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chi SPACCA

Name: chi SPACCA
Address: 6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90038
Telephone: (323) 297-1133
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

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$50 and over

Italian

6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

Heralded as a "meat speakeasy" by Food & Wine Magazine, chi SPACCA has come to represent the quintessential new Italian dining experience, where accompaniments like the Foccacia di Recco, warm salted Medjool dates, and Culatello & Puglia burrata are just sideshows for the rest of Chef Armen Ayvazyan's wood-fired menu which features a 42-ounce Tomahawk pork chop, a 36-ounce dry-aged bone-in New York Costata alla Fiorentina, and a 50-ounce dry-aged porterhouse Bistecca Fiorentina.

Enchanted by the artistry of Italian salumi culture, we built the first “dry cure” program in Los Angeles so that we could experiment and perfect Italian charcuterie techniques in house.

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Executive chef: Armen Ayvazyan

MICHELIN Plate2022

From the OpenTable editors: Anyone who can’t imagine a celebration dinner without meat—and lots of it—should go straight to this upscale Tuscan steakhouse. Part of chef Nancy Silverton’s Mozza empire, Chi Spacca zeroes in on butcher-inspired mains like a 50-ounce bistecca Fiorentina and tomahawk pork chop. The supporting characters on the menu are just as impressive, and so is the massive Italian wine list. Add a candlelit dining room, and you’ve got all the essentials for a big night out.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(323) 297-1133
Website
http://www.chispacca.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Nestled between Mozza2Go and Osteria Mozza, chi SPACCA (Italian for "he or she who cleaves") is the quintessential new Italian dining experience.
Private party contact
Jennifer Beech: (323) 297-0100

Location
6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Cross street
Citrus/Highland. Please use Mozza2Go entrance on Melrose Ave. Valet avail.
Parking details
Metered parking is available for free after 6 p.m. We also offer valet service $14.
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Private dining

Offers

Pig's Head Dinner: An Ode to Pork Group Experience
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for this celebration of the Berkshire pig from Heritage Foods, where the star of the show is a crispy, roasted pig’s head. Accompanied by seasonal sides and vegetables, this menu also features our greatest hits, such as the Foccacia di Recco with Ham, our house-made salumi, and the Pork Tomahawk with fennel pollen. Affectionately known as the Big, Bad Wolf Special, we hope this meal blows you away. $125 per person, excluding taxes and fees. Available for parties of 4-8 guests. Please email us at reservations@mozza-la.com to book *Requires 48 hours notice. Only available Monday - Thursday. *Sommelier selections, our full wine list, and additional food are available for purchase upon consumption.

Popular dishes

Spacca Affettati Misti$38.00
speck, coppa, segreto, fennel salame, trotter fritti, Butcher's pate
Focaccia di Recco$30.00
stracchino, extra virgin olive oil
Pane Bianco$6.00
fett'unta
Puglia Burrata$15.00
'Nduja Pane$15.00
spiced salami with pane bianco
Bistecca Drippings$15.00
Anchovy & Butter$12.00
Porchetta Fredda$18.00
chicharron, lemon, salsa

Spuntini

Warm Salted Medjool Dates$12.00
Pickles$12.00
market vegetables
Marinated Olives & Pecorino$12.00
Pickled Peppers & Anchovies$18.00

Insalate

Salanova Lettuces$20.00
fines herbs, lemon vinaigrette
Spacca Caesar$22.00
escarole, cauliflower, anchovy
Summer Squash$24.00
grilled corn, pistachio, parmigiano
Stone Fruit & Burrata$24.00
plums, peaches, mint, mizuna

Macelleria

Grilled Octopus$32.00
pureed and fried ceci
Grilled Calamari$30.00
salsa rossa
Whole Branzino alla piastra$45.00
herb salad, charred lemon
Spiced Pork Sausage$31.00
cannellini beans, braised greens
Pepper Steak$42.00
bacon, green garlic, peppercorn, chive
Veal Milanese$65.00
sungold tomato, arugula, lemon
Pollo alla diavola su Crostone$45.00
bella bella roasted chicken
Porcini Rubbed Short Ribs$48.00
Scallion, salsa verde
Costata alla Fiorentina 36 oz$205.00
Dry-aged, Flannery bone-in New York
Bistecca Fiorentina 50 oz$285.00
Flannery Dry-Aged Porterhouse
Tomahawk Porkchop$95.00
fennel pollen
Milk Roasted Pork Loin$75.00
fennel pollen, crispy sage
Beef and Bone Marrow Pie$65.00
Chicken Pot Pie$35.00
Lamb Shepherd's Pie$37.00
Castelfranco
Potato, Compte & Carmelized Onion Pie$32.00
mustard salad

Contorni

Grilled Broccoli di Cicco$16.00
garlic-lemon vinaigrette
Roasted Cauliflower$16.00
crushed lemon bagna cauda
Mashed Potatoes$16.00
butter, cream
Creamed Corn$16.00
cracked black pepper
Charred Jimmy Nardellos$16.00

Dolci

Butterscotch Budino$14.00
caramel, Maldon sea salt, rosemary pinenut cookies
Nectarine and Blueberry Crostata$16.00
creme fraiche, vanilla gelato
Banana Cream Slab$16.00
caramel jam
Gelati e Sorbetti$14.00

What 1,448 people are saying

chi SPACCA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Hollywood
Best Service
Hollywood
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chi SPACCA offers a memorable dining experience with "incredible service and food." Highlights include unique dishes like the bone marrow pie, grilled squid, and pork loin with sage and fennel. Guests enjoy a "wonderful experience" at the chef's counter, with a "spectacular" Bistecca Fiorentina and impressive wine selection, creating a "fantastic meal."

