Drago Centro

Name: Drago Centro
Address: 525 S. Flower St., Suite 120, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90071
Telephone: (213) 228-8998
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3401 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of “Contemporary Italian Cuisine”, emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world.

DRAGO Centro’s unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(213) 228-8998
Website
http://www.dragocentro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Celestino Drago
Private party facilities
We have a variety of options to host your private event. Please contact us at (213) 228-8998 for additional information.-Flower Room seats up to 16 guests-Vault Room seats up to 42 guests-Garden Room seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner and accommodates 110 for cocktail reception.-Glass room accommodates 50 for a cocktail reception.
Private party contact
Betty Cardenas: (213) 228-8998

Location
525 S. Flower St., Suite 120 Los Angeles, CA 90071
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
In City National Plaza between 5th & 6th street.
Parking details
The entrance to the underground parking structure is located on 525 South Flower Street (South-West corner of 5th and Flower Street). Valet parking is located inside the parking structure on Level A. Elevator access to Drago Centro from Level A is provided. Please bring white parking ticket with you to receive 4hrs free parking validation.
Public transit
We are conveniently located near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station which provides access to the Red, Purple, Blue, and Expo Metro Rail Lines.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Zuppa del Giorno$13.00
soup of the day
Salumi e Formaggi con Gnocco Fritto$22.00
House selection of charcuterie and cheeses
Il Polpo$22.00
Seared octopus, potato puree, baked onions and parsley
L'Insalata di Carciofini e Arugula$15.00
Shaved raw baby artichokes, arugula, shaved parmesan cheese
L'Insalata "Caesar"$16.00
Organic romaine lettuce, classic caesar dressing, croutons and shaved parmesan
L'Insalata Nizzarda$22.00
Nicoise salad - seared tuna, cherry tomato, kalamata olives, green beans, hard-boiled egg, champagne vinaigrette

Le Paste / Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro$23.00
Spaghetti, burrata, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil
Pappardelle Fagiano e Morelle$24.00
Wide fettucine, roasted pheasant, morel mushrooms
Gli Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$22.00
The classic… black peppercorn and pecorino cheese
Garganelli con Salsicce$24.00
Garganelli pasta, pork sausage, parmesan, fennel pollen
Farfalle Prosciutto e Vodka$23.00
Bowtie pasta, prosciutto, marinara, cream, parmesan

Secondi Piatti / Main Course

Il Salmon$30.00
Pan roasted salmon, parsnip puree, romanesco cauliflower, pine nuts
Il Pollo Arrosto$29.00
Herb roasted jidori chicken, haricot-vert, baby roasted potatoes, herb jus
Brasato di Manzo$36.00
Braised short rib, potato puree, crispy shallots

Dolci / Dessert

Il Tiramisu$14.00
Layered ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, cocoa, shaved valrhona chocolate
Torta di Formaggio$15.00
Lime cheese cake, white chocolate cremeux, pineapple, cherry sorbet
La Panna Cotta$14.00
Vanilla panna cotta, rhubarb compote, lemon cello sponge, greek yogurt sorbet
Il Cioccolato$15.00
Praline hazelnut chocolate mousse cake, raspberry cremeux, fresh berries
Il Cannolo$14.00
Cannoli filled with ricotta and pistachio cream, straciatella gelato
Il Semifreddo$15.00
Pistachio semifreddo, poached blue berries, toasted meringue

What 3,401 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown / South and East LA
Notable Wine List
Downtown / South and East LA
Italian

