborhood I would go to this restaurant
* If I got a flat tire in front of this restaurant, I might go inside
Alphabetical Listing
Luigi Ortega- North meets South
Luigi Ortega is a medium sized restaurant right across from Pasadena City College. e restaurant
boasts Hoagies, Tacos, Pizzas, Salads and Pastas. Big Deal you say - many restaurants in the
area offer a large menu. I get a little nervous at places with those mega menus. How can they do
every thing right and shouldn’t restaurants just concentrate on what they can do best? Robin’s for
BBQ, Domenicos for Pizza and JJ’s for Steaks!! Luigi Ortega has a wonderful story… if you know
your History 101? Christopher Columbus was Italian and he went to Queen Isabel of Spain for
backing of his voyage. us, he had a Spanish Chef…Ortega. But being Italian, he also brought
along his own Chef… Ortega. Confused? Well, don’t be! Being born in the 60’s in Athens, Greece,
I ordered the Athen’s Salad ($6.99). is is almost a Greek Salad but with Romaine Lettuce (History
101 B – a real Greek Salad has no lettuce) thus it’s called ‘Athens’ and it does have Feta Cheese
and all the good stuff . I have ordered the Burritos here at L& O’s and like them as well. The pizzas
are medium in size and are cooked in a wood burning oven, just like CPK used to do ($7.99 to
$10.99). e signature dishes at L& O’s are the Philly Cheese Steak and the Hot Hoagie Sandwiches
starting at $5.99. The menu gleefully recommends Cheez Whiz on your sandwich. Sounds like a
ton of calories! So I suggest to you that this isn’t a place to go if you are on a diet. e dessert case
is always full; they get their cakes from e Cheesecake Factory. The restaurant itself has that bright
new-car appeal to it; following the trend of other restaurants, they have at least 10 Brand New
Plasma TV’s always on. I like that; it gives me something to do while I am eating my food. The
kitchen is open and you can sit outside. is is something you might consider on a weekend - when
there is no school. What to order. Salads are good, the Tacos and Burritos are every bit as good
as any Mexican Restaurant in the area. Log onto www.lotimes.com for complete menu and prices.
What to Avoid: I really do like everything here, the pizzas are good but if you are in the mood for
Pizza I could recommend several other places. Prices: Very Reasonable Bonus: Each table has an
automatic napkin dispenser and Free wi-is available.
***Worth the Drive from Anywhere in the City
Luigi Ortega-Neighborhood: Pasadena 1655 E. Colorado Blvd.(626) 396-9779
The Rating Criteria:
**** By train or plane I would find a way to get to this restaurant
*** I would drive anywhere in the city to get to this restaurant
** If I am in the neighborhood I would go to this restaurant
* If I got a flat tire in front of this restaurant, I might go inside
Alphabetical Listing
Luigi Ortega- North meets South
Luigi Ortega is a medium sized restaurant right across from Pasadena City College. e restaurant
boasts Hoagies, Tacos, Pizzas, Salads and Pastas. Big Deal you say - many restaurants in the
area offer a large menu. I get a little nervous at places with those mega menus. How can they do
every thing right and shouldn’t restaurants just concentrate on what they can do best? Robin’s for
BBQ, Domenicos for Pizza and JJ’s for Steaks!! Luigi Ortega has a wonderful story… if you know
your History 101? Christopher Columbus was Italian and he went to Queen Isabel of Spain for
backing of his voyage. us, he had a Spanish Chef…Ortega. But being Italian, he also brought
along his own Chef… Ortega. Confused? Well, don’t be! Being born in the 60’s in Athens, Greece,
I ordered the Athen’s Salad ($6.99). is is almost a Greek Salad but with Romaine Lettuce (History
101 B – a real Greek Salad has no lettuce) thus it’s called ‘Athens’ and it does have Feta Cheese
and all the good stuff . I have ordered the Burritos here at L& O’s and like them as well. The pizzas
are medium in size and are cooked in a wood burning oven, just like CPK used to do ($7.99 to
$10.99). e signature dishes at L& O’s are the Philly Cheese Steak and the Hot Hoagie Sandwiches
starting at $5.99. The menu gleefully recommends Cheez Whiz on your sandwich. Sounds like a
ton of calories! So I suggest to you that this isn’t a place to go if you are on a diet. e dessert case
is always full; they get their cakes from e Cheesecake Factory. The restaurant itself has that bright
new-car appeal to it; following the trend of other restaurants, they have at least 10 Brand New
Plasma TV’s always on. I like that; it gives me something to do while I am eating my food. The
kitchen is open and you can sit outside. is is something you might consider on a weekend - when
there is no school. What to order. Salads are good, the Tacos and Burritos are every bit as good
as any Mexican Restaurant in the area. Log onto www.lotimes.com for complete menu and prices.
What to Avoid: I really do like everything here, the pizzas are good but if you are in the mood for
Pizza I could recommend several other places. Prices: Very Reasonable Bonus: Each table has an
automatic napkin dispenser and Free wi-is available.
***Worth the Drive from Anywhere in the City
Luigi Ortega-Neighborhood: Pasadena 1655 E. Colorado Blvd.(626) 396-9779
