Ospi Venice

4.8

1531 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

Ospi is the sophomore restaurant of Jackson & Melissa Kalb, focused on Southern Italian cooking and way of life. The name derives from ospitante (“host” in Italian), with the expectation that guests will feel as comfortable at Ospi as they would at a friend’s dinner party. There will be plenty of house-made pastas as well as an expanded offering of pizzas. The beverage program crafted by Kalb features mostly Californian and Southern Italian wines and a full bar with a special negroni section. At Ospi, the pizza is inspired by the techniques of Antico Forno Roscioli which Jackson and Melissa frequented while visiting Rome. Focusing on Romana Tonda-style crusts that are cracker-thin, he is adapting a recipe that he feels will resonate with the LA diner. Jackson feels it extremely important to not take food too seriously. Take a trip to Southern Italy and be a guest in our home.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Website
https://www.ospivenice.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jackson Kalb
Catering
Ospi is now catering your favorite Italian food. We offer both an a la carte menu as well as a packaged event menu to simplify your next party. We can also custom cater your wedding, dinner party, and more with an Ospi Private Chef! Please fill out the form and our catering specialist will contact you shortly. (https://www.ospivenice.com/catering)
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available above our bar. The room features a large natural oak table to seat up to 18, a private TV and sound system hook up, fresh flowers, and of course great food and service! Please follow the link and fill out the form so that our reservationist can book your party. (https://www.ospivenice.com/group-dining)

Location
2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Area
Venice
Cross Street
North Venice Blvd and Pacific Ave
Parking details
Parking structure across the street from the restaurant. There is also a parking lot on the corner of Pacific Ave and North Venice Blvd. Please see the attendant for more details.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

🍹 Ospi Venice’s Coastal Cheers Happy Hour 🍹
Multiple dates available
From 3 PM to 5 PM, join us at Ospi Venice for a delightful escape into a world of mouthwatering flavors, breezy vibes, and unbeatable deals. Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and let's make waves at Ospi’s happy hour. Our cozy atmosphere and friendly staff are here to ensure you feel right at home as you sip, savor, and soak up the coastal charm. Don’t let the sun set on your chance to experience Venice’s happiest hour – we can’t wait to welcome you!
Lunch Special: Chef Jackson's Favorites
US$25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy Chef Jackson Kalb's favorite Lunch items at $25.00 per person (+ an alcoholic beverage at $10 per person!) Available weekdays from 11:30am-3:00pm. (Fine print: Does not include tax & gratuity. Limit one $10 alcoholic beverage per guest. Additional beverages available at regular price. Not valid during Dinner service - after 3:00pm or weekend Brunch service. A 4% employee benefit fee added to all checks.)

Popular dishes

MarinaraUS$17.00
garlic, oregano, jalapeño (no cheese)
CopioneUS$26.00
sopressata, honey, chili
HapaUS$27.00
pepperoni, roasted pineapple, jalapeño, fresno
Cacio e PepeUS$25.00
fior di latte, pecorino, single origin black pepper
FunghiUS$28.00
smoked scamorza, mushrooms, taleggio
VodkaUS$30.00
vodka sauce, pickled fresno, basil, stracciatella
MargheritaUS$22.00
the usual

Antipasti

Crispy ProvoloneUS$19.00
vodka sauce
Neapolitan MeatballsUS$20.00
pine nuts, tomato passata, grana padano, fett'unta
Japanese EggplantUS$18.00
spicy tomato oil, parmigiano fonduta, basil, pangrattato
CauliflowerUS$18.00
calabrian chili tahini, dates, pepita, fresh herbs
Persian CucumbersUS$17.00
spicy eggplant & zucchini, pickled cauliflower, garbanzo, radish, banyuls, stracciatella
Kale SaladUS$18.00
almond dressing, parmigiano, avocado, fresh herbs
CaesarUS$17.00
local greens, spicy eggless caesar dressing, grana padano, pangrattato

Primi

Sub Gluten-Free Spaghetti +$2

Spicy RigatoniUS$25.00
alla vodka
Mezze ManicheUS$23.00
cacio e pepe, single origin black pepper
SpaghettiUS$22.00
jame's pomodoro, basil, parmigiano
Ricotta GnudiUS$24.00
brown butter-sage crunch (limited)
LinguineUS$22.00
colatura, lemon zest, chili, pangrattato
MalloreddusUS$27.00
beef cheek ragu napoletano, thyme, toscano
RaschiatelliUS$31.00
spicy pork sparerib sugo, crema di pecorino, pangrattato
CannelloniUS$28.00
lamb neck & pine nut "alla sorrentina"
ChitarraUS$35.00
blue crab, jalapeño, vino bianco, mint
Lemon TaglioliniUS$39.00
lobster "fra diavolo," basil, pistachio
CavatelliUS$44.00
pork sausage, fresh black truffle, housemade truffle butter