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Mark
Los Angeles
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a special evening at Drago, but especially so if the sommelier Mark is there. Extraordinary service and hospitality that you don’t see in most restaurants these days. Take your fine bottle and head straight to Drago, and make sure Mark is there. The food is also incredible as is the waitstaff. Have a wonderful night!
MR
MarisolR
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The ambience was warm and welcoming. The food exquisite. It was so good I dined here twice in one week.
BP
BrettP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food5service4ambience4
Food was amazing. Even the small, overpriced $22 caesar salad was excellent. But, the salad took ~40 minutes to arrive and we only had an hour for our DTLA lunch. The manager was not very apologetic, instead said they were slammed and got behind. Not the best customer service in general, but blaming their internal issues on having too many customers is ridiculous. Fortunately they were willing to comp the salad so we didn't have to pay double its value after all! Wait service was a bit slow, but professional and friendly; the food delay was not their fault. Not sure I will be back any time soon, especially if I only have 75 minutes for lunch.
JJ
JulieJ
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, wine and atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone!
DC
DonC
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and overall experience very good. Going to concert and got us out with plenty of time. We all enjoyed our visit.
RK
RobK
Orange County
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall2food2service2ambience3
Dessert was delicious, but the entrees weren't very good.
BC
BethC
Washington DC
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was very good and the patio dining was lovely. Good for a special occasion. While the food was very good, I do think it was a bit over-priced for what it was.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience4
We were forced to order
LA
LyndaA
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious upscale Italian cuisine. Elegant decor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
very good quality food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent Italian restaurant near theaters and museum with free parking!
N
Norma
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a treat to come back to this wonderful restaurant. The food, service and ambiance are excellent. Recommend for special occasions and/or romantic dinners.
CJ
CarolineJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service. Relaxing atmosphere.
JD
JeffreyD
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience . Pastas we’re truly social. Wine service was first rate. Lamb loin was outstanding.
FG
FoodGuy
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent meal and outstanding service. Noise level was a little more than usual compared to prior visits but not so much as to interfere with conversation. All in all, great food and great service (from our server Joe).
r
ralph
Los Angeles
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service great food and location perfect thanks
j
joyce
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I thought the food (I chose the pappadelle pasta with pheasant and the artichoke salad) was very tasty. Great service; highly attentive with good suggestions for drinks and food as well.
S
Steve
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Wonderful business lunch, excellent gourmet Italian food. we were greeted by the owner on arrival and he picked a wonderful Super Tuscan wine for our lunch.
D
Dbergeron
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place was amazing, great customer service and food was excellent
j
joejoe
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was very enjoyable and the food was good. The service was great too.
p
pepsi
Los Angeles
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed Dine LA with a group of 6. Delicious meal although 2 of us couldn't eat the pasta b/ we are allergic to fennel. So we let our friends take it home. We all enjoyed our choices, added wine and coffee. So glad there was parking. We will be back again. Thanks
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Booked for a birthday treat with my wife. Wonderful food and wine list. We both would have been happy to order any item on the menu. The langoustine carpaccio was very delicate and tasty; the cacio e Pepe pasta was incredible and the Branzino entree was superb. But the surprise ‘got to try again’ dish was the canollo dessert… just heavenly!
BC
BarbaraCasey
Jackson Hole
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food and service. Pleasant outdoor dining. Convenient parking.
JC
JoseC
Los Angeles
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Entire meal was outstanding. The soup, entrees, and dessert were all wonderful and flavorful. Simple food where the ingredients were allowed to shine by the chef.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mark, the director of wine, was an absolute pleasure and a true professional. 10/10 experience.
HE
HeatherE
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I highly recommend this wonderful Italian restaurant. Everyone was attentive and the food was outstanding. Additionally, there is ample parking and you can get it validated for no extra charge.
h
hungry
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
Real Menu is different from the one posted online. Way overpriced for a poor quality and almost no vegetarian options
FH
FernandoH
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. First time here and was impressed. DineLA deal was exquisite. Thank you!
D
Downtowner
Los Angeles
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hadnt eaten at Drago in several years due to the pandemic - Food, service, ambiance, evening were all superb. Bravo Drago - consistently one of downtowns best dining options.
FD
FrankD
New Mexico
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. Nice ambiance, and absolute great value. I’d recommend this place for a cozy DTLA dinner with a date or for business.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, starting at the entrance to the exit, was superb. The staff were polite, helpful and patient. The food was excellent from the taste to the presentation. I was in town on business from NYC and will certainly visit this restaurant again.
CJ
CarrieJ
Los Angeles
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had not been here since COVID and was so happy that everything was just how I remembered. I had a wonderful Salmon Salad and my guest had pasta. We both shared the Tuna Tartar and loved everything.
e
eidco
Los Angeles
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
4 wonderful dinners with excellent service! We'll definitely come back again. 3 of us had the Fazzoletto. So amazing!
VL
VitoriaL
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was super attentive to us. The food was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was excellent. The restaurant was very busy and it seemed to affect the service.
LL
LenL
Tampa
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Excellent food but the overall experience was diminished by rushed alternating with inattentive service.
W
Wendy
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Many places are just not the same since COVID, but I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything was at Drago, especially the service.
RW
RuthW
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
The service turned a celebratory meal into a rather frustrating night. Every course from cocktails through dinner service took a very long time. We ordered cocktails that took 15 minutes to deliver. Once our meal was ordered it took over half an hour for salads and then nearly an hour for our main course. We spoke with the manager who offered dessert though at that time we had no intention of staying at the restaurant any longer. The food was good and the service was awful, we will not be back.
M
Mart
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Overall, super fun and beautiful restaurant. Staff is delightful and very attentive. Only complaint is that the food comes out super fast, feels a bit rushed to turn over tables.
d
dinerluvr
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great evening. Mark was the absolute best and really helped to make our celebration special. The octopus appetizer was fabulous, the branzino was delicious, the scallop special was exactly as described and the seafood pasta was fresh and plentiful. We enjoyed everything: the food, the service, the ambiance. An 11 in a scale of 10!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

