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Drago Centro, Los Angeles, CA

Drago Centro

4.8
4.8
3726 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”, emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world.



DRAGO Centro’s unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 228-8998
  • Website
    http://www.dragocentro.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Celestino Drago
  • Private party facilities
    Experience Drago Centro's tailored hospitality and create life lasting memories with friends and family. Contact us at (213) 228-8998 or view our rooms at www.dragocentro.com -Flower Room, 16 guests max-Vault Room, 42 guests max-Garden Room seats 65 guests max / 110 guests standing reception-Glass/Lounge room 55 guests max reception only
  • Location
    525 S. Flower St., Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    In City National Plaza between 5th & 6th street.
  • Parking details
    The entrance to the underground parking structure is located on 525 South Flower Street (South-West corner of 5th and Flower Street). Valet parking is located inside the parking structure on Level A. Elevator access to Drago Centro from Level A is provided. Please bring white parking ticket with you to receive 4hrs free parking validation.
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station which provides access to the Red, Purple, Blue, and Expo Metro Rail Lines.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Menu

Antipasti & Insalate

  • Carpaccio di Bue

    raw thin sliced of beef, mustard condiment, shaved parmesan cheese, fried bread

    • Burrata

      buttery mozzarella, roasted eggplant and tomato, basil cream

      • Vitello Tonnato

        thin sliced roasted veal loin, tuna sauce, cappers

        • Gnocchi alla Romana

          baked semolina gnocchi, short rib ragu', gorgonzola cream

          • Tagliere

            charcuterie board with assorted salami and cheese

            • Insalata Autunnale

              roasted squash, persimmon, oranges, walnuts, mixed lettuces, pomegranate and dried ricotta

              • Cesar Salad

                organic baby romaine, focaccia croutons, parmesan cheese

                • Barbabietola Salad

                  roasted baby beets, goat cheese, toasted pistachio, arugula, shallots

                  • Lattughe Miste

                    baby mixed lettuces, champagne vinaigrette dressing

                    Paste e Risotti

                    • Spaghetti Vongole

                      spaghetti clams, chili peppers, parsley, garlic

                      • Spaghetti Chitarra

                        basil spaghetti, almond/tomato pesto

                        • Garganelli Salsicce

                          pork sausage, fennel pollen, parmesan cheese

                          • Pasta Mista Napoletana

                            mixed cut of pasta, potato, smoked mozzarella

                            • Ravioli Ricotta

                              filled with ricotta cheese, mushroom and truffles sauce

                              • Lasagna alla Bolognese

                                baked lasagna meat sauce and parmesan cheese

                                • Pappardelle Fagiano e Morelle

                                  wide fettuccini, roasted pheasant and morels mushrooms sauce

                                  • Paccheri al Ragu di Pesce Spada

                                    large tube shaped pasta, sword fish, fennel, raisin and pine nuts

                                    • Risotto Cacio e Pepe con Guanciale

                                      risotto, black pepper, smoked pork jaws

                                      • Minestra del Giorno

                                        soup of the day

                                        Pesce e Carne

                                        • Branzino

                                          pan roasted mediterrenea seabass, risotto cake, squash, beuree blanc

                                          • Salmon

                                            pan roasted salmon, forbidden rice, vegetable ragu, chili foam

                                            • Pollo Tartufato

                                              jidori breast of chicken, truffled crust, mash potato, bock choi, truffles cream

                                              • Bistecca di Bue

                                                herbs marinated flank steak, crispy potato, brussel sprouts, black garlic sauce

                                                • Vitella Milanese

                                                  breaded veal, roasted eggplant, broccolini, parmesan cream

                                                  Last updated: 30 March 2023

                                                  What 3,726 people are saying

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.8
                                                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.8Food
                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                  • 4.7Ambience
                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                  Diners' Choice Awards

                                                  • Downtown

                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                  • Downtown

                                                    Italian

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Drago Centro in downtown Los Angeles is a beloved Italian restaurant offering "wonderful service" and "delicious food" with exceptional presentation. It's perfect for special occasions, featuring a "beautiful setting" and "great ambiance." Regulars praise its "outstanding wine list" and "consistently excellent" dishes, making it a top choice for memorable dining experiences.

                                                  3,726 Reviews

                                                  1. Steve

                                                    VIP

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    67 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    67 reviews

                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Beautiful space. Valentine’s Day and some restaurants fall short on special days, but great evening at Drago. Featured regular menu with no over priced “special” menu! Salad and homemade pasta were excellent. Extensive wine list. Very nice experience.

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                                                  2. Kai

                                                    Finland

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Ver nice place, thank you! We coming back next time.

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                                                  3. Albert

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    15 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    15 reviews

                                                    Dined on 6 February 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Client lunch on a Thursday. Great seating for 6 with a view. No complaints. Thx

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                                                  4. Brian

                                                    VIP

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    52 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    52 reviews

                                                    Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Absolutely delicious dinner! Lovely Caesar salad, perfect Wagyu skirt steak and creative tiramisu sphere for dessert. I've been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Delicious food in a beautiful setting. 

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                                                  5. Stuart

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Always great! I like to go there for special occasions.

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                                                  6. Reiko

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined on 30 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    The food was good, service was slow, meal was pricey.

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                                                  7. Laurie

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    42 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    42 reviews

                                                    Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Wonderful and classic after many years. The food was absolutely delicious.

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                                                  8. James

                                                    Los Angeles

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 23 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Wonderful service, delicious food and presentation. Views and ambience outstanding.

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                                                  9. Heather

                                                    VIP

                                                    Chicago

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    4 reviews

                                                    Dined on 9 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    One of our favourite restaurants in the area. Jamie was as charming and knowledgeable as ever! My only note is they tend to dress salads heavily. Ask for dressing the side of you prefer lighter dressed salad. Bravo Drago!

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                                                  10. Inez

                                                    VIP

                                                    Orange County

                                                    25 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    25 reviews

                                                    Dined on 3 January 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    The food was delicious. The service was exceptional. We had a wonderful time.

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Drago Centro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 228-8998.

                                                  Drago Centro is rated 4.8 stars by 3726 OpenTable diners.

                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  19:00
                                                  Booked 7 times today

                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                  Google Map for Drago Centro

                                                  525 S. Flower St., Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA 90071

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Cross Street
                                                    In City National Plaza between 5th & 6th street.
                                                  • Area
                                                    Downtown
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Bar Mon–Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
                                                  • Price
                                                    $31 to $50
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    Italian, Contemporary Italian, American
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Fine Dining
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Business Casual
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    The entrance to the underground parking structure is located on 525 South Flower Street (South-West corner of 5th and Flower Street). Valet parking is located inside the parking structure on Level A. Elevator access to Drago Centro from Level A is provided. Please bring white parking ticket with you to receive 4hrs free parking validation.
                                                  • Public transit
                                                    We are conveniently located near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station which provides access to the Red, Purple, Blue, and Expo Metro Rail Lines.
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                    Celestino Drago
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
                                                  • Website
                                                    http://www.dragocentro.com/
                                                  • Phone number
                                                    (213) 228-8998
                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                    Experience Drago Centro's tailored hospitality and create life lasting memories with friends and family. Contact us at (213) 228-8998 or view our rooms at www.dragocentro.com -Flower Room, 16 guests max-Vault Room, 42 guests max-Garden Room seats 65 guests max / 110 guests standing reception-Glass/Lounge room 55 guests max reception only
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