Secondi

Butter ChickenUS$31.00
(parm-style) cultured brown butter, mozz, vodka sauce, basil
Dry Aged BranzinoUS$47.00
celeriac, sherry vinegar-glazed onion, saba, pea tendril
Dry Aged RibeyeUS$75.00
30-day dry aged, spinach crema

Cocktails

Negroni, et Al

Negroni della CasaUS$16.00
spring 44 gin, carpano antica, campari
TikigroniUS$18.00
flor de cana aged rum, campari, raw pineapple-citrus shrub, lime
BoulevardierUS$18.00
buffalo trace bourbon, punt e mes, gran classico
White NegroniUS$18.00
lo siento tequila, suze, cocchi americano, grapefruit bitters
Chef's NegroniUS$18.00
madre mezcal, lo-fi gentian amaro, cappelletti, lime twist

Inspirato, et Al

SpritzUS$16.00
prosecco, aperol or campari, citrus smash
BellezzaUS$18.00
lo siento tequila, aperol, bill's honey, cucumber, mint
Jame MartiniUS$18.00
hendrick's gin, st. germain, lemon, sauvignon, lime twist
Rebecca's "Margherita"US$18.00
blanco tequila or mezcal (+$1), basil, combier, fresh citrus cordial
Espresso MartiniUS$18.00
vodka or blanco tequila, oat milk, espresso, creme de cacao, amaro
Hot Girl SummerUS$18.00
rives strawberry gin, honey, lemon, basil
Limoncello DropUS$18.00
housemade limoncello, hendrick's gin, st. germain

Presentation

AmargoUS$22.00
bozal mezcal, amaro montenegro, jalapeno, lemongrass, cappelletti, applewood smoke
Smoke & SpiceUS$22.00
nikka whiskey, mitcher's rye, brandy, amontillado sherry, champagne sirop, vintage pu-erh tea, applewood smoke

Mocktails

Cool as a CucumberUS$12.00
clarified raspberry, lemongrass, makrut lime, citrus, cucumber
Pineapple ExpressUS$12.00
raw pineapple shrub, lime, club soda

Birre, et Al

STS Pilsner (On Draft)US$10.00
Skyduster Superdry Lager (On Draft)US$10.00
Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel (On Draft)US$10.00
Pliny the Elder IPA (On Draft)US$10.00
Jame X Ospi Pale AleUS$10.00
Blind Pig IPA (Limited)US$10.00
High Noon Peach SeltzerUS$10.00

Bicchiere

Bianchi / Rosati

Prosecco | Frico | Scarpetta | VenetoUS$14.00
Pinot Grigio | Erste & Neue | Alto Adige | 2020US$15.00
Sauvignon | Niklas | Alto Adige | 2020US$16.00
Chardonnay | Bien Nacido | Foxen | Santa Maria | 2019US$18.00
Sauvignon Blanc | (Orange) Bon Jus | Santa Barbara | 2021US$16.00
Rosé | Le Fraghe | Veneto | 2021US$14.00

Rossi

Lambrusco | Frico | Scarpetta | Emilia Romagna (Large Pour)US$16.00
Montepulciano | Bossanova | Abbruzzo | 2019US$18.00
Pinot Noir | Lola | Central Coast | 2020US$18.00
Chianti | Castellinuzza e Piuca | Toscana | 2019US$18.00
Super Tuscan | Rigoloccio | Toscana | 2019US$17.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Obsidian | Red Hills | 2019US$22.00
Bordeaux Blend | Aleksander | Paso Robles | 2017US$25.00
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What 1,531 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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Westside
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ospi Venice offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and a lively atmosphere. Popular dishes include the Vodka Pasta and cacio e pepe, while the super thin crust pizza is a unique favorite. Guests appreciate the "wonderful service" with attentive staff making each visit memorable. Outdoor seating is available for a delightful alfresco option.

