Ospi Venice

4.8

1540 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for business meals

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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Additional information

Location
2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 15:00–22:30 Sun 15:00–21:30
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
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jackson Kalb
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 1,540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ospi Venice shines with "amazing food," a vibrant atmosphere, and "excellent service." Diners rave about the "spicy rigatoni" and "thin crust pizza." While some note the noise level and occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and "delicious dishes" make it a "favorite" for many. Perfect for pasta lovers!

1,540 Reviews

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bob VIP
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service. Love the kale salad, scipcy rigatoni, cavatelli!
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tiffany VIP
Phoenix3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so delicious! Drinks were amazing! 10/10 will be back!
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Adrian
Los Angeles9 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall solid food. It’s a big and noisy place. If the weather allows for it, try to sit outside if you’re trying to have a conversation. The Kale is good but overpriced. Meatballs are good too as well as the spicy rigatoni
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Madison VIP
E. Tennessee6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went during HH and it’s a steal. 3 items for $30. The portions are small but the food is good. You have to get the kale salad. Same ownership as Jame in El Segundo which I love
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Adam
Los Angeles1 review
3.0
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very stressed out staff, felt like we were bothering our waiter. He wasn’t rude but he made it feel like he was far superior to us. Food is great but the stressed out vibe does not really make it worth it.
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John Brian
Los Angeles10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambience. The white truffle pasta was excellent. I would suggest this as a shared dish. The cauliflower was simply the best I have eaten. Fish and meat dishes were of the highest standard. Our server, Jessica, was particularly attentive. This restaurant is unique in many ways but be aware that it is rather expensive!
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alexs
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
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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Crystal VIP
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I are regulars at Ospi’s sister property Jame in El Segundo. For a change, we thought we would try Ospi. We were both blown away not just by the quality of the food, but by the hospitality we received from the moment we entered the restaurant. Every staff member we encountered from the hostess, to the food runner, to the bartender, to the manager who came to check on how our evening was going, greeted us with a warm welcome and an upbeat attitude. We received the kind of genuine service that is not often seen in restaurants anymore.
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Kathy
Los Angeles8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
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 Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 December 2024
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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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 1540 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

10 Mar 2025

22:30

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

2025 Pacific Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(424) 407-1957
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:30–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:30 Fri 16:00–22:30 Sat 15:00–22:30 Sun 15:00–21:30
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
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jackson Kalb
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Ospi Venice

Make a booking

Private dining

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