Vespaio

4.3

2554 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

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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

Location
225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
On Grand, between 2nd and 3rd Street.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,554 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

Loved For

Downtown
Italian

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.

2,554 Reviews

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Betty
VIP
Los Angeles
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
New Year’s Eve was festive in the restaurant. We all ordered different fish dishes and everyone cleaned their plates! The coconut sorbet was delicious, I was too full to eat it all.
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Rachel
Phoenix
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We went in for pre theater meal. The location is ideal. Food was cooked well. Scallops were spot on but no flavor at all. I had read one review with same comment but hoped it wasn’t accurate. It was. Server was friendly but staff overall wasn’t attentive compared to the price level of restaurant
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Arthur
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a good choice for us when going to the Music Center. The ambience was very festive on New Year's Eve. My husband and I both had and really enjoyed the Prime New York Steak with French Fries.
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Naohiro
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good food but nothing I couldn’t make at home. Very fresh seafood. We went there around 9PM on Saturday but the restaurant was empty. Very easy to get a reservation. The waiter was very nice but hard to communicate, and he didn’t have too much knowledge on what’s being served there. Drinks were good and reasonably priced, but the glass was broken and leaking everywhere. They were very nice to replace it. Decor and ambience are excellent. I saw that the Yelp review was much lower than this app.
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Sheri
Los Angeles
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is great, food is solid. The focaccia is to die for! And it is convenient to all of the play/musical venues.
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Teri
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed Vespaio from the time we were greeted by the hostess, to the time we left the restaurant. We enjoyed 2 delicious entrees - Wild Boar Pasta and Risotto with Filet Mignon. We will definitely be returning.
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Italo
VIP
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious the cocktails well though out, a great place before going to see a show or the philharmonic.
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Ted
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Good place to eat after Disney Hall or the museums.
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Edward D.
Los Angeles
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was good Service not so great 4% extra charge not welcome
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Terri
VIP
Los Angeles
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delightful meal at Vespaio. The fish was cooked to perfection and the dessert was divine. Service was attentive but not too much. We'll definitely return for another meal soon.
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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 2554 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information

Cross street
On Grand, between 2nd and 3rd Street.
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Vespaio

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Porchetta

PACCHERI BOLOGNESE

Lentil Soup

Menu

What 2,554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Vespaio offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Vespaio restaurant rated?

Is Vespaio currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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