1,531 Reviews

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alexs
VIP
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every member of staff from the moment you check in with Natalie, to Grace, Stephen and Marlise at the bar and every other team member working for Donald are super friendly and will go out of their way to make sure you always have an awesome time. The food and drink is all top notch and the atmosphere is great. There’s nothing not to love!
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Kathy
Los Angeles
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our Server, I think her name was Rebecca and she was just wonderful.
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Kim
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They accommodated our party of five. The service was great and our waiter was knowledgable, shared her honest thoughts on the appetizers, absolutely delicious drinks. We shared family-style nearly all of the appetizers - we're heading back for the pastas.... We highly recommend Ospi to anyone looking for amazing food and good service.
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Sunny
VIP
Los Angeles
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic lunch deal. The food is always amazing and the service wonderful. The athmosphere is comfortable and professional. Highly reccommend Ospi.
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joanne
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The kale salad and Japanese eggplant are a must. Can’t go wrong with any pasta! Cannolis are light and the budinos are delicious. Overall, just a great experience. Wait staff was patient and knowledgeable and best of all the heated patio was welcoming to our 2 dogs.
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Vanoni
VIP
Los Angeles
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was husband’s birthday, I checked the birthday option and also wrote a note. Never acknowledged and it was weird to say it front of him. So never got to celebrate him properly 💔
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Anthony
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We arrived 10 mins late to a 9:30pm reservation yet were told by the hostess that we didn’t have a reservation. After showing confirmation on OpenTable, the hostess went to the back to check with the kitchen if they could still serve us. She came back saying that the kitchen closed and she would not be able to seat us or allow us to order anything because they only give a 10 min grace period (meanwhile most places give 15 minutes) but regardless you’re telling me that if we sat at 9:30pm exactly we would’ve had approximately 8ish minutes to order all our drinks and food for the night. If this is the case, do not allow reservations for 9:30pm to be made and instead cut them off at 9pm. We drove all the way there on a Sunday night and were turned away with a bare bones apology. I was excited to take my friend to Ospi for the first time because I enjoy the food, but that service is unacceptable. Nothing was offered to make up for the inconvenience or lack of planning on the hostesses’ part. If you have a reservation coming in wait 10 minutes before having the kitchen close.
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Leonardo
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Stopped by for happy hour and was not disappointed.
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MELISSA
Mexico City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic time! Andrew was very helpful with our last-minute reservation update. Our waiter was also kind and attentive to all our needs. The food was great, and the quantity they served was perfect.
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Neal
VIP
Los Angeles
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Made a reservation for indoors and was put outside. Had to ask several times for water and for the heater to be turned on.
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FAQs

Ospi Venice offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Ospi Venice also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (424) 407-1957.

Ospi Venice is rated 4.8 stars by 1531 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

26 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
North Venice Blvd and Pacific Ave
Area
Venice
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking structure across the street from the restaurant. There is also a parking lot on the corner of Pacific Ave and North Venice Blvd. Please see the attendant for more details.
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Executive Chef
Jackson Kalb
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.ospivenice.com/
Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Catering
Ospi is now catering your favorite Italian food. We offer both an a la carte menu as well as a packaged event menu to simplify your next party. We can also custom cater your wedding, dinner party, and more with an Ospi Private Chef! Please fill out the form and our catering specialist will contact you shortly. (https://www.ospivenice.com/catering)
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room available above our bar. The room features a large natural oak table to seat up to 18, a private TV and sound system hook up, fresh flowers, and of course great food and service! Please follow the link and fill out the form so that our reservationist can book your party. (https://www.ospivenice.com/group-dining)

Ospi Venice

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

🍹 Ospi Venice’s Coastal Cheers Happy Hour 🍹

Lunch Special: Chef Jackson's Favorites

Cacio e Pepe

Kale Salad

Kale

Fett'unta

GarlicUS$6.00

RicottaUS$13.00

Beef TartareUS$20.00

StracciatellaUS$16.00

Pizze

MarinaraUS$17.00

CopioneUS$26.00

HapaUS$27.00

Cacio e PepeUS$25.00

FunghiUS$28.00

VodkaUS$30.00

MargheritaUS$22.00

Antipasti

Crispy ProvoloneUS$19.00

Neapolitan MeatballsUS$20.00

Japanese EggplantUS$18.00

CauliflowerUS$18.00

Persian CucumbersUS$17.00

Kale SaladUS$18.00

CaesarUS$17.00

Primi

Spicy RigatoniUS$25.00

Mezze ManicheUS$23.00

SpaghettiUS$22.00

Ricotta GnudiUS$24.00

LinguineUS$22.00

MalloreddusUS$27.00

RaschiatelliUS$31.00

CannelloniUS$28.00

ChitarraUS$35.00

Lemon TaglioliniUS$39.00

CavatelliUS$44.00

Secondi

Butter ChickenUS$31.00

Dry Aged BranzinoUS$47.00

Dry Aged RibeyeUS$75.00

Cocktails

Negroni, et Al

Negroni della CasaUS$16.00

TikigroniUS$18.00

BoulevardierUS$18.00

White NegroniUS$18.00

Chef's NegroniUS$18.00

Inspirato, et Al

SpritzUS$16.00

BellezzaUS$18.00

Jame MartiniUS$18.00

Rebecca's "Margherita"US$18.00

Espresso MartiniUS$18.00

Hot Girl SummerUS$18.00

Limoncello DropUS$18.00

Presentation

AmargoUS$22.00

Smoke & SpiceUS$22.00

Mocktails

Cool as a CucumberUS$12.00

Pineapple ExpressUS$12.00

Birre, et Al

STS Pilsner (On Draft)US$10.00

Skyduster Superdry Lager (On Draft)US$10.00

Golden Monkey Belgian Tripel (On Draft)US$10.00

Pliny the Elder IPA (On Draft)US$10.00

Jame X Ospi Pale AleUS$10.00

Blind Pig IPA (Limited)US$10.00

High Noon Peach SeltzerUS$10.00

Bicchiere

Bianchi / Rosati

Prosecco | Frico | Scarpetta | VenetoUS$14.00

Pinot Grigio | Erste & Neue | Alto Adige | 2020US$15.00