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Vespaio, Los Angeles, CA

Vespaio

4.3
4.3
2566 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Get wined and dined downtown at Chef Agostino Sciandri’s newest restaurant, located in the Emerson.

We are DTLA's premier power lunch or per theater date spot! Join us for a truly authentic italian dining experience, the likes of which will delivery your senses strait back to Tuscany.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 221-7244
  • Website
    http://www.vespaiodtla.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Agostino Sciandri
  • Private party facilities
    We are thrilled to offer full service event planning at our restaurant for you and up to 400 of your guests. Please get in touch today to plan your unforgettable event.
  • Private party contact
    Elena Cali: (213) 221-7244

Menu

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What 2,566 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespaio, nestled conveniently near the Music Center, is celebrated for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it an ideal pre-performance dining spot. Patrons love the "extensive wine list" and "varied menu choices." While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "friendly and attentive staff" consistently enhance the dining experience.

2,566 Reviews

  1. Paul

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love Vespaio! The menu is so fabulous that it makes it very hard to choose what to eat. Everything sounds great and tastes great of course. So glad it’s near Walt Disney hall so we can go every time before our concert

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  2. Jan

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francis was excellent as always, though the restaurant was busier than normal in our experience of Sunday evenings.

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We have visited this restaurant several times when going to Disney Hall or the Music Center. It is always good. This time the Salmon was very good and fresh. The Chicken’s seasoning was a little off.Despite a reservation we had a middle table which was not nearly as pleasant. Good but not great experience.

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  4. Eryn

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This time around my experience was not that good. I understand that the restaurant was busy, but my waiter never bothered to come over to me until he noticed that I’d been waiting for awhile for my meal and told me he’d check on it. (The host who had seated me at my table had taken my order earlier because the waiter never came over.) In addition, the salmon I ordered was overcooked. Vespaio is usually pretty good on the service and food. But this time was a total flop.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Great drinks. Wonderful service in spite of the restaurant being packed. Great atmosphere. Terrific for pre-theater.

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  6. Mary Ann

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Done with 3 friends and all enjoyed their pasta dish. Service just right. Very busy when we left, which was nice to see.

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  7. Dave

    Central Coast

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food! The artichoke truffle soup, spinach pappardelle with short ribs, barramundi, and the apple cobbler were all exceptional. All were served at the right temperature and presented nicely. Service was slow likely due to short staffing. Be aware there is a 4% business surcharge pre-tax. I didn’t notice this on the menu but it could be there. I’d prefer them increasing the menu prices to accomplish their goal rather than bringing the business of restaurant wages to my attention at the end of my meal.

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  8. Nina

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the quiet ambience of Vespaio for an early dinner after a matinee and the meal has never disappointed us.

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  9. Audrey

    Orange County

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to share wonderful appetizers and pretty extensive wine list

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  10. Ann

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Reliable menu, normally a good experience, restaurant over committed this evening, service suffered. Staging of food off, required 1 & 2nd requests for condiments, support items for table. Will return, but disappointed on this visit.

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FAQs

Vespaio does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Vespaio also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 221-7244.

Vespaio is rated 4.3 stars by 2566 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 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vespaio

225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On Grand, between 2nd and 3rd Street.
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Agostino Sciandri
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.vespaiodtla.com/
  • Phone number
    (213) 221-7244
  • Private party facilities
    We are thrilled to offer full service event planning at our restaurant for you and up to 400 of your guests. Please get in touch today to plan your unforgettable event.
  • Private party contact
    Elena Cali: (213) 221-7244
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