Vespaio

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   Italo

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is delicious the cocktails well though out, a great place before going to see a show or the philharmonic.
   

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   Ted

   Los Angeles

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Good place to eat after Disney Hall or the museums.
   

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   Terri

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   36 reviews

   5.0

   36 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a delightful meal at Vespaio. The fish was cooked to perfection and the dessert was divine. Service was attentive but not too much. We'll definitely return for another meal soon.
   

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   OCfoodie

   Los Angeles

   20 reviews

   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent food was very good. We had a party of 6 and they were kind enough to seat use 1/2 hr early. Went there after attending the American Contemporary Ballet at the BOA Plaza. It was an easy safe walk from the Plaza.
   

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   Robert

   Los Angeles

   10 reviews

   2.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I really wanted to like it. I had been once for lunch when it first opened and the food was great. We had tickets for a show at Diseny Hall so we chose it as it is a short walk from there. It was pretty much a disaster. Ambiance: we were sat on what I assume is the patio but it is enclosed and heated. The table & chair height were not matched so it made for awkward eating. There was a large screen TV on the patio playing a college basketball game on a Saturday night. And one over the bar with an MMA fight. Not the vibe you would expect for an Italian restaurant with $30 pastas and $25 appetizers, Service: It was apparent they were new so I give her some slack. After they rattled off the specials they asked if we were ready to order. As we had just sat we were not and asked to order drinks. They gave us a drink menu and said they would be back. 20 minutes later we had to ask another waiter to have them return. At that point we ordered our food and our apps and drinks as we had a show to get to and we already ate up about 30 mins of the 1 hour and 45 min we gave ourselves to eat and arrive at the show 15 min early. Food & drink: Spinach salad good. Minestrone pretty good. Cheese plate nice selection. We nibbled for 15 minutes and the plates were cleared. Then came the 30 minute wait for mains. Upon arrival we had 40 min till show time. The Wild Boar was not as great as I recalled but the fresh pasta excellent. The signature bolognese was undercut by the gluten free penne my daughter ordered. The Truffle pizza was a dry cold cheese pizza that tasted like they drizzled some truffle oil on it. After the fun of the first bite it was just ok. Calzone a pocket of air with deli ham inside. By mains end we were 20 mins from showtime with no time for dessert. My wife ordered a brownie to go and it was like the rest. Looked beautiful but was dry and lacked flavor. Maybe Vespaio's time has passed. Or maybe it is just a good lunch spot. $300 for a bummer meal.
   

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   Holly

   VIP

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were there for lunch and ordered the charred octopus, eggplant parmesan, and pork belly. Everything was absolutely delicious! The service was also attentive & fast. This will probably be our regular spot for lunch whenever we're in the area.
   

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   Margaret

   VIP

   San Antonio

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and service. Terrific wine selection. Will go back.
   

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   KrisB

   Los Angeles

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful servers, delicious food, comfortable seating.
   

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   Melvin

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 19, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We waited to be seated with a reservation…. Waiter was very nice but, overwhelmed- too many tables to service at one time. We asked for dressing for salad 3 times- never received the dressing, my husband ordered a drink which arrived close to the end of the meal.
   

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    Leila

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1

    Literally the WORST meal I have had in the past year! The service was atrocious! We received our food before our drinks and only 1 of the drinks came before we were finished with the meal. The server complained to us about his knees hurting and how busy they were. The food was mediocre with a huge price tag. I order the whole Branzino, which was actually 2 filets butterfly with the spine/bones in the center, but was not prepared as a whole fish should be. My side was a pathetic steamed spinach with no flavor. Thankfully, the fish was excessively salty which helped the blandness of the spinach. We will NEVER be back and do not recommend this restaurant. The only reason it is open and busy is because it is the second closest restaurant to the Music Center.
    

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