Drago Centro

4.8

3729 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Good for business meals
Good for special occasions
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

Popular dishes

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

What 3,729 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Downtown
Best Overall
Downtown
Great for fine wines
Downtown
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Drago Centro in Los Angeles offers "great food and impeccable service" in a "beautiful" and "spacious" setting. Known for its "delicious" Italian cuisine and "extensive" wine list, it delivers a "true Italian experience" with "attentive" staff and "beautiful presentations." It's a "favorite" for both "lunch and celebrations."

3,729 Reviews

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MsPyb
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dining experience, amazing food and great service by our server Daniel and the rest of the staff.
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Brian VIP
Los Angeles53 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great Caesar salad, perfectly cooked skirt steak, and fabulous tiramisu in a beautiful restaurant with lovely views of the Los Angeles Central library
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Mark VIP
Los Angeles75 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This the very best Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. The food is inspired and totally delicious. The restaurant is a Gambero Rosso Three Fork award winner. Equal to 3 Michelin stars without the pretense.
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Jackie VIP
Los Angeles27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service! The Chicken with Truffle is so tender! Drago Centro is the best restaurant out of the entire Drago family!
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Alex
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious and the service was impeccable. The description of the menu items made us want to try all but the dishes we chose were amazing. We will visit again soon.
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Steve
Los Angeles68 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
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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Kai
Finland4 reviews
5.0
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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Albert
Los Angeles15 reviews
5.0
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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Brian VIP
Los Angeles53 reviews
5.0
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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Stuart
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
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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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 3729 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Drago Centro

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Cannolo

Spaghetti Vongole

Lo Spaghettone

Antipasti & Insalate

Carpaccio di Bue

Burrata

Vitello Tonnato

Gnocchi alla Romana

Tagliere

Insalata Autunnale

Cesar Salad

Barbabietola Salad

Lattughe Miste

Paste e Risotti

Spaghetti Vongole

Spaghetti Chitarra

Garganelli Salsicce

Pasta Mista Napoletana

Ravioli Ricotta

Lasagna alla Bolognese

Pappardelle Fagiano e Morelle

Paccheri al Ragu di Pesce Spada

Risotto Cacio e Pepe con Guanciale

Minestra del Giorno

Pesce e Carne

Branzino

Salmon

Pollo Tartufato

Bistecca di Bue

Vitella Milanese

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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