1,448 Reviews

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Daniel
Caribbean2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time at chi SPACCA. Both were very rewarding. First time, sat at the counter and watched these amazing chefs work. Each station doing their job to the letter. Bone marrow pie, grilled octopus, and steaks were the standouts then. This time deliberately picked other menu standouts. Grilled squid and pork loin new additions were fantastic. Both flavor profiles, first with peppers and second with sage and fennel, were next level good and worth every penny. Staff is very attentive as well. Every time I come to LA, I am coming back here.
chi SPACCAResponded on June 24, 2025
Daniel! Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We loved hosting you and look forward to seeing you the next time you're in town! Thien Nguyen
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Benjamin
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The pie is a must try 10/10! The chocolate tart 3/10 not a fan. Appetizers are pretty good 8/10. Especially the bread and salads. The entree with pork loin was too salty 6/10.
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Susan VIP
San Diego89 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The carrot salad is excellent. The chicken pot pie was just ok. The focaccia had very little flavor.
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Ava
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Not a great experience, service is not great and food was average. Would not reccomend.
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Vincent
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitting at the chef’s counter was a very nice experience. Chef was there to answer all of my questions, and he was happy to.
chi SPACCAResponded on May 16, 2025
Vincent! Wow! Thank you so much for an amazing review! We love having you and seeing you as well. Until next time! Saluti, Thien Nguyen Maitre D
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lee VIP
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible service and food, as is the norm. Always a pleasure to dine at Chi Spacca
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Mari VIP
California Central Coast3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing, great service and good. My favorites are the octopus, focaccia caramelized onion pot pie and the wine selection is incredible.
chi SPACCAResponded on April 27, 2025
Mari, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a great review. That caramelized onion pie is delish and it's one of the staff favorites. I am so glad you tried it! We all can't wait to host you again. Saluti, Thien
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Scott
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much fun!! Sitting at the bar is a great experience. Yes, burgers were delicious, especially with a bottle of Brunello.
chi SPACCAResponded on April 27, 2025
Scott, Thank you for joining us for Burger night at the bar and for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. You can never go wrong with a bottle of Brunello!!!!! We can't wait to host you again next time! Saluti, Thien
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Brandon
Cancun / Riviera Maya3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I visit LA chi spacca is a place I come for dinner
chi SPACCAResponded on April 23, 2025
Brandon, Wow! Thank you for stopping by whenever you're in town. We're glad to host you, can't wait to see you next time! -Thien
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SIRAN VIP
Los Angeles37 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience ! The food was amazing and the service was excellent!
chi SPACCAResponded on April 15, 2025
Wow Siran. Thank you for the wonderful review. We can't wait to host you next time! -Thien Nguyen
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chi SPACCA is rated 4.8 stars by 1448 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

6610 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross street
Citrus/Highland. Please use Mozza2Go entrance on Melrose Ave. Valet avail.
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Hours of operation
Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Steakhouse, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered parking is available for free after 6 p.m. We also offer valet service $14.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chispacca.com/
Phone number
(323) 297-1133
Private party facilities
Nestled between Mozza2Go and Osteria Mozza, chi SPACCA (Italian for "he or she who cleaves") is the quintessential new Italian dining experience.
Private party contact
Jennifer Beech: (323) 297-0100

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chi SPACCA

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Pig's Head Dinner: An Ode to Pork Group Experience

Pepper Steak

Focaccia di Recco

Beef and Bone Marrow Pie

Salumeria

Spacca Affettati Misti$38.00

Focaccia di Recco$30.00

Pane Bianco$6.00

Puglia Burrata$15.00

'Nduja Pane$15.00

Bistecca Drippings$15.00

Anchovy & Butter$12.00

Porchetta Fredda$18.00

Spuntini

Warm Salted Medjool Dates$12.00

Pickles$12.00

Marinated Olives & Pecorino$12.00

Pickled Peppers & Anchovies$18.00

Insalate

Salanova Lettuces$20.00

Spacca Caesar$22.00

Summer Squash$24.00

Stone Fruit & Burrata$24.00

Macelleria

Grilled Octopus$32.00

Grilled Calamari$30.00

Whole Branzino alla piastra$45.00

Spiced Pork Sausage$31.00

Pepper Steak$42.00

Veal Milanese$65.00

Pollo alla diavola su Crostone$45.00

Porcini Rubbed Short Ribs$48.00

Costata alla Fiorentina 36 oz$205.00

Bistecca Fiorentina 50 oz$285.00

Tomahawk Porkchop$95.00

Milk Roasted Pork Loin$75.00

Beef and Bone Marrow Pie$65.00

Chicken Pot Pie$35.00

Lamb Shepherd's Pie$37.00

Potato, Compte & Carmelized Onion Pie$32.00

Contorni

Grilled Broccoli di Cicco$16.00

Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

Mashed Potatoes$16.00

Creamed Corn$16.00

Charred Jimmy Nardellos$16.00

Dolci

Butterscotch Budino$14.00

Nectarine and Blueberry Crostata$16.00

Banana Cream Slab$16.00

Gelati e Sorbetti$14.00

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