Vespaio

Name: Vespaio
Address: 225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90012
Telephone: (213) 221-7244
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (2593)

$31 to $50

Italian

225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Good for business meals
Neighborhood gem

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Steak
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,593 people are saying

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

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vespaio offers a convenient dining location near Disney Hall, ideal for pre-theater meals. Guests praise the "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like "delicious halibut & risotto" and "amazing burrata." Despite occasional slow service and noise, it's a "reliable place" with a welcoming atmosphere.

2,593 Reviews

J
Janette
Los Angeles5 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was great. It came out fast and hot. The service was not great because they were super busy and didn’t have enough servers. My water glass was left empty and I ended up just drinking the bottle of water in my bag. We had to wave down someone for the check.
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Chris
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
nice meal. Would eat here again. Nice pre show place to eat.
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Scott VIP
Los Angeles2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The scampi risotto was the worst risotto I have ever had, devoid of flavor.
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Liz VIP
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities24 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place before the symphony, opera, plays. Get you out in time. Delicious food.9
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Maura
Minneapolis - St. Paul14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
delicious halibut & risotto special yummy spinach salad amazing burrata! best dinner on a fri night before USC show!
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Devin VIP
Los Angeles10 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was nothing to rave about—- satisfactory but not amazing.
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jean
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful specials: veal scpoline, fresh halibut and squid salad.
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D
Dr Joe VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very bland and mediocre food. It looks like it should be really good. But it’s not. The menu promised scallops wrapped in guanciale, but it was just bacon — which is not the same thing! Similarly, the boar ragu was bland and didn’t taste of boar. Meanwhile, it’s not cheap and the noise level was through the roof! Overall indifferent dining experience!
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Miryan
Los Angeles19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and the service was great even though they were very busy before the show at Disney Hall. This place never disappoints and they've done it again!
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Jean-Marie
Los Angeles2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice place next to Walt Disney Concert Hall and the other theaters. Highly recommend. Very open and friendly dining environment. High ceilings and pretty. Good food and a great change to the typical theater restaurants.
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FAQs

Vespaio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (213) 221-7244.

Vespaio is rated 4.3 stars by 2593 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Additional information

Cross street
On Grand, between 2nd and 3rd Street.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
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, Takeout, 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

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Porchetta

PACCHERI BOLOGNESE

Lentil Soup

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