Villa SORRISO: Spacious Luxury
“Without atmosphere a painting is nothing.” - Rembrandt
Overview
Villa SORRISO can be described as being nothing other than a supremely sophisticated Super-lounge where space and light meet luxury. It is a late night local hotspot restaurant, club and lounge located in old town Pasadena which is accompanied with elegantly preserved architecture, delicious Italian food and a warm and welcoming dining experience. It is a stunningly modern and stylish Mediterranean villa restaurant, Lounge and Martini Bar that confidently blends success and sophistication into an entirely holistic, consummate rewarding night of entertainment. Owners Karen and Jack Huang, former aerospace engineer and investment banker, have found their perfect niche in the southern California community by utilizing a harmonious use of space and light throughout their indoor and outdoor facilities. Their spacious outdoor lounge will surely impress you. Between the huge leafy trees, glaring fire pits, cascading fountains and private cabanas, Villa SORRISO creates a unique night club atmosphere which cannot be easily matched.
Ambiance 
Smoking a Fuente Fuente Opus X Cigar with a few friends in the outside cabana, I was impressed to see the spacious and airy dining rooms inside. The subtle lighting and glowing candles set the perfect mood for intelligent laid back conversations. With live entertainment, laid-back dancing, up-beat DJs and a late night outdoor bar and patio, Villa SORRISO is too legit for its own good. As an ultimate lounger and fine cigar smoker, I was also impressed by the quantity and quality of their high-backed, elegantly upholstered lounge sofas. Lounging with friends on a sumptuous multi-seated black leather sofa, my eyes were rewarded with elongated high-ceiling artistry, blended exotic hardwoods and surrounding plush furnishings. In addition to the generous portions of lounge-space, I enjoyed the luxuriously inviting and dramatic presence of the classic and modern mix of smooth and romantic jazz ensembles. At the peak of my lounging experience, I felt attuned to subtleties of musical rhythm, sights of beautiful women, warmth of fire, taste of wrapped Rosado tobacco leaves and the presence of sophisticated, productive friends.
Zebra Lounge 
After relaxing in the indoor lounge and in the outdoor cabana, treat yourself to the notorious Zebra Lounge where comfort, complexity and style unite together. Located on the second floor of the Mediterranean Villa, you will surely discover that this will be the main event of your ultimate lounging experience. As private clubhouse for the sophisticated and stylish, the Zebra Lounge is fashioned with luxurious, deep leather couches and ottomans, plush draperies, exotic hardwood coffee tables, an intimate private bar with windows and a smoking balcony overlooking Colorado Boulevard; an experience that will surely give you a sense of ownership and prestige throughout the night. In addition to all this, Zebra Lounge members are provided with the finest amenities which include: A Computer workstation, Broadband wireless internet access, Multi-Media capable plasma television platforms, State-of-the-art audio visual equipment and a monthly parking passes upon request. To be blunt - The Zebra Lounge is an outrageous measure of gratifying, complex pleasures.
Cuisine 
Villa SORRISO prides itself in having an extensive menu of quality dishes for various tastes. Looking at the menu, I discovered the usual mix of pastas, chops, pizzas, but what really impressed me was their wholesome list of fresh seafood. If you are a seafood lover, you will be enticed. Villa SORRISO offers an enticing oyster bar, hot and cold seafood platters, grilled lobster, king crab legs and daily fresh fish specials. I particularly enjoyed their garlicky oven-roasted mussels. For seating arrangements, there are many options. For those who like to eat inside while also watching the outside scene, you can dine near various large glass windows found throughout the restaurant which allows for a more spacious, overlooking view. For a more cozy, romantic dinner for two, you must try the secreted outdoor patio which consists of a splashing fountain, overflowing with flowers.
Recommendations 
Villa SORRISO appeals to many target groups. For the appreciative restaurant connoisseur, this is classic Italian done right with heavy portions and a rewarding ambiance. For the ultimate lounger, this is a dreamy haven of eventful leisure and relaxation. For the romantic dater, this is an impressive, elegant night of intimacy that will surely be remembered later that night. For the business professional, this is all necessities provided and all senses amused. For the everyday fine cigar smoker, this is a perfect mid-morning smoke with a friend and a local hotspot to remember. For those looking to enjoy an environment which compliments a professionally modern and elegant style of good taste, Villa SORRISO it your space of luxury.
Villa SORRISO
168 W. Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91105.
(626) 793-2233
“At a Glance”. Villa Sorriso restaurante and bar . 11/05/2008 <http://www.sorrisopasadena.com/at_a_glance.html>.
