About

Chef Bruno and his team aim to provide each patron an exceptional 5-star restaurant experience with exceptional taste and excellent service. The love and pride in their work can be witnessed from the first greeting to the very last smile in parting. Visit this elegant and quiet restaurant in South Pasadena's premier Mission Street district a few steps away from the South Pasadena Metro.

Meet The Chef

Chef Bruno Morin is chef-owner of Bistro de la Gare in South Pasadena, known for his passion and excellence in the culinary arts. He was born into a long line of chefs, including his father who was an Italian Chef. For Bruno, this family affair with food and wine was only the beginning of his culinary career. Chef Bruno's brings a warm and gregarious environment to each of his restaurants from New York to Los Angeles.

At "Bistro De La Gare", Chef Bruno has a passion for using the freshest ingredients from local farms. The proof is in the produce, and the result can be tasted in every bite.

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Farm-to-Table

Every Thursday you will see Chef Bruno at the South Pasadena Farmers’ Market where he carefully hand-picks the best fruits and vegetables for his seasonal menu and it makes all the difference.

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Chef Bruno Morin & The Story of Bistro de la Gare

French-Italian Culinary Artist & Fine Dining Restauranter

Chef Bruno's career started at 18 years old at La Tour Montparnasse, followed by a personal invitation to display his talents at Pré Catelan. Soon after he was offered the position of Second Chef in command for the prestigious West Hollywood destination formerly known as L'Orangerie.

He pursued his career in Italian cuisine working under the Italian Chef Antonio Tomasi at Cafe Largo, a fine Italian dining restaurant. After two years as an apprentice in the ways of Italian Culinary Arts, Chef Bruno Morin was ready to open his first restaurant as a chef-owner.

"MEZZANOTTE" became an instant destination amongst Chicago's fine dining restaurants and maintained a great reputation throughout the years until Chef decided to move back to New York, a city that he always was inspired by to start a new venture.

After having fulfilled his dreams on the East Coast, Chef Bruno Morin and his family decided to return to sunny California, and most importantly open the perfect venue to display his talent and experience. "Bistro De La Gare" presented all of the qualities and intimacy that Chef was looking for in order to start a new adventure.