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Vespaio, Los Angeles, CA

Vespaio

4.3 (2592)
$31 to $50
Italian
225 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 66 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

Private dining

Menu

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What 2,592 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Downtown

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vespaio offers a delightful pre-theater dining experience with its "delicious food and attentive service." Ideally located near Disney Hall, it features "homemade pasta out of this world" and a "wonderful wine list." While some service inconsistencies are noted, the overall ambiance and cuisine continue to impress patrons.
2,592 Reviews

  1. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. 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

    1 person found this helpful

  4. 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  5. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. 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!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Kelly

    Orange County2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good didn’t taste well. Meat smelled like dog food. Sucked because place looks nice but not there food or drinks

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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 2592 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
9:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Google Map for Vespaio

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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