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     Madeleine’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro

Just under 50 wines by the glass from $7 to $19, mostly from California; it’s a less exciting collection than you’d expect. No bargains either. The by-the-bottle list has more breadth, with a number of eclectic, sought-after wines. Still, serious wine drinkers may have more trouble finding something sufficiently interesting to warrant the considerable markups. There doesn’t seem to be much of a point of view or any soul: Every wine is listed with its points from Robert Parker’s the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar.

The staff of the former Restaurant Halie and Wine Bar 112 have reunited under new owners. The restaurant inhabits a charming sunken parlor with big windows, floral paintings and a stunning carved mantelpiece. Down the hall, flights and glasses of exceptional young wines from California and Europe are shared in a small Continental-style bar. The restaurant menu is short but selective (salads and several meaty main courses); cheeses, olives and charcuterie can be ordered off the bistro menu in the bar.” - Kim Cooper

Tip: The Wine Bar is to the right when entering the main doorway. Don't mistake the restaurant's own spacious bar, which is on the left just before the dining room, for it.

“The eclectic wine list features a global orientation and refreshingly reasonable prices; in addition, about 50 selections are offered by the glass.”

“For classic comfort, head to Madeleines Wine Bistro also in Pasadena. Citysearch users love Madeleines for its cozy atmosphere. It's located in a beautiful historic cheese building. The idea is that you can get just about anything in the world. About 150 bottles open at all times.”