Drago Centro

4.8

3713 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Good for business meals
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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
We have a variety of options to host your private event. Please contact us at (213) 228-8998 for additional information.-Flower Room seats up to 16 guests-Vault Room seats up to 42 guests-Garden Room seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner and accommodates 110 for cocktail reception.-Glass room accommodates 50 for a cocktail reception.

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, Indoor Fireplace, 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 3,713 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

4.7Food
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, nestled in Downtown LA, is a culinary delight offering "excellent Italian cuisine" and a "beautifully decorated" setting. Guests rave about the "impeccable service" and "authentic Italian experience," with standout dishes like seafood risotto and lamb chops. An ideal spot for special occasions, it consistently delivers a memorable dining experience.

3,713 Reviews

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Susan
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been going to Drago’s for over 10 years - or at least from the time the restaurant first opened. Most of the time it never disappoints. I’ve been for holidays, lunches, dinners and even celebrated my birthday in one of the private rooms. The food is always exceptional as well as the service. I was there for Christmas Eve dinner and the food was good but not exceptional. The service was not up to their normal - we had to ask for more water twice and had to ask for a second cocktail twice. We’ll give it another try after the first of the year in hopes that the restaurant was just off because of Christmas Eve and it was crowded - just hoping that was the case.
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Stuart
VIP
Los Angeles
451 reviews
5.0
451 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. The service was impeccable. Thank you Lala and Marguerite. This is my favorite restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. We will see you again in about a month.
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Karla
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding! The desserts were so beautifully presented. Will definitely go again.
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Howard
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service. Moderate noise level. Elegant setting for business lunch or dinner.
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Cheryl
VIP
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great place, great ambience and food are exceptional. Though service is slow, giving the fact that it’s the holiday weekend. The overall experience is amazing. Surely a repeat and more.
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Scott
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic. Took my wife here for her birthday while we were visiting. The service was next level - we never sat unattended, and every course came out in perfect time related to the previous one. My wife commented that she thought we were in an episode of The Bear given how every detail was on point. The food was delicious we started with the polpo for an appetizer, and I had the Il Garganelli… this pork sausage ragú was unreal. Her seafood linguine was amazing as well. We topped off with panna cotta for dessert and they even made it special for her birthday. Will definitely come back here for more the next time I’m in LA!
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Sonja
VIP
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect experience! Most amazing food. Wonderful Ambience
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Brian
VIP
Los Angeles
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and wonderful food in a beautiful setting. The short rib over saffron risotto was excellent. I have been coming for years. It's nice to dine at a great restaurant that you haven't visited in a while and find it to be as good as ever.
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william
VIP
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a special occasion dinner with family, Drago was the perfect place and well worth going out of our way for. The food, service, and ambiance were terrific, truly memorable. If you like fine Italian cuisine in a beautiful downtown location with welcoming, highly professional and elegant service, Drago is the place. (Highly recommend the seafood risotto and the lamb).
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Erik
VIP
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow, coming from a first generation Italian family with a Mom who is the “heavy weight champion” of authentic Italian fare. This meal was epoch. We need DRAGO in Boston!! I will always come back here when I am any where near LA. Service, class and perfection all around the table… Erik Santucci
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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 3713 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 12 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, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.dragocentro.com/
Phone number
(213) 228-8998
Private party facilities
We have a variety of options to host your private event. Please contact us at (213) 228-8998 for additional information.-Flower Room seats up to 16 guests-Vault Room seats up to 42 guests-Garden Room seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner and accommodates 110 for cocktail reception.-Glass room accommodates 50 for a cocktail reception.

Drago Centro

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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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