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Vespaio, Los Angeles, CA

Vespaio

4.5
4.5
2463 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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2 people

23:00


Booked 16 times today

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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
  • 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
  • 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

What 2,463 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Italian

2,463 Reviews
  1. Paige

    Las Vegas

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was so delicious. pizza dough is so fresh... the house made pasta to die for... must have the penne... chicken was so delicious save room for dessert! perfect for pre show dining located next to THE BROAD MUSEUM... they offer very convenient valet parking. go!

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  2. Sandi

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointed with the food and the value for the quality of food.

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  3. Stuart

    Los Angeles

    443 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    443 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggplant parmesan was delicious appetizer. Fish special wad excellent. Service with Clark was attentive and friendly. The location of the restaurant is close to the Music Center. We look forward to a return visit.

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  4. Jerry

    Los Angeles

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 23 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as was the assistant wait staff but our waitress had an attitude which was not appreciated.

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  5. Hope

    Los Angeles

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 22 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always good and the menu is varied so the 4 of us had great choices. Pizza is delicious and is shareable. Fish is tasty as well. We told our server we had the theater and he put our order in right away. We’ve gone for years and always happy with it.

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  6. Suzan

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I won’t come here again. Ordered the Paccheri Bolognese ($29). The large pasta bowl finally comes and there is a tiny scoop of paccheri there looking sad and lost amongst all the empty space. Ate those 7 or 8 bites and then added the ($21) Baby Spinach salad with balsamic dressing to my meal to make up for not actually having a meal. The greens come drowning in oil, not a drop of balsamic to be tasted. My vegan friend ordered the Penne ($24) without cheese, but requested a little arugula instead. The waiter came back and said we would need to be charged extra for those few leaves. Ridiculous. We countered with how could the cost of a few salad leaves possibly be more than the cost of the cheese that would have been in the dish to start with? He went back to the kitchen and then came back with a plate of greens - for no extra charge. The whole meal felt miserly - not at all the upscale dining experience we were expecting.

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  7. Nicola

    Los Angeles

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Delicious food. Extensive wine list. Great vibe. Busy but not too loud. Great place to go before the theater.

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  8. Tonya

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seeing a play at The Ahmanson. We had dinner before. Parker with valet. Walked to and from the play. We had a great time. Food and drinks are great

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  9. Ellen

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were very careful about checking for my allergies. Wait staff was very good

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  10. Bonnie

    New York City

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for a pre-performance meal. Have a walk up window for take away.

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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 2463 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23:00


Booked 16 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 11:00–21:00 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
  • 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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