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You can order delivery directly from Drago Centro using the Order Online button. Drago Centro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 228-8998.

Drago Centro is rated 4.5 stars by 3401 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 20, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(213) 228-8998

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525 S. Flower St., Suite 120 Los Angeles, CA 90071

Additional information

Cross street
In City National Plaza between 5th & 6th street.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
The entrance to the underground parking structure is located on 525 South Flower Street (South-West corner of 5th and Flower Street). Valet parking is located inside the parking structure on Level A. Elevator access to Drago Centro from Level A is provided. Please bring white parking ticket with you to receive 4hrs free parking validation.
Public transit
We are conveniently located near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station which provides access to the Red, Purple, Blue, and Expo Metro Rail Lines.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Celestino Drago
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.dragocentro.com/
Phone number
(213) 228-8998
Private party facilities
We have a variety of options to host your private event. Please contact us at (213) 228-8998 for additional information.-Flower Room seats up to 16 guests-Vault Room seats up to 42 guests-Garden Room seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner and accommodates 110 for cocktail reception.-Glass room accommodates 50 for a cocktail reception.
Private party contact
Betty Cardenas: (213) 228-8998

Drago Centro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Il Cioccolato

Il Cannolo

Il Tiramisu

Antipasti / Starter

Zuppa del Giorno$13.00

Salumi e Formaggi con Gnocco Fritto$22.00

Il Polpo$22.00

L'Insalata di Carciofini e Arugula$15.00

L'Insalata "Caesar"$16.00

L'Insalata Nizzarda$22.00

Le Paste / Pasta

Spaghetti Pomodoro$23.00

Pappardelle Fagiano e Morelle$24.00

Gli Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe$22.00

Garganelli con Salsicce$24.00

Farfalle Prosciutto e Vodka$23.00

Secondi Piatti / Main Course

Il Salmon$30.00

Il Pollo Arrosto$29.00

Brasato di Manzo$36.00

Dolci / Dessert

Il Tiramisu$14.00

Torta di Formaggio$15.00

La Panna Cotta$14.00

Il Cioccolato$15.00

Il Cannolo$14.00

Il Semifreddo$15.00

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