Vespaio

Name: Vespaio
Address: 225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90012
Telephone: (213) 221-7244
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2519 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

13 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 55 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 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30
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
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 2,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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.

2,519 Reviews

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Lynda
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
4.0
21 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Wonderful dinner but disappointed that we were not advised in advance that there was no patio seating or small room dining available that night because of a private party. We were bringing friends for their first visit and wanted that experience.
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AgnesH
Los Angeles
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I enjoyed an early pre-concert lunch. We were seated quickly at a nice table in the patio. Our server was good and explained the daily specials before taking our order. Other staff were friendly. We shared the spinach salad ( delicious), and my friend had the light kale ravioli and I had the burger. Burger was good but overcooked, but the fries were excellent. Prices were reasonable and liked that I could book reservations on OpenTable. We will return.
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Joseph
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tagliolini with parmesan and truffles was amazing.
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Edward D.
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I don’t like the 5% additional fee. All I do is reduce the tip.
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Anthony
Los Angeles
51 reviews
vip
3.0
51 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Service was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. Really appreciated all the vegan, vegetarian, gluten free menu choices and the staff knew about all the choices. The lighting is too bright and makes it feel like a fast food restaurant.
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Claudia
Palm Springs
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
This was our second time eating at Vespaio and sadly I think the last. Let me first say the servers were all friendly and tried to give the best service, it was very busy and they were certainly under a lot pressure. I had made a reservation well in advance and asked not to be seated at the booths near the entrance as we were last time, but within the main restaurant. She led us directly to a booth at the entrance, when I asked for another table we were directed to a shared bank in the corner by the kitchen. So my question, why make a reservation in advance, when you get whatever they have left anyway. The food was mediocre at best, the minestrone was tasteless and watery, my husbands’s pizza was also unremarkable. Considering the bill, this was very disappointing.
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Sharon
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Hectic day! Arrived late after symphony! 10 of us rather than 8!! Accommodated us outside in the beautiful winter 73 degrees in So Cal! Food was great! Thank you for a lovely lunch!!
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Frank
Orange County
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Pizza and salad were excellent… service was ok. Will go back because the food is great!
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Richard
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent -- the service, the food, the atmosphere.
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Richard
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hae a reservation at a certain time but the event we were at ran long. I called Vespaio and they said to come on in anyway even though we were late. The manager, the wait-staff were excellent and very kind. Food and service perfection as usual. Thank you.
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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 4.5 stars by 2519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

13 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 55 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.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–21:30
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Popular dishes

Porchetta

PACCHERI BOLOGNESE

Lentil Soup

Menu

What 2,519 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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information